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In-game betting - question from a noob

thewop

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I've never placed an in game bet before, here's the question.

Stanford is up 10-0, and the in game line is Stanford -2.5. Does that mean Stanford needs to win the game by more than 2.5, or does it mean Stanford has to outscore notre dame by more than 2.5 between now and the end of the game (i.e. win by 13+)?

How does it work?
 
If you lay the points they need to win the game by 3 for your bet to be a winner (i.e final score 23-20 Stanford is a winning bet)

If you take the points then Notre Dame needs to lose by no more than 2 for your bet to be a winner (i.e. final score 22-20 Stanford is a winning bet)
 
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I've always said I can't imagine being stupid enough to bet on sports but you clearly are.
 
How hard is it for someone to hedge against a pre-game wager that they place on a more traditional sportsbook by having their in-game betting app open? Are there still just not many near arbitrage opportunities because the books are all operating with similar pregame lines and movements during the games?
 
Speaking of this, Clemson was favored by 4.5 over Florida State. FSU scores early and are up 7-0. Line moved to Clemson - 0.5. I jumped on it.
Best bet ever.
 
If I like a spread… for example: Iowa +22 against Ohio State. But not in love with the spread, I’ll wait and see how the first 5 minutes of the game goes and place an in game wager if Ohio State scores on their first drive and the spread jumps to +30; maybe I’ll bite in those situations.
 
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The Money line moved to +130 for Clemson. That was the best bet. Your results and odds didn’t change at all. Clemson covered the 4.5.

Not on mine. Money line was not available at that time. Only spread and Over/Under.

Odds moved to -105. Risk went down with spread. Better odds and less risk. It was a great bet.
 
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You've never been more wrong about anything in your entire life 😂😉

My preference is a team I like getting down a score quick to move the line in my favor.
Oh, it absolutely can be successful……I am just really bad at picking the right spots.
 
You've never been more wrong about anything in your entire life 😂😉

My preference is a team I like getting down a score quick to move the line in my favor.
Just happened in the Broncos game. Chargers went to +170 on the money line. And now they’re right back to -150.
 
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I had a 6 game parlay that Notre dame was going to ruin after I hit the other five games.

I bet Stanford on the money line with a live bet to guarantee some money.
 
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The Money line moved to +130 for Clemson. That was the best bet. Your results and odds didn’t change at all. Clemson covered the 4.5.

Actually the odds did change. And unless your Biff from Back to the Future one wouldn't know the results and that Clemson would cover the original 4.5.
 
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