Need help deciphering the betting boards

[Jr_Vol#]

Going by the spread they're giving NC State 5 points so if you pick TENN they have to win by at least 6 for you to win if I remember correctly. All the other stuff I'm not to sure and would like to know. I have no doubt with so many experts on this forum someone can break it down for me.

 

[Vol524]

You are correct. TN must win by more than 5.

 

[WillisWG]

My advice....don't gamble on the Vols, it could lead to you being a bad fan

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[Notorious B.E.N]

Going by the spread they're giving NC State 5 points so if you pick TENN they have to win by at least 6 for you to win if I remember correctly. All the other stuff I'm not to sure and would like to know. I have no doubt with so many experts on this forum someone can break it down for me.

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ML means you just bet on Tennessee to win the game but you have to bet $190 to win $100. Total is the combined total points of both teams, bet the over and it's $100 to win $115.

 

[WoodsmanVol]

ML means you just bet on Tennessee to win the game but you have to bet $190 to win $100. Total is the combined total points of both teams, bet the over and it's $100 to win $115.

Sounds to me like you lose even if you win.

 

[OneManGang]

"Need help deciphering the betting boards"

Translation: the house always wins.

 

[BigOrangeSky]

Going by the spread they're giving NC State 5 points so if you pick TENN they have to win by at least 6 for you to win if I remember correctly. All the other stuff I'm not to sure and would like to know. I have no doubt with so many experts on this forum someone can break it down for me.

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I don't bet, but yes, the Big Orange must win by 5. Now, this (5) can change right up to the minutes before kickoff. It's a 100 buck bet. Still a lot of cash to risk.

 

[Vol8188]

Going by the spread they're giving NC State 5 points so if you pick TENN they have to win by at least 6 for you to win if I remember correctly. All the other stuff I'm not to sure and would like to know. I have no doubt with so many experts on this forum someone can break it down for me.

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Yes, if TN wins by 5 you get your money back. If they win by more than 6, you earn money.

O is the over on total points and u is total points under.

Money line (ML) is just betting on who wins or loses.

 

[Volador]

Know when to say "no" Enjoy the game

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[SayUWantAreVOLution]

Going by the spread they're giving NC State 5 points so if you pick TENN they have to win by at least 6 for you to win if I remember correctly. All the other stuff I'm not to sure and would like to know. I have no doubt with so many experts on this forum someone can break it down for me.

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Betting is a lot like electrical work.

If you need it explained to you before you start, you'll probably be shocked by the results.

 

[utvolpj]

I don't bet, but yes, the Big Orange must win by 5. Now, this (5) can change right up to the minutes before kickoff. It's a 100 buck bet. Still a lot of cash to risk.

You can bet any amount allowed but the numbers are based on a $100 bet

Yes, if TN wins by 5 you get your money back. If they win by more than 6, you earn money.

O is the over on total points and u is total points under.

Money line (ML) is just betting on who wins or loses.

Wins by 6 or more

 

[MHS Rebel]

I don't bet, but yes, the Big Orange must win by 5. Now, this (5) can change right up to the minutes before kickoff. It's a 100 buck bet. Still a lot of cash to risk.

If you bet the over 5 today and the line moves, do you keep the line you bet on?

 

[vol_in_ga]

Betting is a lot like electrical work.

If you need it explained to you before you start, you'll probably be shocked by the results.

@drvenner

 

[wesvol]

If you bet the over 5 today and the line moves, do you keep the line you bet on?

Yes you keep your line. If you bet while its -5 on the spread, that is what you will stay on. Your hope is the line moves to more, say -8 in our favor. Means the line is trending your way and you got your bet in at a lower spread!

 

[Go aeiou]

Ha, my father was a bookie for many years in OR. He told me that about 3-4% of his bettors came out ahead over a years time.
He died about 20 years ago.

 

[EZE]

I don't bet, but yes, the Big Orange must win by 5. Now, this (5) can change right up to the minutes before kickoff. It's a 100 buck bet. Still a lot of cash to risk.

True, the line can move up until kickoff. But, once you buy your ticket, your line is set by whatever is on your ticket…regardless of what the line does after you buy it.

 

[Jr_Vol#]

I rarely bet and if I do its never on a Tennessee game in any sport. I did that once and both the team and I both lost. Thanks for all the explanations, the ML betting seems like an awful strategy.

 

[Vol8188]

You can bet any amount allowed but the numbers are based on a $100 bet

Wins by 6 or more

Yes, but if the line is 5 and they win by 5, I’ve always gotten a refund

 

[utvolpj]

Yes, but if the line is 5 and they win by 5, I’ve always gotten a refund

Yes that's a push. But if the line is five and they win by 6 that's a win. You don't have to win by more than 6

 

[Vol8188]

Yes that's a push. But if the line is five and they win by 6 that's a win. You don't have to win by more than 6

Thanks I missed that error in my post. Intended to say 6 or more

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Going by the spread they're giving NC State 5 points so if you pick TENN they have to win by at least 6 for you to win if I remember correctly. All the other stuff I'm not to sure and would like to know. I have no doubt with so many experts on this forum someone can break it down for me.

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You could join the 1st Quarter Boys and become rich by mid-season.
@Jackcrevol

 

[Boca Vol]

ML means you just bet on Tennessee to win the game but you have to bet $190 to win $100. Total is the combined total points of both teams, bet the over and it's $100 to win $115.

No! If you wagered $100 on the over the payout would be roughly $185.

 

[Savannahbayvol]

Ha, my father was a bookie for many years in OR. He told me that about 3-4% of his bettors came out ahead over a years time.
He died about 20 years ago.

He must have had some dumb customers then. If you are betting the $11 to win 10 the house edge is about 5%. You need to be right about 53% of the time to come out ahead. Sports betting gives the player a much better chance to win than say the slots or the Lottery. Casinos would just as soon not have the sports book as the house edge is lower and it is much more labor intensive than say slots or video poker. They only offer it to bring customers into the house and hopefully steer them to the slots.

 

[Volfan1000]

Kenny Rogers would probably sing "The Gambler" lyrics as a background to this thread title.

 

[WillisWG]

Tennessee vs UTC Betting Line​

The Vols open the season with UT-Chattanooga, and as you'd imagine, they are MASSIVE favorites in Vegas. According to FanDuel, the line is currently set at Tennessee (-38.5) points with a total set at 56.5 points. Initially, the line was set at 41.5 points.

Draftkings is onboard with Fan Duel and has the game spread also set at 38.5 points. However, they have the over/under set 57 points, so both sites are expecting a lot of points to be scored on Saturday and the majority of them to be in favor of the Volunteers.

Tennessee Volunteers vs Chattanooga Updated Betting Line

Tennessee Volunteers vs Chattanooga betting line ahead of week one college football action. The Tennessee Volunteers are set to kick off year No. 4 under head c

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