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Old 11-05-2004, 02:15 PM
MrGo MrGo is offline
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Default NFL betting: -300 and higher bets

Are these type of bets profitable? I am looking at the N.Y./Chicago game and currently N.Y. is at -440. Who makes these bets and why they are good/bad?
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Old 11-05-2004, 05:20 PM
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Default Re: NFL betting: -300 and higher bets

I think you're looking at the wrong side of the bet - the dog is usually where the bets go with lines like this because of the great returns.
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Old 11-05-2004, 05:36 PM
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Default Re: NFL betting: -300 and higher bets

That's what I figured. I was just curious if anyone would actually bet N.Y. -440.
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Old 11-05-2004, 05:58 PM
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Default Re: NFL betting: -300 and higher bets

The Bears could win this game.
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Old 11-05-2004, 06:08 PM
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Default Re: NFL betting: -300 and higher bets

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The Bears could win this game.


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I could win the lotto... [img]/images/graemlins/ooo.gif[/img]
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Old 11-05-2004, 09:03 PM
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Default Re: NFL betting: -300 and higher bets

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The Bears could win this game.


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I could win the lotto... [img]/images/graemlins/ooo.gif[/img]

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I will lay you odds of 7-1 against you winning the Lotto tomorrow.
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Old 11-06-2004, 08:35 PM
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Default Re: NFL betting: -300 and higher bets

I like to package 2-3 of these plays together in a parlay for $50-$100, usually getting 2-1 on your investment for heavily favored teams. Its my entertainment while watching the game. If your can lob in a slight underdog that hits as well, your return will jump significantly. Tomorrow I like Giants, San Diego and Indianapolis as my parlay.

Vaughn
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Old 11-06-2004, 08:38 PM
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Default Re: NFL betting: -300 and higher bets

I also use it for the NBA as well. I got almost 2-1 tonight on Minnesota, Dallas, and Denver. Three rested teams, playing at home, vs opponents that played last night and traveled. Those back to back games vs rested teams are profitable. (3-0 this year for me so far)

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Old 11-07-2004, 04:04 PM
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Default Re: NFL betting: -300 and higher bets

If you thought that NY were going to win the game 8 times from 9 you'd have a great bet.

The people who bet those lines tend to be those that think these bets 'cant lose' within parlays.

They will take 3-4 games to get an evens or better parlay and assume they will all win.

As with any bet, it is only a good bet if it wins often enough to cover your losses... in this case 44 wins to 10 losses to break even.

Lori
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Old 11-07-2004, 06:01 PM
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Default Re: NFL betting: -300 and higher bets

Who makes these bets and why they are good/bad?

i dont think i have ever and never will. variance sucks and bets like this just have way to much downside for me
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