English No, they are different types of arbitrage bets. The surebet betting strategy means that a bettor bets on opposing outcomes with different bookmakers and makes a profit.
For example, the bets for a conventional football match between Zenit and CSKA according to Total Goals are as follows.
- The 1st bookmaker offers Total Over 2.5, odds 1.91.
- The 2nd bookmaker offers Total Under 2.5, odds 2.25.
Whatever the outcome of the game, the player will profit by 3,3%.
This middle strategy provides the opportunity to win both bets simultaneously. Each middle has its width.
For example, the bets for the conventional basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns are as follows:
- The 1st bookmaker offers Total Over 159.5, odds 1.96.
- The 2nd bookmaker offers Total Under 161.5, odds 1.96.
The width of the middle is 2 points, i.e. with a total of 160 and 161 goals, the player who bet on this middle wins both bets. In every other case, the player makes a profit from one of the bets with the amount reduced by 2%.