What is “The Hook” in Betting? (And Should You Buy It?)
Losing a bet by exactly half a point is the worst feeling in gambling. We explain what “The Hook” is, and when it is mathematically correct to pay extra to remove it.
Losing a bet by exactly half a point is the worst feeling in gambling. We explain what “The Hook” is, and when it is mathematically correct to pay extra to remove it.
A Push is the sports betting equivalent of a tie. You don’t win, but you don’t lose. We explain exactly when a Push happens, how to avoid it using ‘The Hook,’ and the confusing rules about Pushes inside a Parlay.
Scoring a touchdown is often luck. Getting the ball at the 1-yard line is a skill. We break down how to use Red Zone Opportunity data to find players due for positive regression before the sportsbooks adjust.
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