The Rise of Valorant Markets
Valorant markets are expanding more and more as the game continues to show itself as the next big thing in esports betting. With data providers such as GRID and Bayes having deals with RIOT Games, they are now able to share data with betting operators. This means that esports betting sites can now provide more betting markets for customers to bet on. As the game grows in popularity, both as a game and as a betting product, there is a rising interest from the industry.
We will summarise some of the markets you’re likely to come across when betting on Valorant. Trading models are continuing to be developed which means on an almost weekly basis you are likely to see new markets appearing.
Valorant Prematch Betting
Prematch Valorant betting markets are the most popular at the moment. Trading models are still in development by leading operators. Across 2023 there is a strong expectation that live betting will begin to rival prematch betting. You also find that bookmaker’s confidence grows as the scene stabilises. Compared to Dota 2, CS2 and LoL where the games have been around esports for well over decade.
To find the best Valorant markets, you will need to use a bookmaker with a strong esports trading team. Either that, or a bookmaker who has a strong esports betting odds provider. It is usually in games outside of the top 3 that you can assess a bookmaker’s understanding of esports. If you are native to the Valorant community, you will want to capitalise as much as possible.
What prematch Valorant markets can I bet on?
You will find that the list below is quite similar to that of CS2. The game’s mechanics and rulesets are quite similar which usually leads to a similarity in markets. If you have previously been a part of the CS2 betting community then you should quickly become familiar with Valorant markets.
However, because the game is still cementing itself as a legacy esports betting products – you won’t find the same eclectic mix of markets.
- Match Winner/Moneyline – The overall match winner
- Map Handicap – Who’s map score will be higher once the virtual advantage or disadvantage from the bookmaker has been applied.
- Total Maps Over/Under – How many maps will be played in the series over or under what is stated.
- Correct Map Score – The precise series score on maps.
- Odd/Even Maps – Total maps played as an odd or even number.
- Map X – Pistol Round Winner – Which team wins pistol round(s).
- Map X – First Half Winner – Highest scoring team in first half of map.
- Map X – Round Handicap – Who has more rounds when accounting for the virtual round advantage or disadvantage.
- Map X – Total Rounds Over/Under – The total rounds played in a map. Usually the markets are described in .5’s.
- Map X – Race To Rounds – Which team wins the amount of rounds specified in the market first.
- Map X – Winning Margin – What will the round difference for a map be between the teams.
- Map X – Team A/B Total Rounds Over/Under – Predicting over or under the amount of rounds a specific team wins.
- Map X – Attackers Total Rounds Over/Under – How many rounds the attacking side wins collectively on a map.
- Map X – Defenders Total Rounds Over/Under – How many rounds the defending side wins collectively on a map.
- Map X – Correct Score – The precise round score between two teams, does not include overtimes.
What Valorant Live Betting Markets can I bet on?
The Valorant betting infrastructure is still very much under construction. With the growing attention it has had from the betting community, it has forced bookmakers to increase their offering. There will be many of the pregame markets available while the match is live. Niche markets are not quite on the radar yet. Expect Valorant’s live betting products to evolve a lot across 2023/2024 – particularly with the latest VCT season awaiting us next year. As the trading systems for Valorant grow, expect to see more updates on the markets at EsportsCompare.net.
