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Dog Player
sports bettingA 'dog player' is a bettor who predominantly places wagers on the underdog in a given sporting event. This strategy involves betting on the team or individual less likely to win, which offers higher potential payouts.
Key Takeaways
- 1A 'dog player' is a bettor who predominantly places wagers on the underdog in a given sporting event
Dog Player
A 'dog player' is a bettor who predominantly places wagers on the underdog in a given sporting event. This strategy involves betting on the team or individual less likely to win, which offers higher potential payouts.
Example
A classic dog player would consistently bet on a football team that is a 7-point underdog, hoping for an upset victory or for the team to lose by less than 7 points.
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