Beating the closing number -spreadwise

[dogman]

If I beat the closing line by 1 point on sides and 1 1/2 points on totals then I fell I have enough of an edge. My question is, if you beat the closing line by 1 /2 a point on a side and only 1 point on a total is there still enough of an edge there?

I am sure there is an edge in beating the closer by any amount but is there enough to make a move?

This is meant for the college baskets.

[Ganchrow]

See the Half-Point Calculator.

[accuscoresucks]

q:is that one point more than 5%
a:if less than 10% =no play

[Justin7]

I wouldn't want to book your action.

[dwaechte]

q:is that one point more than 5%
a:if less than 10% =no play

[dmolition]

You can start by comparing with the half point calculator the spread and price you got on your bet against the closing price and spread (I use pinnacle for the closing line).

The only thing i would like to know which im not sure is if i bet a line on NBA like -7 at -104 and it closes at -7 -112 does this consitute beating the closing line too?

Also related to the last question , I compare the sides i get with the ones on covers, but it only shows the spread it closed, not the price so i cant properly compare if i got an edge on that bet against the closing line or not when i have the same spread as the closing one, can anyone clarify this for the purpose of the discussion on this thread am i doing something wrong?

Finally, should i settle with any edge above 0% or is there a minimun edge you need to make the bet EV+?

[Thremp]

I wouldn't want to book your action.

+1

[Ganchrow]

Finally, should i settle with any edge above 0% or is there a minimun edge you need to make the bet EV+?

The terms "edge" and "EV" are generally used synonymously.

Ignoring the margin of error inherent in the estimation procedure then you'd want to bet any edge in a quantity in keeping with an appropriate staking strategy such as Kelly.