What is a Treble Bet?
What is a Treble Bet? - Treble Sports Betting Explained & Tips
A treble bet is essentially three selections all rolled into a single wager, but the potential for bigger winnings is enormous.
For sports betting events, they can spice things up a bit for bettors and the odds will widen too. At first glance, treble betting is one of those bet types that can be quite daunting, however, they ought not to be.
In this in-depth guide, we will unravel the inner workings of a treble in betting, mention applicable sports on Stake Sportsbook, as well as weigh up the benefits and drawbacks of them. All this and more will be discussed, so read on to find out more.
What is a Treble Bet & How Does it Work?
The treble has entered the sports betting lexicon, and as mentioned, it entails combining three distinct selections into one wager. However, it shouldn’t be confused with a same-game multi-bet builder where you will be making selections on one game.
By fusing three separate selections or individual selections into one wager, the cumulative odds will be much higher, and the potential payout will be much greater.
All the legs on your betting slip will need to prevail for your bet to be returned as a winner. It’s worth noting that the treble placed can be on three different sports, or if you were wagering on football matches, they should be on three separate teams, such as Manchester United, Manchester City, and Liverpool.
It’s best to frame a treble as a mini parlay bet or accumulator, but remember if one leg loses, your entire bet will collapse. In a later section, we will explain the math behind treble bets while wagering on live sports.
How to Place a Treble Bet
Now, let’s run through how to place a treble bet at respectable online bookmakers, such as Stake.com. Our simplified step-by-step guide should be easy to follow:
Step 1 - Head over to the home page and for example, look for football betting lines that appeal to you.
Step 2 - Make three selections using the intuitive betting slip. The treble bet calculator will then figure out what you could make from your original stake.
Step 3 - Confirm your stake amount and input the odds.
Step 4 - Wait and see whether or not you have won. Good luck!
Which Sports Offer Treble Bets?
Treble betting can be quite lucrative, and it applies to several sports as discussed below.
Football
With football betting, the treble bet should be viewed as a short-form acca or multiplier. So, once you have pored over the selection of weekend games, you can pick the respective matches to wager on, and you can mix up selections.
You could latch onto a wide range of markets. This may include but not be limited to Correct Score, first player to score, or the number of yellow cards total over/under, and these will be three separate events that aren’t interconnected.
Horse Racing
Trebles are a great way to bet on horse racing, as bettors can make three selections from one racecard. A cursory look at the calendar, for example, should provide inspiration. If there were three horses that you fancied across say a single day of the Cheltenham Festival, one of the biggest horse racing events in the world, you can combine picks to maximise potential returns when betting on horses.
Although not the most exotic horse racing bet, you tick the each-way box at Stake which normally consists of two components - WIN and PLACE. However, the each-way bet hedges the risk of a treble, meaning you can still rake in the winnings or get a huge payout even if none of your selections win but place instead.
Tennis
Tennis lends itself nicely to the treble bet, and usually, there will be more than one tournament going on at any one time. So, for example, you could place an outright treble on the following three players to win with a $10 wager:
Carlos Alcaraz to win the US Open Men’s Singles @ 4/1
Aryna Sabalenka to win the US Open Women’s Singles @6/1
Iga Swiatek to win the WTA Finals @5/2
The treble bet calculator would multiply the odds together, and here a $10 stake would provide a total return of $700, with a profit of $690.
How is Treble Betting Different From Other Bet Types at Stake Sportsbook?
Treble betting, as you will have guessed by now, involves inputting three separate picks onto one slip for a series of respective matches. This is inherently different from many of the other bet types available at Stake, including moneyline betting, where you are just required to predict the match winner for one game.
Meanwhile, props are used to wager on individual or team performances. So, for example, if you were betting on cricket and you fancied Joe Root to score a century, Stake will readily have odds available for this selection.
Whereas with totals, this will be used for one football match and it refers to the number of goals scored. If you were betting on Manchester City to beat Fulham and meet the Over 3.5 line, 4 or more goals would need to be scored to return a winning wager.
Or with spread betting and handicaps, a line will be set to level out the playing field by providing a theoretical advantage for the team considered the underdog. An ability to read sports betting odds and understanding the vig, which is a small commission built into the odds, is paramount so you get the best returns possible.
Advantages & Disadvantages of Placing Treble Bets
Let’s now reveal the advantages and disadvantages associated with using treble bets for sports.
Pros
Higher cumulative odds available for trebles compared to singles.
Can produce larger payouts if you are successful with your wager.
Can provide new avenues in terms of lines to explore.
Cons
More risk involved as all legs of the bet must land for you to get a return.
Can be tough to predict as upsets happen all the time in sports like football.
Treble Betting Odds & Payouts
Stake will do the hard work for you with our treble bet calculation framework.. But if you want to do the math and convert the odds, you can do so quite simply with fractional and decimal. Take the following odds for example.
Manchester United to Win @2/4
Barcelona to Win @4/5
AC Milan to win @9/10
To convert fractional odds into decimals, divide the values and add one.
2/4 = 1.5
4/5 = 1.8
9/10 = 1.9
1.5 x 1.8 x 1.9 = 5.13 which will become fractional odds of 4.13, and this will be the total odds for a treble.
Tips for Placing Successful Treble Bets
To extract the most from treble bets in terms of potential winnings, we have outlined a few simple strategies that should stand you in good stead:
Do your research - Make sure your picks are rooted in good statistical research. You can keep up to date with sports picks and predictions on our news blog, which should provide inspiration.
Bankroll your account sensibly - At Stake, there are a wide range of deposit and withdrawal methods, including crypto, but make sure you don’t bet more than you can afford.
Consider the odds - The odds for trebles collectively are higher than singles, but don’t go for something too over the top. All three legs of your bet must land if you want a larger payout with higher odds.
Sports Promotions, VIP Club & Responsible Gambling
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High rollers can tap into the exclusive VIP Club where there will be a raft of member-only benefits once you climb the levels, and that includes access to a dedicated host to serve your needs. Our VIP program FAQs will be a good source of help too.
When it comes to treble betting, we can’t stress enough the need to Stake Smart and gamble responsibly. If you have any questions or concerns, check out our vault or read our customer support guide for further advice.
