90 Degrees | Episode #32 Insider Secrets Exposed: How Circa Sports Moves Lines, Sets Opening Odds, and Beats Bettors

Welcome to Episode 32 of 90 Degrees, the show where we provide an inside look into the sports betting industry. In this episode, our host G-Stack George welcomes a special guest, Jeff Davis, Assistant Sportsbook Manager at Circa Sports. Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of line movement with Jeff Davis. Discover the intricate process behind how and why Circa Sports adjusts their lines, gaining valuable insights into the factors that influence these movements. Gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics between bookmakers and bettors and how they impact the betting market. Jeff Davis shares his expertise on setting opening lines, shedding light on the methods and considerations involved in this critical aspect of sportsbook management. Learn how sportsbooks establish their initial odds and the strategies they employ to strike a balance between accuracy and attracting betting action. We also explore the art of spotting bettors trying to head fake the market. Jeff Davis provides valuable insights into the techniques employed by sportsbooks to identify and respond to such bettors, ensuring a fair and efficient betting market for all. Don't miss this captivating episode of 90 Degrees as G-Stack George and Jeff Davis provide an exclusive glimpse into the inner workings of Circa Sports and the sports betting industry. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of line movement, opening lines, and the strategies employed to maintain a thriving betting market. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast for more episodes featuring industry experts, insider tips, and in-depth analysis. 🟢 Subscribe to the main Hammer HQ YouTube channel for more sports betting content from our network: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟢 Make sure to subscribe to the Circles Off YouTube channel for more sports betting content and drop a like/rate five stars if you enjoyed Join host George Tsilfidis on 90 Degrees as he brings on guests to discuss the right betting angles in sports every Monday afternoon. George is here to break down his guests' to give you a peak behind the curtain to see what REALLY goes on behind the scenes of the sharp betting community. More from The Hammer and its Creators: ✅ Check out The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ ✅ Subscribe to The Hammer HQ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ ✅ Follow The Hammer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHammerHQ ✅ Follow Circles Off on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CirclesOff ✅ Follow G-Stack George on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgeTsilfidis ✅ Follow Jeff Davis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/__junkyard George Tsifilidis brings on some of the brightest minds in the sports betting and gambling industry weekly. The guests discuss what they believe to be some of the best insider information they’ve come across to help you improve as a sports bettor. Show index: (00:00) Introduction (03:40) Recounting Jeff’s poker days (07:20) Transitioning to working for a sportsbook (15:55) Learning how to book action (23:01) Profiling bettors (26:47) Joining Circa Sports (34:50) In-game betting (38:08) How Twitter has changed the industry (43:02) Sharp book model (1:03:02) how the sausage is made #90Degrees #gambling #sportsbetting Positive Hip-Hop by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices