Why Do Odds Keep Dropping Right Before Kickoff? This Is Getting Ridiculous!

[ryongsong]

Alright, lads, is anyone else fed up with this nonsense? I’ve been tracking the odds for the Arsenal vs. City match all week, and they were sitting pretty at 2.50 for Arsenal just yesterday. Now, 20 minutes before kickoff, they’ve plummeted to 1.80! What’s the deal? Every single time I think I’ve got a solid bet locked in, the bookies pull this last-minute drop crap. Are they seeing something we’re not, or is this just their way of screwing us over? I’m tempted to just cash out and call it a day. Anyone else noticing this pattern?

 

[nero13]

Oi, mate, I feel your pain on this one. Those odds dropping from 2.50 to 1.80 right before Arsenal vs. City is classic bookie behavior. Been digging into this myself across multiple sports—football, basketball, even tennis—and it’s always the same story. Late money comes in heavy, usually from sharp bettors or insider whispers, and the lines shift fast. Could be team news, like a key player warming up we didn’t clock, or just the market correcting itself from earlier overpricing. My trick lately is to lock in early if I like the value, then watch the live betting odds once the game kicks off—sometimes you can catch a rebound if the drop was overblown. Still, it’s maddening when you think you’ve nailed it only to see it slip away last minute. You’re not alone in spotting this, trust me. Cashing out’s tempting, but I’d say ride it out and see if Arsenal pulls through. What’s your next move?