2 years ago, I was able to pull this off. Took the money and ran. Haven't bet on a game until this season.
I'm going to try it again this year!
Week#1, I took the Eagles -5 +103. I was worried a little when the line kept dropping to Eagles -4 +100 but when you like a game, you like the game! And played a 5-team teaser. I won so now I am playing with winnings.
Technically, I'm a little under +$4000 but whatever, I'm going to ride it to +$40,000 and then cash out, at least that is my goal.
My goal for week#1 was to double up. Basically accomplished my goal!
Handicap Philadelphia Eagles (-5) vs St. Louis Rams for Game. -103
1999.20 1940.00
5 Team Teaser (ties push) Teaser tp 13fb & 10bk
Win9/8/11 8:30pm NFL Football 451 New Orleans Saints/Green Bay Packers Over 34½ *
Win9/11/11 1:00pm NFL Football 462 Houston Texans +4 * vs Indianapolis Colts
Win9/11/11 1:00pm NFL Football 463 Philadelphia Eagles +8½ * vs St. Louis Rams
Win9/11/11 1:00pm NFL Football 463 Philadelphia Eagles/St. Louis Rams Over 31 *
Pending9/12/11 7:00pm NFL Football 479 New England Patriots +5 * vs Miami Dolphins
Totals:$1936.00$2,032.80
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Here are my Week#2 thoughts.
Right now, I am leaning on Atlanta at home. I think the public and big money will go to the Eagles and the line will go my way. I'll probably wait until right before game time to put in a wager but I'm guessing I'll be playing Atlanta +2.5 +100 or Atlanta +3 -115 for about $2000.
I like a lot of teams but a little weary of the large numbers. No way Jets lose but 9.5? Love Baltimore but a little weary that they are on the road after a big win. No way Pitt loses after last week but 15.5? Love GB but also make me a little worried that they are on the road. And Chargers should keep it close.
So, I'm playing a 5-team teaser for now.
$1,000.00$892.86Pending5 Team Teaser (ties push) Teaser tp 13½fb & 10½b
Pending9/18/11 1:00pm NFL Football 202 New York Jets +3½ * vs Jacksonville Jaguars
Pending9/18/11 1:00pm NFL Football 207 Baltimore Ravens +8 * vs Tennessee Titans
Pending9/18/11 1:00pm NFL Football 210 Pittsburgh Steelers -2 * vs Seattle Seahawks
Pending9/18/11 1:00pm NFL Football 211 Green Bay Packers +3 * vs Carolina Panthers
Pending9/18/11 4:15pm NFL Football 221 San Diego Chargers +22½ * vs New England Patriots
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This is an extra play I am making on the side and not counting as part of my path to +$40,000.
Just a little extra for some spending cash. The wife's birthday is coming up so I'd like to buy her something nice. Risking over $1500 to win a little under $1200. If it wins, she is getting something really nice. If not, I'll get her
1.18-Sep-11Football/NFL(Handicap)Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Jets (+4) for Game (+102) Pending
2.18-Sep-11Football/NFL(Handicap)Baltimore Ravens (+7.5) vs Tennessee Titans for Game (-104) Pending
3.18-Sep-11Football/NFL(Handicap)Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers (-1.5) for Game (+105) Pending
4.18-Sep-11Football/NFL(Handicap)Green Bay Packers (+3.5) vs Carolina Panthers for Game (-105) Pending