What Chalk means
Chalk is slang for the favorite in a given matchup. "Betting the chalk" means consistently betting favorites, and a "chalky" slate of games refers to a day where favorites are heavily expected to win across the board.
Key points
- Chalk is slang for the favorite in a given matchup.
- "Betting the chalk" means consistently betting favorites, and a "chalky" slate of games refers to a day where favorites are heavily expected to win across the board.
Example and context
In practice
"Betting the chalk" means consistently betting favorites, and a "chalky" slate of games refers to a day where favorites are heavily expected to win across the board.
Related glossary terms
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