Would a very recreational gambler be better served to bet futures?

Journeyman · Apr 16, 2007

Those who are in this more for the fun of it, and just a way to keep an interest in an entire season , perhaps a sport they really don't want to bet on a daily basis.....anyone take this approach?

golfingarkansas · Apr 16, 2007

journey, i don't know about futures but i think you would be better off betting series bets like OF DID.

i think there is value here and hedging back

ga

espcially in the nba and some baseball series

mike0187 · Apr 16, 2007

If recreational bettors are just in it for the fun I would think no on the futures. I don't think the recreational bettor wants to wait 6 or 7 months for his bet to win or lose.

But you may be right, if they aren't already a fan of a sport I can see where a future may hold their interest for the season. But I think they would get more into the sport if they were betting daily

Journeyman · Apr 16, 2007

golfing arkansas said:
journey, i don't know about futures but i think you would be better off betting series bets like OF DID.

i think there is value here and hedging back

ga

I have been taking the series approach this baseball season...BTW I wasn't talking about myself, I have too much interest in all the major sports.

Journeyman · Apr 16, 2007

mike0187 said:
If recreational bettors are just in it for the fun I would think no on the futures. I don't think the recreational bettor wants to wait 6 or 7 months for his bet to win or lose.

But you may be right, if they aren't already a fan of a sport I can see where a future may hold their interest for the season. But I think they would get more into the sport if they were betting daily

I threw in the word 'very' recreational...guys who either bet real low amounts or those who don't follow a particular sport but like to still watch with money on it.

golfingarkansas · Apr 16, 2007

good idea on series bets and hedging?

i'm using alteratives run lines this yr, since 14% of all games are one run games, i have been using this approach and not giving much juice and betting big dogs really getting the juice.

i had boston minus 1.5 this morning for about even money
compared to minus 200

Journeyman · Apr 16, 2007

golfing arkansas said:
good idea on series bets and hedging?

i'm using alteratives run lines this yr, since 14% of all games are one run games, i have been using this approach and not giving much juice and betting big dogs really getting the juice.

i had boston minus 1.5 this morning for about even money
compared to minus 200

very interesting...would you mind posting these on a regualr basis? I know i asked you this before and you declined.

golfingarkansas · Apr 16, 2007

i thought i was posting my winners regularly at one time!!!

i don't post much right know because i haven't started a tracker for baseball

i'm taking over in royal game at 7.5 and cardinals tonight over as well

WorldNumberOne · Apr 16, 2007

Journeyman said:
I have been taking the series approach this baseball season...BTW I wasn't talking about myself, I have too much interest in all the major sports.

explain ????

are you betting a team to win a series ?

like balt -112 over tb for example ?

Doug · Apr 16, 2007

You'd need to shop the prices and have lots of books to have any chance with futures. Prices vary a lot.

Journeyman · Apr 16, 2007

World Number One said:
explain ????

are you betting a team to win a series ?

like balt -112 over tb for example ?

I'm talking about a series like Balto @ NYY last week where they were a big dog for the entire series....bet each game individulally....object being to win one game of the 3/4 preferably the first game) I wouldn't do this across the board with a team like Washington or a really cold team .

glenrobinson · Apr 16, 2007

J-Man,

Instead of betting baseball daily, I bet 4-5 Teams o/u for the season...keeps me in the sport wagering wise but I only watch my fav team (the yanks) most of the time

Journeyman · Apr 16, 2007

glenrobinson said:
J-Man,

Instead of betting baseball daily, I bet 4-5 Teams o/u for the season...keeps me in the sport wagering wise but I only watch my fav team (the yanks) most of the time

This is pretty much what I was recommending/asking ....good luck with it.

whormoan · Apr 16, 2007

I bet on many OV/UN season win totals, particularly in baseball, which gives me some sort of action on even the games I don't bet on individually.

ElJefe · Apr 16, 2007

Recreational players just don't get enough action with futures. And would not want to wait a whole season to get paid.

buddyboy · Apr 16, 2007

come on now... this is like asking: would a casual drinker be better served drinking beer or mixed drinks?

Recreational by definition means "for fun or entertainment" so any wager would sufice as long as the wagerer gains some entertainment value from it

WorldNumberOne · Apr 16, 2007

Journeyman said:
I'm talking about a series like Balto @ NYY last week where they were a big dog for the entire series....bet each game individulally....object being to win one game of the 3/4 preferably the first game) I wouldn't do this across the board with a team like Washington or a really cold team .

martingale a dog across the whole series ?

doubling up ?

Journeyman · Apr 16, 2007

El Jefe said:
Recreational players just don't get enough action with futures. And would not want to wait a whole season to get paid.

Come on now...I'm speaking of the guys that don't even bet baseball at all, the Football to the end of March Madness types.

RobFunk · Apr 16, 2007

El Jefe said:
Recreational players just don't get enough action with futures. And would not want to wait a whole season to get paid.

I agree. Heck, many rec players dont do anything other than bet their hometown football team for 100$ every week.

WorldNumberOne · Apr 16, 2007

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I'm talking about a series like Balto @ NYY last week where they were a big dog for the entire series....bet each game individulally....object being to win one game of the 3/4 preferably the first game) I wouldn't do this across the board with a team like Washington or a really cold team .
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martingale a dog across the whole series ?

doubling up ?

are you not going to answer this ?