Who, in your opinion, are the sharpest sportsbooks out there ?
Two books come to mind when I am asked this question : Pinnacle and StarDust.
slacker00
SBR Posting Legend
10-06-05
12262
#2
Pinny has to be the sharpest with -104 lines.
But check out the exchanges such as Matchbook. Often they have -101 lines (-102 after you figure the commission). Plus, the exchanges are kinda iffy as far as limits and game selection are concerned at the moment. But, I imagine that as exchanges become more prevalent, limits and game selection might improve. If you stick to mainstream sports such as NFL or NBA, you can get very sharp lines.
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THESCOUT
SBR Hustler
09-07-05
97
#3
pinny is sharp, low opener limits then when lines shape up still survive at low vig
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pags11
SBR Posting Legend
08-18-05
12264
#4
pinny for sure...they seem to reflect what the sharps out there think...
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JoshW
SBR MVP
08-10-05
3431
#5
Cascade is a pretty important book to watch. With their huge limits and low juice, they often move first or are ahead of lot of moves.
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nikosgr
Restricted User
08-26-05
218
#6
Pinny would be my first choice, Mansion the second.
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spanky
SBR High Roller
09-28-05
134
#7
i have bodog since 75 -80 % of my football beta are on dogs.although with atl on sat was the 4th time this year i was stuck getting 3 when 90%of all the other books had pushed to 3.5.at $250 per bet has cost me $1000.i have noticed on don best that shoes bodog with a 3.5 line yet after i log on it is down to 3.is it possible for them to post slightly different lines to different customers.
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slacker00
SBR Posting Legend
10-06-05
12262
#8
Originally posted by spanky
i have bodog since 75 -80 % of my football beta are on dogs.although with atl on sat was the 4th time this year i was stuck getting 3 when 90%of all the other books had pushed to 3.5.at $250 per bet has cost me $1000.i have noticed on don best that shoes bodog with a 3.5 line yet after i log on it is down to 3.is it possible for them to post slightly different lines to different customers.
spanky, there's a thread on here about once a week about Bodog dealing different lines to different people. Apparently it's not that uncommon for other sportsbooks as well. I guess it's just part of the sportsbook business.
Sportsbetting 101 is to shop lines. Find that +3 1/2 rather than just getting +3. If you can't find it, at a A+ sportsbook, buy it. I bought a half point for a few games this weekend. If anyone bought the Bears down to -6 1/2 yesterday, hats off to you.
Sometimes getting that extra half point makes all the difference in the world.
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raiders72001
Senior Member
08-10-05
11115
#9
Del Mar
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bigboydan
SBR Aristocracy
08-10-05
55420
#10
cris
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pags11
SBR Posting Legend
08-18-05
12264
#11
cris definitely as well...any book that posts overnight lines has to be somewhat sharp...otherwise, they wouldn't put themselves at risk like that...