Alt Receiving Yards represent alternative betting lines offered by sportsbooks for a player's total receiving yards in an American football game. These lines differ from the main, standard projected yardage total for that player.
The core purpose of alt receiving yards is to provide bettors with greater flexibility and more wagering options. Instead of being limited to betting on whether a player will go over or under a single yardage figure (e.g., 70.5 yards), bettors can select from a range of different totals. For instance, if a player's main receiving yards line is set at 70.5, alternate lines might be available at 55.5 yards, 65.5 yards, 75.5 yards, 85.5 yards, and so on.
Crucially, the odds associated with these alt lines are adjusted to reflect the varying probabilities. Betting on a player to achieve a higher-than-standard alternate receiving yard total (e.g., over 85.5 yards when the main line is 70.5) will yield a larger potential payout (longer odds) because it's a less probable outcome. Conversely, choosing a lower alternate total (e.g., over 55.5 yards) will come with shorter odds and a smaller potential return, as this is considered an easier benchmark to surpass.
In essence, alt receiving yards allow bettors to tailor their wagers based on their specific predictions and desired risk-reward profile for a player's receiving performance.
