I'm no expert, but the house wins because they take a cut. They don't give a shit who wins so long as the bets roughly balance out on each side. It's not about better Intel. It's about getting enough bets on each side
I'm no expert, but the house wins because they take a cut. They don't give a shit who wins so long as the bets roughly balance out on each side. It's not about better Intel. It's about getting enough bets on each side
Exactly, the house actually wants a 50/50 split in betting.Originally Posted by sharpe1027
But Rodgers leads the league in frumpy expressions and negative body language on the sideline, which makes him, like Josh Allen, a unique double threat.
-Tim Harmston
Small town bookies, yes. LV/National superbooks no. They put out lines at times knowing the action will be lopsided, but they don't care because they have better intel/skills.
I don't hold Grudges. It's counterproductive.
You and tex are both correct. The house definitely has better intel in sports betting though. Thus the term "trap line". The house factors public perception into the lines and in fact does take positions.
I don't hold Grudges. It's counterproductive.
Internet says that's a myth.
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