Table Tennis Bet Types
Table tennis offers a tidy set of markets that carry across the studio leagues and the elite tour alike. Knowing what each one settles on — and when it makes sense to use it — is the difference between picking a market and being led by the odds. Here is each core bet type, in plain terms, all fixed-odds and settled in rand once the result is official.
The core markets
- Match winner — who wins the match. Most table tennis has no draw, so this is a two-way call.
- Correct score (games) — the exact game scoreline, such as 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2 in a best-of-5. Higher odds, but you must call both the winner and the margin.
- Handicap betting — a virtual head start or deficit applied to games or points, to even up a mismatch. See handicap betting.
- Over/under total points — whether the combined points land above or below a line, no winner needed. See over/under betting.
- Individual game winner — who takes a specific game, useful live as momentum shifts.
Choosing the right market
If there is a clear favourite, the straight match winner may be too short to be worth it — a handicap on games can stretch the price while still backing the better player. Where two players are evenly matched, a total points bet lets you take a view on how the match plays out without picking a winner at all. Correct score suits matches where you have a strong read on the margin, not just the result. Many of these markets also open up in-play, which our in-play guide covers. If you are still learning the format, start with our how to bet guide, and see the leagues guide for where these markets get the most volume. Back to table tennis betting.
Frequently asked questions
What is a handicap bet in table tennis?
It applies a virtual head start or deficit, usually in games or points, to balance a mismatch. Backing a strong favourite to win with a games handicap, for example, lengthens the odds but means they have to win by a bigger margin.
What does an over/under bet settle on?
On the total points in the match against a line set by the bookmaker. You are betting on how high-scoring the match is, not on who wins, which is handy when two players look evenly matched.