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Old 11-09-2014, 10:07 AM
 
Location: Pittsburgh
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Do you guys understand that bookies don't set the line based on what they think the outcome will be. They set the line based on what they think the bettors think the outcome will be. If the line doesn't move, then the bookies have done a good job.
The ideal line will produce equal wagers on both sides of the proposition, and end up being a guaranteed win for the bookie regardless of the outcome of the event.

A moving line just makes the calculation a bit more difficult for the professional bookie, with different bettors betting different amounts with different point spreads to meet.
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Old 11-09-2014, 12:37 PM
 
Location: Currently living in Reddit
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The ideal line will produce equal wagers on both sides of the proposition, and end up being a guaranteed win for the bookie regardless of the outcome of the event.

A moving line just makes the calculation a bit more difficult for the professional bookie, with different bettors betting different amounts with different point spreads to meet.
There is zero chance anyone could convince me there is a single Jets fan who's watched this year's club who would put even a dime on the Jets covering. Or anyone who's not a Jets fan who's watched them play.

While I expect the Steelers to come back and win, probably 22-17 (!), I'd love to know where the Jets money was coming from. And why our government doesn't hire more bookies to run the economy.
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Old 11-09-2014, 02:07 PM
 
Location: Downtown Cranberry Twp.
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UGLY! If they don't beat the Titans next week, I expect many empty seats against the Saints.
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Old 11-10-2014, 06:37 PM
 
Location: Downtown Cranberry Twp.
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Looks like erieguy was wrong about Todd Haley all along.

Bob Smizik: Let's Hear It For Haley!
Wonder if Bob will be informing us on the many interesting calls, and why James Harrison was in playing offense. As funny and ridiculous as it was, I won't be a bit surprised if he's in there again versus the Titans.

With Palmer done for the season, Ben sure would have fit great on the Cardinals.

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Old 11-30-2014, 08:40 PM
 
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Have the steelers started selling south plaza tickets yet
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Old 11-30-2014, 08:52 PM
 
Location: Downtown Cranberry Twp.
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Have the steelers started selling south plaza tickets yet
Supposedly those on the waiting list have already been notified and offered the seats. Haven't heard anything else but they'll be sold fast. Some will say the PSL will be a deal breaker but it won't be.
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Old 12-01-2014, 06:43 AM
 
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Thousands more no-shows at Heinz yesterday. Announced attendance of only 61k.
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Old 12-01-2014, 10:29 AM
 
Location: Downtown Cranberry Twp.
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Thousands more no-shows at Heinz yesterday. Announced attendance of only 61k.
What does Bob say about it?
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Old 12-01-2014, 10:39 AM
 
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What does Bob say about it?
No-shows worrisome to Steelers, NFL | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Old 12-01-2014, 10:52 AM
 
Location: Downtown Cranberry Twp.
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That's not from yesterday's game. That one's from September. I guess I should have been more specific. What does Bob say about yesterday?
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