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📉 Public Bets Lose 70% of the Time. Here’s the Data.
Inside: How Sharps Use Public Bias to Print Profits

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Ever notice how everyone seems to be on the same side of a game… and then that side loses?
It’s not random. It’s a repeatable edge. And the best bettors fade the public on purpose.
Take last week’s Mariners-Twins series:
72% of bets were on the Mariners.
Line moved toward the Twins.
Result? Classic sharp fade opportunity.
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Line Movement Who?
This is called reverse line movement, and it’s the sharpest way to bet against the herd.
Why it works:
The Public loves favorites (especially after highlight-reel wins)
Lines get inflated by one-sided action
Sharp money fades these overhyped teams—especially when the line moves opposite the crowd
And this edge is even stronger in smaller markets like WNBA, where lines shift slower and consensus bias is still underpriced.
Try this 3-step plan:
Track heavily favored splits where the public is betting (70/30, 85/15, etc.)
Look for reverse line moves (public on -7, line drops to -6.5 = fade alert)
Focus on underdog spots with home teams or lower-profile games
👉 Start with MLB spreads: prime for public fade systems right now.
Need help spotting these plays faster?
Read the full guide:
đź§ Fade the Public: How the Smart Money Wins
Join the side of the house. It’s where the profits are.
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