What is Closing Line Value or CLV?

Published on
March 6, 2026
Sean Ramsey
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Closing line value, often called CLV, measures whether you beat the closing number.

If you bet a team at -3 and the line closes at -4.5, you got better than the market. That is positive CLV.

Why CLV Matters


CLV is one of the best ways to evaluate process over time. You can lose a bet and still have made a good decision if you consistently beat the closing line.

It is not perfect, but it is a strong signal that your decisions are not random.

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