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In sports betting, a few seconds can be the difference between a profitable bet and a missed opportunity. Line Gap uses a sophisticated data pipeline to ensure you’re always looking at the most current numbers.

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Smart Refresh System

We don’t just blindly fetch data. Our Smart Refresh system optimizes for speed and relevance.

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How it Works

  1. On-Demand: When you click “Refresh Odds”, we trigger a real-time fetch from our providers.
  2. Parallel Processing: We fetch data for multiple games simultaneously (Parallel Fetching), reducing wait times by up to 5x.
  3. Diffing: We compare the new odds with our database and only update what has changed. This minimizes database load and speeds up the UI.

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Refresh Rates

  • Odds: Real-time (on refresh).
  • Game Stats: Updated every 15 minutes during live games.
  • Injury Reports: Updated hourly.

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Stale Data Indicators

Transparency is key. We clearly indicate how fresh the data is.
  • < 5 mins old: ● Live (Green indicator)
  • 5-15 mins old: ● Recent (Yellow indicator)
  • > 15 mins old: ● Stale (Red indicator)
If you see a red indicator, simply hit the Refresh button to get the latest lines.

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Parallel Fetching Architecture

To prevent timeouts and ensure fast updates, we use a Chunked Parallel Fetching strategy.
  • Instead of fetching games one-by-one, we fetch them in batches of 5.
  • This allows us to update an entire league’s odds in seconds, even on heavy game days.