Overnight Grind : Market Makers VS Sharps December 12, 2023

Market Makers are pivotal figures in sports betting, shaping the market by setting initial lines. They employ a risk management strategy, starting with lower bet limits to assess early betting patterns and then increasing limits as the market adjusts.

The morning sharp report summarizes overnight developments and is a valuable resource for PRO subscribers. Daily updates keep you informed about changes, with the final update around 4-5 pm EST. Any later movements often result from square money before game time.

To bolster your decision-making, use my betting models alongside the sharp report. When sharp money and the models align, it's a strong indicator for making informed bets.

Let's delve into today's showdown between the market makers and the sharps.


RECAP of yesterday's games: The Nets had a slow start to the game and they never recuperated from it. They lost by 13.

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NHL Action

In the NHL, we have a packed schedule with 10 games. Notably, the bookmakers have set a max bet limit of $5,000 per game, indicating their confidence in the current odds.

• Carolina vs. Ottawa: Carolina, on the road and missing key players like Andersen and Svechnikov, opened at -140 at Betonline. Despite commanding 75% of the handle, the odds have shifted to -123. Interestingly, two sharps are backing Ottawa and one on Carolina, suggesting a divided opinion among the experts.

• Toronto Maple Leafs' Challenge: The Leafs face a tough back-to-back road game against the Rangers. With Jones expected in nets, their prospects look bleak, especially against a Rangers team eager to break their slump. The market has reacted, with the Rangers’ odds moving from -145 to -165.

NBA and College Basketball Updates

• Quiet NBA, But Kings-Clippers Stir Interest: The Kings and Clippers, both having played last night, might see significant player rotations and load management. The line movement favors the Kings, shifting from Clippers -5 to -2.5.

• College Basketball: Duke vs. Hofstra: The Duke game remains the most wagered, with the line stuck at -15 (-15.5 at some books). With 80% of the handle on Hofstra, and my model placing Duke at -12.5, we might see the line drop.

• Sharp Moves in College Games: Sharp bettors are eyeing the under in the San Houston State game, adjusting the total to 137.5. Also, UL Monroe opened at +11.5 and moved to +8.5, with a significant 80% handle backing them. A notable shift is seen in the North Carolina A&T game, where the line moved from +7 to +4 despite 77% of the handle on the opposing team, indicating sharp action on North Carolina A&T. My model has this line at -7 therefore it's indeed an interesting move.

Strategic Pause

Currently, we are experiencing a cold streak. Sometimes, the wisest strategy in betting is to take a short break, reassess, and return with a clearer mindset.

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RECAP: no games

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