01 / PROBABILITY
Probability behind the price
Convert decimal odds into implied probabilities, then account for the bookmaker’s margin. A high price alone does not make a selection good value.
Historical betting odds & research tools
Explore historical betting odds with the full picture.
Follow opening and closing prices from 24+ bookmakers. Compare past matches and investigate price movement with the OddsTips historical odds archive.
800,000+ match recordsA growing odds archive covering 24+ bookmakers
ILLUSTRATIVE DATA
ExampleSample market overview
Sample matches1,248+12.8%
Example movement68.4%+4.2%
Example similarity87.1%+8.6%
ILLUSTRATIVE TRENDSample week
1.50 → 1.38MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
ILLUSTRATIVE MATCHESExplore tools →
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Arsenal – ChelseaIllustrative match · 20:30
1.7276%B
Boston – MiamiIllustrative match · 03:00
1.8469%Example movement+14.2%
↗Example similarityHigh
87% Explore below
◉ Use data as research context. Keep control of your time and spending.
Start with the price
What can
past odds tell you?
Historical odds capture what a market expected at a particular moment. Read prices alongside probability, bookmaker margin and the information available at the time.
Learn how to compare odds02 / MOVEMENT
Opening and closing odds
Trace how a price changes before a match. Check the timing, team news and other bookmakers before drawing conclusions from a shortening price.
03 / HISTORY
Comparable past matches
Find past matches with similar odds and inspect their results. Keep the market, league and time window consistent, and always check the sample size.
A repeatable research process
How it works
Turn an odds archive into a clear research question, then work through the evidence in four steps.
Choose your coverage
Start with a sport, league, bookmaker and period that fit your question.
Define the market
Match the selection, line and settlement rules, then set your odds range.
Review past matches
Look at comparable records, their results and the number of distinct matches.
Compare in context
Check price movements against team data, timing and the limits of your sample.
Inside the research toolkit
Odds analysis software.
Several ways to investigate.
Set your own filters, find comparable matches or explore model signals. Choose the workflow that fits your research.
01→
Manual analysis
Choose your own filters to investigate specific leagues, bookmakers and historical price ranges.
Set your own criteria
02→
Smart analysis
Use a selected match as a starting point to find historical records with similar odds.
Find comparable matches
03→
Automated Analysis
Scan and group matches that meet defined criteria across your selected coverage.
Review matches together
04→
AI Odds Radar
Explore AI odds analysis with OddsTips and learn what its price signals measure. A model confidence score is a research indicator, not a verified win probability.
Investigate price signals
05→
AI Statistics Radar
Explore statistical patterns from historical matches and review model confidence scores for supported markets.
Add match context
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Historical match comparison
Review head-to-head history and comparable past prices, with changing teams and conditions in mind.
Compare the evidence
Historical odds sources
Bookmaker names identify data sources. No affiliation or endorsement is implied. Coverage varies by sport, market and date.
Sports & betting markets
Different sports.
Different market questions.
Explore football, basketball, tennis and ice hockey odds. Compare like with like: each market has its own lines, outcomes and settlement rules.
ILLUSTRATIVE MARKETS
•••Read the market, then the price.
Example prices and bars, not live data ↗
The research library
Read the price.
Understand the evidence.
⌁REMOVE
THE MARGIN01
THE MARGIN01
What is the bookmaker’s margin?
Work through a decimal-odds example and learn why implied probability is not the same as a fair-price estimate.
Read the guide →◌PRICE
AT THE CLOSE02
AT THE CLOSE02
What does closing line value measure?
Compare a recorded price with a consistent closing benchmark, and separate price movement from actual returns.
Read the guide →▥CHECK
THE SAMPLE03
THE SAMPLE03
How do you compare historical odds fairly?
Avoid misleading comparisons by checking sample size, missing records and the information available at the time.
Read the guide →ODDS ARCHIVEHistorical betting oddsExplore past prices →MODEL SIGNALSAI odds analysisModels and confidence scores →FOOTBALLFootball odds analysis1X2, totals and BTTS →PRICE MOVEMENTOpening and closing oddsChoose a consistent timestamp →THE FOUNDATIONSOdds analysisProbability, price and margin →CHOOSING SOFTWAREOdds analysis softwareWhat to look for in a research tool →BOOKMAKER HISTORYBet365 historical oddsCompare the same market →BOOKMAKER HISTORYPinnacle historical oddsUnderstand the closing benchmark →
A few useful answers
Historical odds.
Common questions.
Start with the data, the comparison and the limits of what past prices can tell you.
Read all FAQs ↗What are historical betting odds?+
Historical betting odds are prices recorded at earlier points in a market. They help you compare opening and closing odds, bookmaker differences and the prices available before past matches. Coverage depends on the data source, sport, market and date.
How do I compare odds from different bookmakers?+
Match the event, market, selection, line and settlement rules first. Then compare prices recorded at the same time, and consider bookmaker margin. A higher decimal price alone does not establish positive expected value.
Can I compare different sports with the same filters?+
Each sport has different scoring patterns and market rules. Keep comparisons within a consistent sport, market, time period and settlement scope. A filter that looks useful in one sport may not transfer to another.
Do historical odds guarantee future results?+
No. Historical prices and results provide research context. They do not guarantee the outcome of another match or a profit. Every event brings new information, uncertainty and risk.
Your next research question starts here
Put historical prices
at the heart of your research.
Explore the OddsTips archive, compare bookmakers and bring more context to the way you read betting odds.
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