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Reverse Line Movement
sports bettingReverse line movement occurs when a betting line moves in the opposite direction of the public betting percentages. This is often an indicator of 'sharp' or professional money being wagered on the less popular side.
Key Takeaways
- 1Reverse line movement occurs when a betting line moves in the opposite direction of the public betti
Reverse Line Movement
Reverse line movement occurs when a betting line moves in the opposite direction of the public betting percentages. This is often an indicator of 'sharp' or professional money being wagered on the less popular side.
Example
If 80% of the public is betting on the Chiefs, but the line moves in favor of their opponent, this is considered reverse line movement.