Sorry, but the only number that is important in the context of your argument is the 8. You bought to the 8 from the 7.5. The 6 and the 7 are irrelevant in this discussion.
Getting a good line vs. buying points is a totally different discussion. Getting the best line is ALWAYS advisable and should obviously be strived for, but you sound foolish when suggesting I wait to see the game fall on 6 or 7 because you bought up to the 8 from the 7.5.
Buying points is for losers that think subtracting from EV is a good bet. However, if you trick yourself into believing the 6, 7, and 8 all matter in regard to your 1/2 point purchases, then it might "seem" like it works out in a flawed mind.
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Sorry, but the only number that is important in the context of your argument is the 8. You bought to the 8 from the 7.5. The 6 and the 7 are irrelevant in this discussion.
Getting a good line vs. buying points is a totally different discussion. Getting the best line is ALWAYS advisable and should obviously be strived for, but you sound foolish when suggesting I wait to see the game fall on 6 or 7 because you bought up to the 8 from the 7.5.
Buying points is for losers that think subtracting from EV is a good bet. However, if you trick yourself into believing the 6, 7, and 8 all matter in regard to your 1/2 point purchases, then it might "seem" like it works out in a flawed mind.
Dayem.. Looks like somebody let you in on the script with Colt McCoy getting hurt.
Like I quoted earlier from George Bush:
"There's an old saying in Tennessee -- I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee -- that says, fool me once, shame on -- shame on you. A fooled man can't get fooled again"
Eagles - 6
"Schrödinger's bet." A bet that loses when you bet it but wins when you DON'T bet it...
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Dayem.. Looks like somebody let you in on the script with Colt McCoy getting hurt.
Like I quoted earlier from George Bush:
"There's an old saying in Tennessee -- I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee -- that says, fool me once, shame on -- shame on you. A fooled man can't get fooled again"
Well that will do it for me that 2nd dime was a chase bet after losing last night with the Steelers. I bet way more than usual on this one and need to take a step back and recharge. This one hurt! With Christmas coming, another kid on the way it's for sure time to chill. I know I will deeply missed and my picks hahaha lol but good luck to all going foward and continue to take the books $$$$$$ there are way more of us than them. Have a great Holiday Men!!!! ROOKIE FOR LIFE!!! PS Sanchez go F yourself you DOPE
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Well that will do it for me that 2nd dime was a chase bet after losing last night with the Steelers. I bet way more than usual on this one and need to take a step back and recharge. This one hurt! With Christmas coming, another kid on the way it's for sure time to chill. I know I will deeply missed and my picks hahaha lol but good luck to all going foward and continue to take the books $$$$$$ there are way more of us than them. Have a great Holiday Men!!!! ROOKIE FOR LIFE!!! PS Sanchez go F yourself you DOPE
Bigjc. I would like to interject some rational thought on buying points as it puts the gambler at a horrible disadvantage when doing so. As it is typical that purchasing a half point will cost you an additional 10% of your wager (double that to an additional 20% for a total of 30% juice on or off the 3 or the 7), it puts the gambler in the situation where he will need to land on his "payout" or "push" numbers a highly unrealistic percentage of the time when compared to the true odds of the event. Regardless of the vig boost, the expected value of your bet drops dramatically and is at the worst when buying on/off the 3 or 7. In the case of the 3 or 7, your "payout or push" number must land an absurd 30% or more on the number to show a profit. Most seasoned gamblers understand the implications of the math involved here but your statements above to EuroPro makes me think otherwise. The key word in your sentence ("seems"), makes me think you are not keeping track of how much money buying points has cost you in your lifetime (it's a lot). If you want to maximize profits, find a book that will allow you to sell points back (5dimes). This lesson is now over. Good luck if you continue down your unprofitable path.
Man I learned so much from this. Thank you guru
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Quote Originally Posted by gambleholic63:
Bigjc. I would like to interject some rational thought on buying points as it puts the gambler at a horrible disadvantage when doing so. As it is typical that purchasing a half point will cost you an additional 10% of your wager (double that to an additional 20% for a total of 30% juice on or off the 3 or the 7), it puts the gambler in the situation where he will need to land on his "payout" or "push" numbers a highly unrealistic percentage of the time when compared to the true odds of the event. Regardless of the vig boost, the expected value of your bet drops dramatically and is at the worst when buying on/off the 3 or 7. In the case of the 3 or 7, your "payout or push" number must land an absurd 30% or more on the number to show a profit. Most seasoned gamblers understand the implications of the math involved here but your statements above to EuroPro makes me think otherwise. The key word in your sentence ("seems"), makes me think you are not keeping track of how much money buying points has cost you in your lifetime (it's a lot). If you want to maximize profits, find a book that will allow you to sell points back (5dimes). This lesson is now over. Good luck if you continue down your unprofitable path.
Thanks CK. I have preached on this subject many, many times over the years. The books make enough off of the gambling public taking the standard juice. Handing and extra 10% or 20% to them on straight bets is financial suicide.
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Thanks CK. I have preached on this subject many, many times over the years. The books make enough off of the gambling public taking the standard juice. Handing and extra 10% or 20% to them on straight bets is financial suicide.
Really dude? It's cool ur a Birds fan as am I but he beat a 3rd string dummy.....celebrate last year over and over and over cause it ain't happenin again for a looooooooong time...... 2108 Champs! yay....see it's easy
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Really dude? It's cool ur a Birds fan as am I but he beat a 3rd string dummy.....celebrate last year over and over and over cause it ain't happenin again for a looooooooong time...... 2108 Champs! yay....see it's easy
Really dude? It's cool ur a Birds fan as am I but he beat a 3rd string dummy.....celebrate last year over and over and over cause it ain't happenin again for a looooooooong time...... 2108 Champs! yay....see it's easy
Most teams don't win super bowls for extended periods of time, but last I checked no one expected us to win last year especially with our backup and yet it still happened....but thanks for telling us the future Nostradamus
People just love to hate on Philly. Not many teams in this league who wouldn't take Wentz going forward.
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Quote Originally Posted by FallopianTuber:
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Really dude? It's cool ur a Birds fan as am I but he beat a 3rd string dummy.....celebrate last year over and over and over cause it ain't happenin again for a looooooooong time...... 2108 Champs! yay....see it's easy
Most teams don't win super bowls for extended periods of time, but last I checked no one expected us to win last year especially with our backup and yet it still happened....but thanks for telling us the future Nostradamus
People just love to hate on Philly. Not many teams in this league who wouldn't take Wentz going forward.
Honestly, the way that Dallas handled the Saints last week, I wouldn't count out anyone that actually gets in the playoffs. Anything can happen and like Can'tPick said....it happened last year.
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Honestly, the way that Dallas handled the Saints last week, I wouldn't count out anyone that actually gets in the playoffs. Anything can happen and like Can'tPick said....it happened last year.
Really dude? It's cool ur a Birds fan as am I but he beat a 3rd string dummy.....celebrate last year over and over and over cause it ain't happenin again for a looooooooong time...... 2108 Champs! yay....see it's easy
Most teams don't win super bowls for extended periods of time, but last I checked no one expected us to win last year especially with our backup and yet it still happened....but thanks for telling us the future Nostradamus
People just love to hate on Philly. Not many teams in this league who wouldn't take Wentz going forward.
I love the passion for Philly, I'm from South Jersey what option do I have to not be a Birds,Sixers,Flyers,Phills fan. No one hating on Philly my man and your right the Eagles aren't "most teams" and will never win back to back titles. Don't need a crystal ball for that. I just love my money more and was dumb to not follow my own rule, never bet on your own team! But you keep bleeding green chief and let me know how it goes down in Dallas....FLY EAGLES FLY
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Quote Originally Posted by CantPickAWinner:
Really dude? It's cool ur a Birds fan as am I but he beat a 3rd string dummy.....celebrate last year over and over and over cause it ain't happenin again for a looooooooong time...... 2108 Champs! yay....see it's easy
Most teams don't win super bowls for extended periods of time, but last I checked no one expected us to win last year especially with our backup and yet it still happened....but thanks for telling us the future Nostradamus
People just love to hate on Philly. Not many teams in this league who wouldn't take Wentz going forward.
I love the passion for Philly, I'm from South Jersey what option do I have to not be a Birds,Sixers,Flyers,Phills fan. No one hating on Philly my man and your right the Eagles aren't "most teams" and will never win back to back titles. Don't need a crystal ball for that. I just love my money more and was dumb to not follow my own rule, never bet on your own team! But you keep bleeding green chief and let me know how it goes down in Dallas....FLY EAGLES FLY
if my aunt had ball$ she'd be my uncle, heard it right??? Do any of you think that if McCoy doesn't break a leg literally, this game ends differently? and by that I mean they skins come close to covering? Is my thought process wrong? I played the eagles -6 tonight but I was worried about it up until that injury.
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if my aunt had ball$ she'd be my uncle, heard it right??? Do any of you think that if McCoy doesn't break a leg literally, this game ends differently? and by that I mean they skins come close to covering? Is my thought process wrong? I played the eagles -6 tonight but I was worried about it up until that injury.
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