Pre-ACC Picking Contest - Degenerate Gamblers Rejoice!

[JasonEvans]

I'm taking whoever plays Pitt. Every game. Give the points for 100 units.

I think a bunch of us tried that... for a lot more than 100 units.

We lost.

I should have known, the moment everyone jumps on a "sure thing" the only sure thing about it is that it is sure to bite you in the butt!

[ChillinDuke]

You fell for that, huh?

Remember, this is a competition. ;-)

- Chillin

[JasonEvans]

Aaaaand the winner of week 3 of our contest...

Jason Evans who went 17-8 and earned 3290 cyber bucks. He narrowly edged out LasVegas_Duke who was 13-6 for a +2920.

By the way folks, it is never too late to join the contest. You are allowed to pick things up in the middle if you want. There is no disadvantage to joining at this point. Heck, players like Rasputin, PackMan97, Hingeknocker and several others would love to start over from scratch as they are currently in negative territory (though, as a whole, we are doing quite well thus far).

[left_hook_lacey]

Aaaaand the winner of week 3 of our contest...

Jason Evans who went 17-8 and earned 3290 cyber bucks. He narrowly edged out LasVegas_Duke who was 13-6 for a +2920.

By the way folks, it is never too late to join the contest. You are allowed to pick things up in the middle if you want. There is no disadvantage to joining at this point. Heck, players like Rasputin, PackMan97, Hingeknocker and several others would love to start over from scratch as they are currently in negative territory (though, as a whole, we are doing quite well thus far).

That's a better run than most of the "experts" out there.

I just need to stop picking the o/u bets, I've never been good at those.

[Bob Green]

I've clawed my way back to the positive side of the ledger with a 9-5 performance that earned 1,750 fake dollars.

[LasVegas]

Aaaaand the winner of week 3 of our contest...

Jason Evans who went 17-8 and earned 3290 cyber bucks. He narrowly edged out LasVegas_Duke who was 13-6 for a +2920.

By the way folks, it is never too late to join the contest. You are allowed to pick things up in the middle if you want. There is no disadvantage to joining at this point. Heck, players like Rasputin, PackMan97, Hingeknocker and several others would love to start over from scratch as they are currently in negative territory (though, as a whole, we are doing quite well thus far).

I need to translate this into real world results here locally. I told my wife we could be up big if she would let me bet! Although, it’s a ton easier to slap down $500 of fake money! I also attribute my success to a ton of luck. Duke and MSU really came through for me.

[JasonEvans]

I just need to stop picking the o/u bets, I've never been good at those.

I am absolutely slaying at O/U bets... up almost 1800 fake bucks. I'm going over on Duke and under on Virginia with big bets that have been quite successful.

[Bob Green]

I am absolutely slaying at O/U bets... up almost 1800 fake bucks. I'm going over on Duke and under on Virginia with big bets that have been quite successful.

Going under on Virginia is a good strategy. I'm expecting a low score tonight in the Virginia - Wisconsin game.

[Pghdukie]

I'm waiting for the all-important Pitt/High Point game and betting my Mother-in-law''s house on High Point !

[devildeac]

Going under on Virginia is a good strategy. I'm expecting a low score tonight in the Virginia - Wisconsin game.

First to 40 wins?

(Am I being too generous with scoring estimates? )

[-jk]

I'm waiting for the all-important Pitt/High Point game and betting my Mother-in-law''s house on High Point !

Trying to get rid of her?

-jk

[Pghdukie]

Both of them ! Thank You !

[pfrduke]

First to 40 wins?

(Am I being too generous with scoring estimates? )

First to 38 wins, apparently. The O/U was 121.5. That's roughly betting on 65-56 - a low scoring game. The under won by almost as many points (35.5) as Wisconsin scored (37) with the teams combining for 86 points.

[JNort]

I don't bet nearly as often but the bets I do make have been great. 8 and 1 on the season with 2070 fake dollars.


So does anyone here use actual betting sites with real money? I've been thinking about trying it but wasn't sure how safe they were.

[Troublemaker]

I don't bet nearly as often but the bets I do make have been great. 8 and 1 on the season with 2070 fake dollars.


So does anyone here use actual betting sites with real money? I've been thinking about trying it but wasn't sure how safe they were.

There is a site that reviews sportsbooks, like how Rotten Tomatoes reviews movies. Google "SBR". If you choose an A or A+ rated book, you won't have any problems.

BUT...

Don't do it! An 8-1 run is really meaningless (too small a sample) and you could easily be below .500 by the end of the season. Track yourself over two seasons' worth of games and see if you're still a winner.

I estimate less than 1% of bettors can truly beat the books and their vigorish. You're almost certainly not one of them (no offense, just going with probability here).

[JasonEvans]

Don't do it! An 8-1 run is really meaningless (too small a sample) and you could easily be below .500 by the end of the season. Track yourself over two seasons' worth of games and see if you're still a winner.

I estimate less than 1% of bettors can truly beat the books and their vigorish. You're almost certainly not one of them (no offense, just going with probability here).

We are all doing phenomenally well this year, but I 100% agree with my Troubled friend here... betting actual money would probably leave you in the poor house very quickly.

That said, the 300 fake bucks I won on the UVA under last night was easy, easy money.

[JNort]

There is a site that reviews sportsbooks, like how Rotten Tomatoes reviews movies. Google "SBR". If you choose an A or A+ rated book, you won't have any problems.

BUT...

Don't do it! An 8-1 run is really meaningless (too small a sample) and you could easily be below .500 by the end of the season. Track yourself over two seasons' worth of games and see if you're still a winner.

I estimate less than 1% of bettors can truly beat the books and their vigorish. You're almost certainly not one of them (no offense, just going with probability here).

I wasn't trying use that 8-1 to justify it. I just like betting on sports from time to time. I wouldn't do it often or even bet very much. It's the same when I go to the casino, only go once every couple of months and only take what I can afford to lose.

[left_hook_lacey]

I wasn't trying use that 8-1 to justify it. I just like betting on sports from time to time. I wouldn't do it often or even bet very much. It's the same when I go to the casino, only go once every couple of months and only take what I can afford to lose.

http://www.ncpgambling.org/help-trea...-800-522-4700/

[ChillinDuke]

I don't bet nearly as often but the bets I do make have been great. 8 and 1 on the season with 2070 fake dollars.


So does anyone here use actual betting sites with real money? I've been thinking about trying it but wasn't sure how safe they were.

I'm right behind you, JNort, at 8-2.

Let's see how tonight goes, maybe I'll get to 9-2.

- Chillin

[Bob Green]

That said, the 300 fake bucks I won on the UVA under last night was easy, easy money.

As was the 500 fake bucks I won on that under. I placed three bets on tonight's games, all over/under bets.