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    Shortening Odds

    Betting glossary: Shortening Odds.

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    What is shortening odds?

    Xtabet uses shortening odds 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 shortening odds matters

    For any bettor moving past pure recreation, shortening odds is a concept you’ll see referenced by tipsters, sportsbooks and betting exchanges alike. Getting comfortable with it early saves money later.

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