Definition
The gap between the share of tickets on a side and the share of money on it. When a side draws few tickets but a large share of the money, the bets on it are bigger on average — a classic footprint of sharp, professional action.
Related terms
- 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.
- Sharp vs Square Money — Sharp money is from winning professionals; square (public) money is casual. Lines moving against the public usually signal sharp action.
- Handle — The total money wagered on a market or side. Handle share is often more telling than ticket count — it reflects bet size, not just count.