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You need to go line shopping. Matchbook is great for that. But also 5Dimes has reduced lines and alternate lines, including betting on a team to win in the first 60 minutes (so no OT). NYR would be ideal for a no OT bet because I can't see them going goal for goal with ATL. They will either lose outright or win outright. No shootout needed. To give you an idea, PIT goes from a -131 home favourite to a +131 underdog on the 60 minute bet. Actually, on 5Dimes, NYR are -165, reduced line is -158. Matchbook has them at -153. You're getting fukked, buddy. Good thing you never lose, eh?

Personally I really really like Matchbook, because rather than eating whatever the book has on the menu, you can name your price and wait for it.

For those of you who haven't used Matchbook, here's an example:

Senators/Flyers:

5dimes: +145 / -165
BookMaker: +140 / -160
Matchbook: +154 / -155

It's a nobrainer. There's effectively no vig in the Matchbook wager... it's simply a bid/ask spread, like in the stocks or futures markets.

You have to be careful, because from day to day liquidity at Matchbook can be a little iffy (this isn't all that different from books which have wagering limits, but sometimes the limit can be zero or close to it, but it's not a problem at the size I wager). But you get commission credit if you're willing to post an offer; and you pay a commission if you take an offer. With a little work, you have no excuse to settle for -110 on spreads ever again.

Another example:
A tout I follow recommended Rutgers (NCAAF) at -2 at -120 including buying 1/2 point. Because Matchbook usually displays all lines which have ever traded, I was able to get Rutgers +1 for -128... so instead of buy 1/2 point for 10 cents, I bought 3 1/2 points for 18 cents. Is this a great country or what?

Matchbook IMO is a must have tool in the wagering arsenal.

Good luck tonight, guys.