Sentences with phrase «respect by oddsmakers»

Not exact matches

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.

Boston had been the most consistent team all year and earned the respect from oddsmakers by being deemed the clear - cut +350 favorite heading into the playoffs.