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Bet Builder Tips: Guide
Bet Builder is fast becoming one of the most popular mechanics in sports betting.
This is largely down to the number of options available to the player, allowing them to customise their bet and build it exactly how they desire.
From cards, to corners, to first goalscorers, the bet builder function is one of the best and most exciting ways to bet on football, but it’s not only football where you can make the most of it.
William Hill recently introduced Racing Bet Builder, allowing punters to create all new bets on horse racing, with markets such as win and each way, top finish and head-to-head all able to be combined.
Here, we provide a complete guide on what the bet builder function is and how to make best use of it.
How To Access Bet Builder
William Hill’s football Bet Builder function is easy to access. Whether you are on mobile or desktop, simply locate the football tab on the home page and click through.
On desktop, the Bet Builder tab will appear on a dropdown menu below the main football tab. On mobile, you will be directed to the main football page, where one of the clickable tabs will be Bet Builder Hub. Simply click on this and it will take you to all the available Bet Builder matches, with quick and easy access to start building your bet.
To access the Racing Bet Builder, you need to go to the Horse Racing tab on the home page, where you will be presented with all the day’s racing. Then, simply select the race on which you wish to build your bet and once in the race page, select the Bet Builder function which appears alongside the other main markets.
Bet Builder Explained
A bet builder involves the player choosing multiple selections in an event and combining them into one bet at increased odds. In a football bet builder, for example, you may combine the match result, both teams to score and an anytime goalscorer.
In a racing bet builder, you are combining multiple selection within the same race. For example, you may combine a horse to win, a horse to finish in the top three and a head-to-head selection. The head-to-head market pits to horses within the race against each other and you are betting on the head-to-head result of those two horses alone, regardless of whether they actually win the race itself.
Football Bet Builder Tips
When placing a Bet Builder on football, it is important to consider a few key factors:
Do Your Homework
Before you start adding picks, check out team form, injuries, suspensions, and recent head-to-head results. Knowing the context behind each match can make your selections much smarter than just guessing. A missing striker or key defender can completely shift the odds, while keeping up to date on more intricate stats such as a players’ tendency to be carded or fouled can help you spot value.
Keep It Simple
More isn’t always better. Stacking too many outcomes reduces your chances of winning. Focus on a handful of realistic markets, rather than trying to predict every twist and turn of the game.
Look for Value, Not Just Excitement
It’s tempting to go for the big payout, but not every selection represents true value. Choose options that have a solid chance of happening. A well-balanced bet with a mix of short-priced realistic picks and one or two at bigger odds is likelier to land than mixing a number of big-priced selections.
Stay Up to Date
Team news can change everything. Lineups, last-minute injuries, or tactical tweaks can make a difference, so check updates right up to kick off and tweak your bet if needed. Timing can be everything.
Racing Bet Builder Tips
Knowing your stuff is equally important when placing a Racing Bet Builder. Although there are fewer markets, you’re trying to predict what will happen within a matter of minutes, which is its own challenge.
There may be fewer markets, but they can be a lot harder to predict, so it’s important to remember a few key factors:
Study the Form
Before placing your bet, check the horses’ recent runs, the jockeys’ form, and how the trainers’ horses are performing. Track conditions and distance matter too, some horses thrive on soft ground, others don’t. The more you know, the smarter your selections will be.
Keep It Simple
Don’t try to predict everything. Focus on a few confident selections, like a solid Win/Each Way pick, a likely Top Finish, or a head-to-head showdown. The more selections you add, the harder it is to hit a winner.
Look for Value
It’s easy to chase big returns, but not every market is worth it. Consider the odds carefully. Winning distance bets can be fun, but only back them if the race looks suited to it. Balanced bets usually perform better than long-shot combos.
Stay Up to the Minute
Things can change fast on race day. Horses can be scratched, jockeys swapped, or the track conditions can shift. Check the latest updates and tweak your selections if needed. Timing can make all the difference.
