From single sculls and coxless pairs to eight-person crews, rowing offers a wide variety of events across different water conditions and distances, creating a host of opportunities for spectators and bettors alike.
Whether you’re looking to bet on the iconic Olympic rowing events or major international regattas, you can bet on rowing with BoyleSports. Discover how rowing betting odds work and our top rowing betting tips.
How Do I Bet on Rowing with BoyleSports?
At BoyleSports, you’ll find rowing betting markets and competitive rowing odds for the top races from around the world, from the Olympics to the Henley Royal Regatta. Our most popular rowing bets include:
● Race Winner – predict which team or individual will win a specific race.
● Outright Winner – bet on the overall winner of a regatta or tournament.
● Head-to-Head – choose the winner between two selected teams or rowers.
To get started with rowing betting, first you’ll need to sign-up with us to create your BoyleSports account. Then, find a race you want to bet on from the options above on this page. Find a bet you want to make, then click on its odds to add that bet to your betslip.
To make the most of your rowing betting, make sure you bet responsibly. Try to ensure that you:
● Understand the format of the race you’re betting on.
● Understand the bets you’re making and how you win them.
● Set yourself a financial limit (a bankroll), and make sure you stop betting when you reach that limit.
● Never gamble with money you can’t afford to lose.
● Never gamble when you’re drunk, intoxicated, or otherwise not in a clear frame of mind, such as if you’re overly emotional.
● Treat gambling as entertainment only and not as a way to try and consistently make money.
● Seek help if you think your gambling is becoming a problem for you.
How Do Odds Work on Rowing?
All of our rowing odds are written as fractional odds, like 5/1 or 10/1. Odds of 5/1 mean that if you were to place a successful bet, you’d win five times your stake back. If you made a successful £1 bet at 5/1, you’d win £5 back, plus your £1 stake for a total of £6.
In reality, fractional odds are often a lot more complicated than the above example, but they always work in the same way. Take a look at these other examples of fractional odds below and their payouts to make sure they’re clear to you before you place any bets:
• £1 at 10/1: £10 winnings + £1 stake = £11 total
• £1 at 5/1: £5 winnings + £1 stake = £6 total
• £1 at 10/3: £3.33 winnings + £1 stake = £4.33 total
• £1 at 21/10: £2.10 winnings + £1 stake = £3.10 total
• £1 at 7/11: £0.64 winnings + £1 stake = £1.64 total
The rowing odds we quote are an estimation of how likely a bet is to happen. Bets that are more likely will have shorter odds, whilst bets that are less likely will have longer odds.
We take a range of factors into account when calculating each of our rowing odds, including:
● Historical performance and rankings
● Recent race results
● Team or athlete form and fitness
● The format and importance of the race
● Weather and water conditions
Of course, the bookmakers don’t always get the odds of a bet right. If you think the odds are better than those quoted, then you may have found a value bet.
Tips for Rowing Betting
Follow these simple rowing betting tips to make informed bets and increase your chances of winning:
1. Understand the race format: Familiarise yourself with the event structure (whether heats, semifinals or finals) and the type of race (sculling vs. sweep rowing) before placing any bets.
2. Research the competitors: Study the athletes or teams, their past performances and their rankings. Individual rowers and teams with consistent form in recent races are more likely to perform well.
3. Monitor conditions: Weather, wind and water currents can significantly impact rowing races. For instance, poor conditions can increase the chance of upsets. Check forecasts and consider how conditions may favour specific teams or individuals.
4. Track injuries and substitutions: Injuries or last-minute changes in crew composition can affect performance, especially in team events.
5. Look for value in the underdogs: Surprises are common in rowing, particularly in close races or challenging conditions. Backing an underdog with favourable odds can yield higher returns.
6. Follow trends: Keep an eye on trends within the sport, such as dominant nations or teams excelling in particular boat classes.
Bet on Rowing with BoyleSports
Whether it’s a high-stakes international championship, a classic regatta, or the Oxford vs Cambridge boat race, you can add to the excitement of each rowing event with our comprehensive rowing betting markets and up-to-date rowing odds.
Join BoyleSports today to place your first rowing bets with us.
