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The Sports Betting Basics: Setting the Line, Underdogs vs Favorites, Spread, Moneyline and Total
The TL;DR Setting the Line: Learn how oddsmakers set the initial odds for a sporting event. This process involves analyzing various factors such as team performance, player statistics, and historical matchups, which ultimately influence the odds you'll see. Underdogs vs Favorites: Discover the difference between underdogs...
July 15, 2025
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Sports Betting: The Juice, House Edge, Magic Number and Realistic Expectations
July 29, 2025
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