Vileborg wrote:I think my source was off.
Virginia Tech
Spread +6.5
Payout +220
The article I read about betting stated that the spread was used to even an underdog with a better caliber team evening the odds of either side winning. The payout was to entice betters to bet one way or the other. If you guys have a good source of information or know where the discussion you guys had about this is I would appreciate the assistance and the knowledge.
You are correct as the initial line does hope to encourage action, and if too much is wagered on one side they will move the line to get players to wager on the other side. For the bookie, In an ideal world the amount would be equal on both sides and the vig would be their profit.