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Game, fantastic write up...Followed you past two seasons..Keep up great work..
 
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Great work .... but I too was also interested in if you break down how you do on totals, vs sides ...... for example my great friend Mac excels at totals in CBB, but is average at sides
 
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Quote Originally Posted by gcnmoo:

 

You are missing the fact that the linesmakers know this and this kind of stuff is all factored into the line.  Rarely do you see teams that are +300 or higher in mlb, usually the highest on most days is around +200 or so.   While in the nba, you'll have dogs that are +1500 or higher on any given day.  If anything, mlb bettors take TOO MANY dogs because they are afraid to lay the juice even if it warrants being laid. 

If you're betting on the worst teams every day, there is no guarantee you will profit on them just like any other sport.  You need to find value in the underdogs you take, and likewise, find the value in the favorites.  Too many people in here stick to taking dogs only, when you really should be taking almost an even mix of favorites/dogs.   Just my two cents, gl this year game.



I'm not sure what planet you are on but I hit the Nationals at +250 or so a few times last year. I saw +300 plenty of times throughout the year. He didn't say bet every shitty team every day he is talking about finding value!

How many +1500 NBA dogs hit this year? Look up how many favorites of -14 won SU???, never mind Ill do it for you...

SO FAR this year favorites of -14 or more are 25-2 SU so good luck picking the 2 to hit the +1500!!

However Dogs of +200 or more went 199-511 SU last year at an average price of +220. Which one is easier to predict?
 
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Gamehunter,  I never understood why you took some many underdogs in baseball!  After reading your Post I will give it a try!  Good luck to you this yeart and will be tracking your plays!
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Stever1:

your stats are full of shit and you always lose, i dont get why ppl ride your cock. you're terrible.
Wow I was just reading all the post and just thinking to myself "what a great post and Game even if everyone doesnt agree with everything or all your picks, you are greatly respected" and I can't remember the last time I was on covers and no matter what the topic is, there is always someone that talks shit, and here we have it. This is unreal, what was the purpose of your post Stever1? Who are you and what have you done? besides come in peoples thread and talk shyt. You don't have to agree with GAME, and GAME isn't on here bragging or trying to become a tout, so what's the purpose of trying to trash him? Totally uncalled for. But the more you live, the more you run into people that you just can't figure out. Thanks for the write up GAME. I've always viewed your posts and must be honest, have never quite liked most of your picks, but for some reason had the utmost respect for you, and now I see why. And the reason why I have never liked most of your picks, because I've always been that classic high fav bettor, you know the one Vegas luvs,  but you have definitely given me a different outlook on baseball. Thanks and good luck this season bro. And all the haters can kick ROCKS.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by JBrilman:



I'm not sure what planet you are on but I hit the Nationals at +250 or so a few times last year. I saw +300 plenty of times throughout the year. He didn't say bet every shitty team every day he is talking about finding value!

How many +1500 NBA dogs hit this year? Look up how many favorites of -14 won SU???, never mind Ill do it for you...

SO FAR this year favorites of -14 or more are 25-2 SU so good luck picking the 2 to hit the +1500!!

 

just take every one!!!!!!

$100/game

2 wins at +$1500 each = +$3000

25 losses at -$100 each = -$2500

 

+$500!!!!

 

 

lol

 

 

I do agree with you about betting baseball dogs as much better but just wanted to point out your "example" wasnt a very good one

 
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Quote Originally Posted by GameHunter:



Umpires, umpires, umpires.....after the first game of a series, you know who the home plate umps will be for the rest of the series. Certain umps are pitcher friendly and certain umps are hitter friendly. Covers has great stats in the baseball section on each umpire. Use the info to your advantage.

For the first game of a series,  I think I saw a site last year which gave the umps about 10 before "post".  May have been DonBest but I am not sure.  BOL this year 

 
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Hey GameHunter,
Just signed up with MatchBook as per your reference and b/c my local  guy has higher baseball juice than i'd like to pay.
question about matchbook deposits...what is the easiest way to deposit with them from the US..bank transfer?

Thanks

 
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Quote Originally Posted by linti8:

Hey GameHunter,
Just signed up with MatchBook as per your reference and b/c my local  guy has higher baseball juice than i'd like to pay.
question about matchbook deposits...what is the easiest way to deposit with them from the US..bank transfer?

Thanks



that's how I do it.
 
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GameHunter,

I am also interested in Matchbook.  Do you know if they take pre-paid (re-loadable) credit cards?  Also, would you get anything if I used you as a referral?  I heard Matchbook doesn't give bonuses on deposits, is that true? 

Good luck with the MLB season!  Let's make some $$$$$$$.

 
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SO FAR this year favorites of -14 or more are 25-2 SU so good luck picking the 2 to hit the +1500!!
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Not sure of teh point you were trying to make here, if you are saying not to play those dogs you gave a bad example, because at +1500, you are MAKING MONEY hitting 2 out of 27.  So I guess your point is you SHOULD play the big dogs?????
 
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Quote Originally Posted by SteveA2009:



Not sure of teh point you were trying to make here, if you are saying not to play those dogs you gave a bad example, because at +1500, you are MAKING MONEY hitting 2 out of 27.  So I guess your point is you SHOULD play the big dogs?????


I was referring to JBrilman's quote, somehow the quote function didn't work right:
 
How many +1500 NBA dogs hit this year? Look up how many favorites of -14 won SU???, never mind Ill do it for you...

 
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Quote Originally Posted by SteveA2009:



I was referring to JBrilman's quote, somehow the quote function didn't work right:
 
How many +1500 NBA dogs hit this year? Look up how many favorites of -14 won SU???, never mind Ill do it for you...



Oops, then I f'd up and left out the rest of his quote:

SO FAR this year favorites of -14 or more are 25-2 SU so good luck picking the 2 to hit the +1500!!

 
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Quote Originally Posted by Rockingsnip:

GameHunter,

I am also interested in Matchbook.  Do you know if they take pre-paid (re-loadable) credit cards?  Also, would you get anything if I used you as a referral?  I heard Matchbook doesn't give bonuses on deposits, is that true? 

Good luck with the MLB season!  Let's make some $$$$$$$.



I'm honestly not sure. Their customer service is helpful so give them a call. I don't think referral bonuses are given. If they are, have them donate it to a good charity instead of me.
 
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Posted: #166
I concur!
 
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Very Great Article, thanks for reposting it
 
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this is such a grat post gamehunter. I requested to be your friend and hope you accept it. :) Baseball is my favorite sport and I hope to make money out of it while enjoying the season.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by SteveA2009:



Not sure of teh point you were trying to make here, if you are saying not to play those dogs you gave a bad example, because at +1500, you are MAKING MONEY hitting 2 out of 27.  So I guess your point is you SHOULD play the big dogs?????


Sure if you want to play 27 games to win 2. What if the 2 dont win in the next 27 times? This is a bad play.

My point was in baseball the +250 dog hits quite a bit more and that is considered a big dog in baseball.
 
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BRING IT

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Great stuff Game !
 
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Thank you sir....A LOT of info. but very valuable...GL
 
 
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Hey GameHunter, Great Post!  New to this site and looking forward to picks this year in Baseball
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