Glossary
Defensive Bet
Betting glossary: Defensive Bet.
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What is defensive bet?
Defensive Bet is a term used in sports betting to describe a specific pricing, staking or market concept. On this Xtabet glossary page we break it down in plain English and show how it affects your bets.
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Why defensive bet matters
For any bettor moving past pure recreation, defensive bet is a concept you’ll see referenced by tipsters, sportsbooks and betting exchanges alike. Getting comfortable with it early saves money later.