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Standard deviation in possessions is also much less than the standard deviation in game score differentials. Hence 1 point difference on the line is not comparable to a one point difference in possession total.
Taking shit odds on the line is quite easy to prove as an inferior strategy. Possessions, if a specific players posession distribution is narrow enough, may be ok, but I'm still doubtful.
I'm not commenting on it's benefit with regards to possessions, I have no idea what the value of a possession is there.
I think it's obvious that taking inferior lines is not a winning strategy in the long run. However, for the average casual punter, how many bets are you really putting on every week? Especially with AFL where there are such a low number of games every season compared to something like NBA or MLB. Variance is your friend or enemy because to place the same amount of bets someone might make in those sports might take you 3-4 seasons and hence your turnover is much lower. This is why I advocate a better line at slightly worse odds.
I would also advocate never betting on any team to win at 1.10 or less in AFL. One loss will take a whole season to make back if even that, and if you lose twice at 1.10 or less you will be down money for the season at those odds. There's simply not enough games to turn over at those odds every season.
Anyway I can see that I'm in the absolute minority on this so I'll leave it at this.