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JasonEvans
01-13-2016, 12:58 PM
I brought this idea up about a week ago and a lot of folks seemed to be interested so, we are going to give it a try.

Here is the deal. We are going to have a contest to see who among us is the best at wagering on college hoops. Everyone who wants to play will be given a mock $5000 to wager. At the end of the season we will see who has grown their stash the most (or who has lost the least, ha!). Sounds simple enough... but the way we execute it is sorta complicated.


First of all, you must post all wagers in this thread. That way they will be timestamped and we can verify that no one is cheating with their wagers.
You can wager any amount you want, so long as you have that much left in your wallet. Once you go to zero, you are out. For the moment, we will pretend like there is no vig.
You must post the point spread or over/under from Vegas Insider (http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/odds/las-vegas/). At the moment, we are not going to allow money line bets or future odds. We will move to that in a month or so if this goes well. Please be honest. I (and others) will randomly check lines and if you fudged your wager or your line, I'm booting you from the contest.
I am limiting us to games involving ACC teams, just to make it a little bit easier to track and follow. So long as one of the teams in the game is an ACC team, you can bet on it.
There is a 20% wager limit. You cannot wager more than 20% of your stack on any one result. So, if you have $5000, you cannot bet more than $1000 on any one result. You could bet $1000 on the line and $1000 on the over/under as those as separate results. You can, of course, wager far less than 20% any time you want.

One last requirement, and this is the big one. I am not going to keep track of everyone's winnings and losings. I am counting on all of you to do that. But, I have set up an online google spreadsheet in which we will all record how we are doing. you can see it here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13_1yZBFPoH6_xZUpcGjKFAqP3qVr9pijrOOA4zsb-8Y/edit?usp=sharing

Go to the spreadsheet and click on the little arrow next to "sample" at the bottom of the page. Then click on "duplicate" to create a sheet just like the sample sheet. Click on the arrow on your new sheet to change the name of the sheet to your poster name. Then, start making bets! Remember, every time you post a wager in this thread, also record it on your personal sheet.

I hope this is not too complicated for folks. I get that some people may be bad with spreadsheets... let me know if you need some help.

Have fun wagering! May the best bettor win!

-Jason "the contest starts... NOW!" Evans

JasonEvans
01-13-2016, 12:59 PM
My first wagers.
Duke -7.5 over Clemson - $100
Duke Clemson over 141.5 - $100
Syracuse -10.5 over BC - $200

-Jason

ChillinDuke
01-13-2016, 01:06 PM
Jason, you are my hero.

I'm taking 'Cuse over BC as well (for $250). I can't access VI on my work computer (they say it's blocked due to "Gambling"; I find that to be awfully presumptuous of them), so I'm taking your spread from 6 minutes ago.

I love this so much already.

- Chillin

Tab: $5000
'Cuse -10.5 v BC - $250

JasonEvans
01-13-2016, 01:10 PM
I can't access VI on my work computer (they say it's blocked due to "Gambling"; I find that to be awfully presumptuous of them), so I'm taking your spread from 6 minutes ago.

If there is another site you can access that gives you a line, that is fine. I would prefer we all use the same site, but if you have to go elsewhere to find a line, that is ok. I am betting there will be multiples of us who bet on each game so it won't be hard to see if someone is getting lines that are a point or more different from the rest of us. That could be a problem.

-Jason "glad you are enthused... I hope others will be too" Evans

Wander
01-13-2016, 01:20 PM
Cool.

Syracuse -10.5 over BC - $1000

Lar77
01-13-2016, 01:21 PM
Thank you for starting this Jason.

I'll go $500 for Duke over Clemson. Current VI appears to be -7.5

DallasDevil
01-13-2016, 01:28 PM
I'll put down $500 for Duke to cover the 7.5 points against Clemson, and put down another $500 to take the over on points (currently 142) for the same game.

luburch
01-13-2016, 01:35 PM
I'll take:

Duke -7.5 over Clemson - $200
Duke Clemson under 141.5 -$100

dukebluesincebirth
01-13-2016, 01:37 PM
This is cool...maybe I can satisfy my wagering urge without losing any real cash (like taking the UNDER in the CFP national title the other night, ugh)!

Starting with 5K today:

I'll take Duke (-7.5) over Clemson for 1K.

JasonEvans
01-13-2016, 01:42 PM
I want to be clear to everyone, posting your wager here is only half of the deal. YOU MUST INPUT ALL WAGERS ON THE SPREADSHEET (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13_1yZBFPoH6_xZUpcGjKFAqP3qVr9pijrOOA4zsb-8Y/edit?usp=sharing) or it will not count. There are several people who have posted wagers here who have not set up spreadsheet pages for themselves. Make sure you get that part of it done too.

-Jason

luburch
01-13-2016, 02:06 PM
I want to be clear to everyone, posting your wager here is only half of the deal. YOU MUST INPUT ALL WAGERS ON THE SPREADSHEET (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13_1yZBFPoH6_xZUpcGjKFAqP3qVr9pijrOOA4zsb-8Y/edit?usp=sharing) or it will not count. There are several people who have posted wagers here who have not set up spreadsheet pages for themselves. Make sure you get that part of it done too.

-Jason

My work blocks all use of Google Docs, so I'll take care of that part separately when I get home. :)

theschwartz
01-13-2016, 02:21 PM
I'm gonna go with Clemson (+7.5) over Duke for $100 (I know, I know, don't shoot me) and I'll take the over (142 o/u) on points for another $100.

left_hook_lacey
01-13-2016, 02:21 PM
I'm in, but google.docs says my work browser is no longer supported. I know, it's stupid. We are a successful, global pharmaceutical company but our technology is crap sometimes. And don't ask grumpy IT lady to do anything special on your computer. :mad:

I'll have to create my sheet when I get home.

rasputin
01-13-2016, 02:27 PM
I'll take Clemson plus 7.5 over Duke for $354

jv001
01-13-2016, 02:41 PM
I'm taking Duke over Clemson for $300 and giving Clemson the 7.5 points. I hope I did the spreadsheet correctly. GoDuke!

My bank is at $5,000.

JNort
01-13-2016, 02:46 PM
Ughhhh. I am having the hardest time figuring out this spreadsheet. I'm on my phone so maybe that has something to do with it.

JNort
01-13-2016, 03:00 PM
Ok I think I got it. Duke 7.5 over Clemson.... All In

mr. synellinden
01-13-2016, 03:03 PM
I'm taking Clemson +7.5 for $500. I think Duke will win a close one.

Troublemaker
01-13-2016, 03:17 PM
GaTech +8 at Notre Dame for $1,000.

(How embarrassing that I was willing to take them at 6.5 points in the other thread before the line moved. Oh well, I'm happy to add the extra cushion.)

Thanks for doing this, Jason!

Good luck to all.

devildeac
01-13-2016, 03:43 PM
I think I'll continue with the wagers as I have in each game thread, and, when I run out of bitcoins, come back here and start over again with another $5K from Jason's accounts. :o

This is a really good, fun idea.

Lar77
01-13-2016, 03:44 PM
I want to be clear to everyone, posting your wager here is only half of the deal. YOU MUST INPUT ALL WAGERS ON THE SPREADSHEET (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13_1yZBFPoH6_xZUpcGjKFAqP3qVr9pijrOOA4zsb-8Y/edit?usp=sharing) or it will not count. There are several people who have posted wagers here who have not set up spreadsheet pages for themselves. Make sure you get that part of it done too.

-Jason

Thanks, got it updated.

Newton_14
01-13-2016, 04:03 PM
I brought this idea up about a week ago and a lot of folks seemed to be interested so, we are going to give it a try.

Here is the deal. We are going to have a contest to see who among us is the best at wagering on college hoops. Everyone who wants to play will be given a mock $5000 to wager. At the end of the season we will see who has grown their stash the most (or who has lost the least, ha!). Sounds simple enough... but the way we execute it is sorta complicated.


First of all, you must post all wagers in this thread. That way they will be timestamped and we can verify that no one is cheating with their wagers.
You can wager any amount you want, so long as you have that much left in your wallet. Once you go to zero, you are out. For the moment, we will pretend like there is no vig.
You must post the point spread or over/under from Vegas Insider (http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/odds/las-vegas/). At the moment, we are not going to allow money line bets or future odds. We will move to that in a month or so if this goes well. Please be honest. I (and others) will randomly check lines and if you fudged your wager or your line, I'm booting you from the contest.
I am limiting us to games involving ACC teams, just to make it a little bit easier to track and follow. So long as one of the teams in the game is an ACC team, you can bet on it.


One last requirement, and this is the big one. I am not going to keep track of everyone's winnings and losings. I am counting on all of you to do that. But, I have set up an online google spreadsheet in which we will all record how we are doing. you can see it here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13_1yZBFPoH6_xZUpcGjKFAqP3qVr9pijrOOA4zsb-8Y/edit?usp=sharing

Go to the spreadsheet and click on the little arrow next to "sample" at the bottom of the page. Then click on "duplicate" to create a sheet just like the sample sheet. Click on the arrow on your new sheet to change the name of the sheet to your poster name. Then, start making bets! Remember, every time you post a wager in this thread, also record it on your personal sheet.

I hope this is not too complicated for folks. I get that some people may be bad with spreadsheets... let me know if you need some help.

Have fun wagering! May the best bettor win!

-Jason "the contest starts... NOW!" Evans

Oh heck yeah count me in!!

uh_no
01-13-2016, 04:05 PM
My work blocks all use of Google Docs, so I'll take care of that part separately when I get home. :)

seriously??? fail.

NYBri
01-13-2016, 04:38 PM
Today's bets:

Duke -7.5 over Clemson $250
NCState -1.5 over FSU $250
Duke/Clemson the over 142 $250

This is my new favorite thing. :cool:

dukebluesincebirth
01-13-2016, 04:42 PM
Ok I think I got it. Duke 7.5 over Clemson... All In

All in with the 5k on the first wager, huh? Wow. Go hard or go home!

OldPhiKap
01-13-2016, 04:45 PM
Since we are starting over, I'll put $525 on Duke to cover. Will have to fill out spreadsheet later (probably after the game unfortunately) but wanted to at least have my "wager" booked before tipoff.

NYBri
01-13-2016, 04:45 PM
Ok I think I got it. Duke 7.5 over Clemson... All In

Stones!

moonpie23
01-13-2016, 04:55 PM
this is pretty rocking........

i hope i did it right... (http://www.smartrecovery.org/addiction/gambling_addiction.html)

oldfogie
01-13-2016, 05:04 PM
OK, you got me.

Duke -7.5 over Clemson - $500

Hingeknocker
01-13-2016, 05:17 PM
This is awesome.

Taking the Over on Duke/Clemson - 142, for $100.

JasonEvans
01-13-2016, 05:24 PM
All in with the 5k on the first wager, huh? Wow. Go hard or go home!

Yeah, I kinda hate that JNort did this as it somewhat skews the results. I had thought about having a $1000 or 20% limit on wagers because no one in their right mind bets their entire bankroll unless they have some inside info or something. Oh well. I should have made it a 20% limit. Hey, JNort, would you agree to reduce your bet to $1000?

-Jason "regardless of what JNort says, I am hereby instituting a 20% wager limit going forward. You cannot wager more than 20% of your stack on any one result. " Evans

JasonEvans
01-13-2016, 05:32 PM
My first wagers.
Duke -7.5 over Clemson - $100
Duke Clemson over 141.5 - $100
Syracuse -10.5 over BC - $200

I'm adding a $150 bet on Ga Tech getting 8 points at Notre Dame tonight.

Troublemaker
01-13-2016, 05:42 PM
-Jason "regardless of what JNort says, I am hereby instituting a 20% wager limit going forward. You cannot wager more than 20% of your stack on any one result. " Evans

Excellent, sensible rule change, Jason.

If anyone has ever tried to practice playing online poker at a fake money table, it becomes wildly disappointing because everyone is just going all-in every hand. Not a true simulation.

rasputin
01-13-2016, 05:56 PM
I noticed that some wagerers have included past games (including the Utah game) and results in their sheets. I thought this was supposed to be just going forward, starting today.

JasonEvans
01-13-2016, 06:10 PM
I noticed that some wagerers have included past games (including the Utah game) and results in their sheets. I thought this was supposed to be just going forward, starting today.

I think that is an artifact of the "sample" sheet I set up to show folks how it would work. Do not worry, I will delete those results from the spreadsheets if anyone leaves it in there.

Wander
01-13-2016, 06:15 PM
-Jason "regardless of what JNort says, I am hereby instituting a 20% wager limit going forward. You cannot wager more than 20% of your stack on any one result. " Evans

Good idea, but I think the maximum should be 20% of your stack OR $1000, whichever is larger. People should be able to go all in once they are almost gone, right?

gurufrisbee
01-13-2016, 06:25 PM
I know nothing about gambling, so I apologize in advance, because I'm sure I will do this wrong.

Let's put $200 on Wake +2.5
$200 on the over for Ga Tech/N Dame 147.5
and
$200 on the over for Duke/Clemson 142.5

timmy c
01-13-2016, 06:42 PM
Excellent, sensible rule change, Jason.

If anyone has ever tried to practice playing online poker at a fake money table, it becomes wildly disappointing because everyone is just going all-in every hand. Not a true simulation.

I used to play online poker all the time--and you're right about the entry level no-limit tables. But if you're willing to play super-tight for an extended time, you can build up a rather substantial bank roll that gives you access to tables where your opponents value their chips because it's taken some time to earn them.

As far as our fantasy wagering, I'd rather not see an artificial limit placed on betting.

cato
01-13-2016, 06:46 PM
I'm taking Duke -7.5, $1,000.

Will get to spreedsheet later

DukieTiger
01-13-2016, 06:56 PM
Duke -7 @ Clemson - I'm putting 250 on Clemson. Hoping we cover, but I'll be happy with a 3 point win.

JNort
01-13-2016, 08:12 PM
Yeah, I kinda hate that JNort did this as it somewhat skews the results. I had thought about having a $1000 or 20% limit on wagers because no one in their right mind bets their entire bankroll unless they have some inside info or something. Oh well. I should have made it a 20% limit. Hey, JNort, would you agree to reduce your bet to $1000?

-Jason "regardless of what JNort says, I am hereby instituting a 20% wager limit going forward. You cannot wager more than 20% of your stack on any one result. " Evans

Well I got the message about this kinda late so I'll leave it to yall. I changed my bet to the maximum of 1,000 but the game has already started. So if some think it's unfair that I changed my bet I am fine with using my original bet before the max was set. Otherwise I'm sticking with the rules we got in place

JasonEvans
01-13-2016, 08:51 PM
Well I got the message about this kinda late so I'll leave it to yall. I changed my bet to the maximum of 1,000 but the game has already started. So if some think it's unfair that I changed my bet I am fine with using my original bet before the max was set. Otherwise I'm sticking with the rules we got in place

As the official commission of this still developing enterprise, your $1000 bet counts.

Also, as excellently suggested by Wander, the limit will be 20% of your stack or $1000, whichever is larger. I agree that if someone is down to $2000 or less and wants to bet $1000 to get back in it, they should be able to.

Is everyone clear? Any questions?

-Jason "I expect everyone to update their spreadsheets when tonight's games are over" Evans

Wander
01-13-2016, 08:54 PM
Bet on whoever is playing Boston College every time: viable strategy?

JasonEvans
01-13-2016, 09:33 PM
Bet on whoever is playing Boston College every time: viable strategy?

It was my largest wager tonight. I will probably make a sizable wager against them this weekend too. They are really bad.

Of course, the more they lose big, the larger the lines will get. Vegas ain't stupid.

-Jason "I bet Pitt is a 15-18 point favorite this weekend" Evans

jv001
01-13-2016, 09:34 PM
It was my largest wager tonight. I will probably make a sizable wager against them this weekend too. They are really bad.

Of course, the more they lose big, the larger the lines will get. Vegas ain't stupid.

-Jason "I bet Pitt is a 15-18 point favorite this weekend" Evans

You don't think Peyton is going to play? Oh, wait that's NFL. :cool: GoDuke!

JasonEvans
01-14-2016, 09:30 AM
One day in... and I'm still even.


Game/Line Pick Wager $$ won/lost Current wallet
Duke -7.5 at Clemson Duke 100 -100 $4,900
Duke-Clemson o/u 141.5 over 100 -100 $4,800
Syracuse -10.5 over BC Sy 200 200 $5,000
Ga Tech + 8 at ND Tech 150 0 $5,000

Pitt and Louisville tonight. Ville by 7.5 is the current line. O/U is 146. Any takers?

--Jason "I expect everyone to update their own spreadsheets..." Evans

uh_no
01-14-2016, 09:37 AM
One day in... and I'm still even.


Game/Line Pick Wager $$ won/lost Current wallet
Duke -7.5 at Clemson Duke 100 -100 $4,900
Duke-Clemson o/u 141.5 over 100 -100 $4,800
Syracuse -10.5 over BC Sy 200 200 $5,000
Ga Tech + 8 at ND Tech 150 0 $5,000

Pitt and Louisville tonight. Ville by 7.5 is the current line. O/U is 146. Any takers?

--Jason "I expect everyone to update their own spreadsheets..." Evans

can we wager with eachother?

Like I bet (xyz) all my money that duke makes the tournament? Surely if everyone is playing rationally, bets between players would be fair.

Troublemaker
01-14-2016, 09:50 AM
My record is 0-0-1 and my bankroll is $5000 after the push in the GaTech / ND game. (GaTech was covering for 98% of the game, but the fouling and free throws at the end allowed ND to push. But I won't complain too much. Sometimes those fouling and free throw sequences can lead to point spread losses, too, so I'll gladly take my push.)

Many of you guys lost money on Duke last night. But just as we expect our team to pick themselves up, dust themselves off, and fight hard again, the best cure for a losing bet is to make a winning bet.

Time to play again.

$250 tonight on Pittsburgh +7.5 at Louisville

Lar77
01-14-2016, 10:14 AM
I'm taking Louisville giving 7.5 v Pitt.

I just don't like Pitt away from home.

Troublemaker
01-14-2016, 10:20 AM
I'm taking Louisville giving 7.5 v Pitt.

I just don't like Pitt away from home.

Lar, you forgot to post the amount of your wager.

rasputin
01-14-2016, 10:35 AM
I'm taking Louisville -7.5 against Pitt, for $311

Hingeknocker
01-14-2016, 10:37 AM
Wallet Status: $4,900.

Wagers:

Pittsburgh (+7.5) @ Louisville - $100
Under (146) Pittsburgh/Louisville - $100

gurufrisbee
01-14-2016, 10:55 AM
lost all three bets yesterday. About what I expected.

I'll put $100 on Pitt +7.5

Lar77
01-14-2016, 10:59 AM
Lar, you forgot to post the amount of your wager.

Thanks, 500 simoleans. I checked the spreadsheet as well.

luburch
01-14-2016, 11:02 AM
Wallet Status: $4900

I'll take:
Louisville -7.5 vs Pittsburgh -$100
Louisville Pittsburgh under 146 -$200

dukebluesincebirth
01-14-2016, 02:21 PM
I think I better stay away from betting on Duke games... I've never had much success betting on my own favorite teams, real or fake money.
Lost 1K on the Devils last night, down to 4K total. Not sure about tonight yet.

NYBri
01-14-2016, 05:50 PM
Pitt (+7.5) over L'ville $250

Wallet at $4250 after going 0-3 last night.

jv001
01-14-2016, 06:10 PM
I'm taking Louisville and giving Pitt 7.5 points. My wager is $500.00. My balance is $4700.00 after Duke loss last night. GoDuke!

devildeac
01-14-2016, 09:50 PM
Anyone take the "under" in this one?

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400839219

Looks like an old Big East game :p .

bluedev_92
01-15-2016, 12:04 PM
can't get to the spreadsheet from work, but will fill it out this weekend. Thanks for setting this up!

Krzyzewskiville33
01-15-2016, 01:11 PM
Very excited about this!

rasputin
01-15-2016, 03:50 PM
I have UNC -15 v. N.C.St., for $112 UNC
Duke -10 v. Notre Dame, for $173 Duke
Miami -4 at Clemson, for $214 Miami

Hingeknocker
01-15-2016, 05:25 PM
Current Wallet: $4,900.

Wager:

North Carolina (-15) vs. NC State - $100

JasonEvans
01-15-2016, 06:48 PM
Here are the ACC lines for Saturday:

UNC (-15) vs NC St. O/U - 159.5
Wake (-2.5) vs Syracuse O/U - 142
Ga Tech (-9) vs Va Tech O/U - 145
Duke (-8.5) vs ND O/U - 154.5
Miami (-5) vs Clemson O/U - 131
Pitt (-17.5) vs BC O/U - 138.5

gurufrisbee
01-15-2016, 06:58 PM
Well I lost again. Since I have no talent for this and it's not real money, I've decided I'm going to make bets on things I really want to happen.

I'm taking Duke -8 against Notre Dame for $250

I'm taking NC St +16 against NC for $100

And feeling vengeful I'm taking Miami -4.5 over Clemson for $100

Pghdukie
01-15-2016, 07:28 PM
I haven't done my spreadsheet, DAH,lazy, but I'm taking Duke for 500, and Pitt for 1,000.

timmy c
01-15-2016, 07:38 PM
bankroll: $5,000
Duke -8.5 over ND - $500

JNort
01-15-2016, 09:06 PM
1,000 Duke 8.5

Troublemaker
01-15-2016, 09:23 PM
Bankroll: $4,750
Record: 0-1-1

Ugh, Pitt was destroyed by Louisville in an ugly game.

Let's try to get into the black on Saturday with a 3-1 day.

Duke -8.5 vs ND - $250
Cuse +2.5 at Wake - $250
UNC -15 vs NCSU - $250
Clem +5 vs Miami - $250

OldPhiKap
01-15-2016, 09:27 PM
Spreadsheet not working from iPad. I'll sake Duke to cover 8.5 for $775; will put on spreadsheet later when I can.

moonpie23
01-15-2016, 09:57 PM
i'm taking duke -8.5....

-jk
01-15-2016, 10:09 PM
i'm taking duke -8.5...

For how much? Perhaps unqualified bets are "all in"...

-jk

moonpie23
01-15-2016, 10:19 PM
For how much? Perhaps unqualified bets are "all in"...

-jk

oh...sorry..... for $500.....i put it on the spreadsheet...

jv001
01-15-2016, 11:13 PM
I'm taking the following:
uncheats over NC State giving 15 points
Wake over Syracuse giving 2.5 points
ND and the 9 points over Duke(can't jinx the Devils again)
Miami over Clemson giving 5 points
After winning $500 on the last wager my bank account is $5200
GoDuke!!!!!!

JasonEvans
01-16-2016, 12:47 AM
My wagers for Saturday...

Duke covers 8.5 over ND for $150
Duke and ND combine to go over 154.5 for $150
How bad is BC? We will find out as I expect Pitt to cover the 17.5 for $200
NC State won't beat Carolina, but they will cover the 15. I am making this my big wager of the day, $500
And my other big bet of the day is for Wake and Syracuse to go over 142, $300

-Jason "State has been losing, but mostly losing close games... 15 points is a ton in a conference rivalry game among decent teams" Evans

devildeac
01-16-2016, 01:57 AM
I've got $4K leftover from the unofficial "book" so I'll start with that. Honest. (Ask FDD-he bet "against" me on the clemmons game. And lost. Big time. ;))

Duke covers at CIS tomorrow at -8.5 so I'll take the good guys for $500. Whaddaya say to that, FDD? ;)

-jk
01-16-2016, 08:55 AM
I'm taking the following:
uncheats over NC State giving 15 points
Wake over Syracuse giving 2.5 points
ND and the 9 points over Duke(can't jinx the Devils again)
Miami over Clemson giving 5 points
After winning $500 on the last wager my bank account is $5200
GoDuke!!!!!!

Need to see some money!

-jk

jv001
01-16-2016, 10:16 AM
I'm taking the following:
uncheats over NC State giving 15 points
Wake over Syracuse giving 2.5 points
ND and the 9 points over Duke(can't jinx the Devils again)
Miami over Clemson giving 5 points
After winning $500 on the last wager my bank account is $5200
GoDuke!!!!!!

Sorry about that, all 4 bets are for $200.00. I had it on my spreadsheet but not my post. GoDuke!

Krzyzewskiville33
01-16-2016, 10:31 AM
Correct me if I am wrong but the lines have changed a little since last night so I used the updated lines for these picks since I am just now submitting them.

Bankroll: $5,000
Record: 0-0

My picks for Saturday:

Duke (-9) over ND for $200 and the over 154.5 for $200
VT (+7.5) over GT for $100
Miami (-4.5) over Clemson for $300
NCST (+15.5) over UNC for $200

NYBri
01-16-2016, 11:04 AM
My wagers. Picks in DUKE BLUE:

Duke (-9) v Notre Dame $800
Syracuse (+2) v. Wake $250
NCState v UNC (-15.5) $100

Making back last week's losses with a big game from the good guys today. Bounceback at CIS!

ChillinDuke
01-16-2016, 01:48 PM
I'm back in business with the following:

1) Pitt -19 over BC. $125
2) Pitt v BC o136.5. $125

- Chillin

Tab: $5250

devildeac
01-16-2016, 04:13 PM
I've got $4K leftover from the unofficial "book" so I'll start with that. Honest. (Ask FDD-he bet "against" me on the clemmons game. And lost. Big time. ;))

Duke covers at CIS tomorrow at -8.5 so I'll take the good guys for $500. Whaddaya say to that, FDD? ;)

Silly me for thinking we could cover this. At home. SMH at our *efense.

uh_no
01-16-2016, 04:29 PM
Silly me for thinking we could cover this. At home. SMH at our *efense.

the over was the pro bet on this one... 153...lol

jv001
01-16-2016, 04:33 PM
Lost 3 of 4 today with the only win being ND over the Good Guys. Well it's not me that's jinxing the games for Duke, it's on them. GoDuke!

JasonEvans
01-18-2016, 10:53 AM
The line on the Duke-Syracuse game is the Devils by 11 with an O/U of 145.5. By the way, the O/U opened at 143.5, but has already moved a couple points. Everyone likes the over.

I'm at $5400, largely thanks to State covering against UNC.

I'm not going anywhere near an 11 point line on Duke right now, both because of Duke's play and because Syracuse is coming off a really good game, winning by 20+ at Wake. But, I love the over here. Hard for me to see either team not getting to at least 70 in this contest.

Duke-Syr over 143.5 for $300

-Jason "remember everyone, post here and keep your spreadsheet up to date" Evans

Troublemaker
01-18-2016, 10:58 AM
The line on the Duke-Syracuse game is the Devils by 11 with an O/U of 145.5. By the way, the O/U opened at 143.5, but has already moved a couple points. Everyone likes the over.

I'm at $5400, largely thanks to State covering against UNC.

I'm not going anywhere near an 11 point line on Duke right now, both because of Duke's play and because Syracuse is coming off a really good game, winning by 20+ at Wake. But, I love the over here. Hard for me to see either team not getting to at least 70 in this contest.

Duke-Syr over 143.5 for $300

-Jason "remember everyone, post here and keep your spreadsheet up to date" Evans

Jason, we're allowed to use the opening line for bets? I might have to become an action junkie if those are the rules.

devildeac
01-18-2016, 11:02 AM
I'm down to $3500, even after taking the good guys at the early line of -8.5 on Saturday so what do I know :mad:?

Tonight I'll take the Orange and the 11 points for $250 and the over for $250.

devildeac
01-18-2016, 11:04 AM
The line on the Duke-Syracuse game is the Devils by 11 with an O/U of 145.5. By the way, the O/U opened at 143.5, but has already moved a couple points. Everyone likes the over.

I'm at $5400, largely thanks to State covering against UNC.

I'm not going anywhere near an 11 point line on Duke right now, both because of Duke's play and because Syracuse is coming off a really good game, winning by 20+ at Wake. But, I love the over here. Hard for me to see either team not getting to at least 70 in this contest.

Duke-Syr over 143.5 for $300

-Jason "remember everyone, post here and keep your spreadsheet up to date" Evans

Wait, how can you take the over at 143.5 when it's now 145.5?:confused:

Troublemaker
01-18-2016, 11:08 AM
Bankroll: $4750
Record: 2-3-1

Duke -11 vs Syracuse for $500

uh_no
01-18-2016, 01:13 PM
before i get in trouble, is there a particular bookie we're supposed to be getting the #s from? the bookies there range by a couple points each

-jk
01-18-2016, 01:23 PM
before i get in trouble, is there a particular bookie we're supposed to be getting the #s from? the bookies there range by a couple points each

In the setup, Jason listed Vegas Insider (http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/odds/las-vegas/) for odds.

-jk

OldPhiKap
01-18-2016, 01:43 PM
$1,400 Duke to cover 11.

I ain't scared.




(I ain't good at this either, but that's a different story)

timmy c
01-18-2016, 01:48 PM
I am not convinced Duke's young team is ready for the Syracuse zone. I like Syracuse and the points tonight for $750.

uh_no
01-18-2016, 02:05 PM
In the setup, Jason listed Vegas Insider (http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/odds/las-vegas/) for odds.

-jk

there's 9 different sets there.

Troublemaker
01-18-2016, 03:22 PM
there's 9 different sets there.

I would go with the majority, so 11.5 currently.



$1,400 Duke to cover 11.

I ain't scared.

(I ain't good at this either, but that's a different story)

Well, I'm scared for you, OPK, because max bet is $1000 (or 20% of bankroll, whichever is greater), per the sportsbook manager Jason. You might not get drink tickets with this bet...

JNort
01-18-2016, 03:43 PM
1,000 for Duke to cover over the Cuse

uh_no
01-18-2016, 03:47 PM
i have to think the play here is the under. cuse is one of the slowest teams in the country, and with their zone, we're going to have a lot of relatively long posessions.

further, given the need to stay out of foul trouble, and coming back on 2 days rest, I think both teams are going to be content to keep the tempo chill rather than running all over the place. Further, I think duke's focus tonight is going to be on the defensive side of the ball and rebounding rather than running out, also working to keep the totals and posessions low.

OldPhiKap
01-18-2016, 03:48 PM
I would go with the majority, so 11.5 currently.




Well, I'm scared for you, OPK, because max bet is $1000 (or 20% of bankroll, whichever is greater), per the sportsbook manager Jason. You might not get drink tickets with this bet...

Okay, will dial my loss back to $1k then.

jv001
01-18-2016, 03:56 PM
I'm taking the Orange and 11 points for $250 and the under of 145.5 for another $250. Now to the spreadsheet. GoDuke!

PS: Bank down to $4800.00 after losing 3 of 4 wagers for $200.00 on Saturday. Only victory was ND and the points. Which they didn't even need. GoDuke!

smvalkyries
01-18-2016, 04:52 PM
Syracuse + 11.5 $500
dUKE-sYRACUSE OVER 145 $500

First wagers on here.

JasonEvans
01-18-2016, 04:52 PM
Jason, we're allowed to use the opening line for bets? I might have to become an action junkie if those are the rules.


Wait, how can you take the over at 143.5 when it's now 145.5?:confused:

My bad. I mistyped. I am taking the over of 145.5. You must take the odds at the time you look them up on Vegas Insider. I think the most fair thing to do is to use the consensus they list there. Whatever you do, do not use the "opening" numbers, as I accidentally almost did.

-Jason "thanks for catching that. I am glad folks are paying attention" Evans

Krzyzewskiville33
01-18-2016, 05:26 PM
Bankroll: $5,000

I am taking Cuse +11 for $500 and the over 145.5 for $250.

devildeac
01-18-2016, 06:24 PM
My bad. I mistyped. I am taking the over of 145.5. You must take the odds at the time you look them up on Vegas Insider. I think the most fair thing to do is to use the consensus they list there. Whatever you do, do not use the "opening" numbers, as I accidentally almost did.

-Jason "thanks for catching that. I am glad folks are paying attention" Evans

Hell, yea, we're paying attention. (after all, we're gambling with your internet money) ;)

devildeac
01-18-2016, 09:08 PM
So much for the over:rolleyes:.

uh_no
01-18-2016, 09:15 PM
So much for the over:rolleyes:.

i don't understand how this was ever going over. they're one of the slowest teans in the country and we had little experience against zone. kp had it at like 15 points under. easy pick imo

kAzE
01-19-2016, 12:55 AM
We haven't won a game since the day this thread started :(

Gambling is bad juju!!

uh_no
01-19-2016, 01:02 AM
We haven't won a game since the day this thread started :(

Gambling is bad juju!!

that's okay...i'm up 750 jeffersons...and by the end of the year, i think i'll be up amile-ion.

Troublemaker
01-19-2016, 10:10 AM
Bankroll: $4250
Record 2-4-1

Ugh, remind me not to bet on Duke for the time being. Such homerish plays by me.

With Duke losing 3 games in a row, I am now on tilt. Because this is fake money, I will allow myself to continue being on tilt. Let's try to get it all back with one bet. That always works out well! ;)

UVA -10 vs Clemson for $1,000

JasonEvans
01-19-2016, 10:58 AM
I'm at $5100 after my foolish over bet last night. If someone had told me Duke was going to hit about 25% of their threes, I would have stayed far away from the over. Oh well.

Tonight, I'll go with Pitt giving up 8.5 to NC State. Lets make it a $200 bet.

jv001
01-19-2016, 11:11 AM
I'm also taking Pitt and giving State 8.5 points for $300. Bank acct. is $5300. After the two wins last night. I think I'm going to stop betting the Duke games. I lose when I take Duke and then I win the bet win I take the opponent but I hate that even more. Now if it was real money, nah, it would still suck. GoDuke!

Krzyzewskiville33
01-19-2016, 04:02 PM
Bankroll: $5,250

Today I will take Clemson (+10.5) for $500 and the under 124 for $250. Also NCST (+8.5) for $250.

bluedev_92
01-19-2016, 04:10 PM
Since I still haven't gotten to setting up the spreadsheet on google, I'm still @ 5k. I'll take that, as I likely would have bet on Duke to cover twice...

Troublemaker
01-19-2016, 10:32 PM
Bankroll: $3,250
Record: 2-5-1

Oh, man, I am still so on tilt after UVA failed to cover. When you're on tilt, I'm pretty sure the experts say to max bet your way out of it.

Louisville -9.5 vs Florida St for $1000

moonpie23
01-20-2016, 08:25 AM
didn't bet, nor watch the cuse game....(had to work with the client IN THE ROOM) so no harm, no loss for me..

JasonEvans
01-20-2016, 12:14 PM
Today's games and lines


ND (-13) hosts Va Tech O/U 150.5
UNC (-18) hosts Wake O/U 165.5
BC (+15.5) hosts Miami O/U 134.5
Louisville (-10) hosts FSU O/U 139

I'm on a 3-wager losing streak and am down to $4900. Here is where my money goes tonight:

UNC hasn't beaten anyone by 18 points since they played UNC-Greensboro in mid-December. I'm taking Wake +18 for $300
In BC's 4 ACC games thus far, they have lost by 17, 28, 22, and 23. So, I'm taking Miami to cover the +15.5 for $300
Louisville games are low scoring. I rarely play the under, but I will take under 139 in the Ville-FSU game for $250

-Jason "this is a lot harder than I thought it would be!" Evans

Lar77
01-20-2016, 12:40 PM
Today's games and lines


ND (-13) hosts Va Tech O/U 150.5
UNC (-18) hosts Wake O/U 165.5
BC (+15.5) hosts Miami O/U 134.5
Louisville (-10) hosts FSU O/U 139

I'm on a 3-wager losing streak and am down to $4900. Here is where my money goes tonight:

UNC hasn't beaten anyone by 18 points since they played UNC-Greensboro in mid-December. I'm taking Wake +18 for $300
In BC's 4 ACC games thus far, they have lost by 17, 28, 22, and 23. So, I'm taking Miami to cover the +15.5 for $300
Louisville games are low scoring. I rarely play the under, but I will take under 139 in the Ville-FSU game for $250

-Jason "this is a lot harder than I thought it would be!" Evans


Not a good feel for the other games, but I can't see unc beating Wake by 18; however, I am putting 500 on the Over at 165.5. I can't bet on unc at any time. Wake tends to freeze at the hill. But I guarantee (not like uh no elsewhere) that this will be a track meet.

rasputin
01-20-2016, 12:41 PM
I'm taking Louisville tonight, minus ten against Florida State for $316

timmy c
01-20-2016, 12:46 PM
BankRoll: $5,250
UNC -18 vs Wake. $200
I'll eat the points and take UNC. I don't think this wake forest team, which lost to Syracuse by 28 points, can keep this close for 40 minutes. KenPom predicting a 22 point UNC win.

jv001
01-20-2016, 02:13 PM
1) taking Wake and 18 points vs. Ucheats, $200
2) taking over 165.5 Wake vs. Ucheats, $200
3) taking ND giving VT 13 points, $200
4) taking over 150.5 points ND vs. VT, $200
5) taking Miami giving BC 15.5 points, $200
6) taking over 134.5 points Miami vs. BC, $200
7) taking the under 139 points L'ville vs. FSU, $200

Bank stands at $5000
GoDuke!

sagegrouse
01-20-2016, 06:34 PM
Today's games and lines


ND (-13) hosts Va Tech O/U 150.5
UNC (-18) hosts Wake O/U 165.5
BC (+15.5) hosts Miami O/U 134.5
Louisville (-10) hosts FSU O/U 139

I'm on a 3-wager losing streak and am down to $4900. Here is where my money goes tonight:

UNC hasn't beaten anyone by 18 points since they played UNC-Greensboro in mid-December. I'm taking Wake +18 for $300
In BC's 4 ACC games thus far, they have lost by 17, 28, 22, and 23. So, I'm taking Miami to cover the +15.5 for $300
Louisville games are low scoring. I rarely play the under, but I will take under 139 in the Ville-FSU game for $250

-Jason "this is a lot harder than I thought it would be!" Evans

Ol' Sage has been playing "air guitar" on this contest so far. It's a good thing -- I would have been oh fer twenty. Now I am ready to grab the old Les Paul model, plug in the power cord and start playing.

I will take all four home teams on the spread for $250 each.

ND (-13) over Va Tech
UNC (-18) over Wake
BC (+15.5) over Miami
Louisville (-10) over FSU

Wander
01-20-2016, 06:48 PM
$1200 on the over for Virginia Tech at Notre Dome, which right now is 152 points

JasonEvans
01-21-2016, 06:18 PM
$1200 on the over for Virginia Tech at Notre Dome, which right now is 152 points

Wander has made 2 wagers... both for big money and both have been correct. I'm taking him with me to Vegas on my next trip.

No ACC games tonight... should we open it up to include any game involving a team in the top 10 or ranked teams? Kentucky opened as an underdog at Arkansas and is -2.5 right now. I might really like Kentucky in that case. I think they are better than they have been recently.

Troublemaker
01-21-2016, 07:42 PM
Wander has made 2 wagers... both for big money and both have been correct. I'm taking him with me to Vegas on my next trip.

No ACC games tonight... should we open it up to include any game involving a team in the top 10 or ranked teams? Kentucky opened as an underdog at Arkansas and is -2.5 right now. I might really like Kentucky in that case. I think they are better than they have been recently.

You're the sportsbook manager, Jason. Anything you say goes. I suspect most people wouldn't mind betting beyond the ACC games.

Wander - mad props on those winning bets.

JasonEvans
01-21-2016, 09:18 PM
should we open it up to include any game involving a team in the top 10 or ranked teams? Kentucky opened as an underdog at Arkansas and is -2.5 right now. I might really like Kentucky in that case. I think they are better than they have been recently.

Grrrrr... I would have made BANK on that game. Wildcats won by 14.

So, now that we have this largely figured out, I am going to allow wagers on any team in the Top 25. If you want to bet on it, just post it here (and on the spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13_1yZBFPoH6_xZUpcGjKFAqP3qVr9pijrOOA4zsb-8Y/edit?usp=sharing)) and it will be allowed.

-Jason "too late for my Kentcuky non-wager to count... ahh well" Evans

-jk
01-21-2016, 09:56 PM
Grrrrr... I would have made BANK on that game. Wildcats won by 14.

So, now that we have this largely figured out, I am going to allow wagers on any team in the Top 25. If you want to bet on it, just post it here (and on the spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13_1yZBFPoH6_xZUpcGjKFAqP3qVr9pijrOOA4zsb-8Y/edit?usp=sharing)) and it will be allowed.

-Jason "too late for my Kentcuky non-wager to count... ahh well" Evans

Late to the party, but can we keep it local - ACC involved games only? The ACC is too gosh-darned big as it is - lots of folks can't follow everyone else, too...

-jk

JasonEvans
01-22-2016, 10:22 AM
Late to the party, but can we keep it local - ACC involved games only? The ACC is too gosh-darned big as it is - lots of folks can't follow everyone else, too...

Sure. Those have been the rules thus far and that is how it shall remain. ACC teams only.

-Jason "the Evans sportsbook has spoken" Evans

Wander
01-22-2016, 12:36 PM
Wander has made 2 wagers... both for big money and both have been correct. I'm taking him with me to Vegas on my next trip.


Ha, thanks! I think the key to this contest is patience and resisting the urge to make bets on lots of games. The Vegas oddsmakers know what they're doing, so if you make multiple bets every day for $100-$200, you're nearly statistically guaranteed to just oscillate around the $5000 mark for the entire season. I strongly considered making and winning my initial $1000 bet and then sitting back and doing nothing the rest of the season just to make a point - with the "lots of small bets" strategy that it seems everyone else is playing with, I think I could win the contest by just getting that first bet right. Of course, that wouldn't be very much fun, plus I've now revealed my secret, so I'll be active - but I still am going to be patient and just wait for a line I really really like, maybe one bet a week.

mr. synellinden
01-22-2016, 12:48 PM
Ha, thanks! I think the key to this contest is patience and resisting the urge to make bets on lots of games. The Vegas oddsmakers know what they're doing, so if you make multiple bets every day for $100-$200, you're nearly statistically guaranteed to just oscillate around the $5000 mark for the entire season. I strongly considered making and winning my initial $1000 bet and then sitting back and doing nothing the rest of the season just to make a point - with the "lots of small bets" strategy that it seems everyone else is playing with, I think I could win the contest by just getting that first bet right. Of course, that wouldn't be very much fun, plus I've now revealed my secret, so I'll be active - but I still am going to be patient and just wait for a line I really really like, maybe one bet a week.

You just summarized my strategy as well. Of course, this just may mean oscillating more slowly.

JasonEvans
01-22-2016, 01:43 PM
Ha, thanks! I think the key to this contest is patience and resisting the urge to make bets on lots of games. The Vegas oddsmakers know what they're doing, so if you make multiple bets every day for $100-$200, you're nearly statistically guaranteed to just oscillate around the $5000 mark for the entire season. I strongly considered making and winning my initial $1000 bet and then sitting back and doing nothing the rest of the season just to make a point - with the "lots of small bets" strategy that it seems everyone else is playing with, I think I could win the contest by just getting that first bet right. Of course, that wouldn't be very much fun, plus I've now revealed my secret, so I'll be active - but I still am going to be patient and just wait for a line I really really like, maybe one bet a week.

uh_no is 3-for-3 on three $500 wagers, so he's sitting at $6500 and not too far from you. So, you will need to keep making wagers to "win" this contest. But, your notion of making a few big bets on results you feel really good about can be very effective, no question about that.

-Jason "I will admit I've made a few bets where I did not have a good feeling... I've lost all of those. I should be more selective" Evans

Troublemaker
01-22-2016, 01:48 PM
I'm still on tilt from Duke losing three in a row. Expect a bunch of max bets from me tomorrow.

ChillinDuke
01-22-2016, 06:11 PM
uh_no is 3-for-3 on three $500 wagers, so he's sitting at $6500 and not too far from you. So, you will need to keep making wagers to "win" this contest. But, your notion of making a few big bets on results you feel really good about can be very effective, no question about that.

-Jason "I will admit I've made a few bets where I did not have a good feeling... I've lost all of those. I should be more selective" Evans

As someone who has a lot of college bball "experience" over the past few years (model version I, read blogs, model vII, quit, model vIII, quit again, teams on dartboard), I've heard the "be selective" argument many a time. And fallen for it myself many a time more.

To win this contest, being selective may help (no vigs). But throw in a vig, and I'm quite convinced selectivity doesn't help.

That. And confirmation bias.

- Chillin

OldPhiKap
01-22-2016, 06:54 PM
-Jason "the Evans sportsbook has spoken" Evans

Was that you I saw down at the Gold Dome, lobbying for the casino bill?

Troublemaker
01-22-2016, 11:27 PM
Bankroll: $4250
Record: 3-5-1

I'm glad Louisville covered against FSU; otherwise, I would've been really desperate, instead of just a mid-level tilt.

BC +18 at Notre Dame, $1000
Lville -6 at Ga Tech, $1000

Troublemaker
01-23-2016, 10:20 AM
Adding:

Wake Forest +14 at Miami, $1000

Krzyzewskiville33
01-23-2016, 10:48 AM
Bankroll: $5,750

Today I will take:
1. Duke (-5) @ NCST for $250
2. Duke @ NCST Under 150.5 for $250
3. Louisville (-6.5) @ GT for $500
4. Wake Forest @ Miami Under 150 for $300

jv001
01-23-2016, 10:54 AM
Well here goes:
1) Taking Miami giving Wake 14 for 200.00
2) Taking the over 150.5 in Miami vs. Wake for 200.00
3) Taking ND giving BC 18 for 200.00.
4) Taking the over 141 ND vs. BC.
5) Taking NC State and 5 points vs. Duke.
6) Taking the over 152 NC State vs. Duke.
7) Taking Pitt and 2 vs. FSU.
8) Taking Louisville giving GT 6.

Bank down to $4400.00..............................GoDuke!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!

timmy c
01-23-2016, 11:06 AM
ND vs BC o/u 141... I'll take over for $500

smvalkyries
01-23-2016, 11:24 AM
Duke -5 over NC State for $500

rasputin
01-23-2016, 11:26 AM
Bank at $5,482
Louisville minus 6.5 @ Ga. Tech for 181
Pitt plus 2 @ Florida St. for 277

JasonEvans
01-23-2016, 11:33 AM
Duke opened as -2.5, it moved to -5 and is at -4.5 right now. I'll take the Devils -4.5 for $300.
I also like the over 151 in the Duke-NC St game, but only for $250.
I really like Louisville giving 6 to Ga Tech, I'm betting $400 on that one.
I'm gonna take both of the big underdogs, Wake + 14.5 at Miami and BC getting 19 at Notre Dame, $250 each.

-Jason "bank - $4650 at the start of the day... lets get back over $5k!!" Evans

sagegrouse
01-23-2016, 11:53 AM
Still sticking my toe in the water. Breaking even so far at $5,000, I will disturb the equilibrium by taking --

Duke -5 @NC State for 250
Duke-NCS over at 150.5 for 250
Notre Dame -17.5 vs. BC for 250
ND-BC over at 141 for 250
FSU -2 vs. Pitt for 250

NYBri
01-23-2016, 11:56 AM
ND (-18) over BC $600

Wheat/"/"/"
01-23-2016, 12:19 PM
Jason,

I tried to create a spreadsheet but after 10 minutes of setting it all up, it just disappeared :) Obviously, I have no experience with spreadsheets.

For my first bet I will take NC State -5 over Duke for $3000.

I'm a go big or go home guy, and I obviously think there's a good chance State covers this.

Given State's great ability to choke at even the mention of a big game, I am taking a big risk here.

But when I look at this game I see the real possibility of Plumlee getting into foul trouble and then State's bigs dominating the boards and inside offensively when Duke has no answer.
State showed me in the UNC game that they want to go inside often and seemed disciplined to work the ball around to get the entry passes.

Two questions I have:
(1) Can State handle the ball against Duke's ball pressure, (which is stronger than UNC's), and not turn it over before getting it inside?
(2) Can Duke shoot their way out of trouble from 3 land on the road?

The downside of pounding the paint against UNC was that Cat Barber became really passive in that game when asked to distribute and focus on entry passes. He's gonna have to be more aggressive for me to win this bet.

uh_no
01-23-2016, 12:23 PM
Jason,

I tried to create a spreadsheet but after 10 minutes of setting it all up, it just disappeared :) Obviously, I have no experience with spreadsheets.

For my first bet I will take NC State -5 over Duke for $3000.

I'm a go big or go home guy, and I obviously think there's a good chance State covers this.

Given State's great ability to choke at even the mention of a big game, I am taking a big risk here.

But when I look at this game I see the real possibility of Plumlee getting into foul trouble and then State's bigs dominating the boards and inside offensively when Duke has no answer.
State showed me in the UNC game that they want to go inside often and seemed disciplined to work the ball around to get the entry passes.

Two questions I have:
(1) Can State handle the ball against Duke's ball pressure, (which is stronger than UNC's), and not turn it over before getting it inside?
(2) Can Duke shoot their way out of trouble from 3 land on the road?

The downside of pounding the paint against UNC was that Cat Barber became really passive in that game when asked to distribute and focus on entry passes. He's gonna have to be more aggressive for me to win this bet.

you probably have to scroll all the way to the right on the list of spreadsheets at the bottom

max bet is 1k, or 20% of your money (whichever is greater)

OldPhiKap
01-23-2016, 12:26 PM
Down to $2700, my blind fanboy approach has not worked well.

Until today.

$1k on Duke to cover -4.5, $700 to cover the O/U.

Wheat/"/"/"
01-23-2016, 12:29 PM
you probably have to scroll all the way to the right on the list of spreadsheets at the bottom

max bet is 1k, or 20% of your money (whichever is greater)

Gotcha...make my bet $1000

Tried that task bar scroll...still proof!

House P
01-23-2016, 12:33 PM
Pitt looked good early against pretty weak competition, but hasn't been so hot now that ACC play has started. So I will take

FSU -2 vs. Pitt for $500

uh_no
01-23-2016, 12:35 PM
it's there....linky:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13_1yZBFPoH6_xZUpcGjKFAqP3qVr9pijrOOA4zsb-8Y/edit#gid=2017696983

i took the liberty of renaming the tab "wheat" i hope you don't mind

I also, of course, took duke -5. that is not a guarantee, however.

Wheat/"/"/"
01-23-2016, 12:40 PM
it's there...linky:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13_1yZBFPoH6_xZUpcGjKFAqP3qVr9pijrOOA4zsb-8Y/edit#gid=2017696983

i took the liberty of renaming the tab "wheat" i hope you don't mind

I also, of course, took duke -5. that is not a guarantee, however.

Thanks, no problem.
Went back and changed the bet to $1000.

moonpie23
01-23-2016, 01:04 PM
back in for 1k.......duke -5

timmy c
01-23-2016, 01:04 PM
Taking the points and NC State against Duke
Giving 3.5 points and taking Michigan St over Maryland
$500 each

dukebluesincebirth
01-23-2016, 01:32 PM
I'm at 4K. Haven't bet since I lost my 1K on the devils last game.
Today I'll take:
NC State +4.5 for 1K

JNort
01-23-2016, 01:54 PM
Duke over State -5. 1,000 again...

Troublemaker
01-23-2016, 02:09 PM
Adding:

FSU -2 vs Pitt, $1000

JasonEvans
01-23-2016, 02:32 PM
I'm gonna take both of the big underdogs, Wake + 14.5 at Miami and BC getting 19 at Notre Dame, $250 each.

Push... Thanks to half a point!

Remind me to never ever ever take BC again.

uh_no
01-23-2016, 04:05 PM
in case anyone is curious, wander is winning at currently 7200 and 2 bets

Wheat/"/"/"
01-23-2016, 04:09 PM
What was I thinking that State could actually play disciplined basketball and attack their advantage? Decent players that play bad and are coached bad in big games.

Duke was able to shoot their way out of trouble the second half and States failure to attack inside and instead settle for the jumpers that they were lucky that fell early played right into Duke's hands in this one.

I'm down to $4000.

Troublemaker
01-23-2016, 08:12 PM
OMG, such awful gambling by me. So impatient and such poor money management. I'm down to $1,250, so I'll be virtually all-in with the next bet. Gotta make it count!

uh_no
01-23-2016, 08:15 PM
OMG, such awful gambling by me. So impatient and such poor money management. I'm down to $1,250, so I'll be virtually all-in with the next bet. Gotta make it count!

or don't put all your eggs in one basket!

edit: are we allowed to loan other players money within this system?

Troublemaker
01-23-2016, 08:47 PM
or don't put all your eggs in one basket!

edit: are we allowed to loan other players money within this system?

Haha, nah, we probably shouldn't stake each other.

I'm good and will take my medicine if I making losing bets. Thanks, though, uh no!

Syracuse +9 at UVA, $1000

moonpie23
01-23-2016, 09:03 PM
got me a grand back after betting against duke the last few times....


can we bet on the NFL games tomorrow?

JasonEvans
01-24-2016, 05:13 PM
Syracuse +9 at UVA, $1000

You shoulda waited a bit. The line is now Syracuse +10. I get a point more than you do! I'll wager $300 on Syracuse. I figure this will be a low-scoring game and 10 points is a lot if the score is in the 60s.

Lar77
01-25-2016, 10:53 AM
Taking Duke +3.5 after a weather related hiatus and still trying to figure out how heels and Wake couldn't score 165 points between them.

rasputin
01-25-2016, 11:00 AM
Current bank $5578

I'm taking Miami minus 3 against Duke tonight, for $165

NYBri
01-25-2016, 11:11 AM
So hard not to bet on the Devils when they get points...especially 3.5. So, against my resolution not to bet on Duke games anymore, I'm going to put $350 on the good guys and hope they can do us proud. Duke +3.5

GO DEVILS!

PS. Wallet $3950

uh_no
01-25-2016, 11:13 AM
sitting this one out.

team will be tired on short rest, miami plays physical, i could see it swinging either way.

moonpie23
01-25-2016, 11:25 AM
I put the house on the panthers yesterday, so i'm feeling good.....


500 on Duke

sagegrouse
01-25-2016, 11:56 AM
$500 on Duke +3.0 over Miami. Being a principled sort [???], the betting line, as reflected in my wager, is moving towards Duke.

Over/under is 153, but I discovered Saturday I have no clue about betting o/u in college basketball. I will abstain.

Current wagering balance: $5,250

House P
01-25-2016, 12:02 PM
Hope I am wrong on this one, but I will take

Miami -3 for $500

Troublemaker
01-25-2016, 03:09 PM
My (essentially) all-in bet on Syracuse barely survived.

Bankroll: $2,250
Record: 4-8-2

Let's see if we can make it two in a row!

Duke +3.5 at Miami, $1000

jv001
01-25-2016, 03:33 PM
I'm taking Duke and 3.5 points against Miami for $1,000. I really took a hit on Saturday's games. I lost two games when the Wake +14 was a tie and the Pitt vs. FSU game(+2) was a tie also. I don't guess we're playing it like black-jack and those games are a push????? GoDuke!

Krzyzewskiville33
01-25-2016, 04:37 PM
Bank Roll: $5,550

The line has moved back up to duke getting 4. I will be taking the Blue Devils and these 4 points for $750.

JasonEvans
01-25-2016, 05:11 PM
I'm taking Duke and 3.5 points against Miami for $1,000. I really took a hit on Saturday's games. I lost two games when the Wake +14 was a tie and the Pitt vs. FSU game(+2) was a tie also. I don't guess we're playing it like black-jack and those games are a push????? GoDuke!

Just so we are clear, if the game is a tie (FSU +2 and Pitt wins by 2) then you do not lose and you do not win. It is a push (like in blackjack) and the wager is just returned to your wallet.

-Jason "now, if there was a vig, you would lose a small percentage on a push" Evans

JasonEvans
01-25-2016, 05:13 PM
Bank Roll: $5,550

The line has moved back up to duke getting 4. I will be taking the Blue Devils and these 4 points for $750.

Yup, it is 4 now. There is actually one of the Vegas Insider casinos that has it at 4.5, but we go by the VI consensus, which is still 4.

I'll take the Blue Devils for $300. I'm back in the positive at $5100 and feeling good.

-Jason "Kennard gets back to shooting well tonight" Evans

DallasDevil
01-25-2016, 05:38 PM
After getting burned at Clemson and sitting out the last few, I can't let Duke be a 4 point underdog and remain on the sidelines. Putting in a max bet of $800 on Duke for this one.

Wheat/"/"/"
01-25-2016, 05:52 PM
Current Balance $4000

I'm sitting this one out too. I haven't seen Miami play yet, and it's still hard for me to get a good read on Duke with the games I've seen so far...

This game will likely say a lot about how good this Duke team can be. Should be a good one tonight.

NYBri
01-25-2016, 06:19 PM
Just so we are clear, if the game is a tie (FSU +2 and Pitt wins by 2) then you do not lose and you do not win. It is a push (like in blackjack) and the wager is just returned to your wallet.



Since that is the case, I'm tossing another $350 on Duke tonight +4. I made an earlier bet when it was at +3.5.

JasonEvans
01-25-2016, 07:18 PM
Putting in a max bet of $800 on Duke for this one.

The max bet is always $1000 or 20% of your bankroll, whichever is higher. So, if you had a $6500 wallet, you could bet a max of $1300 and if you had a $1200 wallet your max bet would still be $1000. Of course, once your bank is below $1000, you cannot wager more than what you have in your bank. Duuuuh!

-Jason "good luck to almost all of us tonight... getting points on Duke seems to be hard to turn down for most of us" Evans

jv001
01-25-2016, 07:59 PM
Just so we are clear, if the game is a tie (FSU +2 and Pitt wins by 2) then you do not lose and you do not win. It is a push (like in blackjack) and the wager is just returned to your wallet.

-Jason "now, if there was a vig, you would lose a small percentage on a push" Evans

Thanks for the info. I have $400 more in my bank then. $4k total. GoDuke!

House P
01-26-2016, 09:12 AM
Bet on whoever is playing Boston College every time: viable strategy?

How is it possible that FSU is only favored by 9.5 over BC? Since ACC play has started BC has lost every game by at least 14 points. They have also lost 4 of 6 ACC games by more than 20. And it's not like BC was any good before ACC play started.

Since we are playing with Monoploy money, I gotta go with a max bet on this one.

FSU -9.5 at BC for $1000

Also going with UVA -6.5 at Wake for $500

devildeac
01-26-2016, 09:24 AM
I "knew" I should've taken miami -3.5 :( .

JasonEvans
01-26-2016, 09:33 AM
How is it possible that FSU is only favored by 9.5 over BC? Since ACC play has started BC has lost every game by at least 14 points. They have also lost 4 of 6 ACC games by more than 20. And it's not like BC was any good before ACC play started.

Since we are playing with Monoploy money, I gotta go with a max bet on this one.

FSU -9.5 at BC for $1000

Yup, I am yet to make a $1000 bet but this will be my first. I too am stunned at that line. I'm hopping on it right now because I bet it will move. I must be missing something but I cannot fathom how this could be a less than 10 point line.

FSU -9.5 for $1000. Lock it in!

-Jason "with $4800 in my wallet, this is a great time for a boost!" Evans

jv001
01-26-2016, 09:34 AM
I "knew" I should've taken miami -3.5 :( .

Me too devildeac, I dropped 1k on the game. I followed my heart and not my brain when I made that bet. Well it's another day. GoDuke!

Troublemaker
01-26-2016, 10:36 AM
Bankroll: $1,250
Record: 4-9-2

Oh, man, I too have to stop making homerific bets on Duke.

Let's see if I last long enough to take a pass on the next Duke game.

Another virtually all-in bet, on putrid BC? If you go out, go out in a blaze of unglory!

BC +10.5 vs FSU, $1000

timmy c
01-26-2016, 11:20 AM
I am also totally fooled by the FSU line. It seems so obvious that the house wants you to put money on FSU that I am suspicious that I am clueless to something.
Anyways, if someone could explain how the experts come up with this line, I would be very appreciative.
I’ll take FSU -9.5 against BC for $1000.

rasputin
01-26-2016, 11:26 AM
Current bankroll 5743
I'm taking Florida State minus 9.5 at BC for 1111
Virginia minus 6.5 at Wake for 197

Troublemaker
01-26-2016, 11:29 AM
I am also totally fooled by the FSU line. It seems so obvious that the house wants you to put money on FSU that I am suspicious that I am clueless to something.
Anyways, if someone could explain how the experts come up with this line, I would be very appreciative.
I’ll take FSU -9.5 against BC for $1000.

They just use computers and math. For example, Kenpom has FSU by 10. Of course, the sportsbooks also have algorithms to take into account how they expect the betting public to react to a line, so the line isn't always purely about team strength.

Troublemaker
01-26-2016, 11:33 AM
Everyone, make sure you are grabbing the current line whenever you post.

For example, I snagged 10.5 but it's now 10. (Which is good for me because I'm on BC). (Which is good for you guys maybe because I've been horrible.)

uh_no
01-26-2016, 12:34 PM
Everyone, make sure you are grabbing the current line whenever you post.

For example, I snagged 10.5 but it's now 10. (Which is good for me because I'm on BC). (Which is good for you guys maybe because I've been horrible.)

should be on the spreadsheet anyway, no?

also fsu

jv001
01-26-2016, 12:58 PM
I can see how gamblers get into hot water trying to catch up after losses. I lost 1k last night on Duke so why not another 1k on FSU-10 vs. BC. I'm taking FSU and giving the 10 points for $1K. GoDuke!

Troublemaker
01-26-2016, 01:03 PM
should be on the spreadsheet anyway, no?

also fsu

What I'm saying is when you go to post your bet (thread and spreadsheet), try to use the current line on Vegas Insider. This line has seen movement between 9.5 and 10.5, for example.

Usually it won't matter but if FSU wins by 10, it'll matter a great deal what your line was.

uh_no
01-26-2016, 01:31 PM
What I'm saying is when you go to post your bet (thread and spreadsheet), try to use the current line on Vegas Insider. This line has seen movement between 9.5 and 10.5, for example.

Usually it won't matter but if FSU wins by 10, it'll matter a great deal what your line was.

i guess my ultimate big question is, other than entertainment, what is the purpose of posting to the thread? the spreadsheet adequately records all the data needed.

uh_no
01-26-2016, 11:58 PM
oof...FSU and BC pushed. At least the line didn't make us all look like idiots....unless you got in at 10.5 instead of 10!

that .5 is a killer.

JasonEvans
01-27-2016, 12:33 AM
i guess my ultimate big question is, other than entertainment, what is the purpose of posting to the thread? the spreadsheet adequately records all the data needed.

We post here because it has a time stamp on it and cannot be edited after the fact. The spreadsheet can be edited by any one at any time without it being immediately obvious. So, to ensure that everyone keeps it fair, we also post bets here.


oof...FSU and BC pushed. At least the line didn't make us all look like idiots...unless you got in at 10.5 instead of 10!

that .5 is a killer.

Not me, I got in when it was 9.5 and FSU won by 10 so I made bank on that one! Seems really unfair, to the folks who got in at 10 or even 10.5 (though I think the 10.5 person was on BC, so they won too), but that is how gambling works. I urge everyone to make sure they check the current odds and not just pick what someone posted earlier. These lines do move.

-Jason "up to $5800... yay for me!" Evans

uh_no
01-27-2016, 12:39 AM
We post here because it has a time stamp on it and cannot be edited after the fact. The spreadsheet can be edited by any one at any time without it being immediately obvious. So, to ensure that everyone keeps it fair, we also post bets here. FWIW, google docs records the time of every edit made to it along with who made it, which can be used to cross check any bet made

Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
01-27-2016, 08:32 AM
Also, by you all posting here, it validates my War Games strategy.

Troublemaker
01-27-2016, 12:46 PM
i guess my ultimate big question is, other than entertainment, what is the purpose


Also, by you all posting here, it validates my War Games strategy.

Right, the social aspect is enough reason to post picks here. I want to see what you guys are doing every day (without having to click through a bunch of tabs.)

Bankroll: $2,250
Record: 5-9-2

Man, Clemson at home vs Pitt tonight feels a bit like FSU at home vs Pitt a few days ago, which Pitt won, costing me a unit of monopoly money.

But, since I'm an action junkie...

Clemson -1.5 vs Pitt, $1000

Troublemaker
01-27-2016, 12:56 PM
Bankroll: $2,250
Record: 5-9-2

Man, Clemson at home vs Pitt tonight feels a bit like FSU at home vs Pitt a few days ago, which Pitt won, costing me a unit of monopoly money.

But, since I'm an action junkie...

Clemson -1.5 vs Pitt, $1000

Adding:

Louisville -10 at VaTech, $250

JasonEvans
01-27-2016, 03:08 PM
Thanks to that half a point in the FSU/BC game, I am up to $5800, even though my record is 10-11-1 thus far. That's the value of bet sizing! Not many folks on the plus side of $5k, so I'm feeling good.

I like Va Tech getting 10 at Louisville. I don't think Tech will win, but it could be closer than 10. I'll put $300 on Tech.
I am probably a sucker for doing this one, but both Va Tech (3 of last 4) and Louisville (last 2 games) have been hitting the over a lot lately and I think 142 is a low number for these two clubs, so I am taking over 142 for $300.
I am fully on board the Tiger train. Clemson giving 1.5 to Pitt at home. I'll take the Orange team for $250.

-Jason "I'm not betting it but the NCSU-GT game opened with State as a 2.5 point favorite -- I might have considered the line there -- but it has moved to NCSU by 4.5, so everyone seems to love State here... hmmm" Evans

jv001
01-27-2016, 03:41 PM
I got my 3rd push last time out. Here are tonight's games:
I'm taking Clemson giving Pitt 1.5pts for $200.
I'm taking the over 135 same game for $200.
I'm taking VT getting 10 points vs. L'ville for $200.
I'm taking the over 142.5 points same game for $200.
I'm taking NC State giving GT 4.5 points for $200.00.
I'm taking the over 143.5 points same game.
Bank is $2800.00.

GoDuke!

Pghdukie
01-27-2016, 03:48 PM
Haven't posted on this thread since the Duke at Clemson game. My bank is at $6500. I'm taking Clemson -1 1/2 for $500. Also OVER in the same game for $500.

JasonEvans
01-27-2016, 10:43 PM
I like Va Tech getting 10 at Louisville. I don't think Tech will win, but it could be closer than 10. I'll put $300 on Tech.
I am probably a sucker for doing this one, but both Va Tech (3 of last 4) and Louisville (last 2 games) have been hitting the over a lot lately and I think 142 is a low number for these two clubs, so I am taking over 142 for $300.
I am fully on board the Tiger train. Clemson giving 1.5 to Pitt at home. I'll take the Orange team for $250.

Tech lost by 8, the teams combined for 174 easily besting the over, and Clemson won in a walk. 3-for-3 and my bankroll is up to $6650. YEAH!!!

-Jason "suddenly, I wish this was for real money!" Evans

devildeac
01-27-2016, 10:45 PM
Tech lost by 8, the teams combined for 174 easily besting the over, and Clemson won in a walk. 3-for-3 and my bankroll is up to $6650. YEAH!!!

-Jason "suddenly, I wish this was for real money!" Evans

Real money? That's what WSOP is for ;) .

jv001
01-28-2016, 10:26 AM
I taking ND and 2.5 points tonight vs. Syracuse for $300 and taking the over 141 points for another $300. GoDuke!

rasputin
01-28-2016, 11:29 AM
Bank at $6455

I'll take Notre Dame +2.5 at Syracuse tonight for $105

Doria
01-28-2016, 01:05 PM
I have no idea why I keep reading this thread, but to a non-bettor, it always reads like some demented, esoteric game of Jeopardy and/or Clue. Keep it up!

jv001
01-28-2016, 02:16 PM
I taking ND and 2.5 points tonight vs. Syracuse for $300 and taking the over 141 points for another $300. GoDuke!

My bank account is less than I thought. It's $3K instead of $3200. GoDuke!

Pghdukie
01-28-2016, 04:59 PM
I'm still at $6,500 having split on Clemson and over. I'll take Syracuse -2.5 for $500.

ChillinDuke
01-28-2016, 06:39 PM
Did we open this up to the Top 25? Or only the Top 10?

- Chillin

Wheat/"/"/"
01-28-2016, 06:50 PM
OK. Bank $4000.

I'm taking Syracuse -2.5 tonight for $1000 at home.

ChillinDuke
01-29-2016, 09:45 AM
Don't all help me out at once...


Grrrrr... I would have made BANK on that game. Wildcats won by 14.

So, now that we have this largely figured out, I am going to allow wagers on any team in the Top 25. If you want to bet on it, just post it here (and on the spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13_1yZBFPoH6_xZUpcGjKFAqP3qVr9pijrOOA4zsb-8Y/edit?usp=sharing)) and it will be allowed.

-Jason "too late for my Kentcuky non-wager to count... ahh well" Evans

Darn it!

I couldn't find this post last night. I loved MSU -6 over NW.

Welp, now I know.

- Chillin

Troublemaker
01-29-2016, 09:49 AM
Don't all help me out at once...



Darn it!

I couldn't find this post last night. I loved MSU -6 over NW.

Welp, now I know.

- Chillin


You didn't miss out. Later on in the thread:



Late to the party, but can we keep it local - ACC involved games only? The ACC is too gosh-darned big as it is - lots of folks can't follow everyone else, too...

-jk


Sure. Those have been the rules thus far and that is how it shall remain. ACC teams only.

-Jason "the Evans sportsbook has spoken" Evans

ChillinDuke
01-29-2016, 09:53 AM
You didn't miss out. Later on in the thread:

Whoa! Thanks a lot, TM.

My vote is to expand, but hey I'm not the boss around here.

- Chillin

JasonEvans
01-29-2016, 12:09 PM
We will expand once the NCAA tourney rolls around. Aside from that, we are keeping it ACC pure for now.

Jason "I was thinking about allowing Super Bowl bets, but that feels really disconnected from ACC college hoops wagering" Evans

mr. synellinden
01-29-2016, 09:08 PM
Tech lost by 8, the teams combined for 174 easily besting the over, and Clemson won in a walk. 3-for-3 and my bankroll is up to $6650. YEAH!!!

-Jason "suddenly, I wish this was for real money!" Evans

I'm glad it's not for real money because I made four picks this week and then never got around to posting them because I was too busy. Of course, if I had bet real money on those teams, I'm sure the bets would have lost. :p

For the record, those picks were Clemson -1.5; GT + 4.5; VT +10 (just covered) and Syracuse -1.5.

Since my first 5 picks (including the 4 I didn't post officially) so far have been correct, I'm expecting to lose a lot of my next several picks. The guys in Vegas are so good with the lines, that any average person (even very knowledgeable sports fan) who bets over time is very likely to end up around 50%.

Tomorrow I'm going with Clemson +3.5 and Syracuse -5. $500 each.

JasonEvans
01-29-2016, 10:45 PM
My Saturday wagers:

Virginia getting 6.5 at Louisville, I'll take the Cavs for $300
Virginia and Louisville will go over 128.5 for $300
Clemson and FSU will go under 141 for $200
Miami will cover the 5 points at NC State for $350
Miami and NC State will go over 141.5 for $300
And BC will cover the 27... 27!!! points they are getting at UNC for $500

-Jason "the 27 point line in the BC-UNC game is as big a line as I can recall in an ACC contest... wow!" Evans

Wheat/"/"/"
01-29-2016, 10:53 PM
Bank $5000.

I'll take Miami to cover -5 over NC State for $1000.

Wheat/"/"/"
01-29-2016, 11:22 PM
I'll also take the over at 141.5 for $1000 Miami/NC State.

Wheat/"/"/"
01-30-2016, 11:25 AM
UNC -26.5 against BC.

I'll take BC for another $1000

I don't think Roy runs it up that much even if he could. I expect to see lots of Kenny Williams and Luke Maye in this one.

Troublemaker
01-30-2016, 11:39 AM
Bankroll: $3,000
Record: 6-10-2

GaTech +5 at Syracuse, $1,000
FSU -4.5 vs Clemson, $1,000

Wander
01-30-2016, 11:39 AM
Taking BC to cover -27 against UNC, for $1300. BC sucks, but just such a huge line.... if they mess this one up they will be my new 2nd least favorite team in the ACC.

timmy c
01-30-2016, 11:42 AM
BC +27 against UNC for $1100
Syracuse -5 vs GT for $200

Troublemaker
01-30-2016, 11:46 AM
Bankroll: $3,000
Record: 6-10-2

GaTech +5 at Syracuse, $1,000
FSU -4.5 vs Clemson, $1,000

Adding:

NCSU +5 vs Miami, $1,000

Wander
01-30-2016, 01:51 PM
Taking BC to cover -27 against UNC, for $1300. BC sucks, but just such a huge line... if they mess this one up they will be my new 2nd least favorite team in the ACC.

Obviously I meant +27, not -27. Though covering -27 would be fine too...

Pghdukie
01-30-2016, 02:05 PM
Taking NC St. +5 for 1,000. Bank at $7,000

devildeac
01-30-2016, 06:00 PM
Not needing to take another shot with under 30 seconds to go, one of the cheater scrubs hits a jumper with about 5 seconds left for the final 27 point margin :rolleyes: .

Wheat/"/"/"
01-30-2016, 06:27 PM
UNC -26.5 against BC.

I'll take BC for another $1000



Geezz...UNC wins by 27.

Bank back to $4000.

Those Vegas guys know what they're doing.

Pushed my NCSU/Miami bets...lost taking Miami, won taking the over. Bank stays at $4000.

State is a psycho team.

devildeac
01-30-2016, 08:22 PM
Geezz...UNC wins by 27.

Bank back to $4000.

Those Vegas guys know what they're doing.

Pushed my NCSU/Miami bets...lost taking Miami, won taking the over. Bank stays at $4000.

State is a psycho team.

Well, if one of your scrubs hadn't taken that jumper and made it with ~5 seconds to go and had run out the clock instead, your bank would be $5000 :p.

Wheat/"/"/"
01-30-2016, 08:33 PM
Well, if one of your scrubs hadn't taken that jumper and made it with ~5 seconds to go and had run out the clock instead, your bank would be $5000 :p.

How 'bout it. I just watched the watchESPN replay of the game- I had to miss it live. Was still hoping for a miss there :)

JasonEvans
01-31-2016, 11:55 AM
I'm going to take Va Tech +10 at Pitt for $300.
And I think Notre Dame cover the -9.5 against Wake for $250.
I'll also take over the 156.5 in the ND-VT game for $250.

And I'll jump on a very early line in the UNC -Louisville game on Monday. The opening line there is Louisville by 1.5. I'll take UNC and the points for $400.

-Jason "everyone needs to make sure they check the Vegas Odds before posting a bet... the lines do move and we expect you to take the consensus odds (http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/odds/las-vegas/) even if it gives you a slightly worse number than someone else betting the same game" Evans

Pghdukie
01-31-2016, 03:30 PM
Taking Pitt -10 for $500. Covered NCST wager yesterday. My bank currently at $8,000.

Wheat/"/"/"
01-31-2016, 05:17 PM
Bank $4000.

I'll take UNC to cover Louisville -2 for $1000.

The Heels have not really played very well, for their potential, for about 5 games. A good high level, competitive game is what they need to focus.

Note: I assume I have to take the consensus line at the time I place the bet and not the open line, right Jason?

Wander
01-31-2016, 08:48 PM
Decided to make a leaderboard from the spreadsheet for convenience... maybe this can be a weekly Sunday night thing. Note that there are some spreadsheets with bets made from a while ago without the result listed... for this week, I manually checked the result of the bet, but next time, I will just eliminate anyone who has bets without results from over a week ago from this leaderboard (JE can decide if it warrants elimination from the actual contest). Let me know if anyone finds any mistakes.

1 SoCalDuke: 7600
2 Wander: 7200
3 uh_no: 7000
4 rasputin: 6350
5 JasonEvans: 6300
6 Troublemaker: 6000
7 moonpie23: 5500
7 HouseP: 5500
7 ChillinDuke: 5500
10 Timmy C: 5350
11 DukieTiger: 5250
12 luburch: 5200
13 theschwartz: 5000
14 Hingeknocker: 4800
14 Kville43: 4800
16 ldfogie: 4500
16 Mr. Syn: 4500
18 Old Phi Kapp: 4400
19 gurufrisbee: 4050
20 Wheat: 4000
20 Lar77: 4000
20 dukebluesince: 4000
23 NYBri: 3250
24 DallasDevil: 3200
25 jv001: 3000
25 JNort: 3000

jv001
01-31-2016, 09:49 PM
Bank at $3000. Games for tomorrow:
1) FSU -5 vs. NC State (FSU) $250
2) Taking over 147 points same game. $250
3) Uncheats vs. Louisville-1 (Uncheats)$250
4) Taking the over 148.5 points same game $250

Wheat/"/"/"
01-31-2016, 10:03 PM
Bank $4000.

I'll take UNC to cover Louisville -2 for $1000.

The Heels have not really played very well, for their potential, for about 5 games. A good high level, competitive game is what they need to focus.

Note: I assume I have to take the consensus line at the time I place the bet and not the open line, right Jason?

Forgot I can only bet 20% of my stack so make my bet $800.
I'll also take the over at 148.5 for $800.

Troublemaker
01-31-2016, 10:07 PM
Forgot I can only bet 20% of my stack so make my bet $800.

You can bet $1000, Wheat.

The rule is "20% of stack, or $1000, whichever is greater."

Wheat/"/"/"
01-31-2016, 10:21 PM
You can bet $1000, Wheat.

The rule is "20% of stack, or $1000, whichever is greater."

Guess I need to pay more attention to the fine print. I'll just leave it at the above....thx.

Troublemaker
02-01-2016, 09:26 AM
Wander, thanks for doing the leaderboard! Couldn't spork you.

Bankroll: $6000
Record: 9-10-2

On Saturday, I had a nice 3-0 day (max bets) to double up and finally get in the black in this contest.

For today:

Louisville -1 vs UNC, $500
NCSU +5 at FSU, $500

Troublemaker
02-01-2016, 11:09 AM
For today:

Louisville -1 vs UNC, $500
NCSU +5 at FSU, $500

Add another $500 on NCSU +5 for a max bet, so now it's:

NCSU +5 at FSU, $1000

JasonEvans
02-01-2016, 12:51 PM
Bank $6300 after a weekend in which I went 3-4-2.

As previously mentioned, I've got $400 tonight on the Heels +1.5 at Louisville.
I also love the over 148 in that game. I'll go $600 on that.
And I'll put $300 on FSU to cover the -4.5 vs. NC State.

-Jason "thanks for doing the standings, Wander. I am inclined to agree that if you do not make a wager for a full week, you are out of the contest" Evans

Wander
02-01-2016, 01:08 PM
-Jason "thanks for doing the standings, Wander. I am inclined to agree that if you do not make a wager for a full week, you are out of the contest" Evans

Just to be clear, I was referring to not updating the spreadsheet for a full week, not necessarily not making a wager. I.e. putting on the spreadsheet that you're betting $500 on a game, but not putting in the "+500" or "-500" for at least a week afterward. But anything is fine with me.

Pghdukie
02-01-2016, 06:46 PM
I am guilty of spreadsheet violations. Its still entertaining to play along tho. My bank is at $ 8,500. I'm taking Louisville -1 and NCST +6 for 500 each. Lines were on Veg Insider at 6:45.

JasonEvans
02-02-2016, 08:02 AM
Bank $6300...

As previously mentioned, I've got $400 tonight on the Heels +1.5 at Louisville.
I also love the over 148 in that game. I'll go $600 on that.
And I'll put $300 on FSU to cover the -4.5 vs. NC State.

Well, that was a disastrous night. Back to $5000. Sigh...

Troublemaker
02-02-2016, 10:09 AM
Bankroll: $7500
Record: 11-10-2

A nice 2-0 evening has gotten me close to the leaders now. Remember when I was down to ~1K and had to survive two (essentially) all-ins?

By continuing to bet crazy (10-20% of stack), I will demonstrate the wild swings that accompany a wild gambler.

So far in this contest, I've been horrible when making homerish picks backing Duke. I don't believe I've won a single bet yet on Duke. But, of course, that just means that the next bet on Duke is even more likely to win (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambler%27s_fallacy).

Duke -3.5 at GaTech, $500

rasputin
02-02-2016, 11:03 AM
Bank at $6350
Tonight I'm taking:

Clemson -1.5 @ Wake Forest for $350

Ga. Tech +3.5 vs. Duke for $107

moonpie23
02-02-2016, 11:20 AM
can we wager on the superbowl in this thing? or do we need another thread?

I am taking GaTech+3.5 for $250 tonight...

JasonEvans
02-02-2016, 11:29 AM
can we wager on the superbowl in this thing? or do we need another thread?

We have stated that we are leaving this to ACC-centric events. So, no to Superbowl bets. This was not just my decision, I bounced it off those above me in the DBR hierarchy.

As for tonight, after losing 5 of my past 6 wagers and being knocked down to $5000, I am going big!

Va Tech +10 at Syracuse for $300
Clemson -1.5 at Wake for $600
Duke -3.5 at Ga Tech for $850
Duke and Ga Tech over 153 for $250

-Jason "time for Duke to win big for me!" Evans

Troublemaker
02-02-2016, 12:12 PM
Duke -3.5 at GaTech, $500

Adding a Syracuse bet and more money to Duke bet (with 3.5 still the current line), so now my bets are:

Syracuse -9.5 vs VaTech, $750
Duke -3.5 at GaTech, $750

Pghdukie
02-02-2016, 12:27 PM
No Super Bowl bets ? There goes my Streelman +2 1/2 Sunday birdies vs Ted Ginn, Jr pass catches !!

DallasDevil
02-02-2016, 12:32 PM
Duke -3.5 vs GT-$500
Duke/GT over 153-$500