in your opinion

thebestthereis · 03-27-10, 05:28 PM

baseball is easiest due to the number of games therefore more data, it is that simple really.

OMGRandyJackson · 03-27-10, 05:33 PM

I don't think any sport is really easier than another. It call depends on the capper.

crackerjack · 03-27-10, 06:30 PM

I personally have more success in MLB than any other sport. It's a real grind though and if you don't have patience, don't even bother.

playersonly69 · 03-27-10, 10:54 PM

Most people have more success in baseball every year. Many more games to choose from each day

sharpmoney · 03-27-10, 11:20 PM

Yeah mlb is easier to cap then nba, basketball lines tend to be very sharp especially the totals. Can hardly wait till the regular season gets going.

Andy117 · 03-27-10, 11:49 PM

I've never bet baseball before, looking forward to it. Looking forward to some great advice here.

Metalhead · 03-28-10, 12:04 AM

Baseball is easier than NBA against the spread, but because of the odds you have to win often.

Terrapin Station · 03-28-10, 01:15 AM

I've had much more success in MLB, especially betting hometown teams. You can get a pretty good read on a team watching them play 162 games.

floridagolfer · 03-28-10, 04:08 AM

Much of the sentiment already noted, I agree with. I think it's easier to be successful in MLB, but I don't think it's easier to handicap. You're always going to have those days when a great pitcher lasts 2 innings and his team gets pounded, 9-1.

Bob Loblaw · 03-28-10, 10:52 AM

Since baseball doesn't come down to how many times the losing team feels like fouling the other team at the end of the game, yes, its much easier

CappinTerp · 03-28-10, 11:08 AM

Its not even close, MLB...IMO.. Baseball is a game of streaks(and much more) teams win or loose 3 of 4, 7 of 9 ,12 of 15, ect. There is no point spread. In the NBA A team goes on a streak and the line is adj. -6 then -9 then -11 ect. I could go on on just ask any bookie or sportsbook they will tell you, they loose the most $ during baseball season. GL

OMGRandyJackson · 03-28-10, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by Metalhead

Baseball is easier than NBA against the spread, but because of the odds you have to win often.

What percentage would you say to turn a profit?

Metalhead · 03-28-10, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by OMGRandyJackson

What percentage would you say to turn a profit?

There is no set percentage because it totally depends on the lines you're playing. A couple of people I know only play MLs down to -135, then they switch to the run line.
If someone only played -135 lines they would have to win about 58% of the time just to be even. NBA spreads at -110 take about 52.5% to break even. I'm going to play more RLs this year and see how that works.

ertl09 · 03-28-10, 02:39 PM

baseball no doubt so many more angles to look at and in the NBA you never know during scrub time if teams cover or not.