can you actually prove a sportsbook calculated odds incorrectly
Came across a line today that seemed wildly off, to the point where I thought it might be a genuine mistake and not just market movement. Kinda got me thinking - if you actually spot a spot like this, is there any real way to prove the odds were set incorrectly and not just chalk it up to "juice" or late-breaking news? Sometimes I worry I’m seeing patterns that aren’t really there, but also don’t want to get burned if a book just refuses the bet later and calls it a palpable error.
Has anyone actually gone through the process of challenging a line on the grounds of miscalculation? Curious how you’d even start making that argument.
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You can usually build a case by comparing the line with multiple reputable sportsbooks and checking the relevant market data at the time. But proving it was actually calculated incorrectly can be difficult, especially if there was breaking news or a genuine market move. I’d also check the sportsbook’s terms for how they define and handle obvious or palpable errors.
Screenshots are the whole game here lol, time stamp the line and 3 books beside it or they just mutter palpable error and move on. Was this a poker side market or a main line, and how far off was it, like +180 vs +110?
Roulette brain says typo, book says nopeee