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Originally Posted by TurnedTheCorner
I agree about Calgary's chances, just the timing seems weird. Draft, FA, not to mention the potential for compliance buyouts...just odd to me. No biggie.
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As long as people want to make bets, the sports books will take them. It's not like these odds remain static for the next year. They need to set opening odds to get the action started, then, they adjust the odds based on the betting.
Remember, the odds are adjusted based on the activity of the betting, not directly on anything the teams do. The moves that the teams make over the summer and during the season will cause people to increase betting on certain teams, and decrease betting on others. The sports books then adjust the payouts to maintain balance. It's all about ensuring the casino makes money regardless of who wins.