1. Open the Straight ValueBet Tool

Open the Straight tool from the ValueBet tools menu.

The table will show single betting opportunities that have positive expected value. Each row represents one bet on one sportsbook.

2. Compare the available rows

Start by comparing the opportunities shown in the table. The most important column is EV, which shows the expected value of the bet. A higher EV means a stronger opportunity, but EV is not the only thing that matters.

You should also check:

• the sportsbook;
• the odds;
• the Fair Odds;
• the event;
• the market;
• the selection;
• the last update;
• whether you can actually place the bet.

A slightly lower EV on a clear and easy-to-place bet can often be better than a very high EV opportunity that disappears quickly or is difficult to verify.

3. Use filters to narrow the list

Use the filters to focus only on the bets that are useful for you. For example, you may want to show only:

• specific sportsbooks;
• sports you understand;
• events starting today;
• odds within a certain range;
• bets above a certain EV;
• markets you are comfortable placing.

Filtering helps you work faster and avoid opportunities that are not relevant to your accounts, bankroll, or strategy.

4. Open the calculator

When you find a suitable ValueBet, click the row to open the ValueBet Calculator. The calculator lets you review the bet before placing it.

It shows:

• the sportsbook odds;
• the Fair Odds;
• the EV percentage;
• the expected value in money;
• the suggested stake.

4. Open the calculator

When you find a suitable ValueBet, click the row to open the ValueBet Calculator. The calculator lets you review the bet before placing it.

It shows:

• the sportsbook odds;
• the Fair Odds;
• the EV percentage;
• the expected value in money;
• the suggested stake.

5. Check the bet on the sportsbook

Before placing the bet, open the sportsbook and check that everything matches. You should verify:

• the event;
• the date and time;
• the market;
• the selection;
• the odds;
• the maximum accepted stake.

This step is very important because odds can change quickly. A bet that appears valuable in the table may no longer be valuable if the sportsbook odds have moved.

6. Place the bet

If everything is correct, place the bet using the stake shown by the calculator or a stake that fits your bankroll strategy.

Do not force the bet if the odds have changed, the market is different, or the sportsbook does not accept the stake.

If something changes, recalculate or skip the opportunity.

7. Save the bet in the Bet Tracker

After placing the bet, record it in the Bet Tracker.

This helps you track:

• the stake;
• the odds;
• the EV;
• the result;
• your bankroll;
• your long-term performance.

Tracking is especially important in ValueBet because short-term results can be misleading.

Each row in the Straight ValueBet Tool represents one potential ValueBet. The table includes the main information needed to decide whether the opportunity is worth checking.

The table includes:

• Sport — the sport of the event.
• Date — the scheduled start date and time.
• Event — the match or event name.
• EV — the expected value of the bet.
• Sportsbook — the sportsbook offering the odds.
• Bet — the selection to place.
• Odds — the odds offered by the sportsbook.
• Fair Odds — the estimated fair odds of the selection.
• Last Update — how recently the odds were refreshed.

The EV and Fair Odds columns are especially important. They help you understand why the tool is showing the bet as a potential ValueBet.

The Last Update is also important because odds can move quickly. A recent update is useful, but you should still verify the odds directly on the sportsbook before placing the bet.

EV stands for Expected Value.

In ValueBet, EV measures how much value a bet is expected to have over the long term.

For example, if a bet has an EV of 5%, this means that, over many similar bets, the expected profit is around 5% of the amount staked. It does not mean the bet will win. It also does not mean you will earn 5% on that specific bet.

A ValueBet can lose. This is normal. The EV becomes meaningful when you place many good ValueBets over time. A single bet can be affected by luck. A large number of bets gives the expected value more time to appear.

The Fair Odds represent the estimated fair value of the selection. In simple terms, they are the odds that would correspond to the estimated probability of that outcome.

A ValueBet exists when the sportsbook odds are higher than the Fair Odds. For example:

• Fair Odds: +100 (even)
• Sportsbook Odds: +120

In this case, the sportsbook is offering a higher price than the estimated fair value. This difference is what creates the expected value.

The Straight ValueBet Tool is used for single bets.

This means each opportunity is one selection on one sportsbook.

For example:

• the Lakers on the Moneyline;
• Over 220.5 total points;
• the Celtics -5.5 on the Point Spread;
• a player to score 25+ points.

A parlay is different because it combines multiple selections into one bet. Parlays have higher potential returns, but they also have higher variance because every selection in the parlay must win.

For this reason, NinjaBet separates the tools:

• Straight is for single ValueBets.
• Parlays is for ValueBet parlays.

If you are new to ValueBet, it is usually better to start with straight bets before moving to parlays. Straight bets are easier to understand, easier to track, and easier to evaluate over time.

The Straight ValueBet Tool allows you to filter the table so you can focus on the opportunities that are most useful for you. You can filter by:

• sport;
• date;
• sportsbook;
• bet type;
• odds range;
• EV range;
• event;
• competition.

Filters help you work faster and avoid wasting time on opportunities that you cannot or do not want to place. For example, you may want to show only:

• sportsbooks where you already have funds;
• sports you understand well;
• events starting today;
• bets above a certain EV;
• odds within a specific range;
• markets you are comfortable placing.

You can also use filters directly from the table columns to refine the results quickly.

You can search for specific events, teams, or competitions. This is useful when you want to focus on one match, one league, or one sport.

You can also hide events or competitions that are not useful to you.

For example, you may want to hide:

• leagues you do not understand;
• markets you do not want to bet on;
• sportsbooks where you have no funds;
• competitions you prefer to avoid;
• events where the odds move too quickly.

Hiding irrelevant events makes the table easier to use and helps you focus on better opportunities.

The goal is not to place every ValueBet shown by the tool. The goal is to find good opportunities that you can verify and place correctly.

The Straight ValueBet Tool can help you calculate a suitable stake, but staking should always be connected to your bankroll.

Your bankroll is the amount of money you dedicate to ValueBet.

Because ValueBets can lose, no single bet should put too much pressure on your bankroll.

NinjaBet can help with staking suggestions, including Kelly-based staking settings. However, this guide only gives the basic idea.

The dedicated Bankroll and Kelly for ValueBet guide explains how bankroll, Kelly fraction, and max stake should be used in more detail.

For now, remember the most important rule:

Do not risk too much on one single ValueBet.

ValueBet works through repetition. The objective is not to make one oversized bet. The objective is to place many good-value bets with a consistent and sustainable staking plan.

The Straight ValueBet Tool helps you find single bets where the sportsbook odds appear higher than the estimated Fair Odds.

To use the tool correctly:

1. Open the Straight ValueBet Tool.
2. Filter by sportsbook, sport, odds range, and EV.
3. Compare the available rows.
4. Check the EV, Fair Odds, sportsbook odds, and Last Update.
5. Open the ValueBet Calculator.
6. Verify the event, market, selection, odds, and accepted stake on the sportsbook.
7. Place the bet only if everything matches.
8. Record the bet in the Bet Tracker.

A single ValueBet can win or lose. The goal is not to win every bet. The goal is to place many good-value bets correctly and let the long-term edge work over time.