Introduction to AVO
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AVO is an innovative tool designed to empower users in the world of sports arbitrage and positive EV betting. By meticulously scanning odds across numerous sportsbooks, AVO identifies variations that signal profitable opportunities, whether they are arbitrage opportunities, positive expected value (EV) bets, middles, or low holds. AVO even comes equipped with a free bet converter (promo converter) to help bettors maximize promotional offers.
Arbitrage opportunities, or "Arbs," occur when variations in odds between sportsbooks allow for a guaranteed profit, regardless of the game's outcome. AVO presents these opportunities through an intuitive interface as "Arb Cards," simplifying the process of spotting and acting on these profitable chances. Think of AVO as your personal assistant, tirelessly scouting for betting "deals" across a wide range of sporting events.
Positive EV betting is another key feature of AVO. Unlike arbitrage, EV betting focuses on identifying wagers where the odds offered by a sportsbook suggest a higher probability of winning than the implied probability from the odds themselves. These bets are considered "value bets," and over time, they have the potential to yield a profit due to their positive expected value. AVO's advanced algorithms scan sportsbooks to highlight these opportunities, making it easy for users to spot bets with the greatest potential.
What is a middle?
A “middle” happens when you bet both sides of an over/under or point spread, hoping the final score lands in just the right spot—so you win both bets.
Example: You bet Over 51.5 with one sportsbook and Under 52.5 with another. If the final score hits exactly 52, you win both wagers.
Why do people do it?
It’s like an upgraded form of arbitrage. In a typical arb, you’re guaranteed a small profit no matter what. In a middle, you might only break even if the score doesn’t land in that “middle zone,” but if it does, you can double up.
What does “low hold” mean?
The “hold” (sometimes called the “vig”) is the sportsbook’s built-in profit margin. A low hold means the sportsbook’s margin is very small or even zero.
This often appears when two sides of a bet (like Team A vs. Team B) have odds that are almost perfectly balanced, giving you near-even payouts.
Why is it useful?
It’s a way to place large bets with little to no house edge, making it easier to:
Reach high-volume betting requirements (to unlock a bonus or maintain VIP status).
Potentially reduce your risk because you’re betting on both sides at minimal cost.
Moving money from one sportsbook to another without the need to withdraw.
What is it?
A Promo Converter helps you take a free bet or bonus bet from a sportsbook and turn it into real money with as little risk as possible.
How does it work?
You use the Converter to find a good second bet to “hedge” against your free bet.
By covering both sides, you lock in some guaranteed cash no matter which team or outcome wins.
Why use it?
Most free bets only pay out the winnings (not the stake). With the Promo Converter, you maximize that payout, so your free bet is worth more money than if you bet it blindly.
The world of sports betting is dynamic, with odds shifting constantly as sportsbooks react to new information and market activity. This volatility creates opportunities for both arbitrage betting and positive EV betting, but timing is critical. Arbitrage opportunities can vanish in moments as sportsbooks update their odds, while EV bets require careful analysis to identify value before it disappears. AVO equips users with the speed and precision needed to capitalize on these fleeting chances, offering tools to maximize profitability across both strategies.
- Odds Comparison: AVO excels in detecting odds discrepancies across supported sportsbooks, focusing on a broad array of betting options.
- Bet Cards Display: These cards visually represent arbitrage and positive EV opportunities, conveniently positioned for quick access and decision-making.
- Automated Calculations: AVO simplifies the process by calculating the investment needed for a "Hedge Bet" based on your “Initial Bet”, adjusting in real-time with the odds.
- Fund Management: AVO offers a comprehensive view of your balances across all selected sportsbooks, ensuring that you have enough funds for every opportunity.
- Bet Tracking: AVO organizes your pending bets and maintains a detailed history for your review.
-Comprehensive Filters Panel: AVO offers a large variety of filters that can be fine tuned to your preferences.
-Multiple Positive EV Devigging Methods: Choose from Multiplicative, Additive, Best Case, and Worst Case.
-Multiple Sharp Books: Choose up to 5 sharp books of your preference to compare your EV bets with.
-Emergency Button: When one side of an arb closes or changes, the emergency button instantly scans your available books to find a suitable hedge bet to make, protecting your capital.
-Share Cards: Easily generate a beautiful graphic of your bet to share on social media.
-AVO Tabs Chrome Plugin: Instantly open up links for each bet opportunity in assigned tabs with our revolutionary chrome extension to increase your performance.
- Bet Creation: AVO is a discovery tool, not a creator of arbitrage/EV/middles/low holds opportunities. These arise from the natural variances in odds offered by competing sportsbooks.
- Automated Bet Placement: AVO provides the necessary information for bet placement but does not place bets, as automated bet placement on your behalf is not legally permissible. AVO guides you all the way up to the point you place the bet.
- Control Over Opportunities: The availability of arbitrage/EV/middles/low holds opportunities is subject to market conditions, beyond AVO's influence. There may be times where no opportunities are present.
- Bet Facilitation: You cannot place bets directly through AVO. AVO is not a sportsbook.
- Explorer (Free Tier): A perfect starting point for newcomers, this option introduces users to AVO with access to pre-match and live arbs/EV/middles/low-holds yielding returns of up to 2%. It's a hands-on way to familiarize yourself with AVO's interface and functionality entirely for free.
- Day Pass: Tailored for beginners and occasional bettor. This plan contains all features of the premium plan but with a 24 hour expiration date. If you've familiarized yourself with the dashboard on the Explorer plan but still aren't ready to make a full subscription commitment, this is the plan for you.
- Premium: For those seeking higher returns and faster settlements, live arbitrage, +EV, middles, and low holds opportunities are the way to go. Due to the rapid nature of odds changes during live events, teamwork is advised for effective betting (but not technically required). This package is designed for experienced users looking for an adrenaline-pumping betting experience, but you’ll probably want to split the profits down the middle with your friend(s). AVO allows for three devices to be used simultaneously on the same account.
Through its user-friendly design and comprehensive features, AVO stands as a bridge between you and the lucrative world of sports betting, whether you're a novice eager to learn or a seasoned bettor seeking efficiency and higher returns.
