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Good morning everybody,
I don't bet very often on sports but had a thought in regards to probability in sports betting regardless of capping. There are often times in sports when things that don't "look right" occur to affect $ in a big way. People always jump to the conclusion that sports on many levels are "fixed". I refuse to believe this is the case because sports on all levels from 5th grade buckets to NFL pros is a very passionate and competitive "business" if you will. I know people could hit 30 games in a row or a 20 team parlay but has anyone ever seen for example...
a large slate of NCAA games or NBA games or even an NFL Sunday where each and every underdog or favorite has covered the spread. If each bet has equal probability of covering you should expect this to happen as if a large parlay were to hit. Has anyone seen this happen before or even to the point where 90% of favorites or underdogs have covered the spread in a given slate of games??
Just a thought because it interests me and I always respect the covers folks' opinions. I hope everyone has a great day and enjoy the March Madness!! For it has just begun
I don't bet very often on sports but had a thought in regards to probability in sports betting regardless of capping. There are often times in sports when things that don't "look right" occur to affect $ in a big way. People always jump to the conclusion that sports on many levels are "fixed". I refuse to believe this is the case because sports on all levels from 5th grade buckets to NFL pros is a very passionate and competitive "business" if you will. I know people could hit 30 games in a row or a 20 team parlay but has anyone ever seen for example...
a large slate of NCAA games or NBA games or even an NFL Sunday where each and every underdog or favorite has covered the spread. If each bet has equal probability of covering you should expect this to happen as if a large parlay were to hit. Has anyone seen this happen before or even to the point where 90% of favorites or underdogs have covered the spread in a given slate of games??
Just a thought because it interests me and I always respect the covers folks' opinions. I hope everyone has a great day and enjoy the March Madness!! For it has just begun
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