1. 03-19-17 03:36 PM #1
    ChalkyDog
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    How often do you buy the hook?

    When I was far more on my grind, I remember doing this here and there.

    Reflecting on it, if I am concerned that the hook is going to be my undoing - why the hell make the bet in the first place?

    Is football the exception to move it off key numbers?
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  2. 03-19-17 03:38 PM #2
    BIGDAY
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    Never.

    I'll tease once in a while though..
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  3. 03-19-17 04:02 PM #3
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    Lots of time I do. Trying to get away from the habit though
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  4. 03-19-17 04:06 PM #4
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    Buying the hook is a loser mentality.

    It's similar to paying a dime for a nickel.
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  5. 03-19-17 04:07 PM #5
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    I just did it today with Kentucky from 3 to 2.5. Nice when it works.
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  6. 03-19-17 04:09 PM #6
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    i woulda liked to have wit when i got wichita +3 just now...
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  7. 03-19-17 04:17 PM #7
    funnyb25
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    Got Wichita +4.5 last night...no need
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  8. 03-19-17 04:56 PM #8
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    No need to ever buy any points on a straight bet. Ever. If you think you might need the hook or more, you might as well stay away from the play in the first place. Adding juice to a play never makes sense. I can see adding a half or more if you do a parlay. The juice won't hurt the initial wager but the payout will be reduced a tad.
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  9. 03-19-17 05:07 PM #9
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    Key numbers in hoops 2 and 3.
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  10. 03-19-17 05:57 PM #10
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    Never

    Stupidity in hoops
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  11. 03-19-17 05:58 PM #11
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    always in parlays
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  12. 03-19-17 06:05 PM #12
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    Never !

    Always another play down the road.

    Laying extra juice is death valley.

    Play to win, not to play.
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  13. 03-19-17 10:06 PM #13
    ChuckyTheGoat
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    Quote Originally Posted by funnyb25 View Post
    Got Wichita +4.5 last night...no need
    This is a great post. Much better to SHOP for pts than to BUY pts.
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  14. 03-19-17 10:08 PM #14
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    If you feel you need to buy the hook just bet the other side
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  15. 03-19-17 10:27 PM #15
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    You don't buy points. You find shops with less juice on the common everywhere number.
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  16. 03-19-17 10:29 PM #16
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    if you are worrying about the hook your a losing gambler long term. Stick to -105 or less juice and save yourself a couple of dollars long run
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