For years, the betting public has gravitated toward favorites. It’s easy to understand why — big-name teams, flashy offenses, and media hype make them look like a safe play. But this season, the numbers are telling a different story: underdogs are winning. And they’re doing it more often than sportsbooks want to admit.
Since January, teams getting less than 40% of the public bet volume have covered the spread in 56.4% of all tracked matchups. Even more shocking? In select market windows — particularly prime-time games and divisional matchups — those dogs have outright won at a 39% rate, blowing up parlays and frustrating casual bettors every week.
The reason? Market inflation. As more public money piles onto favorites, books react by skewing lines to balance risk. But when sharp bettors see that overcorrection, they strike. They fade the hype. And more often than not, they’re cashing.
This isn’t just theory — it’s backed by movement. Books are adjusting earlier. Reverse line shifts (where the line moves against the betting percentage) are happening more frequently on public-heavy favorites. It’s a signal. And smart bettors are listening.
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If you’re tired of chasing -200 favorites and sweating out blowouts, maybe it’s time to shift your focus. The dogs are barking in 2025 — and they’re taking down the house.
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