UT -2 over Vandy is a value bet according to Will Harris @ ESPN

[roberthunter]

I don't gamble much, but it's nice to see a prognosticator saying that we should handle Vandy this year.

Nov. 29: Tennessee Volunteers (-2) at Vanderbilt Commodores

Tennessee will be a far better team than Vanderbilt in 2014, and we expect a much higher price on this matchup when it rolls around. The Vols aren't quite ready to contend for an SEC crown, but they are past the point of competitively priced games with a rival that's beaten them just 12 percent of the time since Herbert Hoover took office.

 

[governmentmule]

well the betting odd are set to entice people to bet,not who will win the game,they could care less as who wins

 

[roberthunter]

well the betting odd are set to entice people to bet,not who will win the game,they could care less as who wins

Yes, betting lines are set to create equal money on both sides, but in this case the line is -2, which is close to a push.

The author is saying that Tennessee is a much better team than Vandy and by the time the game rolls around you'll have to give up a lot more points to bet on Tennessee.

 

[TBtheGBwiththeTD]

It won't be minus 2 when we finally play. more likely -9.5

 

[UT Hill Man]

It won't be minus 2 when we finally play. more likely -9.5

Please Jesus, I would be happy if we won by a field goal.

 

[governmentmule]

Yes, betting lines are set to create equal money on both sides, but in this case the line is -2, which is close to a push.

The author is saying that Tennessee is a much better team than Vandy and by the time the game rolls around you'll have to give up a lot more points to bet on Tennessee.

right,so bet now ?

 

[supersmo18]

right,so bet now ?

yes. but only for entertainment purposes.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

Tennessee rolls 41-3 against Duhrick Mason's highly touted d!

 

[wmcovol]

Yes, betting lines are set to create equal money on both sides, but in this case the line is -2, which is close to a push.

The author is saying that Tennessee is a much better team than Vandy and by the time the game rolls around you'll have to give up a lot more points to bet on Tennessee.

Per a vegas professional friend of mine, "usually vegas wants 50% split on the game but occasionally they will place a line out there that really brings the money in on one side. They rarely lose when they do that."

Occasionally you see a line that stinks. There is almost always a reason.

 

[Biopsyman]

Gambling is illegal here at Bushwood and I never slice