Typically we would try to
identify reverse line movement as our top sharp money indicator, but due to the limited number of bets placed on preseason games that strategy would be illogical.
Anyone using our free odds page can
identify this reverse line movement by utilizing the lines at Bookmaker (aka CRIS) which, along with Pinnacle and 5Dimes, are known as the sharpest offshore sportsbooks.
In fact, by simply comparing the opening lines with the current lines bettors can easily
identify reverse line movement.
This article is simply telling a bettor how to
identify reverse line movements and why they are happening.
Not exact matches
At Sports Insights, we use our Betting Trends data and real - time odds to
identify reverse -
line movement, an indicator that sharp or big money is backing one team, and this game is a prime example with the big four - point
line move.
The other way bettors can easily
identify sharp money is by looking for
reverse line movement, which is when a
line moves against our public betting percentages.
One of the best ways to
identify sharp money is by looking for
reverse line movement, which is when the spread moves in the opposite direction of our public betting trends.
While
reverse line movement can easily be
identified by comparing the current
line, opening
line and public betting percentages, not all sharp money indicators are so apparent.
Over the past few weeks we've discussed some of the top betting trends during bowl season, broken down potential championship matchups and explained how bettors can utilize
reverse line movement to
identify sharp money.
That's known as
reverse line movement, and it's one of the easiest ways to
identify sharp money.