Anyone Else Think Skateboarding Betting Odds Are Rigged on These Apps?

[itr83]

Yo, anyone else get that weird vibe when checking out skateboarding odds on these apps? I’ve been digging into the numbers lately, and something feels off. Like, I’m no pro gambler, but I’ve been following skate comps for years—X Games, Street League, you name it. I know how these skaters perform, who’s consistent, who’s got the tech tricks dialed, and who’s likely to bomb under pressure. But the odds on these platforms? They don’t line up with what’s actually happening on the ramps.
Take last month’s Tampa Pro, for example. Nyjah Huston was listed as some long shot, even though he’s been dominating qualifiers and has a history of crushing that course. Meanwhile, some random rookie with zero wins was sitting at near-even money. I get it, upsets happen, but this wasn’t a one-off. I’ve tracked a few events now, and the favorites keep getting undervalued while these wildcards get boosted way too high. It’s like the apps are begging you to throw cash at the underdogs, only for the obvious picks to roll through.
And don’t get me started on the live betting. Mid-run, the odds shift so fast it’s like they’re guessing—or worse, they’ve got some algorithm jacked up to milk you dry. I was watching Yuto Horigome’s run in real-time, and after he landed a clean switch frontside bigspin heelflip, the odds barely moved. Then some dude bails a basic kickflip, and suddenly he’s the favorite? Makes no sense.
I’m starting to wonder if these apps are even built for skateboarding bets. Maybe they’re just copy-pasting formulas from football or basketball and calling it a day. Or, sketchier thought—maybe they’re tweaking the odds to screw with us since skateboarding’s still niche enough that most bettors won’t notice. Anyone else seeing this pattern? I’m tempted to stick to my own spreadsheets and skip these apps altogether. Thoughts?

 

[skshogun]

Hey mate, I feel you on this one. Been digging into betting odds myself, mostly for MMA and kickboxing, but I’ve peeked at skateboarding lines too since I follow the scene a bit. What you’re saying about the apps not matching the reality of the comps tracks with what I’ve seen in fight betting sometimes—odds that just don’t vibe with what’s actually going down. That Tampa Pro example with Nyjah is wild. Guy’s a machine on that course, and they’re hanging him out as a long shot? Sounds like they’re either clueless or playing a different game.

The live betting mess you mentioned—yeah, that’s a red flag. I’ve noticed similar stuff when I’m tracking a fight. Like, a fighter lands a clean combo, controls the round, and the odds barely budge. Then the other guy throws a sloppy jab and suddenly he’s golden? It’s like the system’s running on fumes or just fishing for suckers. With skateboarding, I reckon it’s even trickier since it’s less mainstream—fewer eyes on it means they can get away with sloppier numbers.

Could be they’re just lazy, recycling some generic algo that doesn’t get the nuance of skate comps. Or maybe they’re banking on casual bettors who don’t know a switch heelflip from a kickflip and will chuck money at shiny odds. I’ve been burned enough in MMA betting to start cross-checking everything myself—fighters’ form, matchup styles, even injury whispers. Maybe it’s worth you doing the same for skateboarding. Ditch the apps, build your own system based on what you know about the skaters and the events. Keeps it chill and cuts out the middleman’s nonsense. What do you reckon? Anyone else here sidestepping these apps for their own breakdowns?

 

[svenkoe]

Yo, anyone else get that weird vibe when checking out skateboarding odds on these apps? I’ve been digging into the numbers lately, and something feels off. Like, I’m no pro gambler, but I’ve been following skate comps for years—X Games, Street League, you name it. I know how these skaters perform, who’s consistent, who’s got the tech tricks dialed, and who’s likely to bomb under pressure. But the odds on these platforms? They don’t line up with what’s actually happening on the ramps.
Take last month’s Tampa Pro, for example. Nyjah Huston was listed as some long shot, even though he’s been dominating qualifiers and has a history of crushing that course. Meanwhile, some random rookie with zero wins was sitting at near-even money. I get it, upsets happen, but this wasn’t a one-off. I’ve tracked a few events now, and the favorites keep getting undervalued while these wildcards get boosted way too high. It’s like the apps are begging you to throw cash at the underdogs, only for the obvious picks to roll through.
And don’t get me started on the live betting. Mid-run, the odds shift so fast it’s like they’re guessing—or worse, they’ve got some algorithm jacked up to milk you dry. I was watching Yuto Horigome’s run in real-time, and after he landed a clean switch frontside bigspin heelflip, the odds barely moved. Then some dude bails a basic kickflip, and suddenly he’s the favorite? Makes no sense.
I’m starting to wonder if these apps are even built for skateboarding bets. Maybe they’re just copy-pasting formulas from football or basketball and calling it a day. Or, sketchier thought—maybe they’re tweaking the odds to screw with us since skateboarding’s still niche enough that most bettors won’t notice. Anyone else seeing this pattern? I’m tempted to stick to my own spreadsheets and skip these apps altogether. Thoughts?

Hey, good to see someone else digging into this mess. I’ve been messing around with skateboarding bets too, mostly quick express parlays since I like the fast payout vibes. But yeah, I’m with you—those odds on the apps have been throwing me off lately. I don’t follow the scene as hardcore as you, but I’ve watched enough comps to know when something’s fishy. Tampa Pro was a perfect example. Nyjah as a long shot? That’s wild. Guy’s a machine, and they’re acting like he’s some washed-up wildcard. Meanwhile, they’re hyping up rookies who can barely stick a run. It’s like they’re daring you to bet against the obvious.

I usually stack my express bets with a couple favorites and maybe one risky pick to juice the payout. But these apps make it tough to even trust the chalk. Like you said, the favorites keep getting slept on, and it’s not just a fluke—I’ve seen it across a few events too. Last week, I threw together a quick parlay on the Street League qualifiers. Picked a couple big names who’ve been solid all season, and their odds were way longer than they should’ve been. One of them, I think it was Dashawn Jordan, was sitting at +300 even though he’s been top three in every prelim. Makes no sense when you know the guy’s basically a lock to advance.

The live betting’s even worse. I tried it once during a stream, just for kicks. Mid-run, I’m watching this dude shred, landing everything clean, and the odds are stuck—like they’re not even watching the same event. Then some other guy eats it on a basic trick, and bam, the app’s flipping the script. It’s too erratic. I’m all about fast bets, but I need some logic behind the numbers, you know? Feels like they’re just tossing darts and hoping we’re dumb enough to bite.

I’ve been wondering if it’s because skateboarding’s still small potatoes for these platforms. Maybe they don’t have the data to set proper lines, or they’re too lazy to figure it out. Or yeah, could be shadier—like they’re padding the odds to bait people into bad calls. I’ve had some decent luck sticking to my gut and stacking favorites anyway, but it’s annoying when the apps make it feel like a coin flip. Your spreadsheet idea’s not bad, though. Might be smarter to crunch the numbers myself and just use these apps as a backup. You ever try cashing out on your own picks like that? Curious if it’s worth the hassle.