why do some sportsbooks have way better lines for dog teams
i’ve noticed this a lot, especially with the nba and some baseball. certain books just post numbers on underdogs that seem off compared to everywhere else. like last night i was seeing a team at +180 when most spots had them around +150. i know some places get more action on favorites but it just feels weird that the gap can be so big.
i always wonder if these lines are just trying to attract the sharp money or if maybe there’s something going on with their risk management. anyone else notice books that regularly lean this way for dogs? never sure if i should trust the price or look for a trap.
i’ve seen this too and honestly i chalk it up to some books just not caring as much about sharp action as they say. some treat it like a slot machine, tossing flashy payouts on the floor just to keep eyes glued. chasing the odd “value” line feels nice but if the book isn’t bodog, i always check the fine print and withdrawal speed before risking more than a dab. sometimes the best price just means they hope you’ll play a few more spins.
If a book is giving fatter odds on dogs, it’s usually because they get slammed with public money on favorites and want to balance risk. I wouldn’t call it a trap but I’d always check if that book has a reputation for moving lines fast. Mybookie usually keeps things tighter.
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