Not a terribly new "newb", but:

[mastermaybe]

I've always wondered why the juice is more for one side of a spread:

EXP: WIS + 1 -115 MIN -1 -105

Now, I realize the line does not necessarily represent a projection of the outcome, but, can be/is utilized to even out wagering for the books.

That said, is the differing juice used for the same purpose? Otherwise, I just don't see the inference. Certainly not if you think the line is set "dead on", in terms of leveling the game.

Interested in hearing explanations.

thanks,
James

 

[mastermaybe]

BTW: using the example of the above: it may appear to a layman who thinks he knows about line setting (bit contradictory, I know) that WIS pick is a "better" bet because it will cost him/her more to lock it in.

Again, what would be the explanation otherwise?

James

 

[huet38]

more money is coming in on one side so they make it slightly cheaper to bet the other side to balance the betting

 

[mastermaybe]

thanks, thought as much. So, to a layman, the publics betting heavier to one side which could STILL perhaps incline them to side with the 115 as they may assume it's the "better" bet.

Interesting.

 

[ParkerPerry]

yep, the book always trys to keep it balanced, not sure why, but that is their MO