Reverse Line Movement (RLM)

When the betting line moves opposite to the public ticket percentage — for example, the line moves toward a side most tickets are not on. RLM is a classic signal that sharp money is on the unpopular side.

• Sharp vs Square Money — Sharp money is from winning professionals; square (public) money is casual. Lines moving against the public usually signal sharp action.
• Betting Splits (Tickets vs Money) — The share of bets (tickets) versus the share of dollars (handle) on each side. Far more money than tickets points to larger, sharper bets.