Notes on +EV, the betting market, and how sharps think.
Tonight's NBA playoffs, through the Line Gap lens
Two playoff games on the schedule, two very different stories. What Kalshi, the books, and the closing-line model are saying about DET @ CLE and OKC @ LAL — and how to use the new no-vig prices inside Line Gap.
How the book wins before the game starts
Every bet you place is taxed before tip-off. It's called the vig — and it's the single quietest, most expensive force in betting. Here's how it works, what it actually costs you, and how sharps neutralize it.
CLV is the only scoreboard that doesn't lie
Win/loss is the noisiest metric in betting. Closing line value is the one number that proves whether you're sharper than the market — and how to track it without spreadsheet hell.
Line shopping is non-negotiable
Two cents per dollar over a thousand bets is real money. Here's why every serious bettor checks at least three books before pulling the trigger — and how to make it a 5-second habit.
Hello, Line Gap
Why we built a +EV research platform for the rest of us — bettors who want a sharp's workflow without the spreadsheets.
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