How to Bet on Table Tennis - Table Tennis Betting Guide, Tips & Strategies
Table tennis might not be the most popular sport in the world, but it sure is exciting and fast-paced.
You can place a range of bets on the most compelling table tennis action at Stake.com throughout the season, whether on Russian table tennis in Liga Pro or the action in the internationally-acclaimed TT Elite Series.
What are the Rules of Table Tennis Rules & Gameplay?
In table tennis, the objective of the game is to hit the ball over the net to your opponent's side of the table, hoping that they can't return the ball. You win a point when the ball bounces on their side of the table, and they fail to return it.
The server changes every two points, and the ball must bounce once on both sides of the table for the service to be legal. If the ball touches the net on its way over to the other side of the table, a "let" is called, and the serve is repeated.
In table tennis competitions, the winner is the first player to eleven points, with one point awarded per winning shot. If the scores are tied at 10-10, the game continues until one player has a two-point lead.
What's more, most matches are played the best of 3, 5, or 7 games, depending on the tournament format.
What are the Major Table Tennis Tournaments and Events to Bet On?
You can bet on a range of domestic and international table tennis competitions at Stake.com, including the following popular events:
Liga Pro: One of the most prominent tennis table leagues in the world, based in Russia, with fixtures throughout the calendar year.
TT Elite Series: The TT elite series is one of the leading international table tennis tournaments in Poland.
TT Cup: A knockout cup affiliated with the TT Elite Series.
Setka Cup: Originating in Ukraine, the Setka Cup is a hugely popular table tennis event that clocks more than 6,500 monthly matches.
Betting on table tennis at Stake.com couldn't be easier. Begin by depositing local currencies or cryptocurrency into your account, choosing from the likes of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Dogecoin. Then, check the upcoming fixtures and decide on the players you want to bet on.
Before placing your wager, you can then consider the different table tennis betting types (introduced below). All that's left is to sit back and watch the action unfold.
Most Popular Table Tennis Betting Markets & Types of Table Tennis Bets
There are several different bets that you can place on the biggest table tennis matches and events in the world, including the following:
Moneyline: A moneyline bet is a straightforward bet on the player you think will win a specific table tennis fixture.
Handicap: This is also a bet on a player to win a match. However, the favourite has a handicap applied in the form of a points deficit that they must overcome for your bet to win.
Outright: This is a wager on the player you think will win a specific tournament – such as the TT Cup.
Prop: Prop bets are wagers that aren't tied to the end result of a table tennis match. So, for instance, it could be a bet on the number of aces in a match. You can also place player prop bets, which involves betting on specific instances to occur on individual table tennis players.
Over/Under: Also known as totals bets, over/under bets on table tennis enable you to bet on how many points will be scored in a match, over or under the line set by us.
Parlay: A popular table tennis bet, a parlay wager enables you to bet on more than one outcome on the same slip. For instance, you might pick three players in the Setka Cup to win their respective matches. Similarly, you can use our 'Bet Builder' function to place same game multi bets and place multiple selections on the single betting slip within the same event. Learn more with our same game multi betting guide.
Spread betting: You can also opt for spread betting at Stake.com, which allows you to place wagers in response to current betting action. Learn more about spread betting here.
Live Table Tennis Betting – How to Live Stream Table Tennis & Place In-Play Bets
Another popular option for ping pong bets is live table tennis betting. Rather than preparing your betting slip beforehand, you can wait for the action to begin before backing your favourite players.
Many live betting markets are available at the Stake Sportsbook, providing ample choice when you sit down to watch the Setka Cup or TT Elite Series. Learn more about the differences between pre-match and live betting at Stake here.
Even if you don't want to place live table tennis bets, you can still live-stream most major sporting events for free at Stake.com. Throughout the year, we offer streams of the most significant table tennis events and matches, enabling you to watch the likes of Fan Zhendong, Wang Chuqin, Tomokazu Harimoto, and Hugo Calderano as they compete at the most significant events on the world stage.
Simply head to our sportsbook and locate the live-streaming icon next to the sport fixture to tune in live.
What are the Table Tennis Betting Strategies & Tips to Win?
Before placing your bets, developing a table tennis betting strategy is a good idea to help you pick more winners than losers. Here are some things to bear in mind:
Don't just focus on the biggest events and fixtures. Remember, you can bet on table tennis games and table tennis players from multiple leagues throughout the year, providing excellent choices and value when building your betting slip.
Always research which players are in and out of form before betting. Refer to the ITTF world rankings to check which players are at the top of their games. You can also keep up to date with our latest table tennis betting tips and predictions from our expert bettors to stay in the know.
The best way to develop your table tennis strategy is to mix things up with different bet types. While it's wise to start with simple moneyline bets, you can crank things up a notch with table tennis props or totals bets to keep things interesting.
When you bet on table tennis at Stake.com, you earn points and rewards as part of our VIP Club, which you can use to boost your bankroll.
You can decide how you want to see odds by adjusting the settings in your Stake.com account, choosing from decimals (3.0), fractions (3/1), or the American format (+300).
Table tennis odds are set ahead of the fixtures, and if you opt for live betting, the odds are subject to change while the match is underway.
As for payouts, Stake.com processes withdrawals instantly. You can also leave any winnings in your account to fund future sports bets or even to play your favourite games at the Stake Casino.
Deposit & Withdrawal Methods for Table Tennis Betting
Easily deposit funds or crypto units into your account in order to place table tennis bets by following the steps listed below:
Step 1 - Retrieve your deposit address, located in Wallet > Deposit.
Step 2 - Choose the method that suits your needs. Stake.com supports multiple currencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (Doge), Litecoin (LTC), and others. You can find more information about our local currency options on our community forum, as well as our local currency payment guide.
Step 3 - Use your deposit address as the 'send to' location for your wallet or exchange.
Step 4 (Optional) - If you wish to make a deposit via fiat currency, you can buy crypto for Stake via Moonpay.
Stake.com offers live support to players via our customer support staff for help with issues regarding ping pong betting and depositing and withdrawing units.
Moonpay supports multiple payment options, including Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and others, to buy cryptocurrency to place table tennis wagers. For a full list of supported payment methods, please refer to the Moonpay documentation.
Why Should You Bet on Table Tennis at Stake.com?
Stake.com is the home of sports betting and is the world's leading online betting site. We have a wide variety of table tennis markets available, enabling you to bet on the biggest fixtures and events throughout the season.
Keep up to date with the latest Stake news for more sports betting updates, and refer to our helpful sports betting guide for further help with preparing your ping pong betting slip.
