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Vegas Line as of Dec 22 for Iowa vrs Missouri 1:30 on ESPN, December 30.

Doesn’t mean those fans are wrong. I believe Tennessee was a 4 1/2 point favorite last year.
Early line vs Tennessee as high as 9.

Early line vs Mizzou as low as 1.5

Huge difference.

Even at Tennessee-4.5, the result of a blowout is an outlier at that spread. Rarely has Iowa been blown out as a less than a TD dog or as a favorite.

The sentiment that Iowa is going to get blown out isn't nearly as probable as it is popular
 
All Vegas wants is 50/50 money.

It's all about public perception. You'll see the line move more closer to the game as the sharps weigh in.
Sharps are actually usually the ones in early on games and moving the line. Then the public comes in on game day.

Bowl games can have later sharp action though, as more info of opt-outs comes in
 
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Not a bettor so it matters not to me, but seems like getting a handle on what team might actually show up for one these exhibition/bowl games is virtually impossible.
 
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Doesn’t mean those fans are wrong. I believe Tennessee was a 4 1/2 point favorite last year.
The level of incompetence of Deacon Hill could not be fully appreciated, even by the Las Vegas bookmakers, and apparently the betting public for allowing that line to stand.
 
Still no movement at Iowa +3 with o/u of 40.5. Curious as to what members think the line(s) will end up being. Still two weeks to go.
 
10 days till KO line is still Iowa +3 with o/u of 40.5 With all the negative talk about Iowa and NIL, Portal etc., not sure peope even realize or care there is still a game to be played with Mizzo. Go Hawks!
 
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10 days till KO line is still Iowa +3 with o/u of 40.5 With all the negative talk about Iowa and NIL, Portal etc., not sure peope even realize or care there is still a game to be played with Mizzo. Go Hawks!
We’re an underdog vs a team that finished 7th in the SEC, that’s not exactly great.
 
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