Good thoughts RD - but how do we really know what the EV (expected value) of a team is on any certain night? Theoretically it can be mathematically stated - and that's why the computer boys and a few other "syndicates" hit it big - but I would expect there is a lot of work and statistics that you need to look at to create an EV for any team on any given night.
Now keeping in mind you need a little over 52% winning margin on standard vig, if you can come in at 55% and have enough $$ to move you can make a very good living, so we don't need to even come close to a large EV - just a small EV will do.
I think the EV is the morning line that the "experts" set. Everything else is $ moving the line. My bookie is also one of my best friends & has told me if a hoops gm. starts @ 3.5 & the $$ keeps rolling in, he'll push it as far as 7.5, huge middle. 1 win in 20 you break even, 2 you are doing well. Thx. for your imput, you know I always post positive stuff, sick of the negativity on this site. Hell, I hear people bragging about 55%, I hit 85% in the hockey playoffs. I must be the next coming! BOL to you my friend, hope we win all our gms. RDS
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