- Some of the highest payouts in sports betting history were from wagers made in the middle.
- Both the point spread and the totals are available for a “centre” bet.
- The midrange strategy may significantly increase your betting profits, thus mastering it is a must.
Gambling on “the centre” often results in losing bets. If it pays off, however, it may be a game-changer in the world of sports betting. It is safe to say that the biggest rewards in the annals of sports betting can be traced back to the gamblers who were able to correctly pinpoint the exact middle of the betting spread.
In what specific ways may you benefit from this strategy?
In this article, I’ll explain why taking a mediocre result might be good for your sports betting strategy as a whole and your bankroll.
To what extent do we define ourselves by our middle ground?
Betting in the middle allows players to take advantage of fluctuating betting lines, such as point spreads and totals. When one bettor places two diametrically opposed wagers on the same outcome, a middle is created. For this reason, hedging is considered a moderate strategy, despite the fact that its primary goal is not risk mitigation. Since the line will have changed between the time you place your first bet and the time you place your second bet, a middle result gives you a fighting chance of winning both of your wagers.
The goal of a middle bet is to wager on two opposing lines (or totals) such that the final score will be “in the middle” of those figures. This means that ultimately, both wagers will be successful.
The fundamentals of point spreads and totals betting are necessary foundations for mediocrity to make sense.
In addition, the numbers we provide are completely made up and represent simply representative samples. Point spreads and over/unders may shift in a variety of ways depending on a number of factors. Bookmakers may adjust totals and point spreads as they try to balance betting on both teams. The emergence of fresh information, such as the injury of a key player, may also cause shifts in totals and point spreads.
Average Point Spread
Whenever there is a shift in the point spread, you have a better chance of landing in the sweet spot of the betting spread. If a point spread opens at +4.5 / -4.5 – and then drops to +2.5 / -2.5 the following day, there is a chance that the game will end in a tie. If you bet on the Eagles at +4.5 when the original line is published and then flip to selecting the Patriots at -2.5 when it adjusts, there is a chance you may win both bets. If you can achieve that, you’ll be right in the middle of the range, where the most money is made.
The option to wager on the exact middle of the spread range arises whenever the spread itself moves.
The middle ground requires a Patriots win by at least three points. If the Patriots win by a score of 24-21, you’ll take home both prizes. If the Patriots win the game by three points, they will cover the spread of -2.5 points, but if the Eagles lose by the same margin, they will cover the spread.
