I guess I cant figure out why its not always even money. No one should have to pay any juice. You take a group of 10 guys who make there plays thru a bookie at -110. 5 of them like Pitt, and 5 of them like St Louis. There is no reason they all couldnt get +100. As of right now they couldnt get that and I cant figure out why. Why would anyone accept St Louis right now at -111, when in the instance I just gave you can all get even money.
Yes...hoping for better odds. Also, the number gets shaded. If there is a market for 5 at matchbook, but there are 5.5s around -110 establishments, you probably won't be able to lay 5 at even. But like I said, show a little patience and wait til game day, and you'll see the spread a lot closer than it is on the days leading up to gameday.
I still haven't set up an account at MatchBook, even though it's my #1 target to do so. I have been watching many live betting situations lately.
However, I understand what terps1313 mean about how it's baffling why there aren't that much +100 vs. +100 offers.
Though, I noticed nobody mentioned to terps1313 that the WINNING bid has that 2% commission (or whatever it is) to deal with.
So it is not like you and me decide we are on different sides so we help each other with +100 vs +100 bid/accept, avoiding juice. In reality, the winner only gets 98% winnings.
That's why the "best" price available at the same time can get as low but not much lower than 1 or 2 cent differential (i.e. +102 & -103).
P.S. Where I see great potential is the ability to nab both sides as the lines usually move somewhat (i.e. get something for -104 early then the other side becomes +106 or +108) then Matchbook, if I'm reading correctly, would release your initial wagers because they would recognize it as a positive scalp. Great for small bankrolls.
Hope this helps.
* CalvinTy
However, I understand what terps1313 mean about how it's baffling why there aren't that much +100 vs. +100 offers.
Though, I noticed nobody mentioned to terps1313 that the WINNING bid has that 2% commission (or whatever it is) to deal with.
So it is not like you and me decide we are on different sides so we help each other with +100 vs +100 bid/accept, avoiding juice. In reality, the winner only gets 98% winnings.
That's why the "best" price available at the same time can get as low but not much lower than 1 or 2 cent differential (i.e. +102 & -103).
P.S. Where I see great potential is the ability to nab both sides as the lines usually move somewhat (i.e. get something for -104 early then the other side becomes +106 or +108) then Matchbook, if I'm reading correctly, would release your initial wagers because they would recognize it as a positive scalp. Great for small bankrolls.
Hope this helps.
* CalvinTy
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