Best books for betting underdogs

#1 10-18-2005, 09:02 AM

From suggestions on 2+2 and by email, I think it's time to add another sportsbook which offers the "squarest" lines possible. 5Dimes, which I added two weeks ago, is better than Pinnacle but not anything special in this area. Please take into account bonus opportunities and other possible fringe benefits. Thanks a lot!

CCx · #2 10-18-2005, 09:03 AM

Sportsinteraction.com - awesome book for square lines, and you can usually hop on line moves quickly here too, as they dont seem to move them very quickly.... dont know much about bonuses or whatever, but they are super-square and a good book to have in your stable for those purposes.

#3 10-18-2005, 09:18 AM

Thanks CCx, I'm checking out the site right now. I see it got a C- from sportsbook review...not that its ratings should be gospel (hardly) but I'd like to figure out what led to the C-.

ed: They seem to have slow payout problems.

YoureToast · #4 10-18-2005, 10:14 AM

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Thanks CCx, I'm checking out the site right now. I see it got a C- from sportsbook review...not that its ratings should be gospel (hardly) but I'd like to figure out what led to the C-.

ed: They seem to have slow payout problems.

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Thats a big problem. 5Dimes is next on my list. I've liked the -107 lines at Hollywood this week.

#5 10-18-2005, 10:22 AM

I'm looking at Skybook right now. They really do offer a free half-point on all games (except buying on/off NFL 3 and 7 I assume). The only catch appears to be $15 Neteller withdrawal fees.

Bowmans 5 cent NFL Fridays and good dog lines are very appealing also. I may need to open up accounts at both.

null · #6 10-18-2005, 01:24 PM

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I'm looking at Skybook right now. They really do offer a free half-point on all games (except buying on/off NFL 3 and 7 I assume). The only catch appears to be $15 Neteller withdrawal fees.

Bowmans 5 cent NFL Fridays and good dog lines are very appealing also. I may need to open up accounts at both.

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Skybook isn't that great, I'd go with SIA or Bowmans (I like SIA better). I'll elaborate with another post tonight.

sublime · #7 10-18-2005, 05:00 PM

Sportsinteraction is the best. The lines are worht the slow payouts.

Sportsfanatik is another one. Shitty rating at SBR though.

Bodog/Bowmans till they switch you to sharp line.

#8 10-18-2005, 05:09 PM

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Sportsinteraction is the best. The lines are worht the slow payouts.

Sportsfanatik is another one. Shitty rating at SBR though.

Bodog/Bowmans till they switch you to sharp line.

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So are you saying you've had slow payouts, or just heard that others dealt with slow payouts?

#9 10-18-2005, 05:19 PM

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Sportsinteraction is the best. The lines are worht the slow payouts.

Sportsfanatik is another one. Shitty rating at SBR though.

Bodog/Bowmans till they switch you to sharp line.

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So are you saying you've had slow payouts, or just heard that others dealt with slow payouts?

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My first cashout there took over 2 weeks. After that it was
~5 days. I havent used them for almost 6 months though.

TheRover · #10 10-18-2005, 10:19 AM

sportingbetusa had much better MLB lines at least compared to bet365. They seem to be normal in other sports.