Re: bet types
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Alright thanks, I haven't checked yet but do you get better lines for action bets?
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no, it's merely a mechanism for those bettors who don't want their wagers cancelled if there is a last minute pitching change. generally speaking, an experienced handicapper would always want to bet the listed pitchers because he/she has already analyzed the value of that starter into the price being paid. and for scalping purposes, listed pitchers is obviously essential.
in rare cases, a lesser-known book may only book action but did not account for a pitching change at the same time the other books did, creating a brief arbitrage opportunity. but these sort of loopholes have closed up over the years, and only affect the moneyline bets (run lines and totals are always listed pitchers by default).
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