Dota 2 Betting

Dota 2 is one of the best esports titles that is played across the world today. Also known as Defence of the Ancient 2, the game was launched in 2011 as MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) and published by Valve. The aim of the game is to beat the other team, and here at Bet UK, we offer the top esports betting odds across all of the biggest Dota 2 tournaments across the world.

What is DOTA 2 & How do I bet on it?

If you're new to the game of Dota 2 and esports games, you'll need some indication of how they work and what the outcomes can be. Developed by Valve Corporation, the game itself is played between two teams of five players, and each player will have a specific role while playing if one team is the favourite team, they will likely have shorter betting odds.

Within the gameplay, the teams will face off against each other in a moba arena and will face off against each other to destroy structures defended by the other team. While playing, each player will provide a different element to the team within their chosen roles, whether it's carry, midlane, offlane, soft support or hard support. To win, the first team to destroy the other team's base wins, and this is normally done by taking advantage of mistakes made by opponents in the late game.

In regards to DOTA 2 betting, all you have to do to start betting is find a betting site, such as BetUK which offers DOTA betting, find the best odds and betting markets on-site and choose what bet best suits your favorite team.

Betting On Dota 2

Although it's one of the most popular esports in the world, with over 10 million players, Dota 2 is a relatively simple esports game for bettors to understand. However, if you're new to the world of esports betting, you'll notice that it deviates from the traditional sports betting markets as it offers more than just win or each-way options.

There are many different elements that can influence the betting options in Dota 2, and these include roster changes if the top Dota sides are competing against one another this rivalry offers even better odds on which are the best bets, including specific in-game outcomes and the overall result.

How to bet on Dota 2

If you're looking to place your Dota 2 bets, you'll need to know all of the options in the betting markets, so before place wagers, we've listed all the key esports betting options you're likely to encounter within this MOBA genre.

Match Odds

These bets are placed on the overall game winners. The pre-match odds will normally have the favourite team with shorter odds, and the other team will have longer odds as they may not have the same form.

Total Maps

Dota 2 is played across a specific number of maps, so punters can place bets on the total number of maps needed to win a particular game. The totals available in this Dota 2 bet will be either over 2.5 or under 2.5 matches.

Correct Map Score

If you feel a specific team will win the match by a specific number of maps, you can also place pre-match bets on that outcome. The results on offer will either be 2-0 or 2-1 to a specific side.

Map Betting Kills

As the aim of the game in Dota 2 is to take objectives and kill the members of the other team, one of the available Dota 2 betting markets is the total number of hero kills per map.

First Kill

When browsing the Dota 2 betting markets, punters may see the bet for a specific team or specific player with that team to take the first kill.

Bet on Dota 2 Tournaments

As well as the individual match outcomes which players can bet on while watching Dota 2, there is also the chance to wager on tournaments such as the World Championship. Also known as 'The International', the tournament takes place annually, featuring 20 teams from across the globe. All of the betting odds will be available; whether it's to place a wager on the tournament winner or specific games across the competitions. We'll have the Dota 2 betting odds on offer.

Live Dota 2 Esports Odds At Bet UK

Whether you're looking to place bets on the outright winner of a game or what happens during the game, here at Bet UK, we offer live in-play betting on the best esports odds. As each match gets underway, bettors will be able to monitor the performance of each team thanks to our handy in-depth statistics bar, which will feature the current action in each and note the previous scores. If you're looking to place in-play bets, we also offer live odds and who will win the current map during the game, so you'll be able to bet following each key moment.

Dota 2 Esports Betting

If you're new to online gaming trends and Dota betting, you'll want to know how to place your bets and how to find the best Dota 2 betting sites. We offer all of the top esports betting odds in our market. After logging into your account and heading over to our esports market, bettors will have access to all Dota 2 games, including the biggest tournaments. Simply make your selection and place your bets.

Dota 2 betting FAQS

What is Dota 2?

DOTA 2 is a MOBA game played between two teams of five players who play characters called Heroes with different abilities and play styles, the aim of Dota 2 is to destroy the 'Ancient' or the other team's base. There are also other parts of the game to look out for, including first blood and first tower, so there is always action within a game.

What are the biggest Dota 2 tournaments?

There are many major tournaments in Dota, but the one which attracts the biggest Dota betting attention is 'The International. Held annually, the competition features the top teams from all over the world who battle it out for the biggest prize pools in excess of $40 million.

However, the DPC or Dota Pro Circuit will see teams face off against each other across the year in season-long competitions, and the top teams will be invited to the T1 event.

Where can I watch Dota 2 games?

There are many live streams available for Dota 2, so you can catch all available games. Whether you're looking to watch the Dota Pro Circuit or the best Dota players at international tournaments, every game will be streamed online.

Can I bet on live Dota 2 games?

Yes, we offer live betting on all of the Dota 2 games within our betting options. Although the wager markets may be limited to the outcome between the two teams, there can be excellent odds offered in play.