Prediction results for January 2021
In January 2021, BetFTW settled 7,556 picks across football and basketball, with 3,346 won and 4,210 lost: a 44.3% hit rate and a +2.2% Kelly-weighted yield (+4,360.7 units of profit at the recommended stakes).
Results by sport
Picks settled between 1 January and 31 January 2021, at the best recorded odds and the recommended Kelly-derived stakes.
| Sport | Settled | Won / lost / void | Hit rate | Yield | Profit (units) | Average best odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Football | 1,979 | 709 / 1270 / 0 | 35.8% | +2.6% | +1,181.1 | 3.72 |
| Basketball | 5,577 | 2637 / 2940 / 0 | 47.3% | +2.1% | +3,179.6 | 2.49 |
| All sports | 7,556 | 3346 / 4210 / 0 | 44.3% | +2.2% | +4,360.7 |
Best and worst markets
Ranked by yield among markets with at least 20 settled picks in the month.
Best markets
| Market | Settled | Hit rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball: Moneyline | 1,759 | 41.6% | +7.2% |
| Football: Match result (1X2) | 1,979 | 35.8% | +2.6% |
| Basketball: Over/Under | 1,830 | 51.1% | +0.1% |
Worst markets
| Market | Settled | Hit rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball: Spread | 1,988 | 48.8% | 0.0% |
| Basketball: Over/Under | 1,830 | 51.1% | +0.1% |
| Football: Match result (1X2) | 1,979 | 35.8% | +2.6% |
Most-picked competitions
| Competition | Sport | Settled | Hit rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA NCAA | Basketball | 1,857 | 47.1% | -0.1% |
| USA NBA | Basketball | 598 | 50.5% | +9.6% |
| China CBA | Basketball | 224 | 46.0% | -3.8% |
| Argentina LNB | Basketball | 179 | 43.6% | +4.1% |
| Europe Euroleague | Basketball | 148 | 45.9% | -6.8% |
| Japan B.League | Basketball | 119 | 45.4% | -11.0% |
| Germany BBL | Basketball | 110 | 39.1% | -18.1% |
| World Club Friendlies | Football | 108 | 25.0% | +12.4% |
| Spain Liga ACB | Basketball | 99 | 44.4% | +4.6% |
| Turkey Super League | Basketball | 95 | 47.4% | -0.2% |