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Dime Line

By Allen Moody, About.com

Definition: In the sports gambling world, "dime line" means the difference between the favorite and the underdog on the money line is 10 cents (Yankees -140; Red Sox +130). The dime line is most commonly used in baseball.
Examples: Smart baseball bettors will only wager if they can bet using the dime line.

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