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Bet on Overwatch Esports with Cloudbet Online Sportsbook

Overwatch is a popular esport to bet on with cryptocurrency at Cloudbet. As a team-based first-person shooter, Overwatch can be likened to Counter-Strike, Valorant, or Apex Legends. But Overwatch fans are proud of the game's exceptional visuals and lore, diverse game styles, and unique, ability-driven heroes.

While the future of the Overwatch League, or OWL, is still uncertain after 2023, you can still bet on other competitive Overwatch matches and events with Cloudbet. Major tournaments like the annual Overwatch World Cup or Overwatch Contenders have proven popular with crypto esports bettors, and the community is thriving with plenty of up-and-coming talent.

How do I bet on Overwatch?

Understanding Overwatch basics like team composition, map types, and rules is key to betting intelligently on Bitcoin esports matches and events. Two teams of six players compete to attack or defend the following objectives on various map types:

  1. Assault: Attackers must capture points, and defenders protect them 
  2. Escort: Attackers escort the payload to the delivery point before time runs out
  3. Control: Teams fight to capture and hold a neutral control point
  4. Hybrid: Combines assault and escort, attackers capture a point, then escort

Each team must have:

  1. 2 Damage heroes: Main attackers
  2. 2 Support heroes: Heal teammates 
  3. 2 Tank heroes: Absorb damage and control space

Heroes are organized into these classes based on their unique abilities. Teams can also swap heroes upon respawning to adapt strategies. Typically, the first team to win 2 or 3 rounds wins the map. 

With this in mind, betting on Overwatch requires understanding the team rosters, map selections, and whether there are optimal character compositions for the latest game meta that teams are deploying in professional games.

How do I bet on Overwatch with Bitcoin on Cloudbet?

Betting on Overwatch matches with Bitcoin, Ethereum, or any of the 30+ supported cryptocurrencies at Cloudbet is easy:

  1. Deposit Crypto: Fund your account wallet with Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, or another cryptocurrency. Use our third-party payment provider to buy and fund your wallet using Visa, Mastercard, GooglePay, or ApplePay.
  2. Find Overwatch: Go to the esports section and select ‘Overwatch’ to see upcoming matches. Review the selections for matches like winners, map spreads, and prop bets.
  3. Place your bets! Choose your bet, enter the amount, and add it to your bet slip. Stream matches live to keep up with the score. Winnings deposit instantly if your bet wins!

Why bet on Overwatch with Crypto?

Cloudbet's cryptocurrency-based platform provides key advantages for Overwatch bettors:

  1. Higher limits: Wager more with increased betting limits over fiat books
  2. Faster payouts: Crypto withdrawals are processed faster without intermediaries
  3. Better odds & promotions: Get enhanced odds and esports bonuses when you use Cloudbet.

Overwatch betting markets at Cloudbet

Cloudbet offers the most extensive betting options on major Overwatch tournaments and matches:

  1. Match Winner: Pick the team you think will win the overall match.
  2. Map Spreads: Bet on a team to win by a specific number of maps.
  3. Player/Team Props: Wager on stats like a player's kills or team-kill streaks.
  4. Outrights: Bet on the tournament winner, finalists, and team over/under.
  5. And more!

Major tournaments to bet on

While the Overwatch League (OWL) may be gone as of 2023, major tournaments remain for betting: 

Overwatch World Cup (S-Tier)

  1. International event held annually at BlizzCon  
  2. Teams represent their home countries
  3. The most prestigious tournament in Overwatch

Overwatch Contenders (A-Tier)

  1. Top regional esports league outside the World Cup  
  2. Hundreds of teams across divisions

Open Division (C-Tier)  

  1. Low-level online league
  2. Helps qualify teams to higher tiers

Overwatch betting tips and strategies

Use these tips to gain an edge betting Overwatch:

  1. Watch streams to study team strategies and execution. Assess their strengths and weaknesses.
  2. Research metas for optimal hero compositions and counters.
  3. Track rosters for changes that could impact team performance.
  4. Review results for insights into team form and head-to-head records. 
  5. Bet on Outrights early to get the most value before odds move.
  6. Use Cloudbet rewards and bonuses to maximize the value of your wagers.

Cloudbet offers the ultimate Overwatch betting experience with extensive markets, competitive odds, and fast payouts. Sign up now to bet on Overwatch events and matches with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, and more cryptocurrencies.