Hey all, just jumping into this thread since I’ve been messing around with some crypto bets on figure skating lately. Been digging into the odds on a few platforms that take BTC and ETH, and I figured I’d throw out my quick take. The season’s heating up with the Grand Prix series rolling, and I’ve been eyeing a couple of skaters who seem undervalued right now.
First off, the men’s field. Yuzuru Hanyu’s still got crazy hype, and the odds reflect that—usually sitting around 1.50 or 1.60 on most crypto books. But his consistency’s been shaky lately with that ankle nagging him, so I’m not sold on throwing big coin there. Meanwhile, Nathan Chen’s hovering at 2.00 or 2.10, and I think that’s where the real value is. Guy’s landing quads like it’s nothing, and his short program scores are climbing. If you’re on a site with live betting, watch his first skate—could be a solid mid-event grab if the odds shift.
Ladies’ side is trickier. The Russian trio—Kostornaia, Shcherbakova, Trusova—always dominate the lines, usually 1.80 to 2.50 range depending on the event. But I’ve been tracking Kaori Sakamoto lately, and she’s sitting at 4.00 or higher on some books. Her skating’s clean, and she’s got stamina for the free program. Underdog bet for sure, but the payout potential with crypto’s volatility could make it worth a shot.
Pairs and ice dance are tougher to call. Odds are all over the place, and the judging feels like a coin flip sometimes. Still, Sui/Han in pairs are at 1.90-ish, and I’d say they’re a safer lock than most. Ice dance is a pass for me—too unpredictable, and the crypto sites I use don’t adjust odds fast enough to make it fun.
Anyway, I’m mostly on Bet365 and a smaller BTC-only site for this. The crypto withdrawals hit my wallet in like an hour, which is clutch. Anyone else playing the figure skating lines with crypto? Curious if you’re seeing the same patterns or if I’m just overanalyzing the spins here.
First off, the men’s field. Yuzuru Hanyu’s still got crazy hype, and the odds reflect that—usually sitting around 1.50 or 1.60 on most crypto books. But his consistency’s been shaky lately with that ankle nagging him, so I’m not sold on throwing big coin there. Meanwhile, Nathan Chen’s hovering at 2.00 or 2.10, and I think that’s where the real value is. Guy’s landing quads like it’s nothing, and his short program scores are climbing. If you’re on a site with live betting, watch his first skate—could be a solid mid-event grab if the odds shift.
Ladies’ side is trickier. The Russian trio—Kostornaia, Shcherbakova, Trusova—always dominate the lines, usually 1.80 to 2.50 range depending on the event. But I’ve been tracking Kaori Sakamoto lately, and she’s sitting at 4.00 or higher on some books. Her skating’s clean, and she’s got stamina for the free program. Underdog bet for sure, but the payout potential with crypto’s volatility could make it worth a shot.
Pairs and ice dance are tougher to call. Odds are all over the place, and the judging feels like a coin flip sometimes. Still, Sui/Han in pairs are at 1.90-ish, and I’d say they’re a safer lock than most. Ice dance is a pass for me—too unpredictable, and the crypto sites I use don’t adjust odds fast enough to make it fun.
Anyway, I’m mostly on Bet365 and a smaller BTC-only site for this. The crypto withdrawals hit my wallet in like an hour, which is clutch. Anyone else playing the figure skating lines with crypto? Curious if you’re seeing the same patterns or if I’m just overanalyzing the spins here.