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Sep 22, 2024
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slappy
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Vegas knows people's betting practices. They typically always win, and get the right amount of betting on both sides
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.
ToasterChive
9:36am
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