The-Hogs.net - Washington Football Discussion, Redskins to Commanders Era

Fios wrote:Folks, it's worth noting that odds are used by odds makers to encourage betting patterns, the line bears little resemblance to who they think might win a game. It's simply a tool to get gamblers to gamble.

Absolutely true....that's what's so puzzling. First thing that came to my mind is that Vegas couldn't get anyone to bet on the the Saints. But does that seem possible?

Fios wrote:Folks, it's worth noting that odds are used by odds makers to encourage betting patterns, the line bears little resemblance to who they think might win a game. It's simply a tool to get gamblers to gamble.

But the line is therefore a direct reflection of the betting public's impression of who will win the game and by how much.

RayNAustin wrote:

Fios wrote:Folks, it's worth noting that odds are used by odds makers to encourage betting patterns, the line bears little resemblance to who they think might win a game. It's simply a tool to get gamblers to gamble.

Absolutely true....that's what's so puzzling. First thing that came to my mind is that Vegas couldn't get anyone to bet on the the Saints. But does that seem possible?

Given their performance last year and the year before that, I'd guess gamblers are a little gun shy when it comes to the Saints. I don't wager on games but if I did, I'd wait to put too much money on that team until I could be certain which version I was getting.

RayNAustin wrote:

Fios wrote:Folks, it's worth noting that odds are used by odds makers to encourage betting patterns, the line bears little resemblance to who they think might win a game. It's simply a tool to get gamblers to gamble.

Absolutely true....that's what's so puzzling. First thing that came to my mind is that Vegas couldn't get anyone to bet on the the Saints. But does that seem possible?

One for bad, two for good. Counting is bad...

VetSkinsFan wrote:I don't care about the odds, honestly, I believe in any given sunday...

i guess they haven,t noticed your sig...thats how i,m taken it too..

Saints are now favored by 1.