Overview
The StatFox database is scanned for all recent games where the line and total opened or closed similar to the current games. The Line Tracker summaries display the number of covers by both the home and visiting teams, along with the number of games which went over or under the total. If the home or visiting team has achieved relative success against the line, the edge is assigned. Similarly if a higher ratio of past games went either over or under the total, an edge against the total is assigned. It is very important to note that the database searches for ALL past games with these lines and totals, not just games involving the two teams involved. The Line Tracker identifies betting patterns where the oddsmakers move a line off a key number. Watch out for games which underwent a significant line or total movement. It is important to note however, that besides betting action on one side or another, other external factors, such as injuries, can play a major role in the moving of a line.
How do I use this?
The goal of this section is to detect line patterns that may have produced edges in the past. Bookmakers usually move the lines in a predictable fashion based on the quality and quantity of action coming in on the same side. Occasionally, these line movement pattern will produce a bias on one side. You should use this section to determine which team or side of a total the bias has applied to in the past. When there is an edge, it will be indicated in bold lettering such as "Edge Against the Spread=Team". This is the side that the line movement section favors.
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