Closing Line
📖 GlossaryDefinition
The closing line is the last set of odds offered by a sportsbook before the game begins. It represents the market's final consensus after all sharp money has been wagered.
Why It's the Gold Standard
The closing line incorporates ALL available information: injuries, weather, lineup changes, and every professional bettor's opinion. Academic studies have shown it to be the most accurate predictor of game outcomes ever measured.
Beating the closing line consistently (positive CLV) is the definition of being a winning bettor. SharpWire's transparency page tracks this metric for all signals.