betting basics

Overlay

A situation where the bookmaker's odds are higher than the true probability warrants, giving the bettor a value opportunity.

Definition

A situation where the bookmaker's odds are higher than the true probability warrants, giving the bettor a value opportunity.

Example

If a team's true win probability is 40% but the odds imply 35%, the bet is an overlay.

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