Understanding odds is the single most important skill in sports betting. BetPro gives Pakistan's bettors the clearest odds display, the best margins, and the tools you need to make every wager count.
Why Odds Matter
A lot of people in Pakistan have been placing sports bets for years — cricket especially — but surprisingly few take the time to properly understand how odds actually work. Odds are not just a number someone picked randomly. They tell you two things at once: how likely the bookmaker thinks an outcome is, and how much you stand to win if you are right.
On BetPro, odds are displayed in decimal format by default — which is the clearest and most honest way to present them. If you see a price of 2.00 on Pakistan winning, that simply means you get back double whatever you stake. A price of 1.50 means you get back one and a half times. Simple enough once you see the pattern.
What makes BetPro stand out in the Pakistani market is the margin we build into our odds. A lower margin means better value for the bettor. Most international bookmakers take 5% to 8% on major markets. BetPro's overround on cricket and football regularly sits between 1% and 3%, meaning more of your money comes back to you when you win.
This guide walks you through everything — how to read odds, how to calculate returns, which format suits you, and how to use the BetPro odds board to find value on every event you care about.
BetPro lets you switch between all three standard odds formats in your account settings. Here is what each one means.
The default on BetPro and the easiest format for most Pakistani bettors to understand. The number shown is your total return per Rs 1 staked — profit plus your original stake included.
Traditional British format used heavily in older cricket betting circles. The number on the left is your profit; the number on the right is your stake. More intuitive once you are used to it.
Used primarily in US sports markets but available on BetPro for international events. Positive numbers show profit on Rs 100 staked; negative numbers show what you must stake to win Rs 100.
Instant Calculator
Not sure how much you will win? Enter your stake and odds below to calculate your potential returns before placing any bet on BetPro.
From the cricket pitch to the football stadium — BetPro has competitive odds across over 30 sports.
Tests, ODIs, T20Is, PSL, IPL, BBL
Premier League, Champions League, La Liga
Grand Slams, ATP, WTA, Davis Cup
NBA, EuroLeague, FIBA World Cup
FIH Pro League, Sultan Azlan Shah
UFC, WBC, IBF title fights
Step by Step
Once you understand how the odds work, placing your first bet on BetPro takes less than two minutes. Here is exactly how to do it.
Sign up with your name and Pakistani mobile number. Complete the quick verification. Your account is ready and you can browse the full BetPro odds board immediately.
Add funds using Easypaisa, JazzCash, NayaPay, SadaPay, IBFT, or your bank card. Minimum Rs 100 deposit. Money appears in your BetPro wallet instantly.
Navigate to your sport on BetPro. Browse upcoming events, live matches, and special markets. Odds update in real time. Click any outcome to add it to your bet slip.
Add one selection for a single bet or multiple selections for an accumulator. BetPro's bet slip shows your total potential return — including all odds combined — before you confirm anything.
Enter the amount you want to wager. Review your potential payout one more time. Click confirm. If your selections win, BetPro credits your winnings instantly to your wallet.
Better odds mean more money in your pocket when you win. Here is how BetPro stacks up on the metrics that matter most to Pakistani bettors.
| Feature | BetPro | Generic Bookmaker A | Generic Bookmaker B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overround on Cricket (avg) | 1%–3% | 5%–7% | 4%–6% |
| PSL / Domestic Coverage | Full | Partial | Limited |
| Live In-Play Betting | ✔ Yes | ✘ No | ✔ Yes |
| Odds Formats Available | Decimal, Fractional, American | Decimal only | Decimal only |
| Easypaisa / JazzCash | ✔ Yes | ✘ No | ✘ No |
| PKR Native Currency | ✔ Yes | ✘ No | ✘ No |
| Min Bet | Rs 100 | Rs 500 | Rs 300 |
| Cash Out Feature | ✔ Yes | ✘ No | Partial |
* Comparison data is illustrative. BetPro's overround figures are based on published margin targets for the cricket and football markets.
BetPro members get access to weekly Odds Boost promotions where select match outcomes carry enhanced prices above our standard market. Register and check the promotions tab for this week's boosted markets.
Bet With Your Head
There is a meaningful difference between placing bets and placing informed bets. These are the habits that separate casual punters from the ones who consistently get more out of their BetPro account.
Divide 1 by the decimal odds to get the implied probability. A price of 2.00 implies a 50% chance. A price of 1.50 implies 66.7%. If your own research suggests the true probability is higher than the implied figure, that is a value bet worth considering on BetPro.
Add the implied probabilities across all outcomes in a market. They will total more than 100% — that excess is the bookmaker's margin. On BetPro's cricket markets, this overround is kept deliberately low, meaning more of your money comes back to you.
Odds change as new information reaches the market — team news, weather, pitch reports for cricket. On BetPro, you can track how odds move over time. If odds shorten (drop), it means money is coming for that selection. If they drift, the market is moving away. Reading this movement adds real context.
Accumulators on BetPro multiply the odds of multiple selections, which makes the potential return look very attractive. But every additional leg also multiplies the risk. Stick to three or four selections maximum and only use outcomes you have genuinely researched — not just 'feels' or gut calls.
BetPro's live betting markets update in real time during matches. Experienced bettors use in-play odds to find value when a strong team falls behind early or when weather significantly changes the dynamics of a cricket match. The ability to bet live is one of the most powerful features BetPro offers.
Real feedback from real Pakistani bettors who use BetPro's odds board every week.
"I have been betting cricket for over eight years and BetPro genuinely offers the best Pakistan-specific odds I have found. PSL coverage is excellent, and the live betting during matches is exactly what I needed."
"The odds calculator on BetPro is the thing I use before every single bet. I always check exactly how much I stand to win before confirming. Saved me from some bad accumulator decisions honestly."
"Main football aur cricket dono par BetPro use karta hun. Odds genuinely competitive hain — kisi aur bookmaker se compare karo toh clearly better prices milti hain. Aur withdrawal instant hai Easypaisa mein."
Common questions from BetPro members about how odds work and how to use them.