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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How often is the site updated?

Our site's data is refreshed every 5 minutes, ensuring you have access to the most current information. Occasionally, due to API errors or delays, updates might take up to 10 minutes, but such instances are rare. We are continuously working to minimize these delays. If you have been browsing our site for more than 5 minutes and haven't seen an update, we recommend refreshing the page to ensure you're viewing the latest data.

How do you determine if an opportunity has positive expected value (EV)?

We benchmark against Pinnacle, widely regarded as the gold standard for sports betting odds, to identify positive EV opportunities. For your convenience, we always provide a link to Pinnacle's odds so you can make comparisons yourself. Additionally, we encourage you to check other reputable sportsbooks that you trust. This enables you to verify the positive EV opportunities based on your own research and preferences.

Why would anyone offer bets with positive EV or arbitrage opportunities?

There are several reasons why you might find bets with positive EV or arbitrage opportunities. For example, a bettor might want to balance action from a significant wager placed on another site, creating odds that are favorable for you but still a better option than what a bookmaker would offer, even if technically negative EV. Other times, it could be due to a bettor's strong belief in the outcome or someone operating with outdated odds. By examining the market, you can view all orders and, importantly, the profit and loss (P&L) for the wallet placing the orders. A wallet showing considerable profits could indicate sharp action, whereas a consistently losing wallet might suggest a bettor with high conviction rather than strategic insight.

Why do you issue alerts instead of placing bets on these opportunities yourselves?

There are several strategic reasons for sharing betting alerts rather than acting on them directly. Primarily, the Kelly criterion guides our betting strategy. This principle suggests that for bets with a 1-2% edge, one should only wager 1-2% of their bankroll. Although we do sometimes place bets on these opportunities ourselves, the essence of sharing this information is to highlight positive EV shares for our community. For those interested in exploring this strategy further, you can learn more about the Kelly criterion here and experiment with Kelly betting here.

What does positive EV mean? Am I guaranteed to win?

Definitely not. 'Positive EV' stands for Positive Expected Value, which indicates that, according to the sharpest bookmakers we reference, the odds in comparison to the potential payout represent a valuable opportunity. However, this assessment does not account for any fees you might incur, and it certainly does not guarantee a win. No one can predict the future, and while favorable odds may increase the likelihood of a successful outcome, they do not ensure it. It's important to approach betting with an understanding that all investments carry risk.