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country gal
First of all welcome to the RX. Below is the link to the RX Baseball Forum. You can click on the link and it will take you directly there or look for it below in the lists of the various Sports Forums.
http://www.therxforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=110
First of all welcome to the RX. Below is the link to the RX Baseball Forum. You can click on the link and it will take you directly there or look for it below in the lists of the various Sports Forums.
http://www.therxforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=110
Hey OMTED! 
On which parts should I focus first to get better at handicapping?
Can you tell me which handicappers are the best at the moment, those for free at the forums as well as handicappers and services i have to pay for? i know they can lose to, but i think that they do have winning years and maybe they really can help me improve my handicapping.
best regards, Delta.
On which parts should I focus first to get better at handicapping?
Can you tell me which handicappers are the best at the moment, those for free at the forums as well as handicappers and services i have to pay for? i know they can lose to, but i think that they do have winning years and maybe they really can help me improve my handicapping.
best regards, Delta.
DeltaIntegrale16v
First of all please accept my apologies for the delayed response. Monday and Tuesday are my days off each week. Also, welcome to the RX. I think you will enjoy our site with the vast amount of information and the good people we have on the site. Now to answer your questions.
To become a better handicapper takes time, information and hard work. First let me start with a recommendation that you gather some reading material to help you learn. The largest bookstore on all types of gambling is located in Las Vegas. I have visited the store many, many times over the years and have found a great deal of good information about handicapping. I would suggest that you browse their website at www.gamblersbookclub.com and if you see literature that might interest you, don't hesitate to call them at their toll free number. They are very courteous and helpful. I am going to recommend two books for you to read and this bookstore normally carries these items.
Lem Banker's Book Of Sports Betting by Lem Banker and Frederick C. Klein
Ten Keys To A Winning Season by Phil Steele
Now to your questions regarding our free handicappers as well as sports services.
I personally do not keep track of either our handicappers or sport services so I don't know who is hot and who is not, however in the Sports Forums, many of our handicappers post their current record and we have an RX Picks And Record Tracker Forum where a number of our veteran handicappers want to be tracked and we provide an update daily and current standings. The link to the forum and the standings are listed below.
http://www.therxforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=141
http://www.therxforum.com/showthread.php?t=820994
As to the sports services, we have the RX Service Plays Forum where many of the sports service plays are posted each and everyday and many of our posters have commented when a service is hot or not. The link to this forum is listed below.
http://www.therxforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=216
Overall, my recommendation to you is to begin learning how to handicap yourself by studying and practicing. Familiarize yourself with our handicappers in the various Sports Forums before deciding to follow anyone. The more you learn the less you will ever be dependent on anyone else but yourself. Best of luck and once again, welcome!
Hey OMTED!
On which parts should I focus first to get better at handicapping?
Can you tell me which handicappers are the best at the moment, those for free at the forums as well as handicappers and services i have to pay for? i know they can lose to, but i think that they do have winning years and maybe they really can help me improve my handicapping.
best regards, Delta.
First of all please accept my apologies for the delayed response. Monday and Tuesday are my days off each week. Also, welcome to the RX. I think you will enjoy our site with the vast amount of information and the good people we have on the site. Now to answer your questions.
To become a better handicapper takes time, information and hard work. First let me start with a recommendation that you gather some reading material to help you learn. The largest bookstore on all types of gambling is located in Las Vegas. I have visited the store many, many times over the years and have found a great deal of good information about handicapping. I would suggest that you browse their website at www.gamblersbookclub.com and if you see literature that might interest you, don't hesitate to call them at their toll free number. They are very courteous and helpful. I am going to recommend two books for you to read and this bookstore normally carries these items.
Lem Banker's Book Of Sports Betting by Lem Banker and Frederick C. Klein
Ten Keys To A Winning Season by Phil Steele
Now to your questions regarding our free handicappers as well as sports services.
I personally do not keep track of either our handicappers or sport services so I don't know who is hot and who is not, however in the Sports Forums, many of our handicappers post their current record and we have an RX Picks And Record Tracker Forum where a number of our veteran handicappers want to be tracked and we provide an update daily and current standings. The link to the forum and the standings are listed below.
http://www.therxforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=141
http://www.therxforum.com/showthread.php?t=820994
As to the sports services, we have the RX Service Plays Forum where many of the sports service plays are posted each and everyday and many of our posters have commented when a service is hot or not. The link to this forum is listed below.
http://www.therxforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=216
Overall, my recommendation to you is to begin learning how to handicap yourself by studying and practicing. Familiarize yourself with our handicappers in the various Sports Forums before deciding to follow anyone. The more you learn the less you will ever be dependent on anyone else but yourself. Best of luck and once again, welcome!
Hey Ted,
I've read this entire thread and it's been great for getting me oriented with some really beginner stuff. Love the patient, laid-back, and friendly tone you have handling everyone's questions.
I'm still very new and having trouble with terminology - what exactly are runlines and moneylines? Could you provide me with an example? Also, what does it mean to "watch the lines" or "buying back the lines"? e.g. your response as below:
Thanks in advance for your help!
I've read this entire thread and it's been great for getting me oriented with some really beginner stuff. Love the patient, laid-back, and friendly tone you have handling everyone's questions.
I'm still very new and having trouble with terminology - what exactly are runlines and moneylines? Could you provide me with an example? Also, what does it mean to "watch the lines" or "buying back the lines"? e.g. your response as below:
Thanks in advance for your help!
BubbleTeaJelly
First of all welcome to the RX and thank you for deciding to register. I think you will find the site both informative and enjoyable. I want to thank you for the kind words and am amazed that you took the time to read the entire thread and very much appreciative.
So let's get to your questions. What I would like you to do first before reading my responses is to look at the light blue toolbar above and find the tab entitled "Free Odds". These odds are provided by one of our sponsors, SportsOptions, and are slightly delayed from the time one of the sportsbooks changes the line and the change is posted. Now, scroll down the different sports and click on MLB.
Now, let's talk about the moneyline. I will use figures of $100 for wagers just for examples. Find the following game:
901 San Diego
902 New York
If you look at the odds under the betonline sportsbook, you will see the following moneylines:
111/+101
This means the New York Mets are favored and if you decided to play them, you would have to wager $111 to win $100 and if they win the game by one run or more, you win $100. If they lose the game, you lose $111. The San Diego Padres are the underdog and if you decided to play them, you would wager $100 to win $101 and if they win the game by one run or more, you win $101. If they lose the game, you lose $100.
When betting the moneyline in any sport, you need only win the game. No point spread is involved in the wager. In this particular game, San Diego won 3-2.
Now let's talk about the runline. With the odds page still open, look above the games for the ML/RL symbol. Click on it and let's find the same game:
901 San Diego
902 New York
If you look at the odds under the betonline sportsbook, you will see the following runlines:
1.5 (-220)
-1.5 (+180)
With runlines, you have a choice of betting a team getting +1.5 runs or laying -1.5 runs. In this particular case, if you wager on San Diego, you are getting +1.5 runs but must wager $220 to win $100. If they either lose the game by one run or win the game outright, you win $100. If they lose the game by two runs or more, you lose $220. If you wager on New York, you are giving -1.5 runs and must wager $100 to win $180. If they win the game by two runs or more, you win $180. If they win the game by one run or lose the game outright, you lose $100. In this particular game, San Diego won 3-2.
Regarding the term "watching the lines", it means keeping an eye on the movement of the lines throughout the day to see the various direction they takes. This could be sides, totals, moneylines, runlines, proposition bets, etc. You could use our "Free Odds" page all day long and "watch the lines". The intention is to not only get a feel for line movement, but, with experience, to anticipate what the line might be so you end up getting the best number and pay the least amount in making your wager. This takes many years to gain the experience needed to become an accomplished interpreter of line movement. But even when beginning, this is important to do on any wager you are considering making.
Finally, regarding the term "buying back the lines". This is something a player may do to either try and minimize his risk or win both sides of a game. For instance, let's say a player was making a bet on a football game between San Francisco and Oakland and made a wager as follows when the line first came out.
San Francisco -3
Now, let's say on game day, the line has changed as follows:
San Francisco -7
If the player felt that his initial wager on San Francisco -3 was too large, he could wager on Oakland +7 thereby "buying back" and reducing his risk. Also, this practice is used to try and "middle a game" and/or winning both wagers. In this particular case if San Francisco won by 4, 5 or 6, the player would not only win his initial wager on San Francisco -3 but his final wager on Oakland +7.
I hope this has satisfactorily answered your questions. Should you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Most of all, enjoy yourself and best of luck.
First of all welcome to the RX and thank you for deciding to register. I think you will find the site both informative and enjoyable. I want to thank you for the kind words and am amazed that you took the time to read the entire thread and very much appreciative.
So let's get to your questions. What I would like you to do first before reading my responses is to look at the light blue toolbar above and find the tab entitled "Free Odds". These odds are provided by one of our sponsors, SportsOptions, and are slightly delayed from the time one of the sportsbooks changes the line and the change is posted. Now, scroll down the different sports and click on MLB.
Now, let's talk about the moneyline. I will use figures of $100 for wagers just for examples. Find the following game:
901 San Diego
902 New York
If you look at the odds under the betonline sportsbook, you will see the following moneylines:
111/+101
This means the New York Mets are favored and if you decided to play them, you would have to wager $111 to win $100 and if they win the game by one run or more, you win $100. If they lose the game, you lose $111. The San Diego Padres are the underdog and if you decided to play them, you would wager $100 to win $101 and if they win the game by one run or more, you win $101. If they lose the game, you lose $100.
When betting the moneyline in any sport, you need only win the game. No point spread is involved in the wager. In this particular game, San Diego won 3-2.
Now let's talk about the runline. With the odds page still open, look above the games for the ML/RL symbol. Click on it and let's find the same game:
901 San Diego
902 New York
If you look at the odds under the betonline sportsbook, you will see the following runlines:
1.5 (-220)
-1.5 (+180)
With runlines, you have a choice of betting a team getting +1.5 runs or laying -1.5 runs. In this particular case, if you wager on San Diego, you are getting +1.5 runs but must wager $220 to win $100. If they either lose the game by one run or win the game outright, you win $100. If they lose the game by two runs or more, you lose $220. If you wager on New York, you are giving -1.5 runs and must wager $100 to win $180. If they win the game by two runs or more, you win $180. If they win the game by one run or lose the game outright, you lose $100. In this particular game, San Diego won 3-2.
Regarding the term "watching the lines", it means keeping an eye on the movement of the lines throughout the day to see the various direction they takes. This could be sides, totals, moneylines, runlines, proposition bets, etc. You could use our "Free Odds" page all day long and "watch the lines". The intention is to not only get a feel for line movement, but, with experience, to anticipate what the line might be so you end up getting the best number and pay the least amount in making your wager. This takes many years to gain the experience needed to become an accomplished interpreter of line movement. But even when beginning, this is important to do on any wager you are considering making.
Finally, regarding the term "buying back the lines". This is something a player may do to either try and minimize his risk or win both sides of a game. For instance, let's say a player was making a bet on a football game between San Francisco and Oakland and made a wager as follows when the line first came out.
San Francisco -3
Now, let's say on game day, the line has changed as follows:
San Francisco -7
If the player felt that his initial wager on San Francisco -3 was too large, he could wager on Oakland +7 thereby "buying back" and reducing his risk. Also, this practice is used to try and "middle a game" and/or winning both wagers. In this particular case if San Francisco won by 4, 5 or 6, the player would not only win his initial wager on San Francisco -3 but his final wager on Oakland +7.
I hope this has satisfactorily answered your questions. Should you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Most of all, enjoy yourself and best of luck.
Gumbi
First let me say, I appreciate you asking before acting. You would be amazed at how many posters with web sites try to post it in our various forums. To answer your question, yes you may post it in the Site Promotions Forum but do not refer to it in any other forum by link, address or any other manner, otherwise we will have to restrict you to Site Promotions only and you will not be able to see or post in any other forums.
First let me say, I appreciate you asking before acting. You would be amazed at how many posters with web sites try to post it in our various forums. To answer your question, yes you may post it in the Site Promotions Forum but do not refer to it in any other forum by link, address or any other manner, otherwise we will have to restrict you to Site Promotions only and you will not be able to see or post in any other forums.
mjh12795, Ted is off on Monday and Tuesday. Starting your own thread is very simple.
1. Choose the forum you want to create a thread in such as The Baseball Forum for example and open it by clicking on it.
2. At the top left hand corner of all forums is a oval shaped area that says Post New Thread - find it and click on it.
3. That will open a narrow empty rectangular box at the top where you type your thread title.
4. Type in your thread title..For example I am playing The Yankees tonight.
5. In the large posting box below the title box type your thread text or in this case why you are betting the Yankees.
6. Once you have the thread title and thread text typed in and double checked for spelling and other errors click on a box at bottom right that says Submit New Thread.
7. Use the FAQ linked here to learn how to use icons, polls, smilies and much more. Click HERE to view FAQ.
Best of luck and welcome to The Rx.com, wilheim
1. Choose the forum you want to create a thread in such as The Baseball Forum for example and open it by clicking on it.
2. At the top left hand corner of all forums is a oval shaped area that says Post New Thread - find it and click on it.
3. That will open a narrow empty rectangular box at the top where you type your thread title.
4. Type in your thread title..For example I am playing The Yankees tonight.
5. In the large posting box below the title box type your thread text or in this case why you are betting the Yankees.
6. Once you have the thread title and thread text typed in and double checked for spelling and other errors click on a box at bottom right that says Submit New Thread.
7. Use the FAQ linked here to learn how to use icons, polls, smilies and much more. Click HERE to view FAQ.
Best of luck and welcome to The Rx.com, wilheim
Few questions..
Hi
So I have been betting for awhlie now, but baseball is big in New Zealand (so the odds they offer are really crap), so I am looking for an overseas bookie that offers the best odds (on average)? Any suggestions/recommendations on sites to use + ease of use from the website?
Also ive seen the tracker thread with everyones predictions. If we wanted to, are we allowed to copy exactly what someone has picked ? I know there is no way that you guys can monitor this, but for example 5Dimes could.
Please let me know if this is encouraged or frowned upon
BR
Hi
So I have been betting for awhlie now, but baseball is big in New Zealand (so the odds they offer are really crap), so I am looking for an overseas bookie that offers the best odds (on average)? Any suggestions/recommendations on sites to use + ease of use from the website?
Also ive seen the tracker thread with everyones predictions. If we wanted to, are we allowed to copy exactly what someone has picked ? I know there is no way that you guys can monitor this, but for example 5Dimes could.
Please let me know if this is encouraged or frowned upon
BR
ExodusNZ
First of all welcome to the RX and thank you for deciding to register. I hope you enjoy our site and the information provided useful.
Regarding your question about sportsbooks, since you are from New Zealand you have access to a number of books that we in the U.S. do not and they are exceptional books with the highest ratings in the industry. Below is a list of books to strongly consider that provide the very best lines on average with reduced juice keeping your costs to wager down as well. You can click on the links above and be taken directly to each site.
Pinnacle Sports
Betfair
5Dimes
Regarding the Tracker Forum, it was set up for those veteran handicappers that wish to be tracked. You can copy and wager on any plays that are posted if you so desire. I can assure you that not one sportsbook monitors these plays as this is but a very small amount for the normal take of a sportsbook.
Best of luck and once again, welcome!
First of all welcome to the RX and thank you for deciding to register. I hope you enjoy our site and the information provided useful.
Regarding your question about sportsbooks, since you are from New Zealand you have access to a number of books that we in the U.S. do not and they are exceptional books with the highest ratings in the industry. Below is a list of books to strongly consider that provide the very best lines on average with reduced juice keeping your costs to wager down as well. You can click on the links above and be taken directly to each site.
Pinnacle Sports
Betfair
5Dimes
Regarding the Tracker Forum, it was set up for those veteran handicappers that wish to be tracked. You can copy and wager on any plays that are posted if you so desire. I can assure you that not one sportsbook monitors these plays as this is but a very small amount for the normal take of a sportsbook.
Best of luck and once again, welcome!
Thank you so much!
What are your thoughts on websites like this? That make you pay for a subscription and email you there 'expert' picks ? (sorry if your not allowed to post websites) - http://www.sportsbettingsolution.net/purchase
What are your thoughts on websites like this? That make you pay for a subscription and email you there 'expert' picks ? (sorry if your not allowed to post websites) - http://www.sportsbettingsolution.net/purchase
ExodusNZ
This is a site of a sports service, better known as a tout! There are over 800 separate sports services and most of them are worthless. Never, never pay for advice of so called "experts". Many of these sites give out both sides of a game. They are scam artists that just want your money and are anything but professional sports handicappers. This site is definitely a scam as they claim a win percentage of 90% which is absolutely ridiculous. True professional handicappers have a long term win percentage of between 54-55%. You will find better handicappers on this site then almost any sports service in business today.
Please, if you do anything, stay away from these type of services. Take your time reviewing our many handicappers in our various Sports Forums and in due time you will find those that you will read on a regular basis and those that you won't. You already know about our Tracker Forum and can watch those handicappers daily to see how they are doing. Never follow anyone blindly.
This is a site of a sports service, better known as a tout! There are over 800 separate sports services and most of them are worthless. Never, never pay for advice of so called "experts". Many of these sites give out both sides of a game. They are scam artists that just want your money and are anything but professional sports handicappers. This site is definitely a scam as they claim a win percentage of 90% which is absolutely ridiculous. True professional handicappers have a long term win percentage of between 54-55%. You will find better handicappers on this site then almost any sports service in business today.
Please, if you do anything, stay away from these type of services. Take your time reviewing our many handicappers in our various Sports Forums and in due time you will find those that you will read on a regular basis and those that you won't. You already know about our Tracker Forum and can watch those handicappers daily to see how they are doing. Never follow anyone blindly.
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