Alternative Line Historical Data

**danshan11** · 09-07-18, 08:29 AM

oddsportal does not give you this data?

**Bsims** · 09-07-18, 02:05 PM

I looked at oddsportal but didn't see any indication that they had this data (I am not registered there).

**danshan11** · 09-07-18, 02:52 PM

like give me an actual example of a specific line you are looking for

**LT Profits** · 09-07-18, 04:10 PM

They are on oddsportal but it is tedious as fukk to get them. For example, of you want NFL, you'd click American Football, then Results. Then you'd need to click on game you want to see all lines.

**Bsims** · 09-08-18, 02:39 AM

Originally posted by danshan11

like give me an actual example of a specific line you are looking for

The ATL-PHI had the following spreads available at 5Dimes.

20180906ATLPHI,DIME,ATL,"+1 -117","+1.5 -122","+2 -128","+2.5 -133","+3 -158","+3.5 -188",...
20180906ATLPHI,DIME,PHI,"-1 -103","-1.5 +102","-2 +108","-2.5 +113","-3 +138","-3.5 +163","...
20180906ATLPHI,DIME,Over,"44 -119","45 -102","43.5 -127","45.5 +105","43 -136","46 +109"...
20180906ATLPHI,DIME,Under,"44 -101","45 -118","43.5 +107","45.5 -125","43 +116","46 -129","...

**Bsims** · 09-08-18, 02:41 AM

Originally posted by LT Profits

They are on oddsportal but it is tedious as fukk to get them. For example, of you want NFL, you'd click American Football, then Results. Then you'd need to click on game you want to see all lines.

Found the alternate totals. But you're right, looks like trying to scrape a significant amount of data would be a pain. Thanks.

**LT Profits** · 09-08-18, 05:56 AM

Originally posted by Bsims

Found the alternate totals. But you're right, looks like trying to scrape a significant amount of data would be a pain. Thanks.

With that said, oddsportal is only source I know of that stores Alt lines, so if you want to inquire about one or a few specific games, they are the source.

**danshan11** · 09-08-18, 10:49 AM

I scrape odds portal data daily, I use excel to do it

**Bsims** · 09-08-18, 11:26 AM

My interest is in scraping entire past seasons data. Really need to learn Python. But at my age, not sure it's worth the time. Besides, working on several projects ahead of this.

**danshan11** · 09-08-18, 12:14 PM

what sport and what data, I can probably guide you on the best route depending on the sport and data.

**Bsims** · 09-09-18, 06:03 AM

Originally posted by danshan11

what sport and what data, I can probably guide you on the best route depending on the sport and data.

I'm interested in the NFL, CFB, NBA, and CBB. The alternate lines desired spreads and totals.

Since I don't currently have access to historical data, I can't back test. So,I'll start test cases with the different categories (alt-spreads, alt-totals, alt-parlays, and M/L) and wager a small amount of money on these.

In test cases, I use Kelly to size the bets. I start each category with a relatively small balance of about $500. If in the most likely scenario, the wagers are unsuccessful, the balance declines until the bets get too small to mess with. Then I abandon that category. On the other hand, if the wagers are successful, than the balance continues to grow and the bets just get bigger. Hopefully they might grow enough to offset the losses in the other tests.

**danshan11** · 09-10-18, 09:49 AM

try kostats the guy is rude, thinks he is too smart and runs his mouth but he might be able to help you, you should ask for a trial and see if they can meet your needs! Unlike these jerks I admire their skill even if they are complete jerks!