An Odds Boost is a promotion in which sportsbooks temporarily increase the odds on specific bets, potentially leading to higher payouts for bettors. These boosts are usually available for a limited time.
Most U.S. Sportsbooks offer Odds Boosts to entice bettors by giving them more favorable odds on selected markets. However, it's essential to understand both the wagering requirements and the potential upsides and downsides of these bonuses before diving in.
How Odds Boost Bonuses Work
Sportsbooks offer Odds Boosts on certain bets or events to increase potential payouts. By multiplying original odds, a successful bet under an Odds Boost yields a higher return. For instance, odds boosted from +225 to +300 result in a larger payout for a winning bet.
For example, in the 2023 NBA Finals, the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat faced off, with the Nuggets sweeping the Heat. Sportsbooks offered an odds boost from +225 to +300 on the Denver Nuggets winning Game 2 against the Miami Heat, and if the bet on the Nuggets were successful, the bettor would have received a higher payout due to the enhanced odds.
