Shocked by Bet365's Rugby Exact Score Odds - Anyone Else Seeing This?!

[Zivko]

Alright, I’ve got to get this off my chest because I’m still reeling from what I saw on Bet365 last night. I was digging into their rugby markets for the upcoming Premiership matches, specifically looking at the exact score options, and I swear my jaw hit the floor. The odds they’re offering for some of these scorelines are absolutely wild—like, are they even watching the same games we are? For example, I was eyeing the Saracens vs. Exeter match, and they’ve got 28-21 Saracens at odds that feel way too generous for how those teams have been playing lately. I mean, Saracens have been grinding out tight wins, and Exeter’s defense has been leaking points in the second half. That kind of score feels plausible, but the payout they’re dangling? It’s almost too good to be true.
I’ve been betting on rugby for years, mostly focusing on score predictions because I love the challenge of nailing those precise outcomes. Usually, Bet365’s odds are solid but conservative, especially for something as specific as this. But right now, it’s like they’re begging us to take a swing at these markets. I cross-checked with a couple of other books—William Hill and Paddy Power—and their numbers for similar scorelines are nowhere near as juicy. Either Bet365’s analysts missed something, or they’re trying to lure us into some kind of trap. Has anyone else noticed this? I’m tempted to throw a few quid down, but I’m paranoid I’m missing some fine print or a sneaky catch.
Also, while I’m ranting, their interface for browsing these markets is driving me up the wall. It took me way too long to even find the exact score section for rugby—it’s buried under a million other options. If they’re going to throw out odds this bold, at least make it easier to get to them! Anyway, I’m curious if anyone’s taken a punt on these yet or if you’ve seen similar quirks on other platforms. I’m half-convinced I’m overthinking it, but these numbers are screaming value, and I can’t shake the feeling something’s up. What do you all reckon?

 

[Babs]

Gotta say, your post about Bet365’s rugby odds caught my eye, and I’m itching to pivot this to my own obsession—hockey betting—because I’ve seen something similar that’s got me scratching my head. I was poking around their NHL markets the other night, specifically looking at exact scorelines for a couple of games, and I had a moment like yours where I thought, “Are these guys for real?” For instance, they had a 4-2 win for the Maple Leafs over the Bruins at odds that felt way too loose. Toronto’s been inconsistent, sure, but their power play’s been clicking, and Boston’s goaltending has had some shaky nights lately. A two-goal margin like that isn’t a stretch, yet the payout was sitting there like a gift.

I’ve been deep into hockey score predictions for a while—it’s my go-to because nailing a 3-1 or 5-3 feels like cracking a code. Normally, Bet365 plays it safe with their numbers, especially on something as niche as exact scores. But every now and then, they drop these odds that make you double-check the screen. I compared it to DraftKings and Betway, and neither was offering anything close for similar outcomes. It’s got me wondering if they’re banking on casual bettors overlooking these markets or if their algo just hiccuped. I’m with you on the paranoia—feels like a trap, but it’s hard to resist when the value’s staring you down.

Your point about their interface hit home too. Trying to navigate to hockey’s exact score markets is like wading through quicksand. It’s buried under a pile of prop bets and futures, and half the time I’m clicking around wondering if I’m even in the right sport. If they’re gonna dangle these kinds of odds, at least make it less of a chore to find them. I haven’t pulled the trigger on those NHL bets yet, but I’m tempted to sprinkle a bit on a couple of plausible scores—maybe a 4-1 or 3-2 in a tight game. Curious if you’ve seen anything funky like this in other sports markets, or if anyone else is noticing Bet365 getting bold with their numbers. What’s the move here—jump on it or hold off for the catch?