No Rainouts Here

[pitman]

4:10pm, DET, -105,

good luck like this one

[pitman]

10:05pm, LAA, -130,

good luck, go angels

[TodaysAction]

TodaysAction....I have a question for you:

I have a $500 bankroll..how many dollars should 1 unit be worth for my bankroll?

Also, here are some picks for tomorrow from Dexter's postings:

[COLOR=#000000 !important]Monday 4/5:

(1x) rockies +110 - jiminez has 7ip and 0 er in his only career start at milw (col 1-0). gallardo has 5ip and 2 er in 1 career home start vs the rockies (hou 0-1). like the sharp opening move for colorado.

(1x) giants -130 - lincecum has given up 1er in 11inn pitcher at hou. have to take advantage of lincecum at a decent price.

(1x) mariners -130 - fading sheets here who hasnt pitched since 9/2008 vs one of the best in the game (king felix) at a decent price.[/color]

Good morning Van G,

I'll answer your question this way, I don't tell people how much a unit would be since that is up to each person. If this comes out wrong, I apologize up front, but $500 is a small roll in the big picture but it can work with and for you if you're careful. A couple of perfect examples come from last year's thread, in the first half of the season I made 747 posted wagers, in the second half of the season there were 471 posted wagers for a total of 1,218 posted wagers - and people are fully aware I don't post everything which is the case for this season as well. So, if you're going to tail everything, I guess the lower you can make your unit, the better you'll be because with numbers like the above, going to large to quick and if a bad streak starts, it could be deadly.

Also, I don't know if Dexter commented on his plays being posted in here, but in the future please don't bring other people's selections in here. Posters know that if they want them posted in here, all they have to do is do it themself. I appreciate you bringing them over for everyone to read but would rather read your insights - I can go read his and others threads.

I would say 1% Van G.

depending on your bank roll it's usually 2-3%

oda, thanks for the advice....1% seems very small, but I guess I need to be into the longevity side of things to win in this game

$5 per unit for a $500 bankroll will take some getting used to since in baskets I will play up to 20% of my bankroll on a strong play

bologne....thanks for the advice...2-3% sounds reasonable....i was actually thinking before I asked this question that for my $500 bankroll that a 1 unit play should be $10....that's a 2% play off of my bankroll

Good information people. All I'll add is that go smaller than you think you can afford for the ENTIRE season to ensure you'll make it to October.

[soaked in sweat]

question for you TA,
you seem like a guy who keeps good records of your plays, how many units was ur biggest play last year and what was the odd?

[TodaysAction]

Best of luck everyone!

And to you as well dodger33.

We'll get it back Monday no worries TA...thanks for the plays

Thanks tavinator13. Let's get it done.

TA and co.

Thank you shoebox and to you as well.

vang - i know you meant no harm by this but would prefer you didnt post my selections outside of my thread. i dont want people tailing me and would rather stay "under the radar" thx.

I'll take the bullet on this one Dexter as I didn't post anything about not bringing others action into the thread.

[TodaysAction]

4/5

what's up gents!! let's get this started!!

phils (205-100)
cards (153-100)
dodgers (145-100)
d-backs (200-100)
chisox (161-100)
tigers (105-100)

have at it.

Nice new seasonal avatar.

0-1 -1 Unit
It's only 1 game, but the Yanks bullpen stunk it up

they did, but Park was the worst of the bunch.

4/5
Let's see what the morning brings
CWS RL +140 1 Unit
P $ PHI/NYM +180 1 Unit
P $ STL/SF +206 1 Unit

[Obone44]

Like every handicapping junkie, I am excited about the start of the season. Here we go!
GL all!

[TodaysAction]

I am a second year rookie, so let's get this.

You are no longer a "rookie". Glad to see you survived and came back for round two.

April 5th
Cincinnati Reds (+135)
2.00 to win 2.70

Well, either you or I will win this game but it won't be both.

Dodgers -145
Indians +140
Tigers -105
Reds +135
Zona -200

with what we agree upon.

[Rixsaw]

Damm those Yanks. Well, I had it coming for breaking my own rule...LOL...

COL -107 2u
Mets -103 1u
LAD -123 1u

BOL all...

[oda11]

TA and co.

[habel]

BOL to all

Dont know if you remember me TA ... in your Hockey thread you translate your Picks for me to German. (a long time ago)

Im with you on all of your Picks.

[TodaysAction]

Hi all, and especially TA.

I was having a pretty decent rookie betting season (right here in TA's thread) before I had to pull out due to other obligations.

Now I'm back and hopefully stronger.

I will be posting my picks here with European style odds (I'm from the Netherlands) and I'll give an explanation with them.

DET @ 1,95, 1 unit

KC's position players are awful, just downright awful (except DeJesus and Butler, but they're no stars either). Guillen and Betancourt are prime examples of their awfulness, and today they'll even start Bloomquist at third. Hmmm love me some Royals fading at positive odds as Verlander isn't that far away from Greinke.

Might add more after I do some more research on other teams.

Welcome back woodman663! Nice to see you returning for the second go around.

St. Louis Cardinals -144 (1 unit)
Colorado Rockies +101 (1 unit)
Los Angeles Dodgers -130 (1 unit)
Detroit Tigers -105 (1 unit)
San Diego Padres +170 (1 unit)
Los Angeles Angels -130 (1 unit)

Talk to me about SD. with the other four.

consensus picks

on your action Terry

That's a good thing. Thank you shoebox and to you as well.

[TodaysAction]

On all of them!!!

Let's get it done.

Here we go Terry Big money no whammies time. I got PHI -1.5 for 10 units today. With you on all your picks like always as well. Let's crush it Oh also I have FL Marlins ML Vs Mets today (4 units).

yomillionaire. Nice "Press Your Luck" reference (no whammies).

[TodaysAction]

Like every handicapping junkie, I am excited about the start of the season. Here we go!
GL all!

Welcome Obone44 and this season.

Damm those Yanks. Well, I had it coming for breaking my own rule...LOL...

COL -107 2u
Mets -103 1u
LAD -123 1u

BOL all...

It happens Rixsaw and we move forward. today.

TA and co.

Thank you oda and to you as well.

[TodaysAction]

BOL to all

Dont know if you remember me TA ... in your Hockey thread you translate your Picks for me to German. (a long time ago)

Im with you on all of your Picks.

Welcome back habel. I recall doing that for you last season. I don't recall your avatar being what it is currently, right? this season and looking forward to your insights along the way as the season unfolds.

[woodman663]

DET @ 1,95, 1 unit

KC's position players are awful, just downright awful (except DeJesus and Butler, but they're no stars either). Guillen and Betancourt are prime examples of their awfulness, and today they'll even start Bloomquist at third. Hmmm love me some Royals fading at positive odds as Verlander isn't that far away from Greinke.

As promised I'll add some:

SF @ 1,77, 1 unit

Lincecum is godlike. His offense stinks but then again, the Astros stink just as much (though perhaps more in the defensive spectrum of things). Anyway, I shouldn't have to explain Lincecum, he'll let his own pitches do that. Little bit of risk of course because the value here is on the pitcher and he might still be rusty.

NYM/FLA over 7 @ 1,75, 1 unit

These aren't lousy offenses and Santana is coming back from injury. Bullpens aren't great either.

So the final plays, all for one unit, are: DET ML, SF ML and NYM/FLA over 7 with all of those also bet on by TA, making me more confident in them.

BOL to all.

[habel]

Yes right new Avatar.

BOL all Season long TA

[TodaysAction]

Thread current. If your post didn't draw a response, sorry but I know at least two posters who should know why. In the event you're not one of those two, please repost it as it wasn't skipped intentionally.

[therber2]

Talk to me about SD. with the other four.

The numbers say take them for value.

Can't take any team big this early in the season; don't think the DBacks have a -200 edge in this case.

I will be running the innings with a run scored/total innings played roster by the way. From my experience it works best with totals. For example two teams matched up in with very low InnsWRS/TotInnings tend to go for the under. Pretty basic, but effective. **Not effective though until about a month or so in.

[TodaysAction]

As promised I'll add some:

SF @ 1,77, 1 unit

Lincecum is godlike. His offense stinks but then again, the Astros stink just as much (though perhaps more in the defensive spectrum of things). Anyway, I shouldn't have to explain Lincecum, he'll let his own pitches do that. Little bit of risk of course because the value here is on the pitcher and he might still be rusty.

NYM/FLA over 7 @ 1,75, 1 unit

These aren't lousy offenses and Santana is coming back from injury. Bullpens aren't great either.

So the final plays, all for one unit, are: DET ML, SF ML and NYM/FLA over 7 with all of those also bet on by TA, making me more confident in them.

BOL to all.

Thanks for the additional pair.

Yes right new Avatar.

BOL all Season long TA

I though so. Thank you and to you too.

[TodaysAction]

The numbers say take them for value.

Can't take any team big this early in the season; don't think the DBacks have a -200 edge in this case.

I will be running the innings with a run scored/total innings played roster by the way. From my experience it works best with totals. For example two teams matched up in with very low InnsWRS/TotInnings tend to go for the under. Pretty basic, but effective. **Not effective though until about a month or so in.

Ok, I get that but for me I could not see why for anything on that game which is why



Thanks for the insight.

[Cuse4tw]

went big on the Philly, dont see halladay losing....

i hope

[saints7011]

yomillionaire. Nice "Press Your Luck" reference (no whammies). [/quote]
I was thinking the same thing , didn't want to show my age...

[soaked in sweat]

question for you TA, you seem like a guy who keeps good records of your plays, how many units was ur biggest play last year and what was the odd?

TA i know we don't get along and now your choosing to ignore me but i really think this is a question worth answering. others may be interested too...not just me.

[Van G]

sorry, dexter....my bad....I wasn't using my head on that one....I will make sure to not do that again & only post on your thread when referring to your picks

[TodaysAction]

Time to find a game and see "What's up!" Enjoy the early games. Back later this afternoon.

[colout]

PHI Phillies -215
ATL Braves -132
COL Rockies -105

My plays.. bet365 not the best bookie for MLB!
Good look today everyone

[soaked in sweat]

may help people decide how many units to divide their bankroll into.

[therber2]

Time to find a game and see "What's up!" Enjoy the early games. Back later this afternoon.

Enjoy them Terry . Won't be able to relax and watch until later. Let me know if anything significant happens in any of our games.

[therber2]

may help people decide how many units to divide their bankroll into.

SIS, largest I've seen him do was somewhere around 20 units or so I THINK. I honestly don't expect that to change much from last year.

Not sure why you say TA doesn't like you...don't want to get into it. What I would suggest my friend is contributing. What you give you will get back; try it out. New ideas are always welcome as long as they are clean and productive. I am not speaking for TA, I have just been around long enough to know.

[yomillionaire]

yomillionaire. Nice "Press Your Luck" reference (no whammies).

I was thinking the same thing , didn't want to show my age...[/quote]

Haha no need to age yourself here! Im 22 and know the reference so you could be 22-40 for all I know! Let's get them today boys.... dont delay the philly game too much guys need Halladay to be clutch here.

Btw a quick note on Marlins/Phillies... Santana not being completely healthy is the reason i took the fish here. Usually, the marlins get raped by Santana but.... I like Johnson here right after getting his big contract in the offseason AND I am not impressed by the Mets bullpen at all.... hopefully Santana is out after 5

[Cuse4tw]

anyone find a working phils/nats steam? thanks!

[soaked in sweat]

SIS, largest I've seen him do was somewhere around 20 units or so I THINK. I honestly don't expect that to change much from last year. Not sure why you say TA doesn't like you...don't want to get into it. What I would suggest my friend is contributing. What you give you will get back; try it out. New ideas are always welcome as long as they are clean and productive. I am not speaking for TA, I have just been around long enough to know.

thanks, i may decide to contribute a bit throughout the season, GL to all of everyones plays...including you TA.

[therber2]

thanks, i may decide to contribute a bit throughout the season, GL to all of everyones plays...including you TA.

I am not always good with this, but if you decide to start posting plays continue to do so regularly. Tell us, what do you know about betting? I'd personally like to see quality content in Terry's thread so I can offer answers to some of your FAQ questions via PM. Otherwise, if you have something up your sleeve, bust it out!

[playr101]

GL...

-playr101