Beating the closing line VS handicapping

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What do you put more emphasis in when placing bets?
Personally I Cap all the games then only bet into off numbers early.
 

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not here i like strong numbers on my side when placing a bet and try not to bet into false moves......gl.ck
 

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not here i like strong numbers on my side when placing a bet and try not to bet into false moves......gl.ck
Betting off numbers in well capped games will beat the closing line 90% of the time if you're a good capper.
 

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it didn't say win 90% of the time I said you will beat the closing line 90% of the time which only ensures about a 2.5 to 5% edge or profit. By beating the closing line I mean you bet the Lakers as -12, and at game time the line moves to -13. Getting the extra point gives you edge, getting that edge most of the time is the difference of being in the black and being in the red. Sports betting is alway a grind, its about getting the best of that grind. Am I making sense to anyone?
 
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it didn't say win 90% of the time I said you will beat the closing line 90% of the time which only ensures about a 2.5 to 5% edge or profit. By beating the closing line I mean you bet the Lakers as -12, and at game time the line moves to -13. Getting the extra point gives you edge, getting that edge most of the time is the difference of being in the black and being in the red. Sports betting is alway a grind, its about getting the best of that grind. Am I making sense to anyone?

What happened to the Iceman, or whatever his hande was, who used to post
about this all the time here in the Offshore Forum?
 

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What happened to the Iceman, or whatever his hande was, who used to post
about this all the time here in the Offshore Forum?
I'm kinda new here and not familiar with Iceman, but I've had success in the NBA, NHL, and MLB the last 2 years beating the closing line. I'm gonna give the NFL and college sports a try next season.
 
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I'm kinda new here and not familiar with Iceman, but I've had success in the NBA, NHL, and MLB the last 2 years beating the closing line. I'm gonna give the NFL and college sports a try next season.

I noticed that after i posted. You sound very much like him.

If i recall he had a lot of irons in the fire, business wise, so may have packed it in
in the sports gambling department, especially with the "downfall" of Neteller and
Pinnacle a few years back. Fishhead was one who quit but is back in the game now.

Or it could be that over the years he was one of many who have fallen victim to
books going under, some of which were backed very strongly at various sports
forums, not mentioning any names.

Alternately there are those who are successful, maybe for years, but eventually
lose their discipline and go bankrupt.
 

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I noticed that after i posted. You sound very much like him.

If i recall he had a lot of irons in the fire, business wise, so may have packed it in
in the sports gambling department, especially with the "downfall" of Neteller and
Pinnacle a few years back. Fishhead was one who quit but is back in the game now.

Or it could be that over the years he was one of many who have fallen victim to
books going under, some of which were backed very strongly at various sports
forums, not mentioning any names.

Alternately there are those who are successful, maybe for years, but eventually
lose their discipline and go bankrupt.
Yeah its a tough business to be in thats for sure, but I only bet 1% of my bankroll on any given game and all my bankroll is in the bank. I live in reno and use the brick and motor casinos, but my biggest fear is being banned or limited. as an ex-Marine i've got good discipline. I live in Nevada and actually hate other types of gambling. I've only been at this for three years and am still building my bank roll. But with all business, there is always risk of going under.
 
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Yeah its a tough business to be in thats for sure, but I only bet 1% of my bankroll on any given game and all my bankroll is in the bank. I live in reno and use the brick and motor casinos, but my biggest fear is being banned or limited. as an ex-Marine i've got good discipline. I live in Nevada and actually hate other types of gambling. I've only been at this for three years and am still building my bank roll. But with all business, there is always risk of going under.

It sounds like you are well suited for this business. I see so many forum guys
betting 3-5% or more per game and have to wonder how long they're going
to last. One bad run will inevitably come and they'll be toast.
 

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Iceman moved to vegas & is still at it, as that is his full time profession, . He is a Mod at another betting site. GL RenoChazz from an OLD SALT MARINE,LOL.
 
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Beating closing lines have never been my strong suit....I like who I like.....Bookmakers love me....
 

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To each his own.

I've had more success betting +EV / scalps then I have handicapping, but I'm sure there are some people out there who have developed models that are doing well enough to churn out a substantial profit as well.
 

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Beating the closing line is having a grasp of the wagering market. Who moves what and WHY. Leave the handicapping to the pseudo sharps and the linemakers. Good Luck

What method do you win with?
 

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Beating the closing line is handicapping

Is that right? Suppose I'm a big dog bettor...which I am...and I wait for all the suckers to pound the favorite before I bet. Geez....I guess I am getting the best of the line. Never mind!
 

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the closing line is strong. it's been out for over a day hit back and forth by wise guy
syndicates and is how sportsbooks are judged if you have customers betting
into them. if you beat this line in any way shape, form in any event, you have
an edge. do it on a frequent basis you are a winner and the books will respect
you---so will i but that don't mean shit-hahaha
 

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