Week 2: Saints @ Dallas Cowboys

leilung · 09-10-2024, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Spreads are "public opinion". Dallas fans will jump on getting less than 7. Saints fans will think they should be able to keep it to a one score game.

Spreads are actually odds makers, driving the betting trends.

saintsfan1976 · 09-10-2024, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by leilung

Spreads are actually odds makers, driving the betting trends.

The Point Spread is Based on Public Opinion. One often-made mistake is assuming that the point spread is an accurate representation of which team is better. Because a point spread is meant to attract bets on both teams in a game, the point spread is set based on a number to draw more bettors.

09-10-2024, 11:54 AM	#1
leilung Booty Bandit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Wastelands that are NJ Posts: 1,437	Re: Week 2: Saints @ Dallas Cowboys Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Spreads are "public opinion". Dallas fans will jump on getting less than 7. Saints fans will think they should be able to keep it to a one score game. Spreads are actually odds makers, driving the betting trends.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,086 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Week 2: Saints @ Dallas Cowboys Originally Posted by leilung Spreads are actually odds makers, driving the betting trends. The Point Spread is Based on Public Opinion. One often-made mistake is assuming that the point spread is an accurate representation of which team is better. Because a point spread is meant to attract bets on both teams in a game, the point spread is set based on a number to draw more bettors. SaintFanInATLHELL, Danno, leilung and 1 others like this.