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Look Ahead Line

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A look ahead line is an early point spread or odds for a game that is not scheduled to be played in the immediate future. These lines are released by sportsbooks to gauge early betting interest and can change significantly as the game approaches.

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Look Ahead Line

A look ahead line is an early point spread or odds for a game that is not scheduled to be played in the immediate future. These lines are released by sportsbooks to gauge early betting interest and can change significantly as the game approaches.

Example

The sportsbook released a look ahead line for next week's big game, and sharp bettors were quick to analyze the opening numbers.

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