I happen to agree with this. When betting soccer, overtime does not count unless you bet the line which includes overtime.
There is nothing worse than losing a correctly handicapped under because of overtime. Or a 4 point dog in football where the other team breaks a long run off and wins (sd vs wash last year).
I really do agree that OT should not be part of the bet.
There is nothing worse than losing a correctly handicapped under because of overtime. Or a 4 point dog in football where the other team breaks a long run off and wins (sd vs wash last year).
I really do agree that OT should not be part of the bet.
I once had a bookie who I beat twice in one week betting over's in baskets. He then changed the rules and he said OT's don't count towards the final score. The following week I beat him twice betting under when the games went into OT and the games went over. At that point he didn't know what to do, so he wouldn't put out totals for me at all!!!
beetman said:
I dont think this can possibly be the case. Take basketball for example. If the totals are raised a little bit for OT, say a couple of points - that would serve no purpose. The books would get a little bit more action on the under, but in theory it does not compensate for OT at all because OT is worth about 20 points.
If it goes to OT, 90% of games go over. I dont think the books take OT in to linemaking one iota because I dont think handicappers do either. And also I dont know how they could effectively eliminate the OT dilemma - being that OT adds 20 points to a total.
Im not sure about all of this but it is an interesting discussion - and one I would like to hear other opinions on.
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I just hate when you have a dog that plays well all game and the fav. miraculously sends it into OT and has a chance to cover...they don't always come all of the way back, but waiting the 2 mins.-5 mins. (depending on whether it's college hoops or college football) between the end of regulation and overtime, I am an absolute wreck...
I think it should count towards sides, but not totals. If they go 4 qaurters and stay under the number you bet then you did your job right and OT feels like a hose job. But with the side, you're betting that they will cover their spread. If they just need more time to decide the game then you didn't really get screwed.
