Backing another bettor

CharlieMaxwell · Jun 28, 2005

Many gamblers are now taking a long-awaited break from the daily stresses and grinds of sports betting. However, for some, the desire to be in action leads them to finding someone else to back.

Read the rest of Wild Bill's latest column by going to the RX home page at www.therx.com

Charlie

Fishhead · Jun 28, 2005

Nice...........always nice to have a plan well ahead of time before disaster strikes.

Fezzik · Jun 28, 2005

Where is Bill, and who wrote this dubious article??

The 5 and 10 approach advocates backing a guy until I win 5 units or lose 10, and then stop??

So, I'm supposed to try and find a winner out there, and when I do I should bet until I win 5 units (more evidence he might actually be good) and then stop completely???? Huh? Wha?

Also, I strongly disagree with the consensus not being important. It is important to fade the consensus when it comes to writers, announcers and the public. However, when it comes to true sharps (pro bettors, winning cappers), I can guarantee that when 7/8 of them are all aligning on the same side, THAT is the side to get on (provided the line value is still there).
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ChuckSims · Jun 28, 2005

Fezz, I am surprised you did not mention the gold mine you have at your place. The fade phenom "daringly". He has released a documented 49 out of 66 baseball winners.

SALTHEITAL · Jun 28, 2005

Best of Luck ...

Fezzik said:
However, when it comes to true sharps (pro bettors, winning cappers), I can guarantee that when 7/8 of them are all aligning on the same side, THAT is the side to get on

...findin' them on 1 particular site.

Sal

1cheater · Jun 28, 2005

"To avoid trouble, just take little shots with them and be glad they can add to your bankroll. If you come to trust one over time, adjust the rules as your comfort level increases." Wild Bill-

Fezzik, maybe you should read the entire "article"

What he's saying is set goals for the handicapper your "playing with" and I agree.It may or may not be 5-10 as he stated...

Fezzik · Jun 28, 2005

This is Rob Singeresh strategy.

Set a short-term goal of winning 5 units, then exit the arena, and run home and tag the building?

The true way to win following a capper/poster is to carefully monitor their results, and ask the sharper guys what they think about him. When you finally conclude they have the edge, start betting them. The better they do GOING FORWARD, the more likely you should continue to back them, and for more money. The worse they do GOING FORWARD, the more likely to scale back/stop.

Finding a 5 unit win, and then stopping makes no sense to me at all. None. Zero. You spend all the time finding a solid guy, you back him, he wins, and then you bail??????