Prediction results for August 2021
In August 2021, BetFTW settled 2,667 picks across football and basketball, with 973 won and 1,694 lost: a 36.5% hit rate and a +1.2% Kelly-weighted yield (+770.5 units of profit at the recommended stakes).
Results by sport
Picks settled between 1 August and 31 August 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 | 2,382 | 837 / 1545 / 0 | 35.1% | +2.4% | +1,295.1 | 3.68 |
| Basketball | 285 | 136 / 149 / 0 | 47.7% | -5.0% | -524.5 | 2.26 |
| All sports | 2,667 | 973 / 1694 / 0 | 36.5% | +1.2% | +770.5 |
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: Moneyline | 103 | 48.5% | +14.0% |
| Football: Match result (1X2) | 2,382 | 35.1% | +2.4% |
| Basketball: Spread | 98 | 50.0% | -4.8% |
Worst markets
| Market | Settled | Hit rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball: Over/Under | 84 | 44.0% | -25.6% |
| Basketball: Spread | 98 | 50.0% | -4.8% |
| Football: Match result (1X2) | 2,382 | 35.1% | +2.4% |
Most-picked competitions
| Competition | Sport | Settled | Hit rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA NBA Summer League | Basketball | 161 | 50.9% | +19.6% |
| Europe Europa Conference League | Football | 85 | 40.0% | +4.1% |
| World Club Friendlies | Football | 82 | 30.5% | +9.0% |
| England Championship | Football | 62 | 38.7% | +9.7% |
| Argentina Primera Division | Football | 61 | 41.0% | +12.0% |
| England League Cup | Football | 56 | 48.2% | +12.4% |
| England League One | Football | 56 | 42.9% | +17.6% |
| Argentina Primera B Nacional | Football | 53 | 28.3% | -11.3% |
| USA MLS | Football | 51 | 35.3% | +19.7% |
| Africa African Championship | Basketball | 51 | 45.1% | -29.1% |