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Title: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 22, 2007, 02:48:45 PM
Decided I'd start a new topic.  I will be going for $100 with the Martingale system.  Bankroll will be $200,000.  I will bet the spread.  Two posts per day: prediction, and results.  I might do a little research per decision, but not much.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: jeffy on May 22, 2007, 03:38:00 PM
I'd put 1000 classless bucks on that action.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: WildWillie21 on May 22, 2007, 04:33:41 PM
Good luck, and Godspeed.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 22, 2007, 04:35:29 PM
Tonight I will bet $111.11.

Boston Red Sox (+1.5) at New York Yankees (-1.5)

Date --- Game/Spread ---- Pick ---- Result ------ Bet ------ W/L ---- W/L Record ----- Cost ------ Running Cost ------ Winnings --------- Net --
5/22     Bos@NYY(-1.5)      NYY                     $111.11
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: Dirty Sanchez on May 22, 2007, 07:12:04 PM
stunner's next thread:

Quote
Topic: Hey guys

I've run into some trouble financially.  I consider many of you friends so if you could help me out, I set up a paypal account.  The account is under ksustunner1. Please help me any way you can.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ChicoRodriguez on May 22, 2007, 07:36:11 PM
I'm glad he's doing a mock run-through
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: fatty fat fat on May 22, 2007, 07:37:00 PM
stunner's next thread:

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Topic: Hey guys

I've run into some trouble financially.  I consider many of you friends so if you could help me out, I set up a paypal account.  The account is under ksustunner1. Please help me any way you can.

LOL
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 22, 2007, 07:47:25 PM
Yankees losing. :frown:
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: mjrod on May 22, 2007, 07:51:23 PM
FYI,

The betting amount of $111.11 is what you'd get if you bet $100.00 on the line.   So when you put up your $100.00 you win $111.11 or you're up $11.11

Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: cireksu on May 22, 2007, 08:00:12 PM
Yes betting on baseball is stupid unless you have some serious Jack.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 22, 2007, 08:12:06 PM
FYI,

The betting amount of $111.11 is what you'd get if you bet $100.00 on the line.   So when you put up your $100.00 you win $111.11 or you're up $11.11



And if I lose, do i lose $100?  Or do you mean I'm up 111.11.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: mjrod on May 22, 2007, 08:17:23 PM
If you lose, you're out your $100.00.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 22, 2007, 08:22:58 PM
If you lose, you're out your $100.00.

So I'm risking $100.00 for $11.11?  That doesn't make any sense.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: mjrod on May 22, 2007, 08:23:26 PM
If you lose, you're out your $100.00.

So I'm risking $100.00 for $11.11?  That doesn't make any sense.

welcome to the world of gambling.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: waks on May 22, 2007, 08:24:39 PM
Lol.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 22, 2007, 08:26:44 PM
I think you're lying.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: pufizzle on May 22, 2007, 08:27:07 PM
Stunner, let's say you have 100 dollars.  You bet that 100 dollars on the game and with the odds you would win 111.11.  You win.  You get your 100 dollars back, plus the 111.11 that you won.  So now you have $211.11 in your bank account.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: mjrod on May 22, 2007, 08:28:58 PM
Stunner, let's say you have 100 dollars.  You bet that 100 dollars on the game and with the odds you would win 111.11.  You win.  You get your 100 dollars back, plus the 111.11 that you won.  So now you have $211.11 in your bank account.

I dont' think that's right.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: pufizzle on May 22, 2007, 08:30:19 PM
Trust me.  It is.  No one in their right mind would risk 100 dollars to win 11. 
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: mjrod on May 22, 2007, 08:32:26 PM
You're right.

Sorry Stunner, I was reading it wrong.  You do get your $100 back plus the $111.11.

Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 22, 2007, 08:33:53 PM
Stunner, let's say you have 100 dollars.  You bet that 100 dollars on the game and with the odds you would win 111.11.  You win.  You get your 100 dollars back, plus the 111.11 that you won.  So now you have $211.11 in your bank account.

IC.  I'll adjust it sometime.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: pufizzle on May 22, 2007, 08:35:38 PM
There are some odds that are that ridiculous though.  I used to bet on Roger Federer in the first few rounds of tournaments like that.  You would have to risk like 125 bucks to win 10-15 but it's pretty much a given that he won't lose.  The guy is insane and he faces crappy competition in the first couple rounds.  Thankfully it never came back and bit me in the ass.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on May 22, 2007, 08:36:37 PM
Here's my site's offerings for tonight's Cub game.
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OutcomeRun LineTotalMoney Line
CHICAGO N: R HILL+1.5    
-160
OVER 6.5    
-120
+158
SAN DIEGO: J PEAVY-1.5    
+140
UNDER 6.5    
EVEN
-170
   

Peavy is very strong so far this year, Rich Hill has had a rough month (especially on the road), and the Cubs flat out stink on their annual West coast swing.  So I'm putting 30 on the Pods to win by 2.  That's +140, so I risk 30 to net 42.

Tell you what, you post your mock bets all summer, and I'll post my actual ones, and we'll see who has more actual dough at the end.   :blindfold:

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: mjrod on May 22, 2007, 08:37:27 PM
I think we should do a little betting tournament for football.

Everyone starts off with say 1000 classless bucks and everyone has a chance to make their wager.   Those kinds of things are fun to do.

Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: pufizzle on May 22, 2007, 08:38:26 PM
I would be all for that.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: pufizzle on May 22, 2007, 08:39:50 PM
Here's my site's offerings for tonight's Cub game.
Quote
OutcomeRun LineTotalMoney Line
CHICAGO N: R HILL+1.5    
-160
OVER 6.5    
-120
+158
SAN DIEGO: J PEAVY-1.5    
+140
UNDER 6.5    
EVEN
-170
   

Peavy is very strong so far this year, Rich Hill has had a rough month (especially on the road), and the Cubs flat out stink on their annual West coast swing.  So I'm putting 30 on the Pods to win by 2.  That's +140, so I risk 30 to net 42.

Tell you what, you post your mock bets all summer, and I'll post my actual ones, and we'll see who has more actual dough at the end.   :blindfold:

kono

Peavy is do for a letdown.  He has been unhittable his last 4 or 5 starts.  I'd take the Cubs.   :blank:

Edit:  And I would parlay it with the over.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on May 22, 2007, 08:47:35 PM
His letdown was last time out, when he only struck out 5 after getting 16, 10, 10, and 10 in the previous four.  And I don't really like the over at Petco.  It feels like a 4-1 kind of night.

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: pufizzle on May 22, 2007, 08:51:19 PM
His letdown was last time out, when he only struck out 5 after getting 16, 10, 10, and 10 in the previous four.  And I don't really like the over at Petco.  It feels like a 4-1 kind of night.

kono

 :eek:  Petco?  Balls fly out of there.  You might be right because you have 2 nasty pitchers on the mound.  But I see it more like 5-4 Padres.  Good luck, hope you win!
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 22, 2007, 09:30:20 PM
So, like how does the bookie get money then?  You win and lose one, and you're up 10 bucks.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: Dirty Sanchez on May 22, 2007, 09:38:57 PM
I think we should do a little betting tournament for football.

Everyone starts off with say 1000 classless bucks and everyone has a chance to make their wager.   Those kinds of things are fun to do.



You're the farkin mod! Don't suggest it. Just make it be.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: WildWillie21 on May 22, 2007, 09:51:19 PM
So, like how does the bookie get money then?  You win and lose one, and you're up 10 bucks.

Here's the deal. If you bet the spread you are betting straight up 111.11 to win 111.11. In this instance you took the Yankees, and gave the Red Sox a 1.5 run lead off the bat. So the Yankees have to win by 2, obviously. They lost by 4 so you're down 111.11. The bookie doesn't make a percentage or anything.

Or next to the spread there is normally a (-125) or a (+105), (differs for each game). This is the money line for betting straight up. The (-125) was the Red Sox tonight. Therefore if you throw down 100 even up on the red sox without taking the runs you are throwing down $100 to win $125. But if you take the Yankees straight up the (+105) means you must bet 105 to win 100. The bookies feel the Yankees are the favorite but you are betting straight up, so you must wager more money.

The bookie doesn't make a percentage or anything. They make money because most people lose more often than they win.


Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 22, 2007, 09:55:34 PM
So, like how does the bookie get money then?  You win and lose one, and you're up 10 bucks.

Here's the deal. If you bet the spread you are betting straight up 111.11 to win 111.11. In this instance you took the Yankees, and gave the Red Sox a 1.5 run lead off the bat. So the Yankees have to win by 2, obviously. They lost by 4 so you're down 111.11. The bookie doesn't make a percentage or anything.

Or next to the spread there is normally a (-125) or a (+105), (differs for each game). This is the money line for betting straight up. The (-125) was the Red Sox tonight. Therefore if you throw down 100 even up on the red sox without taking the runs you are throwing down $100 to win $125. But if you take the Yankees straight up the (+105) means you must bet 105 to win 100. The bookies feel the Yankees are the favorite but you are betting straight up, so you must wager more money.

The bookie doesn't make a percentage or anything. They make money because most people lose more often than they win.


By betting the spread, doesn't that beat any advantage the bookie has?
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: WildWillie21 on May 22, 2007, 10:03:46 PM
So, like how does the bookie get money then?  You win and lose one, and you're up 10 bucks.

Here's the deal. If you bet the spread you are betting straight up 111.11 to win 111.11. In this instance you took the Yankees, and gave the Red Sox a 1.5 run lead off the bat. So the Yankees have to win by 2, obviously. They lost by 4 so you're down 111.11. The bookie doesn't make a percentage or anything.

Or next to the spread there is normally a (-125) or a (+105), (differs for each game). This is the money line for betting straight up. The (-125) was the Red Sox tonight. Therefore if you throw down 100 even up on the red sox without taking the runs you are throwing down $100 to win $125. But if you take the Yankees straight up the (+105) means you must bet 105 to win 100. The bookies feel the Yankees are the favorite but you are betting straight up, so you must wager more money.

The bookie doesn't make a percentage or anything. They make money because most people lose more often than they win.


By betting the spread, doesn't that beat any advantage the bookie has?

No, because the spread is their advantage. They make the spreads to take away an obvious favorite. Basically they try to make it a toss up.   In which the average better loses more often than not.

Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 22, 2007, 10:06:15 PM
So, like how does the bookie get money then?  You win and lose one, and you're up 10 bucks.

Here's the deal. If you bet the spread you are betting straight up 111.11 to win 111.11. In this instance you took the Yankees, and gave the Red Sox a 1.5 run lead off the bat. So the Yankees have to win by 2, obviously. They lost by 4 so you're down 111.11. The bookie doesn't make a percentage or anything.

Or next to the spread there is normally a (-125) or a (+105), (differs for each game). This is the money line for betting straight up. The (-125) was the Red Sox tonight. Therefore if you throw down 100 even up on the red sox without taking the runs you are throwing down $100 to win $125. But if you take the Yankees straight up the (+105) means you must bet 105 to win 100. The bookies feel the Yankees are the favorite but you are betting straight up, so you must wager more money.

The bookie doesn't make a percentage or anything. They make money because most people lose more often than they win.


By betting the spread, doesn't that beat any advantage the bookie has?


No, because the spread is their advantage. They make the spreads to take away an obvious favorite. Basically they try to make it a toss up.   In which the average better loses more often than not.



So I don't have to add the 11 dollars to my calculation as a "bookie fee"?
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 22, 2007, 10:16:47 PM
Date --- Game/Spread ---- Pick ---- Result ------ Bet ------ W/L ---- W/L Record ----- Cost ------ Running Cost ------ Winnings --------- Net --
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5/22     Bos@NYY(-1.5)      NYY        7-3         $100.00       L               0-1             -$100            -$100                   $0                -$100     
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: WildWillie21 on May 22, 2007, 10:17:42 PM
No, since you bet the spread tonight you bet 111.11 to win 111.11.  The "bookie fee" when betting the spread is the 1.5 runs you gave them before the game started.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 22, 2007, 10:19:07 PM
No, since you bet the spread tonight you bet 111.11 to win 111.11.  The "bookie fee" when betting the spread is the 1.5 runs you gave them before the game started.

Oh ok.  So my winning percentage goes from 50% to probably 40%.  Damn.  I'd rather pay the bookie fee.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: WildWillie21 on May 22, 2007, 10:24:49 PM
No, since you bet the spread tonight you bet 111.11 to win 111.11.  The "bookie fee" when betting the spread is the 1.5 runs you gave them before the game started.

Oh ok.  So my winning percentage goes from 50% to probably 40%.  Damn.  I'd rather pay the bookie fee.

Yeah, if I was you I'd bet the straight up money lines. If you really feel a favorite is going to win straight up put that little extra money on them. Or if you feel an underdog is going to win for sure definitely put the 100 to win 125 or 150, whatever it is. That way you don't have to worry about the stupid spreads.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on May 22, 2007, 10:44:09 PM
And I would parlay it with the over.
It feels like a 4-1 kind of night.

Oh look, it was a 4-1 kind of night... after 3 innings.  Good call on that over.  [edit: Or not; 5-1 final.]


And to try to sum it up for 'stunner:

If a line is dead even (for example, betting heads/tails on the Super Bowl coin flip), then you'll typically be risking $110 to net $100.  This is denoted as -110.  You and a bunch of others bet heads, another group bets tails.  It's heads, your group wins your $100 each.  Meanwhile, the other group paid/lost $110 each.  If the sizes of the groups were equal, then every loser's $110 will wind up as $100 to a winner, and $10 to the house.  The oddsmaker's goal here is to find a line which will garner similar action on each side, guaranteeing them that 10% for each pair of wagers. 

Now look at the line I posted earlier:

Quote
OutcomeRun Line
CHICAGO N: R HILL+1.5    
-160
SAN DIEGO: J PEAVY-1.5    
+140

In this case, there's a 1.5 run spread, but it isn't an 'even' -110.  It will cost you $160 to net $100 (or $100 to net $62.5) if you were to take the Cubs coming within 1, or you could risk $100 to net $140 on the Padres winning by 2 or more.  If there were going to be equal action on each side of the 1.5 run spread, these payouts would both be -110, but obviously, a lot more people are taking the Cubs to cover.  The payout numbers are picked (and adjusted) so that the house will only pay $100 for every $110 they collect.  (For these numbers, the math says there are roughly 3 Cubs bets for every 2 Padres bets.)

[edit:  I believe that for the kind of system you're trying to test, each wager needs to be of the even variety.  That means you have to find someone offering a spread with even payouts on both sides.]

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: pufizzle on May 22, 2007, 11:42:56 PM
Nice pick Kono    :notworthy:
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on May 23, 2007, 12:04:30 AM
Here's the deal. If you bet the spread you are betting straight up 111.11 to win 111.11. In this instance you took the Yankees, and gave the Red Sox a 1.5 run lead off the bat. So the Yankees have to win by 2, obviously. They lost by 4 so you're down 111.11. The bookie doesn't make a percentage or anything.

No.  If you bet the spread, and it is a site which offers a spread that pays evenly on each side (I don't know any), then you will be risking 110 to net 100.  No bookie alive would give 100 for 100 on both sides of a spread.  At least none that intend to stay in business.

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Or next to the spread there is normally a (-125) or a (+105), (differs for each game). This is the money line for betting straight up. The (-125) was the Red Sox tonight. Therefore if you throw down 100 even up on the red sox without taking the runs you are throwing down $100 to win $125. But if you take the Yankees straight up the (+105) means you must bet 105 to win 100. The bookies feel the Yankees are the favorite but you are betting straight up, so you must wager more money.

No.  First off, you have your +/- backwards.  It would have cost $125 to net $100 on the Sox (+1.5) in your example.

Second, here's Bodog's NYY/BOS offerings from Tuesday:

Quote
OutcomeRun LineMoney Line
Boston (Tavarez)+1.5
-125
+152
New York (Mussina)-1.5
+105
-167

New York was the favorite to win the game outright (indicated by the -167 money line), but not quite expected to win by at least 2 (indicated by the +105 run line).  Stunner picked NYY to cover, so he risked 100 to net 105, and lost.  His bankroll is now a paltry $199,900.   :crybaby:

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: pufizzle on May 23, 2007, 12:39:59 AM
Thank you for making the corrections.  I was too lazy to go through and tell all that was wrong.  :sleep:
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ChicoRodriguez on May 23, 2007, 01:00:20 AM
This gambling stuff is quite difficult to follow, though quite interesting.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 23, 2007, 12:22:16 PM
This afternoon, I will bet $200.

Minnesota Twins vs. Texas Rangers (-1.5)

Date --- Game/Spread ---- Pick ---- Result ------ Bet ------ W/L ---- W/L Record ----- Cost ------ Running Cost ------ Winnings --------- Net --
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5/22     Bos@NYY(-1.5)      NYY        7-3         $100.00       L               0-1             -$100            -$100                   $0                -$100
5/23    Minn@Tex(-1.5)     Minn                     $200.00
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 23, 2007, 12:22:37 PM
Correct me if I'm counting anything wrong.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: pissclams on May 23, 2007, 01:16:56 PM
Make sure and include your balance when you post.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on May 23, 2007, 03:00:52 PM
Again, baseball betting isn't like football.  That +1.5 is the run line.  It isn't like a football spread, where you can expect a roughly 1:1 payout on either side.  Wherever you're getting your lines from, notice that every game has a +1.5 and -1.5?  The important numbers are the +/- three-digit numbers next to them.  Here's Bodog's lines for this game:

Quote
Minnesota Twins
Boof Bonser (R)
+1½
(-180)
+111
Texas Rangers
Robinson Tejeda (R)
-1½
(+160)   
-121

The bold number is the run line, the underlined number is the money line (straight up victory, no points given).

That means, if you're betting Minnesota +1.5, it takes a $180 risk to net $100.  Your $200 bet will net you $111.11 if you win.
If you're betting Minnesota outright, your $200 bet will net $222 instead.

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 23, 2007, 03:25:26 PM
I'll be betting outright then.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 23, 2007, 03:31:51 PM
Again, baseball betting isn't like football.  That +1.5 is the run line.  It isn't like a football spread, where you can expect a roughly 1:1 payout on either side.  Wherever you're getting your lines from, notice that every game has a +1.5 and -1.5?  The important numbers are the +/- three-digit numbers next to them.  Here's Bodog's lines for this game:

Quote
Minnesota Twins
Boof Bonser (R)
+1½
(-180)
+111
Texas Rangers
Robinson Tejeda (R)
-1½
(+160)   
-121

The bold number is the run line, the underlined number is the money line (straight up victory, no points given).

That means, if you're betting Minnesota +1.5, it takes a $180 risk to net $100.  Your $200 bet will net you $111.11 if you win.
If you're betting Minnesota outright, your $200 bet will net $222 instead.

kono

So if I bet on the favorite outright, would the $200 bet net $178 if I won?  Also, it sounds like you know what you're talking about regarding picks.  In your opinion, would having somebody with baseball knowledge and using the Martingale method work out, even in the long run?
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: pissclams on May 23, 2007, 04:25:53 PM

Date --- Game/Spread ---- Pick ---- Result ------ Bet ------ W/L ---- W/L Record ----- Cost ------ Running Cost ------ Winnings --------- Net --
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5/22     Bos@NYY(-1.5)      NYY        7-3         $100.00          L               0-1             -$100            -$100                      $0                -$100
5/23    Minn@Tex(-1.5)      Minn                     $200.00          W              1-1             -$100            -$200                     $422             +$122

OMG Stunner this crap is easy, dude you're a natural. Screw the mock gambling you're wasting time/money!!
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ECN on May 23, 2007, 04:28:54 PM
Again, baseball betting isn't like football.  That +1.5 is the run line.  It isn't like a football spread, where you can expect a roughly 1:1 payout on either side.  Wherever you're getting your lines from, notice that every game has a +1.5 and -1.5?  The important numbers are the +/- three-digit numbers next to them.  Here's Bodog's lines for this game:

Quote
Minnesota Twins
Boof Bonser (R)
+1½
(-180)
+111
Texas Rangers
Robinson Tejeda (R)
-1½
(+160)   
-121

The bold number is the run line, the underlined number is the money line (straight up victory, no points given).

That means, if you're betting Minnesota +1.5, it takes a $180 risk to net $100.  Your $200 bet will net you $111.11 if you win.
If you're betting Minnesota outright, your $200 bet will net $222 instead.

kono

it was brought to my attention that there would be no math involved....

also, konofo = immediate jr. wildcat status.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 23, 2007, 04:30:15 PM

Date --- Game/Spread ---- Pick ---- Result ------ Bet ------ W/L ---- W/L Record ----- Cost ------ Running Cost ------ Winnings --------- Net --
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5/22     Bos@NYY(-1.5)      NYY        7-3         $100.00          L               0-1             -$100            -$100                      $0                -$100
5/23    Minn@Tex(-1.5)      Minn                     $200.00          W              1-1             -$100            -$200                     $422             +$122

OMG Stunner this crap is easy, dude you're a natural. Screw the mock gambling you're wasting time/money!!

I know right!!!

 :ksu:
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 23, 2007, 07:41:56 PM
Date --- Game/Spread ---- Pick ---- Result ------ Bet ------ W/L ---- W/L Record ----- Cost ------ Running Cost ------ Winnings --------- Net --
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5/22     Bos@NYY(-1.5)      NYY        7-3         $100.00          L               0-1             -$100            -$100                      $0                -$100
5/23    Minn@Tex(-1.5)      Minn        5-3        $200.00          W              1-1             -$100            -$200                     $422              +$122
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on May 23, 2007, 08:10:47 PM
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Minnesota Twins
Boof Bonser (R)
+1½
(-180)
+111
Texas Rangers
Robinson Tejeda (R)
-1½
(+160)   
-121

So if I bet on the favorite outright, would the $200 bet net $178 if I won?
If you had wanted the Rangers outright, it would have cost $121 to net $100, so $200 would net $165.  (Except the Rangers lost.)    (200/121)*100 ~= 165.

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Also, it sounds like you know what you're talking about regarding picks.  In your opinion, would having somebody with baseball knowledge and using the Martingale method work out, even in the long run?

That system needs a fairly even bet with roughly 1:1 payout.  You also need a huge bankroll.  It's built for something like blackjack, I imagine, or maybe football bets, where you get a point spread that is meant to represent a 50/50 chance for each team. 

Tonight, I'm going with the Cubs to win outright.  They're a slight dog, and the payout for covering 1.5 isn't worthwhile.  30 to win 33.60.

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CHICAGO N: S MARSHALL+1.5    
-200
OVER 8.5    
-110
+112
SAN DEIGO: D WELLS-1.5    
+170
UNDER 8.5    
-110
-120
   
kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on May 23, 2007, 08:35:18 PM
I guess, if you want to do enough math, you can always find some wager every day that will net you enough to cover your accumulated loss.  The problem is, if you're betting on a favorite, you'd have to bet more than that amount to get even, and so your losses will be more than doubling every successive loss, maybe tripling, and that kills your bankroll faster.  If you're betting on underdogs, your losses would accumulate more slowly, but you're less likely to hit that win to pull you out of the hole.

Either way, it's not something I would do.  I prefer to stick to one (painless) wager range, adjusted a little for degree of confidence.

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 24, 2007, 12:06:31 PM
Betting $100.

Los Angeles Angels vs. Detroit Tigers (-1.5)

Date --- Game/Spread ---- Pick ---- Result ------ Bet ------ W/L ---- W/L Record ----- Cost ------ Running Cost ------ Winnings --------- Net --
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5/22     Bos@NYY(-1.5)      NYY        7-3         $100.00          L               0-1             -$100            -$100                      $0                -$100
5/23    Minn@Tex(-1.5)      Minn       5-3         $200.00          W              1-1             -$100            -$200                     $422             +$122
5/24     LAA@Det(-1.5)      LAA                      $100.00                                            -$100            -$100
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on May 24, 2007, 01:21:50 PM
You're killing me.  Angels are +140 to win outright, but that won't matter, because they're already down 6-0.

I'll take Glavine over Smoltz tonight (+123), 20 to win 24.60.

kono

Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 24, 2007, 01:27:32 PM
You're killing me.  Angels are +140 to win outright, but that won't matter, because they're already down 6-0.

I'll take Glavine over Smoltz tonight (+123), 20 to win 24.60.

kono



I'll give that game a shot.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: WildCatzPhreak on May 24, 2007, 01:38:55 PM
That is some confusing crap.

kono is doing a good job of explaining it, but it's still confusing.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 24, 2007, 01:43:20 PM
Betting $200.

New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves (-1.5)

Date --- Game/Spread ---- Pick ------ Bet ------ W/L ---- W/L Record ----- Cost ------ Running Cost ------ Winnings --------- Net --
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5/22     Bos@NYY(-1.5)      NYY     $100.00         L               0-1             -$100            -$100                      $0                -$100
5/23    Minn@Tex(-1.5)      Minn    $200.00         W              1-1             -$100            -$200                     $422             +$122
5/24     LAA@Det(-1.5)      LAA      $100.00         L               1-2             -$100            -$100                      $0                +$22
5/24     NYM@ATL(-1.5)     NYM     $200.00

Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 24, 2007, 01:43:36 PM
That is some confusing @#%$.

kono is doing a good job of explaining it, but it's still confusing.

QFT
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: pufizzle on May 24, 2007, 04:54:31 PM
Terrible bet with the Mets.  The Braves own Glavine.  Look at his career stats against them.  And Smoltz is pitching unbelievable right now.  Godd@mmit I HATE the Mets!!!!!!

Sorry Kono, I'm hoping you lose tonight.  :tongue:
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on May 24, 2007, 08:15:14 PM
Terrible bet with the Mets.  The Braves own Glavine.  Look at his career stats against them.  And Smoltz is pitching unbelievable right now.  Godd@mmit I HATE the Mets!!!!!!

Sorry Kono, I'm hoping you lose tonight.  :tongue:

Interestingly, Glavine and Smoltz had already faced each other twice this year, and had a pretty even go of it.  The first time, Glavine was victimized by three unearned and took the loss, and the second, Smoltz gave up 6 but was rescued by the Mets' pen.  In their only meeting prior to this year, Glavine and Smoltz had nearly identical lines, if I recall, and the game went 10.

But in general, if I can get the best team in the league as a 5:6 dog with a 295-game winner on the mound, I'll probably give them the nod.

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on May 24, 2007, 08:35:32 PM
And I've got the remaining 10 of my daily 30 on the Cubs to avoid the sweep (+130), even after they screwed me over yesterday.  Batters are under .200 against Marquis this year, and he's 5-0 in his last 7.

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: pufizzle on May 24, 2007, 09:20:06 PM
Never underestimate a Hall of Fame pitcher, on his home field, going for his 200th win, against his former teammate and good friend.  Tomahawk Chop baby!!   :dancin:
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 25, 2007, 11:41:33 AM

Date --- Game/Spread ---- Pick ------ Bet ------ W/L ---- W/L Record ----- Cost ------ Running Cost ------ Winnings --------- Net --
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5/22     Bos@NYY(-1.5)      NYY     $100.00         L               0-1             -$100            -$100                      $0                -$100
5/23    Minn@Tex(-1.5)      Minn    $200.00         W              1-1             -$200            -$200                     $422             +$122
5/24     LAA@Det(-1.5)      LAA      $100.00         L               1-2             -$100            -$100                      $0                +$22
5/24     NYM@ATL(-1.5)     NYM     $200.00         L               1-3             -$200            -$300                      $0                -$188

Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 25, 2007, 11:47:04 AM
Betting $440 on Oakland.

Date --- Game/Spread ---- Pick ------ Bet ------ W/L ---- W/L Record ----- Cost ------ Running Cost ------ Winnings --------- Net --
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5/22     Bos@NYY(-1.5)      NYY        $100         L               0-1             -$100            -$100                      $0                -$100
5/23    Minn@Tex(-1.5)      Minn       $200         W              1-1             -$200            -$200                     $422             +$122
5/24     LAA@Det(-1.5)      LAA         $100         L               1-2             -$100            -$100                      $0                +$22
5/24     NYM@Atl(-1.5)      NYM        $200         L               1-3             -$200            -$300                      $0                -$188
5/25     Oak(-1.5)@Bal      Oak         $440
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on May 25, 2007, 02:12:37 PM
Betting $440 on Oakland.

And the line is?  You keep forgetting the most important part.  :blank:

Go to wsex.com, click Baseball, then Game Lines, and you'll get today's list of lines, with links.  Money Line is for an outright win, so click Oakland's number in that column (it's -103 right now).  You'll be given a dropdown box at the top of the window with typical bet/payout options, as well as a link to play around with random amounts that aren't in the list.  Messing around with those controls might be more helpful in explaining how things really work than any more of my rambling.


As for me, I'm going to mess with pufizzle's head and pick (and therefore jinx) the Braves.  But I also like El Duque and the Mets facing Sergio Mitre.  So here comes some fancy 2x2 parlay action.  What the hell, it's Friday.

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Money Lines:
NEW YORK N: O HERNANDEZ (-133)
ATLANTA: T HUDSON (-160)
BOTH: +184.68 (20 to net 36.94)

Run Lines:
NEW YORK N: O HERNANDEZ -1.5 (+120)
ATLANTA: T HUDSON -1.5 (+125)
BOTH: +395 (10 to net 39.50)

So, if both win, I'm up about 27, and if both win by two, I net 76.44.  If either lose, I'm down 30.  Of course, whenever I take the time to set up a wager like this, both teams usually get blown out.  :'(

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: pufizzle on May 25, 2007, 10:03:22 PM
Damn you Kono!!  Stay away from the Braves!!!   :forked:
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 25, 2007, 10:34:53 PM

Date --- Game/Spread ---- Pick ------ Bet ------ W/L ---- W/L Record ----- Cost ------ Running Cost ------ Winnings --------- Net --
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5/22     Bos@NYY(-1.5)      NYY        $100         L               0-1             -$100            -$100                      $0                -$100
5/23    Minn@Tex(-1.5)      Minn       $200         W              1-1             -$200            -$200                     $422             +$122
5/24     LAA@Det(-1.5)      LAA         $100         L               1-2             -$100            -$100                      $0                +$22
5/24     NYM@Atl(-1.5)      NYM        $200         L               1-3             -$200            -$300                      $0                -$188
5/25     Oak(-1.5)@Bal      Oak         $440         W              2-3             -$440            -$740                    +800              +$212
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on May 26, 2007, 10:17:33 AM
Today I'll try the Cubs and the over (8.0).  I'll also pay ten bucks to see if I can make the Braves lose again.

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CHICAGO N: C ZAMBRANO (-120) CHICAGO N
OVER 8.0 (-125) CHICAGO N
BOTH: +230 (20 to win 46.00)

ATLANTA: B CARLYLE (EVEN) (10 to win 10)

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 26, 2007, 11:02:14 AM
$100 on the Yankees

Date --- Game/Spread ---- Pick ------ Bet ------ W/L ---- W/L Record ----- Cost ------ Running Cost ------ Winnings --------- Net --
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5/22     Bos@NYY(-1.5)      NYY        $100         L               0-1             -$100            -$100                      $0                -$100
5/23    Minn@Tex(-1.5)      Minn       $200         W              1-1             -$200            -$200                     $422             +$122
5/24     LAA@Det(-1.5)      LAA         $100         L               1-2             -$100            -$100                      $0                +$22
5/24     NYM@Atl(-1.5)      NYM        $200         L               1-3             -$200            -$300                      $0                -$188
5/25     Oak(-1.5)@Bal      Oak         $440         W              2-3             -$440            -$740                    +800              +$212
5/26     LAA@NYY(-1.5)     NYY        $100

Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on May 26, 2007, 09:00:06 PM
I can make the Braves lose
QFE.

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MILWAukEE: C VARGAS +105 (20 to win 21)

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on May 27, 2007, 12:22:43 AM
So, if anyone is still following this, it might be a good time to start picking against me.  If I were chasing losses like stunner's system, I'd be, um, really down.

Week in review:
05/22 +42
05/23 -30
05/24 -20, +13
05/25 -20, -10
05/26 -20, -10, -20
Current: -75

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 27, 2007, 02:33:01 AM

Date --- Game/Spread ---- Pick ------ Bet ------ W/L ---- W/L Record ----- Cost ------ Running Cost ------ Winnings --------- Net --
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5/22     Bos@NYY(-1.5)      NYY        $100         L               0-1             -$100            -$100                      $0                -$100
5/23    Minn@Tex(-1.5)      Minn       $200         W              1-1             -$200            -$200                     $422             +$122
5/24     LAA@Det(-1.5)      LAA         $100         L               1-2             -$100            -$100                      $0                +$22
5/24     NYM@Atl(-1.5)      NYM        $200         L               1-3             -$200            -$300                      $0                -$188
5/25     Oak(-1.5)@Bal      Oak         $440         W              2-3             -$440            -$740                    +800              +$212
5/26     LAA@NYY(-1.5)     NYY         $100         L               2-4             -$100            -$100                      $0                +$112
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on May 27, 2007, 08:28:11 AM
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ST LOUIS: WAINWRIGHT -1.5 (+115)
20 to win 23.

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ATLANTA: K DAVIES (+112)
10 to win 11.20.  Or to just lose 10.

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: pufizzle on May 27, 2007, 12:01:13 PM
Please stop betting on the Braves.... :crybaby:


I'll start paying you ten bucks a day to bet on the Mets though  :shy:
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 27, 2007, 12:04:25 PM
Betting $115 on the Phillies.

Date --- Game/Spread ---- Pick ------ Bet ------ W/L ---- W/L Record ----- Cost ------ Running Cost ------ Winnings --------- Net --
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5/22     Bos@NYY(-1.5)      NYY        $100         L               0-1             -$100            -$100                      $0                -$100
5/23    Minn@Tex(-1.5)      Minn       $200         W              1-1             -$200            -$200                     $422             +$122
5/24     LAA@Det(-1.5)      LAA         $100         L               1-2             -$100            -$100                      $0                +$22
5/24     NYM@Atl(-1.5)      NYM        $200         L               1-3             -$200            -$300                      $0                -$188
5/25     Oak(-1.5)@Bal      Oak         $440         W              2-3             -$440            -$740                    +800              +$212
5/26     LAA@NYY(-1.5)     NYY         $100         L               2-4             -$100            -$100                      $0                +$112
5/27      Phi(-1.5)@Atl       Phi          $230   
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 27, 2007, 01:27:28 PM

Date --- Game/Spread ---- Pick ------ Bet ------ W/L ---- W/L Record ----- Cost ------ Running Cost ------ Winnings --------- Net --
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5/22     Bos@NYY(-1.5)      NYY        $100         L               0-1             -$100            -$100                      $0                -$100
5/23    Minn@Tex(-1.5)      Minn       $200         W              1-1             -$200            -$200                     $422             +$122
5/24     LAA@Det(-1.5)      LAA         $100         L               1-2             -$100            -$100                      $0                +$22
5/24     NYM@Atl(-1.5)      NYM        $200         L               1-3             -$200            -$300                      $0                -$188
5/25     Oak(-1.5)@Bal      Oak         $440         W              2-3             -$440            -$740                    +800              +$212
5/26     LAA@NYY(-1.5)     NYY         $100         L               2-4             -$100            -$100                      $0                +$112
5/27      Phi(-1.5)@Atl       Phi          $230         W              3-4            -$230             -$330                    +200              +$312
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on May 27, 2007, 03:43:44 PM
Please stop betting on the Braves.... :crybaby:


I'll start paying you ten bucks a day to bet on the Mets though  :shy:

Seriously, Minaya should put me on the payroll.

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 27, 2007, 05:57:43 PM
Betting $110 on Cleveland.

Date --- Game/Spread ---- Pick ------ Bet ------ W/L ---- W/L Record ----- Cost ------ Running Cost ------ Winnings --------- Net --
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5/22     Bos@NYY(-1.5)      NYY        $100         L               0-1             -$100            -$100                      $0                -$100
5/23    Minn@Tex(-1.5)      Minn       $200         W              1-1             -$200            -$200                     $422             +$122
5/24     LAA@Det(-1.5)      LAA         $100         L               1-2             -$100            -$100                      $0                +$22
5/24     NYM@Atl(-1.5)      NYM        $200         L               1-3             -$200            -$300                      $0                -$188
5/25     Oak(-1.5)@Bal      Oak         $440         W              2-3             -$440            -$740                    +800              +$212
5/26     LAA@NYY(-1.5)     NYY         $100         L               2-4             -$100            -$100                      $0                +$112
5/27      Phi(-1.5)@Atl       Phi          $230         W              3-4            -$230             -$330                    +200              +$312
5/27     Cle(-1.5)@Det       Cle
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 27, 2007, 09:31:00 PM
Damn I'm good!

Date --- Game/Spread ---- Pick ------ Bet ------ W/L ---- W/L Record ----- Cost ------ Running Cost ------ Winnings --------- Net --
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5/22     Bos@NYY(-1.5)      NYY        $100         L               0-1             -$100            -$100                      $0                -$100
5/23    Minn@Tex(-1.5)      Minn       $200         W              1-1             -$200            -$200                     $422             +$122
5/24     LAA@Det(-1.5)      LAA         $100         L               1-2             -$100            -$100                      $0                +$22
5/24     NYM@Atl(-1.5)      NYM        $200         L               1-3             -$200            -$300                      $0                -$188
5/25     Oak(-1.5)@Bal      Oak         $440         W             2-3             -$440            -$740                    +800              +$212
5/26     LAA@NYY(-1.5)     NYY         $100         L               2-4             -$100            -$100                      $0                +$112
5/27      Phi(-1.5)@Atl       Phi          $230         W             3-4             -$230             -$330                   +$200             +$312
5/27     Cle(-1.5)@Det       Cle         $110         W              4-4             -$110            -$110                    +$100             +$412
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: pufizzle on May 27, 2007, 09:34:07 PM
You're counting it a win in the bottom of the 8th?  Detroit has to score one run in 2 innings for you to lose  :confused:
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 27, 2007, 09:38:10 PM
You're counting it a win in the bottom of the 8th?  Detroit has to score one run in 2 innings for you to lose  :confused:

I'm just betting on whoever wins, but since I bet on the favorite, I have to pay more to win the same amount of money.  Is this correct?
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: pufizzle on May 27, 2007, 09:44:11 PM
From your post it looks like you bet Cleveland (-1.5).  If you bet Cleveland to win straight up you should have put Cleveland (-112) for the money line. 

And you still should never count a win until the final out/buzzer. 
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ChicoRodriguez on May 28, 2007, 12:04:25 AM
just curious, stunner have you found a job yet?  I'm going to bet $110 on No.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 28, 2007, 01:33:05 AM
just curious, stunner have you found a job yet?  I'm going to bet $110 on No.

I'm painting for my mom's apartments.  That's about it though.  Trying to get a nursing lab assistant job at MATC. :tongue:
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on May 28, 2007, 08:27:50 AM
I have begun to use my power for good, betting on NL Central teams not based in Chicago, so that the Cubs might climb in the division standings.  However, today we have the division leading Brewers hosting... the Braves!  I was certain Atlanta was due to pop out of this little skid, but the Brewers have lost five straight on their west-coast trip.  Capuano has lost three straight starts, with a total of 8 strikeouts vs. 14 ER.  On the other hand, there's Chuck James, who is basically a long reliever in the starting rotation.  Feh, I'm clearly overthinking this.

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ATLANTA: C JAMES (+118)
30 to win 35.40

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: pufizzle on May 28, 2007, 11:18:44 AM
 :banghead:
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 28, 2007, 12:09:44 PM
Betting $100 on the Reds

Date --- Game/Spread ---- Pick ------ Bet ------ W/L ---- W/L Record ----- Cost ------ Running Cost ------ Winnings --------- Net --
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5/22     Bos@NYY(-1.5)      NYY        $100         L               0-1             -$100            -$100                      $0                -$100
5/23    Minn@Tex(-1.5)      Minn       $200         W              1-1             -$200            -$200                     $422             +$122
5/24     LAA@Det(-1.5)      LAA         $100         L               1-2             -$100            -$100                      $0                +$22
5/24     NYM@Atl(-1.5)      NYM        $200         L               1-3             -$200            -$300                      $0                -$188
5/25     Oak(-1.5)@Bal      Oak         $440         W             2-3             -$440            -$740                    +800              +$212
5/26     LAA@NYY(-1.5)     NYY         $100         L               2-4             -$100            -$100                      $0                +$112
5/27      Phi(-1.5)@Atl       Phi          $230         W             3-4             -$230             -$330                   +$200             +$312
5/27     Cle(-1.5)@Det       Cle         $110         W              4-4             -$110            -$110                    +$100             +$412
5/28      Pit(-1.5)@Cin       Cin         $100
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: pufizzle on May 28, 2007, 12:35:42 PM
Lets try this again.....

You say you are betting 100 dollars on the Reds.  Are you betting the Reds to cover the spread or to win outright.  You have to be clear. 
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 28, 2007, 04:09:14 PM
Lets try this again.....

You say you are betting 100 dollars on the Reds.  Are you betting the Reds to cover the spread or to win outright.  You have to be clear. 

Win outright.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 28, 2007, 07:58:33 PM
Date --- Game/Spread ---- Pick ------ Bet ------ W/L ---- W/L Record ----- Cost ------ Running Cost ------ Winnings --------- Net --
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5/22     Bos@NYY(-1.5)      NYY        $100         L               0-1             -$100            -$100                      $0                -$100
5/23    Minn@Tex(-1.5)      Minn       $200         W              1-1             -$200            -$200                     $422             +$122
5/24     LAA@Det(-1.5)      LAA         $100         L               1-2             -$100            -$100                      $0                +$22
5/24     NYM@Atl(-1.5)      NYM        $200         L               1-3             -$200            -$300                      $0                -$188
5/25     Oak(-1.5)@Bal      Oak         $440         W             2-3             -$440            -$740                    +800              +$212
5/26     LAA@NYY(-1.5)     NYY         $100         L               2-4             -$100            -$100                      $0                +$112
5/27      Phi(-1.5)@Atl       Phi          $230         W             3-4             -$230             -$330                   +$200             +$312
5/27     Cle(-1.5)@Det       Cle         $110         W              4-4             -$110            -$110                    +$200             +$412
5/28      Pit(-1.5)@Cin       Cin         $100         W              5-4             -$100             -$100                   +$200             +$512
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on May 29, 2007, 05:44:28 PM
Tonight, I've got:
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FLORIDA AT CHICAGO N: OVER 9.5 (EVEN)  20 for 20
SAN DIEGO: D WELLS (+120)  10 for 12

It's over 80 degrees at Wrigley tonight, with decent wind out to left.  Neither Marquis or Willis are what you would call ground-ball specialists, Marquis' ERA vs. the Marlins is over 6, and the bullpens have been suspect.

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 29, 2007, 05:56:39 PM
$120 on the Phillies

Date --- Game/Spread ---- Pick ------ Bet ------ W/L ---- W/L Record ----- Cost ------ Running Cost ------ Winnings --------- Net --
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5/22     Bos@NYY(-1.5)      NYY        $100         L               0-1             -$100            -$100                      $0                -$100
5/23    Minn@Tex(-1.5)      Minn       $200         W              1-1             -$200            -$200                     $422             +$122
5/24     LAA@Det(-1.5)      LAA         $100         L               1-2             -$100            -$100                      $0                +$22
5/24     NYM@Atl(-1.5)      NYM        $200         L               1-3             -$200            -$300                      $0                -$188
5/25     Oak(-1.5)@Bal      Oak         $440         W             2-3             -$440            -$740                    +800              +$212
5/26     LAA@NYY(-1.5)     NYY         $100         L               2-4             -$100            -$100                      $0                +$112
5/27      Phi(-1.5)@Atl       Phi          $230         W             3-4             -$230             -$330                   +$200             +$312
5/27     Cle(-1.5)@Det       Cle         $110         W              4-4             -$110            -$110                    +$200             +$412
5/28      Pit(-1.5)@Cin       Cin         $100         W              5-4             -$100             -$100                   +$200             +$512
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on May 30, 2007, 05:59:52 PM
Quote
FLORIDA AT CHICAGO N: UNDER 10.0 (-105)

I just don't see 11 runs against Mitre (1.89 ERA, 3 HR) and Lilly (3.20, 4) tonight, even though Lilly did get a little roughed up in LA last week.  30 for 28.57.

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on May 30, 2007, 07:02:04 PM
$220 on Houston

Date --- Game/Spread ---- Pick ------ Bet ------ W/L ---- W/L Record ----- Cost ------ Running Cost ------ Winnings --------- Net --
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5/22     Bos@NYY(-1.5)      NYY        $100         L               0-1             -$100            -$100                      $0                -$100
5/23    Minn@Tex(-1.5)      Minn       $200         W              1-1             -$200            -$200                     $422             +$122
5/24     LAA@Det(-1.5)      LAA         $100         L               1-2             -$100            -$100                      $0                +$22
5/24     NYM@Atl(-1.5)      NYM        $200         L               1-3             -$200            -$300                      $0                -$188
5/25     Oak(-1.5)@Bal      Oak         $440         W             2-3             -$440            -$740                    +800              +$212
5/26     LAA@NYY(-1.5)     NYY         $100         L               2-4             -$100            -$100                      $0                +$112
5/27      Phi(-1.5)@Atl       Phi          $230         W             3-4             -$230             -$330                   +$200             +$312
5/27     Cle(-1.5)@Det       Cle         $110         W              4-4             -$110            -$110                    +$200             +$412
5/28      Pit(-1.5)@Cin       Cin         $100         W              5-4             -$100             -$100                   +$200             +$512
5/29      Ari@Phi(-1.5)       Phi         $120         L               5-5             -$120             -$120                     $0                 +$392
5/30     Cin@Hou(-1.5)      Hou        $220
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on May 31, 2007, 06:01:09 PM
Quote
NEW YORK N: O HERNANDEZ -1.5 (+150)

30 to win 45.

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on May 31, 2007, 06:08:12 PM
Wow, the Pistons are favored by 5.5 tonight, with a Cavs upset paying +210.  I guess nobody was watching the first two games.

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on May 31, 2007, 06:22:27 PM
Cavs upset paying +210

Scratch that, line just moved to +240.  Did LeBron announce he's taking the night off, or what?  :confused:

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on May 31, 2007, 10:59:58 PM
Thanks 'Bron.   :love:

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: waks on May 31, 2007, 11:01:48 PM
Cavs upset paying +210

Scratch that, line just moved to +240.  Did LeBron announce he's taking the night off, or what?  :confused:

kono
I think that would be the farthest from the truth. Holy crap!
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on May 31, 2007, 11:28:25 PM
So, my site has a feature they call Live Betting.  It's basically a stock market for degenerates.  You buy and sell 'shares' of one outcome or another, such as "Cleveland +5.5," and at the end of the game, each 'share' is worth either 100 or 0.  You can buy and sell during any clock stoppage.  Prices fluctuate wildly whenever a team goes on a run, and as the endgame comes into focus, your shares can plummet or soar with each possession.  Tremendously addictive feature, and tremendously nerve-wracking when your shares go from 95 to 75 because of overtime, and then to 50 because the wrong team took the lead.

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on June 01, 2007, 11:22:51 AM
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ATLANTA: K DAVIES (+151)

30 for 45.30.

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: pufizzle on June 01, 2007, 12:10:33 PM
Kono I am coming to find you    :chainsaw:
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on June 01, 2007, 12:13:32 PM
Recent sightings place me at the VA-WV border.  Go look there.   :P

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on June 02, 2007, 01:53:17 PM
I wanted the Braves again today, but I didn't get online in time.

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ST LOUIS: K WELLS (+130)

30 for 39.

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on June 03, 2007, 02:56:21 AM
Week: +104.27
Total: +29.27

I think I'll go ahead and wrap this up, since Dr. Stunner has apparently proven us all wrong already and gone home, I guess.  As for me, I had fun trying to justify some awful bets, and found that I should probably stick to basketball.  I managed to miss seven straight picks last weekend, which, under his system, would have had me needing around 1200 to break even on the eighth bet.  It'll take a couple more Cavs wins before I have that kind of cushion to play with. ;)

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: ksuno1stunner on June 03, 2007, 03:56:53 AM
Week: +104.27
Total: +29.27

I think I'll go ahead and wrap this up, since Dr. Stunner has apparently proven us all wrong already and gone home, I guess.  As for me, I had fun trying to justify some awful bets, and found that I should probably stick to basketball.  I managed to miss seven straight picks last weekend, which, under his system, would have had me needing around 1200 to break even on the eighth bet.  It'll take a couple more Cavs wins before I have that kind of cushion to play with. ;)

kono

I just got bored with it.  If I picked random games, I know I'd eventually &@#% up enough to lose large amounts of money.  However, if I did research like crazy, and could pick the favorite of one game per day, I'd probably succeed.
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: konofo on June 03, 2007, 11:48:19 AM
Or you could still lose seven straight picks over the course of a weekend.  ;)  It's a sport where even the best teams each year still manage to lose over a third of their games, after all.  You can't count on much going the way you think it should.

kono
Title: Re: Mock gambling with ksuno1stunner
Post by: Trim on July 09, 2007, 04:16:41 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=keri/070709