I vary my bet size from 1/2 unit to 5 units, maybe 6 or 7 if everything lines up (twice last NBA season). For me, I will admit that the main reason I vary them is because some games I admittedly can't really find an edge, but want action on it.
If I make, say, $800 one Sunday afternoon in the NFL, I am going to have a bet down on the Sunday night game, regardless. If I really don't like either side I will usually put down like $50, even though most of my bets during the day were for 100-300.
If I make, say, $800 one Sunday afternoon in the NFL, I am going to have a bet down on the Sunday night game, regardless. If I really don't like either side I will usually put down like $50, even though most of my bets during the day were for 100-300.
gtc08 said:
Exactly. In for a penny, in for a pound. Does it make sense to bet a game you "kind of like"? If you're not sure, let it go.
The more games you add, the more of a chance of paying vig. Gambling on sports shouldn't be the same as picking food at the buffet table. If you go 5-1 and the one loss is your big bet, you're doing something wrong.
gtc08 said:
Seems like a pessimistic attitude. What if you win? If you have two 1-unit bets and a 3-unit bet, winning the big one guarantees a winning day and holds promise for an outstanding day.
Yes, if it loses you are guaranteed a losing day, but why think that way? This is obviously your favorite play for the day so why not make a stand?
I strongly, strongly believe in flat wagering (even flat 'to wager' amounts.)
There are lots of ways to skin a cat (who wants to skin a cat?) and we all have to do the things that get us there, but I recommend flat wagering to anyone who will listen.
HOWEVER, I am working on a random draw idea for wager amounts and though the average draw I would make is where I want to be wagering, the wager amounts will vary....randomly.
Under normal circumstances when I am not working on crazy-nutbally ideas, flat wagering is for me.
I've lost too many that I loved. I've won too many that I liked. That led me to flat wagering. It is also less stress on my brain.
Good luck and I believe that many can go with the varied wager size and do well.
tulsa
There are lots of ways to skin a cat (who wants to skin a cat?) and we all have to do the things that get us there, but I recommend flat wagering to anyone who will listen.
HOWEVER, I am working on a random draw idea for wager amounts and though the average draw I would make is where I want to be wagering, the wager amounts will vary....randomly.
Under normal circumstances when I am not working on crazy-nutbally ideas, flat wagering is for me.
I've lost too many that I loved. I've won too many that I liked. That led me to flat wagering. It is also less stress on my brain.
Good luck and I believe that many can go with the varied wager size and do well.
tulsa
well i been handycapping nba for 4 years ,and the reason why i bet the same amount is because of experience i had in the fist 2 years betting more on the game i like more and less on the game i dont like so much.well the one that i like less wins and the one i like more looses.so after those two years that i already had confidance in my handycapping i decided to bet the same amount on everygame that i liked .
Fat Tony said:So why bother with the weaker games???
1. Action
2. Jjust because you like a play less than others doesn't mean there is not still value.
If there are 2 plays, a +150 and a +180 dog, and you give them both a 50% chance of winning, wouldn't you put more on the +180?? It is a "stronger" play, but that doesn't mean the +150 isn't worth playing as well.
JMO
HarryCaray said:
Action is the main reason people do it and if those two ML dogs have a 50% of winning, you should be playing them for the same amount as your other bets, right?
I'll give you a choice. I could give you three games that have a 90% chance of winning or you could have 6 games that have 60% chance of winning.
Which would you take?
Coach LT said:Insiders, my Mature RX Brother, you have a WITNESS! I love to hammer the plays that I LOVE! Don't win them all, but still do quite nicely. LTarty:
To clarify my situation a bit. Over the years I have learned the hard way that College Football, which I LOVE, is my MAIN moneymaker! The NFL and everything else I basically don't like so I NEVER bet them for "investment" purposes. Sorta like ACE-ACE. Experience will enable you to have a feel when the "NUTTS" appear! As I said earlier, they don't always win but they enable me to maximize my BR's growth. We are all different so go with what you are comfortable with. God, I LOVE College Football!
:toast: arty: LT
Coach LT said:To clarify my situation a bit. Over the years I have learned the hard way that College Football, which I LOVE, is my MAIN moneymaker! The NFL and everything else I basically don't like so I NEVER bet them for "investment" purposes. Sorta like ACE-ACE. Experience will enable you to have a feel when the "NUTTS" appear! As I said earlier, they don't always win but they enable me to maximize my BR's growth. We are all different so go with what you are comfortable with. God, I LOVE College Football!
EXACTLY..........especially if it has proven effective/profitable over the years.
