Closing Line Value

Vinolin Naidoo
Last Updated on Thu Sep 03 2026
Reviewed By Paul Skidmore

The practice of betting on an event at a number that proves more advantageous than where the closing line settles. E.g. Backing a team at +10 when the line closes at +7. Generally this is seen as a positive indicator for bettors if they can do it consistently, regardless of the short term results

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