Sports bettors have several options for games. Examples include the line (ATS), total, 1st half, 2nd half, parlays, teasers, and so on. While each and every day and set of games needs its own strategy for determining how to place action, there is one type of bet that often times goes overlooked. This bet type is known as the Adjusted Line.
An Adjusted Line is simply a line that is offered that is adjusted by a given number and offers different payouts. For example, if a football line is Team A -14 (-110) the adjusted line could be Team A -7 1/2 (-195) or Team A -20 1/2 (+225). Basically, this is a way to take a team and they only have to “partially” cover for you to win, or if you think they will win by significantly larger than the spread, you can get plus-money on your payout.
Several years ago, specifically from 2008 - 2010, the Boise State football team was rolling. During this stretch, they went 38-2 for their wins and losses. But, they also went 26-12-1 ATS during this same stretch. Some of these lines were very large, and the Broncos were still covering with ease. The team was trying to get national attention for championship consideration, hence why they were putting up huge points in their games.
Betting the Broncos on the Adjusted Line would have been a substantial play. While their ATS record was very profitable, using the Adjusted Line could have made a bettor substantially more because instead of getting the Broncos at -110, they could have often times laid another touchdown and gone to plus-money such as +220.
Think about what a team is playing for, if the game means something to the players and especially the coach. Think if they have a reason to run up the score. Conversely, these lines can also be used if you think an underdog will win outright. Taking a dog and laying some points will pay plus-money as well. You can even split your action with some on the Moneyline and some on the Adjusted Line. Remember to look at the Adjusted Line the next time you think a line is set too low for a favorite or even if you think a dog will win straight up.
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