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Posted: #1651
Quote Originally Posted by scalabrine:


Lol. Another potshot. You're hopeless. I hit 65% last year in all sports. I didn't get cocky and run to vegas because I did.

MILF's, "autofades" like this is some $50 bet on Bovada, clubhopping, exposing your as* to 3 year olds...

You're entire cap for today was what....a little over 45 minutes??? We all see the timestamps.

Kid, you're not ready for this.

You're a boy.

When you mature and actually think you can handle this like an adult, let us know.

Until then, keep treating it like you're on the set of Wayne's World.

Party on dude!!!!

Hey dad,

who in the fuckk do you think you are with that post?? Of all people, its Scal the bleeding heart, trying to tell some guy how to live his life
 
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Jeez this thread escalated quickly 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by rangerz2478:


Wait...what?

Were you not the guy who said he needs to RAISE his bet size substantially?

Yeah. Like I said earlier, it's a woman's prerogative to change her mind.

But, be careful. T is trying to kick off anybody he doesn't like on this thread! Horrors!

Check out his NFL posts "Seahawks are overrated, Wilson is the problem" threads. Hilarious!
 
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Posted: #1654
Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:

Try that cut and paste again: 

To make it easy - here is a chart based on 80 bets a month and a 5k goal:  Column A is expected win percentage, column B is bet amount.

62%  309
61%  345
60%  390
59%  450
58%  530
57%  644
56%  822
55%  1,136
54%  1,838
53%  4,807




I don't believe in Flat Betting.  Never have.  Maybe my view would change if I was a Pro instead of a Recreational gambler.  Maybe.  Based on the numbers above a Flat Bettor at $390 is risking 1.3% of a $30K bankroll.  Who the fukk bets only 1.3%?  Maybe if I had an $80K bankroll that luxury would be an option.

And you can't say Streaks (both Good & Bad) are BS because they are a FACT of any form of gambling including Sports Wagering.  If you are not fluctuating your Bankroll percentage between at least 2% and 5% then you are forcing yourself to produce at 60% based on the numbers above.  Too much pressure to produce at 60% when fluctuating wagers can allow you to survive Streaks at a more reasonable 55%.

Not trying to be argumentative, JMHO.


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Posted: #1655

Quote Originally Posted by jperuski:

I don't even know scal. It's not like I am against cg... I just feel that if you are a true professional, you don't worry about posting to a board, you just do your business. You have enough to worry abt.

Jper (Scal)...Why does it matter to you? Hes been at it for 2 weeks...I think posting picks helps for structure and discipline in his situation for now...hes putting his azz on the line every time he post his picks...up 4 dimes, so far so good...doesn't matter how he gets there...its up to the individual...there is no pamphlet on how to do it!

 
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Quote Originally Posted by TheGoldenGoose:




I don't believe in Flat Betting.  Never have.  Maybe my view would change if I was a Pro instead of a Recreational gambler.  Maybe.  Based on the numbers above a Flat Bettor at $390 is risking 1.3% of a $30K bankroll.  Who the fukk bets only 1.3%?  Maybe if I had an $80K bankroll that luxury would be an option.

And you can't say Streaks (both Good & Bad) are BS because they are a FACT of any form of gambling including Sports Wagering.  If you are not fluctuating your Bankroll percentage between at least 2% and 5% then you are forcing yourself to produce at 60% based on the numbers above.  Too much pressure to produce at 60% when fluctuating wagers can allow you to survive Streaks at a more reasonable 55%.

Not trying to be argumentative, JMHO.


Streaks - in and of themselves - are useless to a gambler.

They only provide a story to tell after the fact.  There is zero value in using streaks as a predictor - unless of course there is causation in the way you are handicapping to cause the streak.

But "luck" and "bad luck" streaks - only value is to provide a gambler with a convenient explanation.  They do nothing to improve your money management or overall expected value.

And as far as flat betting goes...  I just used it as an example because that seems to be what CG is doing.  And if you flat bet, you can easily come to a bet size.

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Posted: #1657
That is true. It doesn't matter how he gets there. I can imagine you would have to stay pretty focused though with no other income coming in. Either way, it sounds like a stressful occupation.
 
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Posted: #1658
Quote Originally Posted by TheGoldenGoose:




I don't believe in Flat Betting.  Never have.  Maybe my view would change if I was a Pro instead of a Recreational gambler.  Maybe.  Based on the numbers above a Flat Bettor at $390 is risking 1.3% of a $30K bankroll.  Who the fukk bets only 1.3%?  Maybe if I had an $80K bankroll that luxury would be an option.

And you can't say Streaks (both Good & Bad) are BS because they are a FACT of any form of gambling including Sports Wagering.  If you are not fluctuating your Bankroll percentage between at least 2% and 5% then you are forcing yourself to produce at 60% based on the numbers above.  Too much pressure to produce at 60% when fluctuating wagers can allow you to survive Streaks at a more reasonable 55%.

Not trying to be argumentative, JMHO.


I tend to agree with you Goose,IMO you need to fluctuate yr bet slightly,and ride hot streaks to end up being able to survive cold steaks...BUT I was waiting for Mansack to show up here...I value his opinion alot......If this "story" has any truth to it, CG needs to be listening to VETS around here that actually know what they are talking about....Scal included...
 
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Posted: #1659
CG tune out the noise and focus on capping.  Everything else is a distraction.  What you liking today?
 
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Posted: #1660
SCAL one word for you IDIOT You no way have any proof you hit 65% of your bets I followed all your picks on Jets. & Knicks You were wrong most of the time Know lets see your picks everyday for real $$$$ like. College. Most on this thread , I REPEAT do not put any plays out here I do once In while Put your Plays out there so we can be critical like you. Quit complaining about Clipper game The bench played great They stepped up with the Bkake injury A lot teams play harder. & better when super star is out. College was right He won Quit beating dead horse College if your out there don't respond to the negative people out there Especially ones that sit on the sidelines & afraid to give you pick They wait the next day go be Monday Morning Qb Can't we just all get along Looking forward today's picks I will throw mine out there too SCAL have nice day
 
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Posted: #1661
Scal- How did you hit 65% this season? And why don't you post picks anymore?
 
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Listen I been posting on this thread for years and always wanted to go pro and finally did. The reason I post these plays and videos is so people can follow this journey. I figured people r intrigued how someone could do when they pick up and pack the bags and go pro that's all.
 
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Posted: #1663
LETTSS GOOO CG!!! Dont worry about anything besides betting bro let your bets do the talking!! 

 
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Regardless how this endeavor turns out, Collegegambler is giving Scalabrine a run for his money, on the number of people who view their particular threads.  

Also, a major sign of immaturity is evident when someone asks for opinions on a particular subject matter, but get angry when you do not agree with them.  As long as valid counterpoints are brought up, one should accept constructive criticism, and a different point of view.

Being overly negative or controversial does little good, but being a sycophant and constantly stroking someone else's ego is equally destructive.  
 
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Posted: #1665
Quote Originally Posted by TheGoldenGoose:





cjm:  I'm sorry.  I apologize.

Sometimes I bark at the moon, know what I mean? 

No apologies needed Goose. I always enjoy your comments. 




 
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Baronman, not trying to be a jerk, but your grammar and sentence structure is APPALLING.  Your posts are a plethora of run-on sentences, and cannot be taken seriously.  

Two spaces after a period, and more commas, would be a good start.  Also, use more paragraphs to space out your ideas.     
 
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Quote Originally Posted by wizardofroz:

Baronman, not trying to be a jerk, but your grammar and sentence structure is APPALLING.  Your posts are a plethora of run-on sentences, and cannot be taken seriously.  

Two spaces after a period, and more commas, would be a good start.  Also, use more paragraphs to space out your ideas.     


Two spaces after a sentence is pathetic. Do better.
 
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Shout out to Wizard & others . If you read my threads I am at work most the time bartending hundred people at time This thread is about College & dream going pro I don't care about Your negative comments about my English or punctuation . Let's see some good picks today , so we all can make some $$!. Ok . How's today's thread guys . I'm not working til Saturday . I'm waiting for your picks . Which I doubt I will see any , because you guys don't ever post . I will have some later today ok . Looking forward to see Scals picks today also. So I can keep track of his 65% winning plays Seriously good luck to all. Out
 
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Quote Originally Posted by wizardofroz:

Regardless how this endeavor turns out, Collegegambler is giving Scalabrine a run for his money, on the number of people who view their particular threads.  

Also, a major sign of immaturity is evident when someone asks for opinions on a particular subject matter, but get angry when you do not agree with them.  As long as valid counterpoints are brought up, one should accept constructive criticism, and a different point of view.

Being overly negative or controversial does little good, but being a sycophant and constantly stroking someone else's ego is equally destructive.  

Criticizing bet size, bankroll,  basic strategy is fine, but does Scal really need to be ragging on him about how he is capping the games? Or getting on him when he loses? Come on man....
 
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Posted: #1670
Scal, can you show me your documented proof of hitting 65%????


I have scoured this site and it doesn't add up, am I missing something? 
 
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been capping the card all morning. 

Have a K play winner for you, will be posting shortly

 
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got a game at a spread I like now so in route to lock in
 
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only 1 play cg? or 1 big play and a few smaller ones?
 
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Quote Originally Posted by baronman:

Shout out to Wizard & others . If you read my threads I am at work most the time bartending hundred people at time This thread is about College & dream going pro I don't care about Your negative comments about my English or punctuation . Let's see some good picks today , so we all can make some $$!. Ok . How's today's thread guys . I'm not working til Saturday . I'm waiting for your picks . Which I doubt I will see any , because you guys don't ever post . I will have some later today ok . Looking forward to see Scals picks today also. So I can keep track of his 65% winning plays Seriously good luck to all. Out

 I seriously suck with my selections.  
 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by gsprush:



Two spaces after a sentence is pathetic. Do better.

 One or two is now considered correct, but I prefer two spaces after a period.
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