Sports Betting (specifically NFL)

[thesoxwin]

The cincy game had a bad beat ending that was worthy of Full Tilt.

Who says there's no luck in sports....

That was lucky as hell, but

"Be ready when opportunity comes...Luck is the time when preparation and opportunity meet." Pierre Trudeau

 

[Divebitch]

put all your money on new england versus buffalo -10.5 points
should be about 31 -6

Not such a good idea, eh? With 3 minutes to go, looked like NE would certainly lose, much less cover a spread. San Diego, another win closer than it 'should have been'.

Within reason, I usually subscribe to the notion of 'any given Sunday'. And with regards to sports betting (whether it be 1:1 over/under, or win/lose odds), something else to keep in mind... Not sure how much water this theory holds, but IMHO betting on a particular team is often motivated by wishful thinking. So the larger the 'fan base', the more the odds (or wideness of the spread) will be skewed in favor of that team. So I'd go with the underdog in those cases.

 

[Jillychemung]

Good job Oakland in covering the spread!!!

 

[Aud300]

I only bet one game this week so I am 1 - 0 .. looking into the games for next week. I will post my picks and see how I do this year.

 

[lexnat]

i got sucked in with winning a lil bodog money

and took a 7 pt teaser pats and sd teased down

loser loser chicken dinner

sometimes i feel its better to pick who u think is going to win

and TAKE THE OPPOSITE

 

[ChrisJJJJ]

Never bet on the Bungles!! They will always find a way to lose.

 

[pfb8888]

Not such a good idea, eh? With 3 minutes to go, looked like NE would certainly lose, much less cover a spread. San Diego, another win closer than it 'should have been'.

Within reason, I usually subscribe to the notion of 'any given Sunday'. And with regards to sports betting (whether it be 1:1 over/under, or win/lose odds), something else to keep in mind... Not sure how much water this theory holds, but IMHO betting on a particular team is often motivated by wishful thinking. So the larger the 'fan base', the more the odds (or wideness of the spread) will be skewed in favor of that team. So I'd go with the underdog in those cases.

lol...i should've known better.. i'm a steeler fan who lives in the buffalo area and it doesnt matter if i pick them to win or lose i always lose the bet..

 

[Velutha]

New Orleans...They're defense will be improved this year with the addition of Darren Sharper

Gotta pat myself on the back...thanks Darren for 3 picks in 2 games

I was loving the Saints this week...The Hilton opened with the Saints -3.5 at Buffalo but that has now moved to 6....Usually in these situations I go opposite of the trend....As much as it pains me I think my money now goes on Buffalo.

 

[WVHillbilly]

I think I stay away from that game entirely at with that line.

I was 1-1 in week 2 btw. Lost NE (-4). Won Chicago (+3).

Now 4-2 overall on season. Haven't even checked this week's games yet.

 

[Velutha]

I think I stay away from that game entirely at with that line.

That's probably sound advice....

Haven't even checked this week's games yet.

I'm really thinking about Chicago, which is anywhere from 1 to 2.5 pt fav. I live in Seattle and am a lifelong Hawks fan. With Seneca at the helm, this team will lose by far more than 2.5. Look for Forte to get it going this week (gotta be licking his chops after we got Gored by the 49ers).

 

[WVHillbilly]

I'm really thinking about Chicago, which is anywhere from 1 to 2.5 pt fav. I live in Seattle and am a lifelong Hawks fan. With Seneca at the helm, this team will lose by far more than 2.5. Look for Forte to get it going this week (gotta be licking his chops after we got Gored by the 49ers).

Is it definite that Hasselbeck is out?

 

[switch0723]

Might put my entire net worth on the panthers losing this week...

 

[Mr.Flushee]

I enjoy sports betting i used to play alot, i usually play the B.C. Lottery and the pickem. Where any NFL Game that is 3 points or less is considered a tie.

Not to sure of my picks yet have to do a little more research.

Here are this weeks games:

KC @ PHI
CLE @ BAL
NYG @ TB
ATL @ NE
TEN @ NYJ
GB @ STL
SF @ MIN
JAC @ HOU
WAS @ DET
CHI @ SEA
NO @ BUF
MIA @ SD
DEN @ OAK
PIT @ CIN
IND @ ARI

Monday Night

CAR @ DAL

 

[Velutha]

Is it definite that Hasselbeck is out?

He says he's hoping to play....I don't see it happening though

 

[cheermom48017]

Washington giving the 6 is a lock Detroit Lions 0 - 32!!!
Detroit Lions (MEEEOOOW)

 

[mig2169]

I also like chicago and have allready bet the game, 2.5 against seattle with or without hasselbeck chicago is ready to explode with forte and knoxx comming on at WR. That is my bet of the week.

 

[Velutha]

Anybody else making bets this week?

 

[WVHillbilly]

I took Chicago (-2.5) and Houston (-4).

 

[AAChipMagnet]

Start your picks with Eli and Peyton Manning and move on from there. LOL. Everyone knows that if you get an Oreo commercial and your dad was a former NFL (losing) QB who is a complete kiss-ass to the NFL on his kids' behalf, then you are going to win more often than not and will often beat the spread as well so the fans of Eli and Peyton don't ever get TOO upset. ("But DADDY, I wanna play for the GIANTS! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. The Chargers suck and they aren't ever gonna win anything. PLEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEE DADDY?")

Here are my picks for this week (spread unknown):
PHI (cuz of Michael "Chuck Wagon" Dick)
BAL
NYG
NE
NYJ
GB
SF (That's right SF)
Hou
Was
Chi
NO
SD
Den (Toughest game to pick IMO cuz they both stink)
Pit
Ind
Dal

My lock this week is Dallas. Give the points whatever they are.

 

[Olddog21]

Proven Winner

This is a time-honored bet....80% winning bet: Find a inter-divisional, home-team underdog and bet them to cover the spread! Especially on Monday Night Football! I don't know what your record is...but if you can find this type of match-up...your record should improve! GL

 

[angiedubs]

9/27 1:00 ETAt NY Jets -2.5 Tennessee
9/27 1:00 ETAt Houston -4 Jacksonville
9/27 1:00 ETAt Philadelphia -8 Kansas City
9/27 1:00 ETAt Baltimore -13.5 Cleveland
9/27 1:00 ETNY Giants -6.5 At Tampa Bay
9/27 1:00 ETWashington -6.5 At Detroit
9/27 1:00 ETGreen Bay -6.5 At St. Louis
9/27 1:00 ETAt Minnesota -7 San Francisco
9/27 1:00 ETAt New England -4.5 Atlanta
9/27 4:05 ETChicago -2.5 At Seattle
9/27 4:05 ETNew Orleans -6 At Buffalo
9/27 4:15 ETAt San Diego -6 Miami
9/27 4:15 ETPittsburgh -3.5 At Cincinnati
9/27 4:15 ETDenver -1.5 At Oakland
9/27 8:20 ETAt Arizona -2.5 Indianapolis

Monday Night Football Line 9/28 8:35 ET At Dallas -8.5 Carolina

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[wildjax]

I just can't believe the Cards are picked to beat the Colts. The Colts are already dinged up with injuries...and they are playing in Arizona...but, c'mon the Colts are a lock this week imo. I also like the Giants and Saints to cover easily.

 

[Velutha]

As a Seattle resident and fan it pains me to say (but moniez is moniez)...the lock this week is Chicago -2.5...Seneca at QB....Leroy Hill AND Lofa Tatupu AND Marcus Trufant AND Josh Wilson out on defense....This is gonna be gross!

Also this week I'm taking Detroit +6 (which is weird to say).

I wouldn't touch the Colts/Cardinals....looks like one of those trap games where everyone says, "duh, take the Colts..."

Maybe I'll look like a fool this week but I feel pretty strongly about my 2 picks.

 

[Velutha]

Chicago -2.5

Detroit +6

Maybe I'll look like a fool this week but I feel pretty strongly about my 2 picks.

Hey I didn't turn out looking like a fool! Chicago won by 6 and Detroit won by 5.

How did everyone else fare this week?

As a sidenote: I look like a fool for benching Desean Jackson on my fantasy team......

 

[WVHillbilly]

I went 1-1 again this week (how does Tenn lose to the Jags?!?!) 5-3 overall on the season and the vig I'm losing on these split week's is eating into week 1's modest profits.