Closing Line

Closing Line

Market Analysis

Definition

The final odds or spread for an event just before it starts. The closing line incorporates all late information and betting action, making it a strong indicator of the true market consensus. Many bettors use the closing line as a benchmark for evaluating their bets (see CLV).

Formula

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Example

If Canelo’s odds drifted from -150 to -180 by fight time, -180 is the **closing line** on Canelo. The **closing line** is considered the most efficient reflection of probabilities after all factors (money, news) have been accounted for.