Prediction results for May 2021
In May 2021, BetFTW settled 4,908 picks across football and basketball, with 1,962 won and 2,946 lost: a 40.0% hit rate and a -0.5% Kelly-weighted yield (-637.5 units of profit at the recommended stakes).
Results by sport
Picks settled between 1 May and 31 May 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 | 2,141 | 650 / 1491 / 0 | 30.4% | +1.8% | +853.7 | 4.18 |
| Basketball | 2,767 | 1312 / 1455 / 0 | 47.4% | -2.1% | -1,491.2 | 2.50 |
| All sports | 4,908 | 1962 / 2946 / 0 | 40.0% | -0.5% | -637.5 |
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: Spread | 980 | 50.6% | +3.5% |
| Football: Match result (1X2) | 2,141 | 30.4% | +1.8% |
| Basketball: Moneyline | 876 | 41.1% | -5.3% |
Worst markets
| Market | Settled | Hit rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball: Over/Under | 911 | 50.1% | -6.1% |
| Basketball: Moneyline | 876 | 41.1% | -5.3% |
| Football: Match result (1X2) | 2,141 | 30.4% | +1.8% |
Most-picked competitions
| Competition | Sport | Settled | Hit rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA NBA | Basketball | 491 | 45.2% | -3.4% |
| France LNB Pro A | Basketball | 167 | 44.9% | -17.3% |
| France LNB Pro B | Basketball | 133 | 52.6% | +4.7% |
| Germany BBL | Basketball | 128 | 43.0% | -12.9% |
| Spain Liga ACB | Basketball | 112 | 48.2% | -8.8% |
| Australia NBL | Basketball | 100 | 43.0% | -14.2% |
| Japan B.League | Basketball | 98 | 56.1% | +1.2% |
| Iceland Premier League | Basketball | 91 | 52.7% | -0.3% |
| Spain LEB Oro | Basketball | 79 | 57.0% | +26.2% |
| Israel Super League | Basketball | 78 | 52.6% | +21.6% |