Top Special Bets for Dota 2

Betting on Dota 2 popularity is growing at a rapid pace just like the rest of the
esports betting industry. It’s a crazy time we live in, one where esports could
pose a threat to regular sports at any time. But how is this possible? Well, for
starters, the esports betting industry is flourishing, and there is no doubt
that it has sparked the fire of esports all over the world.

At the end of the day, it doesn’t take a genius to conclude that betting is a
part of what drove esports to the heights it stands at today. Esports bookies
are known for making the best out of every situation they find themselves in,
and the same can be said for their initial esports endeavors.

However, as far as Dota 2 special bets are concerned, we are witnessing a
slow rise in what could potentially spring esports further into the mainstream
media. Dota 2, as the biggest esports title currently available, already has a
solid number of specialties available to its bettors.

Here are
the top five most popular Dota 2 special bets for those who are eager to try a
new type of betting on Dota 2.

First Barracks/Tower Destroyed

Barracks and towers in Dota 2 are basically the same things as inhibitors and
turrets in League of Legends. Their principle is the same – the team who’s
pushing harder will be the first to destroy the outer towers. However,
aggression is not everything as far as these special bets go. What you should be
looking for are teams with high mobility, active roamers, and great teamwork.
Successful ganks push lanes, not aggressive plays; remember that!

Minute of First Successful Gank

“Ganking” is a term that represents jungler’s/roamer’s service on a certain
lane. A successful gank, on the other hand, represents a gank in which the
opposing team’s laner(s) are no longer a threat and the push can go on. The
minute of first successful gank in Dota 2 varies from game to game, hero to
hero, and playstyle to playstyle. If you want to get this special bet right more
often than not, you should definitely do thorough research on all of the best
roamers in the Dota 2 betting scene. That is the only way of increasing your
chances of winning this bet.

First Blood

First blood in Dota 2 matches can lead to huge things in the remaining of the
match. Not only does it bring bonus gold to the player, but it also makes the

killed player lose a lot of time on respawning and traveling back to their lane.
The gold and experience difference, especially in early stages, can lead to huge
troubles later on in the match. If you want to bet frequently on first blood in
Dota 2 special bets, make sure you do your research and find the most aggressive
players that play at the top level.

First Roshan

Roshan is the biggest (by far, if we may add) neutral monster in Dota 2. It’s
basically the same thing as Baron Nashor in League of Legends. The team that
successfully kills Roshan will get a special item called Aegis of the Immortal.
We are talking about a resurrection item which can save lots of team fights if
it’s on the right hero. As for the actual first Roshan special bet, the
principle is quite simple – you choose the team you think will kill the first
Roshan in the game. Since Roshan is a global objective, you can rest assured it
will be highly contested by both teams, making this Dota 2 special bet a treat
to watch and cheer for!

Creep Score by 10^th Minute

Creep score by 10^th minute is another Dota 2 special bet. For
those of you who don’t know what creeps in Dota 2 are, they are those small
monsters that constantly spawn on each lane until the match ends. They might
seem small and irrelevant, but they are actually crucial for the outcome of the
match. People argue that creep score (CS from now on) in the first ten minutes
is a good sign of which team is doing a better job. So, if you’re interested in
CS bets, then this one is definitely the right choice for you!

Handicap Bets

Handicap or spread bets, the principle is basically the same. The underdogs
are given a form of artificial advantage (by the bookies), so the match winner
odds are a bit tighter. As far as Dota 2 goes, there is no regular score like
you would find with basketball or football matches. Instead, there is only the
winning and the losing team. But bookies thought of this ahead of time and put
handicap bets to reflect the total number of kills in a match. This way,
handicap Dota 2 special bets are viable and can pose as great alternatives to
total kills over/under and regular match-winner bets.

Outright Tournament Winners

It doesn’t get any simpler than this bet. This type of Dota 2 special bet is
by far the most popular one, but it’s not a new betting type. Outrights draw
origins all the way back to regular sports betting. The likes of soccer leagues,
tennis, pool, and so on have brought this special bet to esports… And my oh
my, aren’t we lucky they have done so!

Total Kills Over/Under

Betting on the total amount of kills while disregarding the final outcome of
the matchup: sounds easy enough, huh? Well, you won’t believe us when we tell
you just how many times the losing team ends the match with more kills than
their opponents. This happens commonly across both of the most popular MOBA
titles – League of Legends and Dota 2. That’s why, if you are keen on betting on
this one, make sure you get your facts and stats straight before you end up
losing your money.

During the biggest tournaments in the Dota 2 Pro Circuit, there will be
plenty of best of three and best of five matches to talk about. If you are
interested in more than just talking, perhaps you should explore some of the
multi-round-specific Dota 2 special bets. Of course, we are referring to rounds
over/under bets which are all the craze during huge events that sport best of
three and best of five matches.

Basically, with best of three, best of five, and round over/under bets, you
will be given a number next to the bet itself. That number represents the number
of rounds in the contest. From that number, you are supposed to pick whether or
not you believe there will be higher or fewer rounds. Here is a quick example of
rounds over/under bet down below so you’ll better understand what we are talking
about.

If you place over in this bet, then you will have to hope the match ends up
with at least 3-1 as the final score. If, on the other hand, you place under on
this bet, you’ll have to cheer for a 3-0 blowout, otherwise your bet will be
lost.

The International Dota 2 tournaments are the biggest Dota 2 betting events in the
yearly calendar, there is no doubt about it. So, if you’re looking for that time
of the year when you can rest assured knowing the bookies will have all these
Dota 2 special bets featured, chances are it will be during the International.
Other Dota 2 majors are picking up their pace, so we wouldn’t be surprised if
bookies start giving them even more attention. No matter how it goes, one thing
is for sure – Dota 2 special bets can be a ton of fun and a great way to
increase profit for people who know their way with them.