Line Movement

Line Movement

Market Analysis

Definition

Any change in the betting line (odds or point spread) over time. Line movement occurs due to betting action (sportsbooks adjusting to money on each side) or new information (injuries, announcements). Watching line movement can indicate where sharp or heavy money is going.

Formula

Movement = Current line – Opening line. (Positive movement means odds on a fighter became longer, negative means they became shorter.)

Example

Crawford opened +150, but heavy action on Crawford caused **line movement** to +130. That 20-point shift suggests respected money came in on Crawford, moving the line in his favor. In terms of moneyline points: +150 → +130 = **-20** (line moved 20 points toward Crawford).