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Public Bet
sports bettingThe 'public bet' refers to the side of a wager that the majority of the general betting public is on. Often, sharp or professional bettors will bet against the public.
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- 1The 'public bet' refers to the side of a wager that the majority of the general betting public is on
Public Bet
The 'public bet' refers to the side of a wager that the majority of the general betting public is on. Often, sharp or professional bettors will bet against the public.
Example
In a highly anticipated NFL game, the public bet was heavily on the favorite, but the 'sharps' were all over the underdog.
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