The total for the Yankees game closed at 8.5 and the line was -136.

Why was the line that high ? One would expect Pinnacle to increase the total to 9 and lower the line.

They didn't. They kept the total at 8.5 and beefed up the line to -136. It is as if they knew that a total of 8.5 would be a good bet and made sure that any potential winner wins the least amount possible.

They were correct. The final total was 21.

midas i have a question. why would they not raise it to 9 in order to make more people take the under since they thought the over was good.

Raising the total to 9 would have forced them to lower the line making them vulnerable in the process.

They did the right thing. These guys are smart. They know the game. I have seen them do that many times in the past. They are correct many times too.

ya they are smart. theyve been kickin my ass the past couple days

May 14 6:21pm Baseball - Winner ***********************
1. Baseball - New York Yankees/Oakland Athletics - total Over 8½ (-120)

Agree that Pinnacle is sharp with their lines, but this is yet another reason that I now use Oly for the majority of my wagers.

i have also noticed pinnacle to be smarter on lines.been with them a couple of months.love the 8 cent lines.ragtop,how can you stand oly's 20 cent lines???what a rip-off!!!!was the only book i used for 2 years and then they pulled that crap this year ,so i found pinnacle and will probably not go back!

As far as Oly's 20 cent lines, they only hurt for the player that use's them and lose's with them. Most of my wagers are ML's so its no skin off my back. Oly and at times Canbet, for me offers the best type lines for my type of wagering. Also with their 10 point buyback options, many times I have bought down a game 10 points and still won even when the ML took a dumper. Pinnacle has gotten very greedy with its dispute resolutions,customer service and their Casino is so one sided in favor of the house, its a joke and sucker play. Their Public Relations policies needs to be readdressed and updated. The Aussies and Limies, must think most most of us Yanks are greedy stupid, suckers and can't see through their cheap .08 cent bait lines and take in the whole picture. For me Pinnacle come on lines price is not worth the cost and lack of customer service.