Athletics @ Cubs
Athletics
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Matchup summary
Final: Athletics beat the Cubs 8-1 on the road. The market closed with Athletics at -120 on the moneyline and the total at 10.5. The closing betting splits (tickets vs money), the opening line and the movement into kickoff are below.
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Athletics vs Cubs betting splits
Where was the money on Athletics vs Cubs?
| Market | Side | Tickets | Money | Closing line / odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Athletics | 29% | 45% | -120 |
| Cubs | 71% | 55% | +101 |
71% of moneyline tickets and 55% of moneyline money were on the Cubs, so the Cubs drew more tickets than money and the average Athletics bet was larger.
Line movement
What was the closing line for Athletics vs Cubs?
| Market | Opening | Closing | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread (Cubs) | +1.5 | +1.5 | 0 |
| Total | 10.5 | 10.5 | 0 |
The Athletics opened -1.5 and closed -1.5: the spread has not moved.
The total opened 10.5 and closed 10.5: it has not moved.
Why the line moved
Why did the Athletics vs Cubs line move?
The spread did not move from its opening number (Cubs +1.5). The total did not move from its opening number (10.5). Splits describe where the money sits, not what will happen.
Splits describe where the money sits, not what will happen; there is no historical dataset for this sport yet.