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There is a big game this week. You have conducted your typical research but cannot find any advantage to separate the two teams. The home team is given the standard -3 spread in the opening line, but this one is too close to call and you decide not to risk it. But wait! The day before kickoff, the line moves to -2.5. Reasoning that this is a far more beatable line, you say … [Read more...] about Betting NFL Teams That Move from -3 to -2.5
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