i was wondering, should a local bookie move the las vegas line before putting the line up? if for example he sees that the local bettors tend to bet on favorites with -5 or more (-6,-7...), should he move the line a few points against the favorite before putting the line out?
the way it seems to me, if he wants to even the betting on both sides, he should move the line.
but why should he still want to move the line when the vegas linesmakers have got unnderdogs and favorites covering nearly 50% each?
if the people continue betting on favorites without him having to move the line, they will roughly go to 50% and therefore the bookie earns.
so what's the real deal and the smart practice for a local?
curious,
shakitlikeapro
:monsters-
the way it seems to me, if he wants to even the betting on both sides, he should move the line.
but why should he still want to move the line when the vegas linesmakers have got unnderdogs and favorites covering nearly 50% each?
if the people continue betting on favorites without him having to move the line, they will roughly go to 50% and therefore the bookie earns.
so what's the real deal and the smart practice for a local?
curious,
shakitlikeapro
:monsters-