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Hey guys. I'm some what new to sports betting, at least on a more consistent basis. If I want to follow good cappers, is it best to just follow one (per sport) and stick to them? Or to mix multiple picks over 2-3 people? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!
 

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Hey guys. I'm some what new to sports betting, at least on a more consistent basis. If I want to follow good cappers, is it best to just follow one (per sport) and stick to them? Or to mix multiple picks over 2-3 people? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

HEY SAk, JUS SAW THIS THREAD U POSTED.

IMO IT MIGHT BE BETTER TO FOLOW SOMEONE JUS TO GET UR FEET WET. THEN AS TIME GOES ALONG U START UR OWN "SYSTEM". REMEMBER IT ALL A GAMBLE!! ANYONE CAN WIN BIG OR CAN LOSE BIG ON ANY GIVEN DAY.
HOPES THAT HELPS. AND AS ALWAYS BOL!!:dancefool
 

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you post over at 2+2 dont you?

ideally, its best to make your own picks based on your own reasoning.

but if you have no idea, and you want some action, its ok to follow someone else's picks, but just make sure the line you get isnt much worse than the line they are basing their pick off of, otherwise you will have lost a lot of value.
 

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Qualities your looking for:
-they keep a good record
-unit structure of 1-5, or less
-don't in game bet(because often times you miss those bets)
-the earlier they post the better
In the tracker forum you should find some good cappers to follow. GL
BTW, the number of cappers you follow just depends on how many plays your comfortable making per day. You should be able to find 3 solid cappers at 6-7 plays per day.
 

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-unit structure of 1-5, or less.

This is very important. Forget about play of the month, play of the year or 500 DIME play of millennium. The capper you follow should have good, reasonable unit system. if he's betting flat, then this is best. I'm a strong believer in flat betting. ı cant understand why people are placing different amounts of money on each bet. how u can be confident with another bet then other? if youre less confident with one bet, dont play it then, lol.
 

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What is your starting bankroll sakrei? have u decided to follow anyone yet?
 

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This is very important. Forget about play of the month, play of the year or 500 DIME play of millennium. The capper you follow should have good, reasonable unit system. if he's betting flat, then this is best. I'm a strong believer in flat betting. ı cant understand why people are placing different amounts of money on each bet. how u can be confident with another bet then other? if youre less confident with one bet, dont play it then, lol.

Cappers use different amounts based on how strong they feel the play is. The reason for this is so that even on days where they go 3/4 or 1/2, they can still make a profit. Compare that with flat betting, where you would be down.
 

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play the smallest bets you can possibly make, figure out value and learn yourself, cappers imo are freeloaders looking to make plays with 0 risk.
however if you are looking for a hobby and can afford it and dont want to spend time learning anything then a capper can make it easier to blow your money.
 

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I find myself struggling to follow a capper cos it's the middle of the season. I really think you should either follow a proven capper and stick with him and ONLY him during the season (unlike me).
Only then you will do well..you can't pick n choose who will win n loose following different cappers each week n taking their advice.
Currently nothing new is starting I guess..waiting for MLB playoffs then NFL to follow someone
 

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all good advice, I prefer flatbetting cappers as well. Save up a bank roll and only bet 1% of it on each bet. So if you have 2grand 20 dollars is a good bet size if flat betting. follow as many cappers as you want but I wouldn't mix it up, play all the cappers plays or none.
 

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Cappers use different amounts based on how strong they feel the play is. The reason for this is so that even on days where they go 3/4 or 1/2, they can still make a profit. Compare that with flat betting, where you would be down.

yeah but you with variance betting you could win 3 out of 4 and still have losing day, so it goes both ways. The only excuse for variance betting is edge. If you have 5% edge 1 unit 10% 2 units. But trust me there isn't a hole lot out there better than 5% edge, and even 5% edge is hard to find that's why I stick to flat betting, but to each their own. Variance betting can also be a dangerous excuse to chase losses.
 

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Unfortunately the unit strategy is entirely too prevalent. It seems to be the standard unit sizing methodology, but it's definitely not ideal if you back test it.

This isn't an attack on any strategy or service, I'm just stating what the math indicates. If you have a strategy that generates signals that are 8 times as good (an 8 unit wager versus a 1 unit bas wager) then why on earth even bother with the 1 unit quality signals?

If the 6 or 8 or 10 unit signals are that great, one should simply bet those. Unfortunately, the truth of the matter is that handicappers know exactly what bettors want; excitement and an adrenaline rush. Wagering 8 times as much on certain "special" games will give them just that.

For generating consistent returns, develop a strong system, take every signal and bet the same amount per signal or some other consistent bet size algorithm (constant portfolio heat per day, etc.). That is, unless you really want the excitement and adrenaline rush instead of making money. Your choice.
 

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Don't bet parlays to start! Play singles and build the bankroll! Then once your high up and want to try parlays, play small don't play 10 teams lol i do that a lot but high big so i can risk it. But if u want to do parlays do roundrobins of 7 teams and less! parlay only 4max! dont lose money stupidly :) goodluck and if you need help msg
 

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Cappers....

Hi! I am also new to betting and have found sites that monitor cappers do the best! It tracks the % of each capper. The one I use is cappersmonitor.com The capper that I have had the best luck with is ABR Sportspicks.com. I will continue to read the thread and learn other valuable information as I am still learning as well!
 

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ABSOLUTELY!! FLAT BET IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO.

Sawyer- you speak the truth. Nice work.

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its hard to win by playing other peoples picks and then you are upset with yourself for not playing your games you liiked. play your picks. if you do lose atleast somebody didnt do it for you
 

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if he's betting flat, then this is best. I'm a strong believer in flat betting. ı cant understand why people are placing different amounts of money on each bet. how u can be confident with another bet then other? if youre less confident with one bet, dont play it then, lol.

Totally agree. If you're so confident in your 5 unit pick, why waste any money on your 1 unit picks? Just put all that change in the play of the year bet.

I'm going to start posting my own picks on here this year. And they're all 1 unit bets. I figure after I pick about 85% this year I can start getting paid to do it next year, right?
 

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its hard to win by playing other peoples picks and then you are upset with yourself for not playing your games you liiked. play your picks. if you do lose atleast somebody didnt do it for you


I also agree with this. Perhaps form your own opinions about some games and then if the cappers you respect agree, play it. If you have a difference of opinion, don't play it. Like the above poster says, it sucks when you like a game but bet with a capper the other way due to reputation, only to lose.
 

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