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blix177
12-19-2005, 02:54 PM
I am going to move from my local bookie to an on-line one.
But I am not sure how to read to spread.

Got this fro Pinnacle.com

Mon 12/19 331 Green Bay Packers +3.5 -114 +166 OVER 33.5 -102 MOVs
06:05 PM 332 Baltimore Ravens -3.5 +106 -176 UNDER 33.5 -108

how much do i need to put at risk to win $100, if i pick Packer.
If it is -114 than why do they say -104 on all NFL side.

Also if it is -114 than I should place my bet at my local bookie right? with is %10 juice and = -110, and only bet on Pinnacle if I wanted Raven.

Thanks for you help guys, kinda new to this

beermantm
12-19-2005, 03:26 PM
The bet would cost you less to lay at your local book if he gives the same line and -110 instead of -114. Pinny runs reduced vig but still like any book has to move the cost of the bet arround to balnce the action they are getting. They are for the most part going to save you money over the long haul but you are correct about this one bet.

-114 means you risk 114 dollars to win 100. -110 would mean you risk 110 to win 100..........

Niether wager is 10% Juice. You only pay vig when you win your bet......... the cost of the wager is what you lay to win.......... when you win you pay vig. When you lose you pay no Vig but lose the cost of your wager. People think this is the same thing but it's far from it because the more you win the more vig you pay. That means if you have to high of a winning percentage your not maximizing your profits but rather paying more to the book..........

People get lost in this concept quite easily and I don't have the time or patients to keep explaining it.