You ever place a bet on a team early in the week thinking you're being clever, just to watch the odds flip completely by game day? Happened to me not long ago with a tennis match — I backed the underdog on Tuesday at pretty long odds. But by Friday, he was suddenly the favorite after news came out about the other player nursing a wrist injury. Made me wish I’d waited. It's weird how fast things can change, and it gets me thinking — are you better off going with the early odds when the underdog still looks weak, or waiting to see if the favorite status flips around closer to the match?
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How do odds change: early underdog vs late favorite?
How do odds change: early underdog vs late favorite?
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Just scrolling through the forum and saw this thread pop up. Gotta say, I never really thought too deep about the timing of odds, but the topic’s pretty interesting. Makes sense how fast things can shift with last-minute updates or news. Cool to see people breaking it down without turning it into some intense debate.
Yeah, man, I’ve been there too. Betting early can feel smart, but it’s kind of like taking a shot in the dark before all the info’s out. I’ve started holding back a bit more unless I’m really confident. Found something recently that breaks it down pretty well — it explains why sometimes going in too early actually works against you. You can check it out here: https://www.mumbaikarsperspective.com/entertainment/why-early-birds-dont-always-get-the-worm-when-betting-on/cid16925647.htm. One time I bet on an underdog in the EPL early in the week and got great odds, but by Saturday, they were the clear favorite and the odds had tanked. Felt good, but also made me realize how much of this game is about timing, not just intuition.