Please explain this move

[statictheory]

Im sure this is easy stuff for the more experienced guys but this confuses me a little.

NFL Houston Cinci game opens at Pinny :Houston -3 +110 / Cinci +3 -119
Now the line is at 3-1/2 and houston is at -111 and cinci is at +103

I know that the half point is worth aprox 23 cents but isnt it moving in the wrong direction as the favorite now has a 1/2 point taking it off a key number? How does the half point benifit the favorite more?

is it simply a matter of the favorite getting more action despite the 1/2 point change? Thanks
for an explanation in advance.

[EddieMunster]

Its just a matter of lots of early action on Houston, books trying to get some action on Cincy.

[FourLengthsClear]

I really have no idea what you are asking here. From -3 +100 to -3.5 -111 is a substantial move indicating a lot of money for Houston.

[LT Profits]

Because line as actually rising. It seems you are asking why wasn't there a lateral move to -3.5 +133ish.

[statictheory]

Because line as actually rising. It seems you are asking why wasn't there a lateral move to -3.5 +133ish.

right, so I guess my first thought was right that houston was being bet heavy but im used to see a half point move the direction of the dog off of +3. thx

[chopperocker]

two factors - # of total wagers on each side and then size of action on each side. the two are never the same so they move the juice before the #. larger size wagers on CIN +3 early. mid week action on HOU. now theyre begging for CIN side.

[statictheory]

two factors - # of total wagers on each side and then size of action on each side. the two are never the same so they move the juice before the #. larger size wagers on CIN +3 early. mid week action on HOU. now theyre begging for CIN side.

thx