UNDERSTANDING SPORTS BETTING

LINESA BettingOnlineSports.net.au Presentation

WELCOMEThis online betting tutorial is brought to you by

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It’s our aim to help new bettors understand everything there is to know about lines and how

they influence betting activities.

Definition of LineLine is the term used to describe the odds of a

sporting event and is also often referred to as the point spread.

Line Betting Line betting is where a bookmaker sets a margin that

handicaps a team, effectively making the game equal.

This margin is termed the ‘line’ and this type of betting is available in games where there are only two potential

outcomes. 

Example of Line Betting

An online bookmaker may set the point spread at 7 for an AFL game, with the favoured team given a

handicap of -7 and the underdog a +7.

If the favoured team wins by more than 7 points, a bet will be successful. Alternatively if a bettor has wagered on the underdog and they’ve managed to

score within the 7 points range, their bet will be successful.

Line ShoppingAt BettingOnlineSports.net.au we bring you all the best Australian-friendly sports betting sites that

offer consistently good odds. 

It is still advisable however that when you place bets; you do a little line shopping to see which site

has the best odds.

Profits (and losses) can be dramatically influenced by the smallest margins. Even though there may

only be a minor difference, returns could be hugely affected if you settle for -110 over -105.

MoneylinesIt’s rare that you’ll find a game with absolutely identical moneylines across the board, as often these lines are tweaked to balance the action.

These minor tweaks can be the difference between a big and a small win, so its best to keep tabs on them and choose a betting site that gives you the

best value.

Why Does the Line Move?

Bookmakers make their money off what’s commonly termed the juice or ‘vig’ which is the commission charged on all

losing bets.

In order for bookies to profit they have to take action on both sides of a sporting event and go against the favoured team, often causing the line to shift as more bets come in

and the parameters change.  

It’s often easy to see which direction a line is going to move in as it gets closer to the start of a game. At

BettingOnlineSports.net.au we always keep you up to date with the latest line movements.

Who Sets the Line?An online betting site will set its own lines or rely on the services of an oddsmaker who is an incredibly

experienced in the field.

The initial line, or the ‘overnight line’ is an educated guess that sets the starting point for betting and it’s designed to attract bets on both asides in order to

maintain equilibrium.

When Should I Bet?When to bet often comes down to personal

preference, but many bettors first watch and see how the line moves before they place their wagers.

Others prefer to get in right away, whilst some may only wager minutes before a game kicks off.

Monitoring LinesKeeping tabs on what lines are available is a smart move, as a betting site will quickly shift the point spread if they need to encourage bettors to wager

the other way. 

For example, if lines open with a team at -7 and a flood of bets come in, the line may be moved to -8 or -9 to encourage bettors to bet on the underdog. Monitoring the lines closely will help you in placing

the most solid of all possible bets.

Line Betting TipsBettingOnlineSports.net.au wants you to enjoy the

best possible chances of success when betting online. These tips should help you improve your

winning potential:

Watch the Lines closely. Bet on the underdog if the Line is strongly in their

favour. Bet when your instinct tells you is right. Don’t leave betting too late as you could miss out. Set a handicap limit and stick to it- if the point

margin increases or fluctuates by a specified number rather avoid betting.

BettingOnlineSports.net.au invites you to try your luck at one of the best

betting sites in Australia.

Now that you know more about Lines, you’re well equipped to wager on your

favourite sport!