Vegas knows people's betting practices. They typically always win, and get the right amount of betting on both sides

Sep 22, 2024
9:33:35am

slappy All-American

to come out ahead.

It's got nothing to do with the probabilities of what will happen on the field. Just what will happen with people's betting habits.

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According to Vegas, BYU was supposed to win 4 or 5 games this year. This team is really, really good.

ToasterChive All-American

9:23am

"According to Vegas . . ." is a phrase that we need to retire.

2FarGone

9:25am

The term "Vegas.... predictions" needs to be retired. It's not what they do.

Methusaleh22

9:27am

I know, but that is how everybody uses them

2FarGone

9:28am

Exactly. Odds aren’t predictions. That almost needs to be stickied at the top.

gwalker

9:37am

Yes they are they’re a statically balanced prediction. They try to find the 50/50 point.

ToasterChive

9:44am

That’s only true to the extent the wisdom of the crowd gets it right. The only

gwalker

10:58am

Their guess is right, BYU has won 4 games

Cougrrrs Roll

9:29am

Vegas knows people's betting practices. They typically always win, and get the right amount of betting on both sides

slappy

9:33am

Well most people bet the over. Which is 5 games. Vegas never would have thought to do it this way.

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