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    2016 Crackerjack Grind - $17 a day thread

    Baseball is a long season. It's easy to go broke fast. But I've spent the last month coming up with a system that will net me at least $3000 by the end of the season. This system is about winning just $17 a day. As you can imagine, this will be a slow grind. Small bets daily with the goal of small profits. Really it's just about having fun and building a little bankroll for football. Starting bankroll is just $525 and that should last us a long time, even if we're not hitting our goal of $17 a day. You can come in with even less if you'd like. I fully expect to reach $3000 though. The trick is patience...not chasing a few days of losses with large wagers. If you don't like making small bets or don't have the patience for grinding out a small a season-long profit, this thread isn't for you.

    Also, I don't shop around for the lines. I am using Bookmaker lines and posting the line I got at the time the wager was posted. You might do better or worse depending on your book and when you place your bet.

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    Current bankroll:
    $525

    Record:
    0-0

    Day One:
    StL vs Pit - HRE over 23 -115 -- $17.25 to win $15 (Note: I'd consider this a largish bet with my system. I think the number is too, but really I am just excited about the season and this is the first game of the year, so I added a little more on it than I normally would.)

    Leaning Royals +101 in the evening game...we'll see how the first bet goes to determine the proper amount for the wager. Probably just $5.

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    Day One:
    KC $10 to win $11.10 +111

    Record:
    0-1

    Total:
    -$17.25

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    Good luck

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    Quote Originally Posted by A.M.S. View Post
    Good luck
    Thanks!

    Day Two

    Bankroll: $518.85

    Daily avg: -$6.15

    Record:1-1

    Wager One:
    Texas 1H -.5 +115 $5 to win $5.75

    Wager Two:
    Texas -120 $18 to win $15

    Wager Three
    Milwaukee 1H +.5 -105 $5.25 to win $5

    More to come pending outcome of these...

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    I'm employing the same principles for this season too, grinding out small bets to that will hopefully grow my bankroll, best of luck this season crackerjack

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    Quote Originally Posted by WagwanBruv View Post
    I'm employing the same principles for this season too, grinding out small bets to that will hopefully grow my bankroll, best of luck this season crackerjack
    Thanks. You too. Hope it works out for both of us. Trying to have more discipline...

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    Day Two addeded bet:

    Bal/Min HRE over 28 -115 $11.50 to win $10 Only thing that scares me is the weather... Tillman was pure garbage in spring training.

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    How good are you in baseball capping? Prior season records? Soccer and NBA season is all over soon and I need something to bet on during the summer except for shitty MLS lol. Looking to try baseball but wanna tail just to get used to it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Killer2121 View Post
    How good are you in baseball capping? Prior season records? Soccer and NBA season is all over soon and I need something to bet on during the summer except for shitty MLS lol. Looking to try baseball but wanna tail just to get used to it.
    I'd say it's my best sport. Money management isn't my strong suit. Placing impulse bets because I want action or lost the game prior is a weakness. I'm sticking to what I cap and post in this thread this year. Id suggest following the thread for a little bit to see if I'm someone you want to tail. I haven't been serious about keeping records until now.

    I will have a good one later this evening...

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    Az/Col HRE over 25.5. -115. $34.50 to win $30

    I really like this one, despite Grienke being on the mound.

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    Quote Originally Posted by crackerjack View Post
    Az/Col HRE over 25.5. -115. $34.50 to win $30

    I really like this one, despite Grienke being on the mound.
    Screw it! i'll join you on this going to add it to my thread. thanks!

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    Best of luck my man

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    Day Three

    Bankroll: $552.85

    Daily avg: +$13.92

    Record: 4-3

    Yesterday: +$34.00

    Back in the black after a decent day yesterday. Wish I hadn't bet on the Orioles game...that was a bad decision knowing the weather was crappy. My top bet came through in the fifth inning, which helped us have a nice day, above our goal.

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    Afternoon Bets:
    Hou/NYY U6.5 -105 $15.75 to win $15
    Hou/NYY 1st Inn NO $14.50 to win $10
    Cleveland +1.5 -200 $20 to win $10

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    Pitt TT o3.5 +105 $20 to win $21
    Det/Fla 1st Inn Yes $11 to win $10

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    Arizona $19 to win $15
    Angels TT over 3.5 $20 to win $20

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    Interesting thread. BOL with your plays!

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    Going good

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    Mixed results yesterday. Really wish I hadn't bet on Cleveland at -200...that was dumb.

    Hou/NYY U6.5 L $15.75
    Hou/NYY 1st Inn NO W $10
    Cleveland +1.5 L $10
    Pitt TT o3.5 W $21
    Det/Fla 1st Inn Yes W $10
    Arizona W $15
    Angels TT over 3.5 L $20

    Total: +$10.50

    Day Four:

    Bankroll: $563.35

    Daily avg: +$12.78

    Total winnings: $38.35

    It's going pretty slow and I'm below the goal, but I am seeing some games I really like today. We need a big day to catch up.

    A little something on the first game for fun:
    Tor/TB HRE o27.5

    Happ hasn't had good success pitching in TB, and I think Toronto breaks out today. Toronto TT is juiced at -150, so that's a pass. Be back later with additional plays.

    Best of luck!



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    Sorry, I'm wagering $11.50 to win $10 on the Tor/Tb bet.

    I like betting totals, but prefer HREs for some reason. It makes every at bat meaningful. Usually it works out the same (if the over hits the total will hit too) but not always.

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    Adding:
    Sea/Tex HRE O29.5 $30 to win $25

    Also, I lost $20 on Cleveland not $10 so 8 broke even yesterday. I'll update this later...

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    Toronto really disappointed, but Seattle came through for me in the 9th.

    Added:
    Phi/Cin O8 $22 to win $20
    Wash -1/2 1H $20.25 to win $15

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    Some bad picks this evening. Going to finish negative today. Will be back at it tomorrow...

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    Be smart keep plugging away

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    Quote Originally Posted by FlyinAir View Post
    Be smart keep plugging away
    Thanks. I had a big bet ready to go on the late game and didn't pull the trigger. It's a long season and we're only four days in...no need to do something dumb.

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    Day 5

    Bankroll: $524.60

    Total: -$0.40

    We are four days behind schedule, meaning we need to catch up. Luckily, we have almost our full bankroll to do it.

    Phi/Cin HRE O26.5 $28.75 to win $25

    Not sure why I keep going with these teams to score a bunch of runs. Last night they got 3 in the first innings and nothing the rest of the game until the 9th. But one thing I've had success with in the past is betting reverse trends on totals. I'm hoping for a breakout game by hitters against relatively weak pitching today. Stephenson makes his major league debut today...his spring was pretty bad.

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    Quote Originally Posted by crackerjack View Post
    Day 5

    Bankroll: $524.60

    Total: -$0.40

    We are four days behind schedule, meaning we need to catch up. Luckily, we have almost our full bankroll to do it.

    Phi/Cin HRE O26.5 $28.75 to win $25

    Not sure why I keep going with these teams to score a bunch of runs. Last night they got 3 in the first innings and nothing the rest of the game until the 9th. But one thing I've had success with in the past is betting reverse trends on totals. I'm hoping for a breakout game by hitters against relatively weak pitching today. Stephenson makes his major league debut today...his spring was pretty bad.
    Funny you mention the lack of hitting...I'm 1-4 on Unders to start the season - TONS of runs and hits in the games I choose to go Under.

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    Alright good way to start the day...let's give some back.

    Miami 1H +1/2 $13 to win $10
    Mia/Wash U8.5 $10 to win $10

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    Angels O7.5 $36 to win $30
    Dodgers O8.5 $15 to win $15
    Sea -1/2 1H $17.50 to win $15

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    Nothing to write home about. We're up about $20 but should be at about $100 by now.

    Toronto $58 to win $50

    I think they bounce back from a tough loss last night. Porcello is overrated IMO. Think this line should be higher.

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    Friggin' Blue Jays

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    and you think you are good? Keep grinding out those $10 bets

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    Quote Originally Posted by Broke Homey View Post
    and you think you are good? Keep grinding out those $10 bets
    I bet you wish your wagers were only $10 this weekend...

    You've lost $1100 in the last few days and it would have been a ton more if you didn't get lucky on your two winners today. My grind may not be exciting but my bankroll is up to $1350 and when I have a few bad days in a row, which are sure to happen, it won't destroy me. I'll have action all summer long and it's fun for me.

    Sorry if I hurt your feelings. I hope you rebound, but betting huge amounts giving a run and a half isn't the answer, no matter what your bookie told you.
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    I don't follow your picks. But agree with the betting mentality. I'm happy winning 7$ a day. Hell I didnt lose. I bet 20 to 25$ a game. But it's baseball too many unknowns. Keep Going. Bol

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