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Smart Money

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Smart money refers to the wagers placed by experienced and professional bettors, who are believed to have a better understanding of the market and are more likely to win. Bookmakers and other bettors often monitor smart money to gain insights into which side of a bet has more value.

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  • 1Smart money refers to the wagers placed by experienced and professional bettors, who are believed to

Smart Money

Smart money refers to the wagers placed by experienced and professional bettors, who are believed to have a better understanding of the market and are more likely to win. Bookmakers and other bettors often monitor smart money to gain insights into which side of a bet has more value.

Example

The sudden line movement was attributed to smart money coming in on the underdog.

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