Closing Line Value (CLV)

Closing Line Value (CLV) measures whether the odds you took were better than the final odds offered by the bookmaker before an event starts.

It is a key indicator of betting quality, not short-term results.

How it works

• You place a bet at certain odds

• Odds change before kick-off

• CLV compares your odds vs closing odds

Example

• You bet at odds 2.20

• Closing odds before match start: 1.90
  → You have positive CLV

Key characteristics

• Strong predictor of long-term profitability

• Independent of whether the bet wins or loses

• Widely used by professional bettors and syndicates

Important note
Consistently beating the closing line is more important than short-term profit.