Originally posted on 11/23/2012:

I just don't buy the idea that it's any easier to beat the lines later in the season than earlier in the season. Yes, by now you should have a very good idea about the teams, but how does that give you an edge? The books and other bettors also have the information. Earlier in the season the lines are probably not as 'sharp', but that's because the average bettor won't have a good idea about the teams anyway.