What line would you need ?

Doug · Jun 15, 2005

I'm betting Balt team total over. Cris has over 5 -115, WW has over 5.5 -120. No brainer bet at CRIS.

Trying to side it, you can go over5 -115 (CRIS) and under 5.5 -110 (WW), so you could win $100 if it lands on 5, lose $15 on under, or lose $10 on over, so I reason an average loss of $12.50 when it misses vs. $100 win when it hits.

7:1 on Balt scoring exactly 5 runs seems an overlay. How do figure when the line is worth betting. Is this a good bet, or not ?

Opinions please. I didn't bet it because I'm short-stacked at WW until Friday when I can withdraw from CRIS.

wilheim · Jun 15, 2005

Personally I believe looking for a 5 to fall is asking for a lot to gain a little. Play the best number with your original play which I assume in this case is over 5 -115 at CRIS.

wil.

Doug · Jun 15, 2005

I did play the original bet only. I would have played it for the side-shot with more on over, if I could have easily done so.

So, 7:1 on Balt scoring exactly 5 runs is a bad bet in Wilhiem's opinion.

At what odds would you shoot at it ?