[thomastem]

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Can you find a side you like in any game? Like tonight's NFL game for example - say at first glance you did not see anything in this game/line where you wanted to bet it.

But because it is the only game and you have all day to read, listen, and think about it - could you find a side/total to bet on and feel confident you have an edge? Or would you just be betting to have action?

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I'm going to try to add to what has already been said.

#1.
If a game's lines seem to be inline but you research and find a trend or statistic that changes your handicap of the game then yes. Keep in mind that I am talking about actual data not a gut call.

#2.

Big changing lines or finding a middle between 2 sportbooks can create opportunities that were not there at the beginning of the day.

#3

You are betting for fun and want action.

1 other important point is the incorrect assumtion that Book makers want even action for both sides of the line. Like sharps if they see a bigger profit with the public betting lopsided action on a bad line they will take it. It is +EV for them to do so.