I've had a BoDog account for about a month, and have come to some conclusions. It seems like the favorites are always giving more points, except for the games where the dog is the obvious pick. On those games, it seems like the dog is getting less points than all other lines. They seem almost useless, except to easily spot games where the Wise Guys are betting dogs. Anyone else feel this way?
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mud Slide Slim:
Dante, you're a sharp kid.
the avg joe gambler only needs
pinny
oly
cris
5dimes<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
MSS thanks for the info but I do not play that much to warrant 4 accounts . good info though for the bigger bettors here
Dante, you're a sharp kid.
the avg joe gambler only needs
pinny
oly
cris
5dimes<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
MSS thanks for the info but I do not play that much to warrant 4 accounts . good info though for the bigger bettors here
Bodog pisses me off sometimes though, for the Sugar Bowl they had LSU +7 (-130). They are so damn afraid of moving off of any number that they just move the money. When the money on a game is -115 or -120 and the line is 5.5, it's enough to make me punch the screen.
Which also highlights the need to have more than 1 out.
Which also highlights the need to have more than 1 out.
I probably should just stay out of this thread because I am sick of having my name attached to everything BoDog. But, I hear this a lot about them so I will just give you guys a short speach and peace out.
BoDog is trying to beat you, flat out. They are a book and they want you to lose, that is their business. I know a lot of you are unhappy about the times the lines sometimes are posted, how they won't move sometimes when you think they should, etc. While these are all valid points I think some of you don't understand that they are in the business to make money. They do that by making calculated decisions on the numbers they hang. What this in turn does is offer you the security of knowing that your money is safe there because the owners aren't betting into other shops with your money to try and make their profits. Risk management is what i suppose it would be called in a regular business.
So while I know it sucks I think this should show everyone something about the business savvy BoDog actually has.
Have a couple outs to always be able to shop for numbers but make sure BoDog is one of them because you money will be safe there
Class dismissed.
MC
BoDog is trying to beat you, flat out. They are a book and they want you to lose, that is their business. I know a lot of you are unhappy about the times the lines sometimes are posted, how they won't move sometimes when you think they should, etc. While these are all valid points I think some of you don't understand that they are in the business to make money. They do that by making calculated decisions on the numbers they hang. What this in turn does is offer you the security of knowing that your money is safe there because the owners aren't betting into other shops with your money to try and make their profits. Risk management is what i suppose it would be called in a regular business.
So while I know it sucks I think this should show everyone something about the business savvy BoDog actually has.
Have a couple outs to always be able to shop for numbers but make sure BoDog is one of them because you money will be safe there
Class dismissed.
MC
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Nick Douglas:
If you think you'll always get the best number restricting yourself to Pinnacle, Olympic, CRIS and 5 Dimes, you are crazy. I'd say you have a better shot going with Oasis, BoDog, SIA and Wagerstreet if you are a small limit player.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
NOW the class is dismissed. Great post Nick, very true
If you think you'll always get the best number restricting yourself to Pinnacle, Olympic, CRIS and 5 Dimes, you are crazy. I'd say you have a better shot going with Oasis, BoDog, SIA and Wagerstreet if you are a small limit player.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
NOW the class is dismissed. Great post Nick, very true
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Nick Douglas:
If you think you'll always get the best number restricting yourself to Pinnacle, Olympic, CRIS and 5 Dimes, you are crazy. I'd say you have a better shot going with Oasis, BoDog, SIA and Wagerstreet if you are a small limit player.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
with baseball around the corner, i'm willing to bet i will place >70% of my bets with either 5Dimes or pinny and i shop, oh man do i shop for the best lines.
If you think you'll always get the best number restricting yourself to Pinnacle, Olympic, CRIS and 5 Dimes, you are crazy. I'd say you have a better shot going with Oasis, BoDog, SIA and Wagerstreet if you are a small limit player.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
with baseball around the corner, i'm willing to bet i will place >70% of my bets with either 5Dimes or pinny and i shop, oh man do i shop for the best lines.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Nick Douglas:
If you are shopping and playing Pinnacle a majority of the time, chances are you are getting killed. When Henry offers the best line, there's usually a reason for it.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
so are you saying to only play the 'bad' numbers at pinny or dont play into them at all?
If you are shopping and playing Pinnacle a majority of the time, chances are you are getting killed. When Henry offers the best line, there's usually a reason for it.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
so are you saying to only play the 'bad' numbers at pinny or dont play into them at all?
Pinnacle is good because when Henry doesn't have a strong opinion, you can save 1 or 2 cents.
For instance instead of -130/+120 you might get a +122. The problem is that when Henry has an opinion he tends to be right more than he is wrong. I am not saying to play into a bad number, that is stupid. I am saying if a number is the best at Pinnacle, then buyer beware. If the example above were -133/+125 at Pinnacle and -130/+120 everywhere else, I would have to feel extraordinarily strong about that play to hit the dog. Even when I do feel strong I usually pass in those situations. Helps in the long run.
For instance instead of -130/+120 you might get a +122. The problem is that when Henry has an opinion he tends to be right more than he is wrong. I am not saying to play into a bad number, that is stupid. I am saying if a number is the best at Pinnacle, then buyer beware. If the example above were -133/+125 at Pinnacle and -130/+120 everywhere else, I would have to feel extraordinarily strong about that play to hit the dog. Even when I do feel strong I usually pass in those situations. Helps in the long run.
