Defense of the Ancient (DotA) 2 is a free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) video game designed as a stand-alone sequel to the first DotA. The game was created and published by Valve Corporation, the same developers of Left 4 Dead, Steam, and Counter-Strike. DotA 2 may seem familiar to Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos fans since it was a community-created mod for Warcraft.
The game is bloodthirsty, competitive, and unpredictable since it is played in matches between two teams composed of five “heroes” or players. Each one of the team controls the hero who has certain abilities depending on their roles. The main objectives are: collect experience points (XP), battle the opposing players in the map or via player vs player combat, and destroy the opposing team’s “Ancient”.
If you’re a player, you only have to study the game and establish a strategy with your team. But if you’re a bettor, there are other factors to consider. Aside from understanding the game, you have other worries and two of them are the sportsbook’s odds and your Bitcoin Wallet. To help you, here’s a Dota 2 betting guide perfect for beginners and seasoned bettors who want to make Dota 2 betting predictions:
- Perform a research - it doesn’t have to be systematic, really. The most important things you need to know about are the game, the teams, and the players. Understanding how DotA 2 works can help you do betting predictions without relying on the majority’s insights. Sometimes, you just really need yourself and yourself alone. With the current happenings on the tournament, you’ll automatically know who’s winning and who’s not.
- Make a list of the tournaments - not all DotA 2 tournaments are available for betting, but the major ones are always available. No need to worry because you will always have something to place your Bitcoins on, something to give you profit all year round. The most popular ones with the biggest markets and are always available on online sportsbooks are: DreamHack, The International, and The Defense and SLTV Star series. Keep in mind that the Valve-sponsored major events like The International come in three majors and one main tournament.
- Know the Match Format - In DotA 2, there are several match formats: BO1, BO2, BO3, and BO7. Study the differences between all these matches so you could know where to place your bet on, depending on two types: high risk and low risk. Which one can provide quick profit? Or big profit?
- Manage your funds- As we have said earlier, there are DotA tournaments all year round and there are multiple match formats for you to bet on. The crucial part is managing your bitcoins or money so your funds can last longer than you intended.