First to 2
Pools and early bracket rounds at most events.
| Favourite at 60% per map | 64.8% |
| Fair odds | 1.54 |
| Upset chance | 35.2% |
So what: the underdog's best chance.
Esports · Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat betting 2026: set markets, maths and where to bet
Competitive Mortal Kombat is played on Mortal Kombat 1, one player against another in sets of first to two or first to three games. Bookmakers price the big offline events, above all EVO, with set winner, handicap, total games and tournament winner markets.
This page explains each market, shows how set length changes the favourite's chance, and lists the bookmakers we rank. Only a few sites price fighting games, so check the market before you deposit.
EVO 2025: SonicFox
Top 8 sets are first to 3
18+ only
- Format
- 1v1 sets of FT2 or FT3
- EVO 2025
- SonicFox 3–2 vs Nicolas in the final
- Event
- 1–3 Aug 2025 Las Vegas Convention Center
- Game
- MK1 Mortal Kombat 1
esports.gg, All Evo Las Vegas 2025 winners.
Short answer
How does Mortal Kombat betting work?
You bet on who wins a set between two players, by how many games, or who wins the whole event. Top 8 sets at majors are first to three games, which favours the better player: with a 60% chance per game they win an FT3 set 68% of the time, against 65% in an FT2.
Per game 60%
68%
first to 3 games
Per game 60%
65%
first to 2 games
EVO 2025 final
3–2
SonicFox vs Nicolas
Players per set
2
one against one
First to 2 vs first to 3
Set length changes who wins
The same two players with a 60% chance per game. First to 2 is a best-of-three, first to 3 a best-of-five.
First to 3
Top 8 and grand finals at majors such as EVO.
| Favourite at 60% per map | 68.3% |
| Fair odds | 1.47 |
| Upset chance | 31.7% |
So what: the better player wins more often; favourites are shorter.
EVO 2025 MK1 grand final won 3–2 (first to 3): esports.gg.
Markets
Mortal Kombat betting markets
What you can bet on in a fighting game set, using an example set between two players.
| Market | What you bet on | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Match winner | Player A or Player B wins the set | Cheapest; a set is first to two or three games |
| Game handicap | Player A −1.5 games wins an FT3 set 3–0 or 3–1 | A longer price for a clearer win |
| Total games | Over 3.5 if an FT3 set goes to a fourth or fifth game | A bet on a close set |
| Correct score | Exact set result, e.g. 3–2 | Six outcomes in an FT3, high margin |
| Tournament winner | Who wins the bracket | Offered for EVO and the bigger majors |
Glossary
Fighting game betting terms
- Set
- A match between two players, first to two or three games. So what: the unit most markets settle on.
- FT3
- First to three games, the same as a best-of-five. So what: the usual top 8 format; favours the better player.
- Bracket reset
- In double elimination, the player from the losers' side must win the grand final twice. So what: check whether a grand final bet covers both sets.
- Character pick
- The fighter a player chooses; many switch after a lost game. So what: matchups can matter more than overall rank.
Mortal Kombat betting FAQ
Can you bet on Mortal Kombat?
Yes, at bookmakers that cover fighting games, mostly for EVO and other big offline events. Weekly online tournaments are rarely priced.
Who won Mortal Kombat 1 at EVO 2025?
Dominique "SonicFox" McLean won, beating Nicolas 3–2 in the grand final at EVO Las Vegas, held from 1 to 3 August 2025.
What does −1.5 games mean in a fighting game set?
In a first-to-three set the player must win 3–0 or 3–1. With a 60% chance per game that happens about 47.5% of the time, so fair odds are about 2.10.
Why does set length matter?
Longer sets give the better player more games to show it. A 60% player wins 60% of single games, 65% of first-to-two sets and 68% of first-to-three sets.
How old do you have to be to bet on Mortal Kombat?
At least 18, and older in some countries. See our responsible gaming page for limits and help.
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