sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Dec 1, 2011 12:06am
Also, just reading Mulva's posts I can tell he has no clue on lines work and there's no way he's making money.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Dec 1, 2011 12:10am
No clue on 40. I havent run one in 7 years. 31 ACT, Indiana.sleeper;995959 wrote:I'm sure you run a 4.1 40, have a 35 on your ACT, and went to Harvard too like 95% of our OC companions.
Sports betting is all about betting teams you know that the rest of the country doesnt. I really only bet NFL cause its fun. Ive lost each year, but I hit a huge parlay in week 7 this year.
College basketball is easily my bread and butter. I took Davidson every game Stephs final year. They were always like 13 pt favorites. Rode that easy money to like 900 alone. Vegas always underestimated Davidson that season.
Of course, I then go to casinos and lose my money, so it works out. But I usually only spend what I make betting sports for gambling at the casinos.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Dec 1, 2011 12:14am
Great. Lines are 50/50. Unless you get in super early and something happens to a key player, you are going to lose money over time. There's no way around it. The average sports bettor wins slightly less than 50% of the games, but even if you are good, and we'll say you are good, you have to win over 55% of bets to even turn a marginal profit. The statistics don't back you up, and that's why most people always think they are up money but in reality they are just slowly dying.Laley23;995965 wrote:No clue on 40. I havent run one in 7 years. 31 ACT, Indiana.
Sports betting is all about betting teams you know that the rest of the country doesnt. I really only bet NFL cause its fun. Ive lost each year, but I hit a huge parlay in week 7 this year.
College basketball is easily my bread and butter. I took Davidson every game Stephs final year. They were always like 13 pt favorites. Rode that easy money to like 900 alone. Vegas always underestimated Davidson that season.
Of course, I then go to casinos and lose my money, so it works out. But I usually only spend what I make betting sports for gambling at the casinos.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Dec 1, 2011 12:18am
I do a little better than breaking even. I'm not betting thousands of dollars either way though, so it's pretty much irrelevant.sleeper;995960 wrote:Also, just reading Mulva's posts I can tell he has no clue on lines work and there's no way he's making money.
I appreciate your insight though. I will enjoy losing money. Believe it or not I'm very much aware of that possibility, and it's part of what makes gambling enjoyable.
Oh, and I got a 32 on the ACT.
Not that any of this has anything to do with the B1G-ACC challenge. Maybe I'll start a thread to discuss lines and picks. But probably not.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Dec 1, 2011 12:27am
Yes, lines are 50-50. Thats why I dont bet lines I dont love, IE, I pick the game I think Vegas is fucking up. OSU/Gonzaga and O/U for UNC-Wisky is going to net me quite a bit of money as long as ND doesnt make a run. Im not saying Im smarter than Vegas, but when Im putting a coupe hundred on a parlay, it only takes 1 to hit to be quite in the money.sleeper;995966 wrote:Great. Lines are 50/50. Unless you get in super early and something happens to a key player, you are going to lose money over time. There's no way around it. The average sports bettor wins slightly less than 50% of the games, but even if you are good, and we'll say you are good, you have to win over 55% of bets to even turn a marginal profit. The statistics don't back you up, and that's why most people always think they are up money but in reality they are just slowly dying.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Dec 1, 2011 12:27am
Believe what you want, I have facts, logic, and statistics on my side. Enjoy!Mulva;995968 wrote:I do a little better than breaking even. I'm not betting thousands of dollars either way though, so it's pretty much irrelevant.
I appreciate your insight though. I will enjoy losing money. Believe it or not I'm very much aware of that possibility, and it's part of what makes gambling enjoyable.
Oh, and I got a 32 on the ACT.
Not that any of this has anything to do with the B1G-ACC challenge. Maybe I'll start a thread to discuss lines and picks. But probably not.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Dec 1, 2011 12:32am
I believe I enjoy betting on sports. I believe that disposable income is meant to be disposed of. I am very aware that I might, and probably will, lose money in the long run. If I don't have disposable income to bet with I won't be betting, so there's no issue on my part. I never disputed the numbers, I said that I personally have not lost money to this point (I have cashed out more than I have deposited in my life, but again I'm about the smallest stakes player there is). I do appreciate your concern over my financial well being though.sleeper;995974 wrote:Believe what you want, I have facts, logic, and statistics on my side. Enjoy!
And I take it you have no opinion on that Mississippi/Depaul game?
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Dec 1, 2011 9:22am
I bet against Ole Miss the other day against Miami at home. Miami was getting 2. Ole Miss covered and won by 3. I also bet the Rebels +9 against Marquette, they lost by 30. I'm going to stay away from them 
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Dec 1, 2011 10:03am
WooHoo, Zags held on for a 20 pt win. Big parlay hit for me!
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georgemc80
Posts: 983
Dec 1, 2011 11:40am
83% of all statistics are made up on the spotsleeper;995934 wrote:99% of people who bet sports lose money. Enjoy!
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Dec 1, 2011 11:45am
Unfortunately, that one is in the 17% that aren't.georgemc80;996413 wrote:83% of all statistics are made up on the spot
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Dec 1, 2011 12:30pm
What is the best site to use?
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Dec 1, 2011 12:39pm
freesportsbet.comohiobucks1;996468 wrote:What is the best site to use?
Free, doesn't cost you any money.
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Dec 1, 2011 12:51pm
I used to use centsports.comsleeper;996485 wrote:freesportsbet.com
Free, doesn't cost you any money.
I enjoy betting but I never bet more than a few dollars everytime I'm in England because I always lose lol
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Dec 1, 2011 1:17pm
I use www.sportsbook.com
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Dec 1, 2011 1:36pm
I use a co-worker who has a bookie. Online I like Sportsbook.
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Dec 1, 2011 2:45pm
any worry of sportsbook being shutdown?
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dokken
Posts: 230
Dec 1, 2011 4:02pm
15 on the ACT here. I call players and tell them to turn the ball over on purpose, miss easy shots, etc. Whatever they do, their team can't cover. I pay them about $1,000 and I make about $5,000. That's how you do it!
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Dec 1, 2011 6:21pm
Only in the SEC...dokken;996770 wrote:15 on the ACT here. I call players and tell them to turn the ball over on purpose, miss easy shots, etc. Whatever they do, their team can't cover. I pay them about $1,000 and I make about $5,000. That's how you do it!
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Dec 2, 2011 8:43am
Azubuike24;996519 wrote:I use www.sportsbook.com
Does sportsbook work pretty well? I've been going through a buddy who has a bookie, but would rather do it like that where you can do teasers and parlays.