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I noticed Fishead won't take an NFL fav bigger than -3 and McIrish has mentioned he don't like to bet NBA road teams. Most people around this place are fairly sharp, what are your "guidelines". I only have 2 rules
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1. Don't chase under any circumstance.

2. Be patient and wait for good bets.

I figure to be in the minority as most gamblers are a lot more strict but different things work for different people and I am interested what they are
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Actually it's road chalk in the NBA I shy away from, not just any old road team. Will take them if I get some points.

Good thread, be interested to what others might share. I like your two Valdosta, can be tough to adhere to but will save you a load of money if you do.
 

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My rule: If I can't keep my initial investment, stop playing.

Bet on every game -> there's always going to be a winner
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Don't bet for the sake of action.
Don't listen to others.
Don't change your bet because of listening to others.
Don't play a sport not familiar with.
Don't chase.
Don't bet with money you don't have.
Don't play on sunday because on the 7th day Jesus rests.
Don't bet with your heart(betting on your teams because they're your team ex. Dante not betting on the steelers.)
Don't take this too serious.(If you can't handle losing then you're in the wrong game.)
Don't play nba/nfl totals.
Don't go all in.
Don't bet on orl or oak, although i think orl will win their next game regardless of who there playing and spread.
Don't listen to me.

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Patrick McIrish:
Actually it's road chalk in the NBA I shy away from, not just any old road team. Will take them if I get some points.

Good thread, be interested to what others might share. I like your two Valdosta, can be tough to adhere to but will save you a load of money if you do.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by JESUS:
Don't bet for the sake of action.
Don't listen to others.
Don't change your bet because of listening to others.
Don't play a sport not familiar with.
Don't chase.
Don't bet with money you don't have.
Don't play on sunday because on the 7th day Jesus rests.
Don't bet with your heart(betting on your teams because they're your team ex. Dante not betting on the steelers.)
Don't take this too serious.(If you can't handle losing then you're in the wrong game.)
Don't play nba/nfl totals.
Don't go all in.
Don't bet on orl or oak, although i think orl will win their next game regardless of who there playing and spread.
Don't listen to me.

Chatroom anyone?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I like your list. I have been guilty of #3 and #4 and got burnt a bit. Learned from my mistakes though
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Sure, I am up for chat
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Enjoy betting. Dont let it control you.



"Any questions refer back to my name"

[This message was edited by Dont Ask on November 30, 2003 at 03:12 AM.]
 

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1. Never play heavy chalk in baseball (-150 or so), especially on the road

2. If you can't get the "best" line on a game, pass on it. If the line has moved against you, don't bother with it. Value is probably gone.

3. Always play a low % of bankroll. Anyone can go on a losing streak.

4. Never lay 7 or more in NFL.
 

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Take 2 weeks off and then quit only to play tennis with the fine OC women right?

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A couple of rules for me.
1 Never bet bad teams to cover.
2 Bet teams you feel can win the game.(ex.)if you give team no chance to win game pass or play team that can win.Many 14 plus to 20 plus pointspreads there can be logic on why they can win game if not do not play or must play favorite if under can win in your mind play the dog.
 

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Good thread topic Valdosta.

Two more quick rules that I follow pretty strictly involving lines and that is......

SHOP THE BEST LINE & MOST CERTAINLY, NEVER EVER TAKE ANYTHING REMOTELY WORSE ON A LINE THAN YOU COULD HAVE HAD EARLIER. FOR INSTANCE, IF I CAN CURRENTLY GET +7.5 ON A GAME THAT IS THE BEST LINE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME BUT WAS +9 EARLIER, I WOULD PASS THE GAME.

Again, dont point these out in a public forum much, but this is my EASY way to profits in the NFL. Follow these rules and you will certainly not lose in the NFL ever again.

1. GET BEST LINE POSSIBLE
2. NEVER LAY OVER -3
3. MAKE SURE THE OPPONENT YOUR BETTING AGAINST IS A TOP 5-6 JOHN Q. PUBLIC BACKED TEAM.

Good luck friends!
 

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Never bet more then you feel comfortable losing...(in fact if you consider it LOST already it should not make you feel bad)


NEVER chase

Take breaks if you go on a decent losing streak
 

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Never bet against the house.And never bet an amount that you are pissed off if you lose.
 

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I have one rule, though its not self imposed.

No winning allowed.
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i never place a wager on a game less than 15 minutes before it starts. i had a lot of time to bet on the game and by choosing to do it at the last minute i find the play isn't based on logic or anything but emotion - and that is where i get killed. the only excpetion is maybe on saturday's during CFB season if i have bet a few games before the one i want to bet - and i am waiting for them to end so i can see what my balance is before i bet the game i intended on betting all along.
 

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by winkyduck:
i never place a wager on a game less than 15 minutes before it starts. i had a lot of time to bet on the game and by choosing to do it at the last minute i find the play isn't based on logic or anything but emotion - and that is where i get killed. the only excpetion is maybe on saturday's during CFB season if i have bet a few games before the one i want to bet - and i am waiting for them to end so i can see what my balance is before i bet the game i intended on betting all along.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Not knocking your strategy as it is hard to argue with success and whatever works with you, BUT......feel you are missing out on some great lines by not waiting. The line you are shopping for should dictate the time you make a wager.
 

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Fish,I think Wink means impulse betting.I myself usually wait till just befroe kick,because I'm betting against public,I should get the best # then.But my descion as to who to bet is made long before that.
 

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