halftime lines

[marmotmesa]

how do books come up with halftime lines? i have seen what i consider true opinions in some shops during pro hoop halfs. Are these true opinions or are they trying to cover themselves from the action they took on the game?

 

[lander]

Pin, Holly and Oly are the only opinionated books I've seen.

What other ones have you seen?

 

[JudgeWapner]

Cris and Oly are usually the first ones up.I know they make their own halftime lines.Lot of factors go into coming up with a number.I don't think they try to cover themselves.The treat the second half as a totally seperate proposition.The goal is to come up with a number that gets 2 way action.

 

[wilheim]

Most good, or lets say professional linemakers have a formula, or at least an automatic number, they can use in just about any situation. As far as trying to use a number that covers one sided action on the game itself, I believe that would be foolish. The 2nd half is a separate bet, and considered a separate chart. Maybe some of the real linesmen who post here will shed some light on the subject. I am far from an expert.


wil.

 

[marmotmesa]

thanks judge.. lander i would agree with you on those three. not sure about any others off hand.

 

[wilheim]

Judge, how are ya? I was typing my post while you posted, did'nt mean to copy anything.

wil.

 

[TheGeneral+]

i agree with Wil, most have a formula who don't just clone and then the linesman can deviate that number slightly as he sees fit to gather equal action.