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What are prop bets ?

Prop bets are side markets about something specific inside an event, such as player shots, assists, cards, saves, rebounds, aces, wickets or map kills.

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Meaning in plain English

Prop bets

Prop bets are side markets about something specific inside an event, such as player shots, assists, cards, saves, rebounds, aces, wickets or map kills.

Quick example

How it works on a bet slip

A football player prop could be Mohammed Kudus over 1.5 shots. The bet wins if he records at least two qualifying shots under the data provider's rules.

Key points

What to check before placing it

1 Props often depend on official statistics.

2 Player participation and substitution rules are important.

3 Props can exist in football, basketball, tennis, cricket, esports and combat sports.

Examples

Winning, losing and rule cases

Case	Result	Why
Player shots over 1.5, two recorded shots	Wins	The official feed records enough shots.
Player does not start	Rules vary	Some player props void if the player does not start; others require participation.
Assist changed after review	Feed decides	Settlement follows the official statistics provider.

Common mistakes

What beginners often get wrong

Betting player props without checking lineups.
Assuming TV commentary stats are final.
Ignoring void rules for non-starters.