Ah yes, the grandiose proclamation that a point spread has been messed up
by oddsmakers on the single most important game to the entire industry here in town.
Not exact matches
Oddsmakers do not attempt to balance their book
by attracting 50 percent of the action
on each side but rather shade their opening lines to capitalize
on public perception and then allow their sharpest bettors to shape the line.
Many bettors believe that
oddsmakers are looking to balance their book
by attracting 50 % of the action
on each side thereby mitigating any risk.
The point spread isn't the predicted margin of victory, nor are
oddsmakers attempting to balance their book
by attracting 50 percent of the action
on each side, thereby mitigating any risk.
Contrary to popular belief,
oddsmakers do not attempt to balance their book
by attracting 50 percent of the action
on each side.
I should start
by noting that the line can move for a variety of reasons including injuries, weather and officials, but most of the time
oddsmakers shade their opening lines to account for public money
on the favorite and then allow sharp money from their most respected clients to shape the line.
With anticipation for the event at an all - time high, the square
oddsmakers over at Sportsbook.com have decided to capitalize
on this increased interest
by posting odds for a number of marquee categories, along with an unusual prop bet regarding Jenner's attire.
By eliminating the juice / vig, we believe we have an accurate gauge
on the confidence of the
oddsmakers.
If too many bettors load up
on one side,
oddsmakers will need to even the weight
by adjusting the line and encouraging action
on their opponent.
If too many bettors load up
on one side (typically caused
by an overreaction to recent results),
oddsmakers need to even the weight
by adjusting the line and encouraging action
on their opponent.
Contrary to popular belief,
oddsmakers do not attempt to balance their book
by attracting 50 % of the action
on each side.
Since
oddsmakers can easily anticipate this one - sided action
on the Cubs, they typically respond
by shading their opening lines and forcing public bettors to take a bad number.
If too many square bettors load up
on one side (typically caused
by an overreaction to recent results),
oddsmakers will need to even the weight
by adjusting the line and encouraging action
on their opponent.
McIlroy is the
oddsmakers» 8/1 favorite to capture his first Players, even though he conceded
on Sunday that he can not attack the venue as he does at most others
by outdistancing his competitors.
If too many bettors load up
on one side (typically caused
by an overreaction to recent results),
oddsmakers will need to even the weight
by adjusting the line and encouraging action
on their opponent.
Although it's unknown how the Eagles will utilize Tebow,
oddsmakers love to capitalize
on the hype surrounding the 27 - year old quarterback
by offering a litany of prop betting opportunities.
Oddsmakers believe that the SEC is the strongest, proven
by the odds
on the following prop bet that CRIS has posted this bowl season:
While most bettors will be focusing
on either the spread, moneyline or total, there are no shortage of prop bets being offered
by oddsmakers.
Based
on the table above, results improved when playing the «over» in only games that
oddsmakers expected to be lower scoring, defined
by closing totals of 36.5 and below.
NFL lines are typically released
on Sunday evening when the late games are still in play, and sharp bettors will typically hammer those lines immediately if there's an obvious mistake made
by the
oddsmakers.
Since
oddsmakers can easily predict this behavior, sportsbooks react
by shading their lines and forcing public bettors to lay extra points when betting
on favorites and overs.
For starters, it's crucial to realize that the point spread isn't the predicted margin of victory, nor are
oddsmakers attempting to balance their book
by attracting 50 percent of the action
on each side and mitigate their risk.