Originally posted on 01/29/2023:
This is a great topic. Gets mentioned every now and then.
Totals are impacted substantially. Also, the small dogs get impacted in a bad way.
Been a while since I looked at the stats, but:
1) Totals WHICH GO TO OVERTIME: 80% go Over.
...Think about it. 40-minute game. 5 extra Minutes = 12.5% more time. If it goes to 2ot, +10Min = 25% more time. If you think the posted total is CLOSE to being accurate, your Under is in trouble. 1/8*120 = +15 pts.
2) Sides: I don't have a stat on this. But the small dog which loses ATS in overtime...is a crusher.