But frequently, the oddsmakers are forced to make a quick change. That happened in last Monday s game. With the halftime only seconds away, the score was 10-7, and LVSC had a number ready. But Tim Dwight returned a punt 70 yards for a TD, and LVSC had to change the line immediately. The game total is not split in half, normally, although it is a good starting point, Korner added.
Clients frequently tweak the lines to reflect their customers tendencies.
The oddsmaking firm has more people working on halftime lines than anything else when there is a full NFL slate, including inhouse staff and outside consultants. Korner told us that halftime lines present greater opportunity for players to side and middle than most other situations. Due to some LVSC clients putting in their own opinions on the numbers they post, there can be big differences in halftime lines. However, given the short window of opportunity, it s almost impossible for players to take advantage. Of course, the oddsmakers are well aware of what players are trying to do and what they are looking for.