The Senator Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 And Dean, that's why you're not a professional line-maker. What you "think" is irrelevant. They do actual, you know, research and stuff with lots of numbers and everything. They determined in a straight up match, Miami should win by 6. Home field is worth 3 points, that's that. 6 + 3 = 9. Holy crap, Dean, I think you're being 'called out'! (Son, you're about to get into a pissing contest with a guy that was VP of Research for 3 TV stations and 2 networks, and that specializes in research, statistics, and 'lots of numbers & stuff' - do yourself a favor and step away from your PC!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardigital Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 And Dean, that's why you're not a professional line-maker. What you "think" is irrelevant. They do actual, you know, research and stuff with lots of numbers and everything. They determined in a straight up match, Miami should win by 6. Home field is worth 3 points, that's that. 6 + 3 = 9. If Las Vegas was using some sort of ridiculously impenetrable, hard-science mathematical formulas to verify betting lines, then they wouldn't just blindly give every home team three points for every game, as surely certain teams would exhibit a greater home field advantage than others. Duh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delete This Account Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 There is a difference between what reporters who have no accountability believe and what people putting their money at risk believe. right, that's because one odds-maker gives the bills 150-1 shot to win the Super Bowl and a 60-1 shot to make the playoffs. that's pretty accountable if you ask me. but i'm just an unaccountable reporter, who knows very little in regards to what i do. jw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 The media hate does affect the spread in that bettors hear how bad the Bills are and bet accordingly. Some smarter bettors will pay closer attention and realize the Bills are nowhere near as bad as the media says. The goal of the bookie is to get equal money on both teams. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 right, that's because one odds-maker gives the bills 150-1 shot to win the Super Bowl and a 60-1 shot to make the playoffs. that's pretty accountable if you ask me. but i'm just an unaccountable reporter, who knows very little in regards to what i do. jw Thank you for finally coming clean. so to speak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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