Betting
📉 Closing Line Value (CLV)
Measure how much better your odds were than the closing line.
Result
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How it works
The formula
CLV % = (taken/close − 1) × 100. Positive = you beat the market.
Example: Took 2.10, closed 1.95 → +7.7% CLV.
FAQ
Questions
Why does CLV matter?
Consistently beating the closing line is the strongest predictor of long-term betting skill.
Is CLV a guarantee?
No, but positive CLV over many bets strongly correlates with profitability.
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