Esports on Linebet is a place where you can bet on competitive video games in UGX. The lobby groups events into Live (in-play) and Pre-match, and you can quickly find popular games like CS2 (Counter-Strike 2), Dota 2, League of Legends, Valorant, and Rainbow Six.
Our lobby will show you how the lobby is set up, what markets you can see, how to read the match page, and some smart UGX strategies so you can make bets with confidence without having to search for hours.
Getting around the esports lobby
- Home panel: shows Popular in Live and Popular in Pre-match. Live tiles update in real time; pre-match tiles list fixtures scheduled for later today or this week.
- Filters (left column): click Live or Sports, then All disciplines and choose a game (CS2, Dota 2, LoL, Valorant, Rainbow Six). You can also jump straight to All leagues or All games within a discipline.
- Popular disciplines & Top competitions: a strip of cards opens the biggest tournaments (e.g., CS2 regional leagues, Dota 2 events, LCK/LPL for LoL).
- Event list (center): after picking a discipline, you’ll see matches grouped by tournament. Click a match to open the market page.
- Odds & UGX: prices appear next to each market. Clicking a price sends it to your Bet Slip (right panel) where you enter your stake in UGX.
The match page — what each block does
Open any fixture (for example, CS2 → Astralis vs. paiN Gaming) to see:
- Scoreboard (top-right): current score, round stats (CS2), map stats for MOBA titles, and a timeline.
- Previous maps & veto info: results of previous maps (e.g., Mirage: 5–13) and sometimes highlighted/decider maps.
- Key stats: snapshot metrics like map win rates, last-10 form, and pick/ban percentages.
- Market tabs (center): switch between Main game, 1st map, 2nd map, 3rd map, etc., or use Search by market to find specific lines (e.g., “Over 26.5 rounds”).
- Bet Slip tools (right): your slip, One-click bet toggle, and Bet Slip Sale (early cash-out when available).
What you can bet on for each game
CS2 (Counter-Strike 2)
Most events are Bo1 or Bo3. Common markets:
- Match winner (1–2) and Correct score (2–0, 2–1)
- Total maps Over/Under (e.g., Over 2.5) and Team to win at least one map (Yes/No)
- Map winner (per map)
- Rounds: Over/Under 16.5, Handicap −2.5/+2.5 rounds, 1st to X rounds, Pistol round winner
- Some tournaments add player duels (frags) labeled Duel of the Players
How to use it: In Bo1, round lines (e.g., Under 26.5) move quickly. In Bo3, think about map pools (comfort maps vs permabans) and take map-specific lines instead of the overall match if the veto clearly favors one side on a single map.
Dota 2
- Match winner (formats vary: Bo2/Bo3/Bo5)
- Map handicaps (−1.5/+1.5 maps), Total maps Over/Under
- On some events: Kills totals (team or match), First Blood, First to 10 kills, Barracks/Towers markets
How to use it: Team identity matters. Early-game teams align with First Blood/First 10 Kills; macro teams are better approached via map handicaps than kill totals.
League of Legends
- Match winner, Total maps, Map winner
- Many leagues also offer First Dragon/Baron, First Tower, Kills totals, Handicaps
How to use it: Patch meta affects dragon priority and game length. In fast metas, Over on kills/towers can show value; in slower metas, look at map handicaps.
Valorant
- Match winner, Map winner, Total maps
- Total rounds and Round handicaps (e.g., −2.5/+2.5) per map
How to use it: Side advantage differs by map; combine map pick order with round handicaps instead of taking a blind match line.
Rainbow Six
- Match winner, Map winner, Round handicaps, Totals
- Many leagues are tactical and lower-scoring; totals often cluster near the mid-20s per map.
Stake sizing: think in units. If your session budget is 50,000 UGX, divide by 50 units → 1,000 UGX per unit. Put 1–2 units on regular singles, 0.5 units on longer-odds props, and keep accumulators small.
Quickly reading odds & markets (example: CS2 live)
On a CS2 live page (e.g., Astralis vs. paiN Gaming):
- Main game (1–2): updated price for current match winner
- Total maps & map props: series Over/Under and correct scores
- 1st/2nd map tabs: lines for Winner, Handicap (rounds), Totals (e.g., Over 26.5), and specials (Team 1 to win at least one map — Yes/No)
- Right-panel stats: Round stats show CT/T rounds; Previous maps show finished scores; Key stats summarize recent form and map win rates
Live angle: Watch economy resets in CS2. If a team loses a full-buy round after a streak, they may be stuck on pistols, pushing Under tendencies for that stretch. Odds react, but there’s usually a brief window before the line fully adjusts.
Picking markets that fit the format
- Bo1 = more variance. Prefer totals and round handicaps rather than an all-in match winner; per-map edges are thinner and upsets happen.
- Bo3 = skill shows over time. Use map-specific edges (comfort picks) or Team to win at least one map for underdogs likely to steal their pick.
- Objective props (LoL/Dota): take them only when team identity and side selection support it (e.g., early-game snowball comps for First Blood).
Control your bankroll & risk (UGX-smart)
- Unit budgeting: 40–60 units per session gives edges time to work.
- Singles first: accumulators look good but increase variance. Build with singles, add small-stakes multis for fun.
- Know volatility: roughly match winner (LoL/Dota) < map handicaps < CS2 round totals < multipliers/props < game shows. Adjust unit size accordingly.
- Stop rules: set a stop-loss (e.g., 15–20 units) and a stop-win (e.g., +20 units). When you hit either, leave; esports runs all day and good spots return.
In conclusion
Linebet’s esports section for Uganda has a lot of options in UGX for CS2, Dota 2, LoL, Valorant, and Rainbow Six. Use the Search by market bar to find the exact line you want, then build slips with unit-based staking so one bad map doesn’t ruin your session. When veto info is clear, favor map-specific angles, and keep track of your favorite leagues and tables. With a few sessions you’ll have a personal routine—fast Live rounds when you want action and measured Pre-match plays that fit your comfort level, all in UGX.