The fine print

Disclaimers

The short version: this is a research project with a public scoreboard, not a way to make money. Read the details below.

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Not betting advice

Everything on Honest Line is published for entertainment and research purposes only. Our picks, probabilities, and model outputs are not financial advice, not betting advice, and not a tipster service. Decisions about whether or how to wager are yours alone.

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No guarantees

Our probabilities are estimates, and estimates are wrong sometimes. Our own 45-season backtest shows the model roughly tying the closing line on score error and flipping a coin against the spread in recent seasons. Past performance — ours or anyone's — does not predict future results.

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21+ and responsible play

This site is intended for adults 21 and over. Never bet more than you can afford to lose, and never chase losses. If gambling stops being fun, stop — and consider talking to someone.

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Lines are snapshots

The market lines shown next to our picks were current when the picks were generated. Lines move. A pick that looked interesting at one number may not be at another — always check the current line before drawing any conclusions.

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Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Honest Line and ClearStack Studio are not liable for any decisions you make based on this site's content, or for any losses arising from them. You use this site at your own risk.

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