Sportsbook Glossary: Zz

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Zebra

Another word for referee, especially NFL referees.

Zone Defense

This basketball strategy focuses on a specific area of the court defended by players, instead of a specific person. Therefore, bookies offer defense player and team props, which is a crucial factor related to odds and lines movement impact.

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Since 2008, D.S. Williamson has written about sports and sports handicapping. His philosophy is value-based, meaning stats and other handicapping factors are only worth something in comparison to wagering odds. He believes money management and making value-based wagers is the single more important factor that distinguishes successful sports bettors from non-successful sports bettors.