Let’s be real.
Most casual sports bettors treat FanDuel and DraftKings like they’re Coke and Pepsi.
Pick one. Stay loyal. Call it a day.
But if you talk to sharp bettors — the guys (and girls) who treat sports betting like a business — you’ll hear a different story:
They’re flipping between FanDuel and DraftKings multiple times a day like they’ve got a caffeine addiction.
And it’s not just for fun.
They’re doing it because there’s free money hidden between those apps.
Why Casual Bettors Don’t Switch
Ask most bettors why they stick to one book and you’ll hear:
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“I’m comfortable with FanDuel’s layout.”
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“DraftKings promos are better for me.”
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“I can’t be bothered switching accounts.”
But comfort is costing them money.
Because here’s the cold truth:
✅ Lines are almost never the same across both books.
✅ Limits quietly change depending on where you bet.
The Magic Word: Line Shopping
Sharp bettors live and die by one simple rule:
Always get the best price.
Let’s say you want to bet the Celtics -3 tonight.
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FanDuel has them at -3.5.
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DraftKings has them at -3.
Congrats — right there, you’ve saved half a point.
In sports betting, that’s everything.
A half-point swing can mean:
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Turning a push into a win.
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Turning a loss into a push.
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Saving thousands over a season.
It’s Not Just About Spreads
This happens in totals, moneylines, props — everything.
Example:
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DraftKings: Over 228.5 (-110)
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FanDuel: Over 228.5 (-105)
Same bet… five cents cheaper.
To a casual bettor, that sounds trivial.
To a sharp bettor, it’s pure gold.
“Hidden” Limits: The Dirty Secret
Here’s what casuals almost NEVER realize:
Limits can vary dramatically between FanDuel and DraftKings — even for the exact same game.
Both books run sophisticated algorithms:
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If you’re a sharp bettor who’s crushing props on DraftKings, they’ll quietly lower your limits.
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Meanwhile, FanDuel might still let you fire off big bets.
So sharps keep accounts at both books and rotate action:
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To avoid getting noticed.
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To spread out their bets.
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To keep limits high.
Real-Life Example
My buddy Dave bets NBA player props for a living.
One night, he tried to bet:
De’Aaron Fox Over 22.5 Points
DraftKings let him bet $50 max.
FanDuel? Let him fire $500.
Same player. Same prop. Same odds.
Arbitrage Opportunities
Sometimes the differences are so big that you can bet both sides and lock in profit.
Example:
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DraftKings: Fighter A +105
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FanDuel: Fighter B +110
Bet both sides for a guaranteed profit.
Sharps don’t even care who wins. They’re cashing either way.
Casual bettors? They don’t even check.
The Hidden Costs of Loyalty
Here’s why sticking to one sportsbook is dangerous:
✅ You’re giving away value.
Even small differences in odds compound massively over time.
✅ You’re risking limits.
If you only bet DraftKings, you’ll eventually stand out — and get limited faster.
✅ You miss promos.
One book might throw free bets at you just for returning.
How to Flip Like a Sharp
Want to bet smarter? Here’s how:
✅ Open accounts at multiple sportsbooks.
At least FanDuel and DraftKings — the two big dogs.
✅ Check both lines before every bet.
Seriously — every single bet.
✅ Keep bets balanced.
Don’t hammer one book for every sharp bet. Spread it out.
✅ Track your limits.
If one book starts dropping your max bets, rotate action to the other.
The Casual Excuse: “It’s Too Much Work”
Sharps laugh at this.
Because flipping between apps takes 30 seconds.
And those 30 seconds can mean:
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A half-point better line
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A cheaper price
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Avoiding account bans
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Free promo money
That’s the difference between a casual bettor… and someone who actually makes money.
Final Word
So next time you’re about to slam a bet into DraftKings or FanDuel, ask yourself:
“Did I check the other book first?”
Because the secret world of sharp betting is hiding in plain sight.
And flipping between FanDuel and DraftKings might be the easiest money you’ll ever make.
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