GG BET's Guide to Valorant: Bet Types, Outcome Predictions, and More

Developed and published by Riot Games, the company behind the mega-successful League of Legends game, it's no surprise that Valorant has become an overnight success. Although Valorant is a recent addition to the shooter genre, the game has gathered a loyal following and several awards, including 2022 and 2023's The Game Award for Best Esports Game. With a whopping 35 million monthly players, the game is a breeding ground for professional tournaments and endless betting opportunities. In this guide to Valorant betting, we'll cover the game's basic rules, delve deeper into the main wager types, list the main championships, and discuss the best tips for predicting the match outcome.

Valorant Basic Rules

The five-vs.-five character-based first-person shooter is a stylish and beginner-friendly experience. Your team has 13 rounds to defend their base and attack the enemy. You won't respawn until the next round if your character gets killed. After the first 12 rounds, the teams switch from attackers to defenders. The attackers' goal is to plant the spike, a device designed to steal radianite from the environment, on the enemy's side and defend it for 40 seconds before it detonates; correspondingly, the defenders' goal is to prevent the spike from being planted.

The game is highly influenced by the Counter-Strike series and borrowed several mechanics, including spray patterns (the trajectory the bullets follow, depending on the weapon type), the buy menu, and inaccuracy while moving. Vibrant characters are part of the success: the game features 24 stylish agents with four unique abilities that transform the game into a dynamic experience. The free-to-play model ensures that everyone can join in for a bit of fun while different maps transform the game into your playground.

Major Events and Tournaments

Despite its relatively recent release in 2020, the game has already managed to spawn several major championships. The most prominent events for Valorant bets that attract huge crowds of players and bettors alike include:

• Valorant Champions. Hosted by Riot Games, Valorant Champions is not only the most prestigious but also the hardest tournament to qualify for. The event features 16 professional teams competing for the world champion's title and a prize pool of around $2 million. In 2024, the Valorant Champion grand final attracted up to 1.41 million concurrent viewers.
• VCT Masters. The second most prominent tournament after the Champions is the Valorant Masters. The biannual event attracts the best teams to compete for the prize pool of $500,000.
• Challengers and Ascension. Teams from fifteen minor regional leagues across sub-regions in the Americas, Pacific, Europe, The Middle East, and Africa compete and qualify for the Ascension, the annual promotion to the International Leagues.

Main Bet Types

If you're new to watching Valorant matches and don't know how to start wagering, here's a quick compilation of the most common bet types:

• Match Winner/Moneyline. Define which team wins the match. This bet is straightforward and suitable for absolute beginners.
• Over/Under. Predict whether the number of total kills, rounds, maps, or other match-related statistics goes over or under the specific number set by the bookmaker.
• Handicaps. Bookmakers try to level the playing field by granting underdogs a head start and handicapping the favorites. For example, in a match between Team A and Team B, the latter is granted a +3.5 handicap. It means that Team B starts with a virtual 3.5-round advantage. Handicaps are one of the most common bet types used when there is a perceived skill gap between two teams.
• Props. Special bets require GG Bet Valorant fans to wager on a specific in-game outcome, such as the number of total kills in a match, a team that doesn't lose a single round, the first team to draw blood, etc.

Keep in mind that some bets are beginner-friendly and require little to no knowledge of the game, while others demand an in-depth knowledge of game mechanics and a proficient understanding of the Valorant professional scene. If you prefer in-game wagering, use betting sites offering Valorant live scores and streams. You can also watch live streams of the major competitions on Twitch.

How to Predict an Outcome

Unlike e-sports, which has been on the betting market for years, the Valorant professional scene is relatively new. This makes betting on players a bit tricky because there are no clear favorites that have been dominating the industry for years. Still, some tips and tricks will help you maximize your chances of winning money on your bet.

• Analyze Team Performance. Evaluate the team's previous performances and check its place in the Valorant Competitive Team Rankings. Check the individual player's stats like assists, kills, deaths (KDA), and clutch plays and watch how well the team communicates and coordinates.
• Head-to-Head Records. If two teams locked horns in the past tournaments, note which team used to outperform.
• Note Players from Other Games. Keep an eye on first-person shooter (FPS) and multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) teams from other games, like Overwatch. Pro e-sport players can migrate to other similar games; being aware of players' and teams' previous experiences allows for more precise predictions.
• Watch Live Games. Make a habit of regularly checking the live translations to assess the teams' performances in real time. While some teams tend to excel under pressure, others crumble. Noticing these things will help make a better prediction.
• Review the Odds. Betting odds reflect the public's and pundits' perception of a team's chances of winning or losing.

To be on top of the latest Valorant news, monitor resources and platforms that feature stats and insights and offer predictive analytics based on teams' historical performance.