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    Hey Folks,
    Just opened my 1st sportsbook account with Bookmaker. I will only be betting on football. If I am reading the odds right it seems as though the vig or juice they take is 20%. When I bet locally years ago I used to bet to win 100 or lose 110. The odds I see on the site seem to have a 20% spread. Lay 100 to win 105 on an underdog or lay 125 to win 100 on the favorite.

    Three questions.
    Am I reading this right?
    Is this standard on all sites?
    Are there any recommended sites that have better football only odds?

    Sorry, It has been awhile. Thanks in advance

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    Am I reading this right?
    Is this standard on all sites?
    Are there any recommended sites that have better football only odds?
    No. Bookmaker is -110/-110 lay $110 to win $100 which is 4.54% juice, a 105/-125 line is actually slightly less juice

    No. Try 5dimes, betphoenix, or matchbook for reduced juice (-105/-105 @ 5dimes/phoenix)
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    the example you give is in fact a 20 cent line +105/-125, was just moved 15 cents on both sides.

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    Why not try Bet911 for reduced juice. They offer -105, also try Pinnacle for the best prices.

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