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Power Rating
sports bettingA power rating is a numerical value assigned to a team in a particular sport to represent its strength. Bettors and oddsmakers use power ratings to create their own point spreads and identify value in the betting market.
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- 1A power rating is a numerical value assigned to a team in a particular sport to represent its streng
Power Rating
A power rating is a numerical value assigned to a team in a particular sport to represent its strength. Bettors and oddsmakers use power ratings to create their own point spreads and identify value in the betting market.
Example
An NFL handicapper might create a power rating for each team, with the Kansas City Chiefs at 88 and the Jacksonville Jaguars at 75, indicating a 13-point difference on a neutral field.
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