Glossary
Defensive Rating
Betting glossary: Defensive Rating.
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What is defensive rating?
Xtabet uses defensive rating in several of our own model outputs — knowing what the term means will make our predictions and analytics far easier to read.
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Why defensive rating matters
For any bettor moving past pure recreation, defensive rating is a concept you’ll see referenced by tipsters, sportsbooks and betting exchanges alike. Getting comfortable with it early saves money later.