Shocks open as 1.5 dawgs to the Vols

[Rixtoy1]

Statistically, Vegas is very good at setting the line where they can get the most amount bet on both sides. Vegas is not in the business of predicting games :)

[ShauXTyme]

Vegas is about making MONEY. They don't really care about "sides", only about making money. And, they don't have any need to know - or do they care - about the individual teams. They only look at statistical figures.

[Zardoz]

Vegas doesn't care who wins or loses. They want to make the side even and take their cut.

[ShauXTyme]

They take the "even" out of the equation when they post the O/U and a spread. They are very good at understanding numbers, and MAKING MONEY.

[wusphlash]

What was the final line on the VCU game?

[rialaigh]

Quick Question, could someone familiar with sports betting and lines give me 5 minutes of their time, PM me I just want to chat a minute, I have had no previous experience with lines and have some questions (not looking for gambling advice, just looking for how lines work, etc)

[The Mad Hatter]

A helpful read about points spreads: http://www.thespread.com/sports-bett...e-betting-line

As you all know, when you place a straight wager on the pointspread of a football or basketball game, you need to risk $110 to win $100. The $10 difference between risk and payout is known as the juice, or the vigorish, or “vig” and is the reason sportsbooks are in business. Sportsbooks essentially act as a broker between you and another player who wants to bet on the other team and collects the small commission as compensation for brokering the deal and handling the transfer of funds between the two of you. This is important to understand, because it leads me to the biggest misconception in sports wagering. The pointspread is not the handicapper’s predicted margin-of-victory, but it is in fact the handicapper’s prediction of what number will be required to split the wagering evenly on both teams. Understanding that little tid-bit is the first step towards taking advantage of the numbers.

[martymoose]

Well, I dragged my feet. WSU is now -1.5...I guess everyone jumped on the line this morning to give it a 3 point swing.

[AndShock]

I'm seeing a line for Early's points set at 15, his rebounds are at 6. Baker has total 3 pointers made at 1.5

[GoShockers89]

I'm seeing a line for Early's points set at 15, his rebounds are at 6. Baker has total 3 pointers made at 1.5

I'd be all over that Baker line. No Evan means he's gonna fire up at least 6 from beyond the arc tonight.

[GOSHOX1]

Well, I dragged my feet. WSU is now -1.5...I guess everyone jumped on the line this morning to give it a 3 point swing.

Yeah I got in at +1 and got $100 on it, going to be like taking candy from an SMS fan lol!!

[WuShock Reaper]

The Wichita State Shockers have now moved to 2.0 favorites. You just knew that Vegas would have to come to their senses.

Betting Fun Facts:

Wichita State Shockers Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
After a win are 9-1

Tennessee Volunteers Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
After playing Virginia are 1-1
After a loss are 7-3

[martymoose]

Yeah I got in at +1 and got $100 on it, going to be like taking candy from an SMS fan lol!!

...and now it's WSU -2.5. Everyone's all over the Shox, I hope they're right! Pissed I didn't get it at +1.5, oh well.

[another shocker]

please tell me orupke is cleared at 100%?

[SubGod22]

He's cleared, but I don't think 100%