
People often ask what do sharp bettors look for when betting on a game? Sharps are analytical and data-driven bettors. They bet based purely on value of betting numbers, not teams. They only place a bet when they have a perceived edge, which means they’ve identified an advantage over the sportsbooks.
Sharp bettors judge themselves not only by wins and losses, but by how often they beat the closing line. They know that picking the right side is only half the battle. Unlike square bettors, sharps will have accounts at multiple sportsbooks so they can shop for the best line.
We’ve been following betting percentages on games and that data is now available exclusively to Pro members. Use our historical betting data and analytics tools to make smarter betting decisions before getting down on a line. You might think that a spread increasing on a favorite is a sure bet, but how often does that favorite really win? Is the value actually on the dog grabbing the extra points?