What are extra games in sports betting?
The short answer
Matchups listed beyond the main slate — smaller or less popular games a book offers outside its primary card, typically with lower limits and less betting attention.
Betting slang explained
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In plain English
Matchups a book lists outside its main card — smaller leagues, odd hours, less attention. Limits are lower because the book is less confident in the number.
What to remember about Extra Games
The definition
Matchups listed beyond the main slate — smaller or less popular games a book offers outside its primary card, typically with lower limits and less betting attention.
In plain English
Matchups a book lists outside its main card — smaller leagues, odd hours, less attention. Limits are lower because the book is less confident in the number.
Example in context
"I see we have three extra games Saturday. Let's cut those limits to half of added-game limits."
Questions about Extra Games
- What are extra games in sports betting?
- Matchups listed beyond the main slate — smaller or less popular games a book offers outside its primary card, typically with lower limits and less betting attention.
- What does extra games mean in plain English?
- Matchups a book lists outside its main card — smaller leagues, odd hours, less attention. Limits are lower because the book is less confident in the number.
- Can you give an example of extra games?
- "I see we have three extra games Saturday. Let's cut those limits to half of added-game limits."
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