Browse our collection of expert Line Movement articles, guides, and analysis to help you make more informed betting decisions.
Cash-out is convenient—but convenience isn’t free. Here’s how sportsbooks price cash-out offers, when it’s smart to hit the button, when to hold, and how to hedge like a pro (with fair-value tips you can actually use).
In sports betting, especially prop bets, you’ll often notice that the odds for a wager changing over time. New bettors see this and wonder, “What does it mean when the price of a prop changes?” This guide will walk through what a prop bet is, how odds (the “price”) work, why those odds move, and what that movement can signal to you. We’ll also cover practical tips to help you respond like a sharper bettor, with examples from MLB, NBA, and NFL markets.
In this guide, we'll demystify some of the key concepts and terminology surrounding betting market dynamics. We'll discuss how to spot the fingerprints of sharp bettors, interpret line movements, and use market signals to inform your own betting decisions.