PLAIN ENGLISH
What does CLV / Closing Line Value mean?
Closing line value, or CLV, measures whether someone consistently got a better number than the eventual closing line. Bettors use it as one signal of pricing quality over time.
IN THE WILD
How people use it
Used in sportsbooks, betting communities and gambling discussion.
EXAMPLE“I lost the bet but beat the close by three points, so the CLV was good.”
ALSO USED AS
CLV · closing line value