Same Game Multis (SGM) have taken the AFL betting community by storm and are now the most popular bet type in AFL betting in Australia.
A SGM allows punters to combine multiple outcomes from a single match into one wager, increasing the odds for potentially big returns.
If you are interested in placing a SGM, read on to find out all there is to know about this popular bet type.
How Do AFL Same Game Multis Work?
To understand how Same Game Multi bets work, let’s break it down. A Same Game Multi bet combines different possible outcomes from the same AFL game into a single wager. You might combine the match winner with the total points (over/under), or even add individual player performance bets. With nine games in a standard week, and more than 400 in-game markets available for every AFL match, the combinations you can create are nearly endless.
How to Place a Same Game Multi Bet
Placing a Same Game Multi bet is quite simple, but there are a few things to consider:
- Choose the Right App or Betting Site: We’ve analysed all of the bookies and come up with the Top 5 AFL Betting Sites & Apps, based on odds, features, promotions etc.
- Find the Game/s You Want to Bet On: Browse the AFL games on the app or site and identify the game or games you want to include in your SGM.
- Tap SGM: Most betting apps will default into ‘Markets’ when you enter a game, and to place a SGM, you need to select SGM.
- Choose Your Selections: Look through all of the available markets to see which legs you would like to add to your SGM.
- Go to Bet Slip: Once you are happy with your selections, you can go to your bet slip and confirm your picks.
- Enter Your Stake: Enter the amount you would like to wager, and confirm your bet.
Most bookmakers offer Same Game Multi bets, but the odds and promotions vary and this is something that can significantly impact your betting experience.
Can You Combine Same Game Multis?
Yes, If you want to add selections from multiple AFL matches in a SGM, you can stay in ‘Markets’ mode instead of entering ‘SGM’ mode, and then add selections like a standard multi. Once completed, each game inside your multi bet will become a SGM.
For example, if you pick seven multi legs in one game, five legs in another, and six legs in another, you will have three SGMs inside an 18-leg multibet.
Tips for Successful Same Game Multi Betting
There are a few things you can do to make sure you are more successful with betting on a SGM:
- Staking Plan: First and foremost, you must have a staking plan. Betting bigger when you win, and reducing bet sizes when you lose is a recipe for disaster. Bet within your means from the outset, and stick to those bets.
- Research: Do the hard work and don’t just guess. Thorough research into player and team stats is a must if you want to be successful.
- Go Big: Don’t be afraid to put big, 20-leg multis on. This might sound counterintuitive, but how often do punters put a five or six-leg multi on and lose by one leg? This is very similar to a 20-leg multi losing by three legs. The difference is, when you land the 20-leg multi, it will generally fund your entire season.
Things to Avoid in a SGM
Now that you have a general understanding of Same Game Multi bets, let’s explore some of the common pitfalls.
- Head-to-Head Betting: While this is a popular bet type to add to your SGM, upsets happen all the time, and this can wreck your multi. It’s better off to stick to more consistent bet types like player performance.
- Featured SGMs: These are known by a few names such as, Popular SGMs, Featured SGM, SGM For You. There is a reason these are promoted by bookies - and that’s because they are highly unlikely to land. If these bet types were successful, no bookie would display them so prominently on their site or app.
- Unrealistic Bets: It may be tempting to take a player for high disposals, goals, marks, etc, just to boost the odds higher, but you are better off to stick to props that are regularly achieved by that player.
- Not Looking at Injury Reports: Too often, a well-researched SGM can be voided because a player doesn’t play in that match. Keeping up to date with team news and injury reports can help reduce your chances of your bet being cancelled and all that hard work being wasted.
Popular Same Game Multi Markets
Head-to-Head (H2H)
A head-to-head bet is the most straightforward wager where you pick which team will win the match.
Line Betting
An AFL line bet involves wagering on the winning team’s margin. For instance, if the bookmaker sets the line at -4.5, the favored team must win by at least 5 points for the bet to be successful.
Margin Betting
Margin bets allow you to predict the victory margin for a team, such as selecting Brisbane Lions to win by a margin of 1-19 points.
Total Points Over/Under
Another popular Same Game Multi market is the total points over/under. This bet involves predicting whether the combined points from both teams will exceed or fall short of a set value.
Player Prop Bets
A key feature of Same Game Multi bets is the ability to include player prop bets or performance bets. These wagers focus on individual players’ performances, such as betting on a player to score first or to rack up a certain amount of possessions during the game.
