EV-based betting, or expected value betting, differs from other sports betting strategies by focusing primarily on the long-term profitability of bets rather than short-term outcomes or intuition. While many bettors may rely on gut feelings, trends, or subjective analysis, EV-based betting employs a mathematical framework to assess the positive or negative expected value of a wager. This means evaluating the potential returns against the probability of winning, allowing bettors to make informed decisions that are grounded in statistical analysis.