TRAPS & SUCKER BETS; Myth Or Do They Really Exist?

HacheMan · Nov 26, 2009

Let's say there are 50 NCAA games on a single day, which means the linesmakers have obviously put out 50 spreads on the sides.

Do the linesmakers really come across 1-2 of those numerous games, and take the time to consider & say "Hey, let's make this spread -3 to trick everyone"???

TheSaint · Nov 26, 2009

the public perception in combination with the line is making it a 'trap', but its not the intentions of the linemakers imo.

JoeFalls · Nov 26, 2009

a small road chalk wins, it's the squares cashing. if it loses, it's a trap game. hindsight is 20/20.

Iceman · Nov 26, 2009

Maybe 30 years ago but with so much information out there nowadays I think the line falls neatly into place rather quickly.

BAGIANT · Nov 26, 2009

The Saint said:
the public perception in combination with the line is making it a 'trap', but its not the intentions of the linemakers imo.

Of course it's an intentional thing. Who the hell do you think the odds maker works for......YOU? Bookies don't make money by just getting the juice. They make money by having more money on one side than the other. Sure, they're not going to win money on every game that they're overloaded on, but they are going to win most of them.

Just take a look at the Colts-Texans game. Who do you think the public is going to take? Obviously with a line of "only" 3.5, they are going to be all over the Colts. Not only that, but they've made it the first game on the board which is the first game to catch everyone's attention.

FZA · Nov 26, 2009

The Saint said:
the public perception in combination with the line is making it a 'trap', but its not the intentions of the linemakers imo.

spot on

HacheMan · Jan 2, 2010

The Saint said:
the public perception in combination with the line is making it a 'trap', but its not the intentions of the linemakers imo.

That's the way I see it as well

I don't believe linesmakers take the time to ponder in trying to "trick" somebody.....

bellyputter · Jan 2, 2010

VIEJODINOSAUR · Jan 2, 2010

Traps and sucker plays have been labled those by losing gamblers...

JudgeWapner · Jan 2, 2010

I think there are lines that are put out that garner one way action. I think that these games are profitable for the book in the long term.

Kornholio · Jan 2, 2010

all bets are sucker bets

vinividivinci · Jan 2, 2010

Judge Wapner said:
I think there are lines that are put out that garner one way action. I think that these games are profitable for the book in the long term.

:toast:

Very well said.

VVV

badbeat1015 · Jan 2, 2010

BAGIANT said:
Of course it's an intentional thing. Who the hell do you think the odds maker works for......YOU? Bookies don't make money by just getting the juice. They make money by having more money on one side than the other.

Says who?

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