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These opening odds are based on the opinions of a few smart sportsbook managers, but not a ton of thought goes into them. Look-ahead limits are typically a thousand bucks or two: large amounts for most punters, but less than most professional bettors risk on a single pro football game.<\/p>\n<p>Once the betting market for a particular game begins, sportsbooks adjust the lines to attract action from sharp bettors. This is often done by altering point spreads or moneylines. These changes may have a negligible impact on the total number of bets placed, but it can increase the winning percentage for bettors.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to adjusting lines, sportsbooks can use information about the teams and players to set Over\/Under totals for each game. This allows them to balance the amount of money they need to risk on each side of a bet. 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