Here's a Question - Sports handicapping Forum

Mr. Big Time · 02-23-2008, 06:47 AM

I cant find the talk thread so I put it here. WHy do handicappers always feel a need to make big plays on the biggest games? I understand that we all want to have cash on the game we're watching, hell Im going to a game today and will make a play on it to make it more fun. But these games can sometimes be the hardest to predict. National title games, super bowls, etc. guy roll out their biggest plays. Maybe theyre chasing I dont know. But today we have 1 v 2 in memphis and tennesee and ive already seen kelso with 50 unit play and Im sure there are more to come. Anyhow just trying to get a little chat on this topic and see what you all think.

lunnedac · 02-23-2008, 07:32 AM

Couldn't agree more! I don't think it is the best strategy to just bet games that are TV etc. I would say that more often than not, these big games, such as today's Tenn vs. Mem game, are STAY OFFS. However, it seems like everybody has a play on that game. Not a good idea!

husker · 02-23-2008, 10:17 AM

you answered your own question. they use games more people are going to bet on, increasing their number of possible customers. 99.9% of services are just marketing. if they win, it is just easier to market.

lunnedac · 02-23-2008, 12:59 PM

Good point husker

02-23-2008, 06:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mr. Big Time Wise Guy Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 256	Here's a Question I cant find the talk thread so I put it here. WHy do handicappers always feel a need to make big plays on the biggest games? I understand that we all want to have cash on the game we're watching, hell Im going to a game today and will make a play on it to make it more fun. But these games can sometimes be the hardest to predict. National title games, super bowls, etc. guy roll out their biggest plays. Maybe theyre chasing I dont know. But today we have 1 v 2 in memphis and tennesee and ive already seen kelso with 50 unit play and Im sure there are more to come. Anyhow just trying to get a little chat on this topic and see what you all think.

02-23-2008, 07:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
lunnedac Wise Guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Back of the bus... Posts: 119	Couldn't agree more! I don't think it is the best strategy to just bet games that are TV etc. I would say that more often than not, these big games, such as today's Tenn vs. Mem game, are STAY OFFS. However, it seems like everybody has a play on that game. Not a good idea! __________________ THE CINCINNATI REDS WILL BE WORLD CHAMPIONS

02-23-2008, 12:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
lunnedac Wise Guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Back of the bus... Posts: 119	Good point husker __________________ THE CINCINNATI REDS WILL BE WORLD CHAMPIONS

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02-23-2008, 10:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
husker Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,294	you answered your own question. they use games more people are going to bet on, increasing their number of possible customers. 99.9% of services are just marketing. if they win, it is just easier to market.