Line shopping is one of the few edges bettors can control. You are not predicting games better. You are simply choosing better prices. Over time, that difference matters. A half point here or a few cents there adds up faster than most people expect. Some betting markets benefit more from line shopping than others. That usually comes down to how often sportsbooks disagree and how tight the margins are. Player props, totals, and niche leagues stand out for different reasons. Each one rewards bettors who take the time to compare odds instead of betting the first number they see, including …
