On the Vikings-Saints game, buying the point would have saved you. When is buying a half a point smart?
When do you buy a half a point.
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swisher33Restricted User
- 11-01-09
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#1When do you buy a half a point.Tags: None -
BigdaddyQHSBR Posting Legend
- 07-13-09
- 19530
#2NEVER. If you buy the hook, you are giving away too much money in the long run. Sure it will save you occasionally, but you will lose that 10% alot more times than you will save yourself. Buying the half point does not hit anywheres near the 10% that you would need to save yourself. If it were not a profitable wager for the books, they would not offer it. It is that simple.Comment -
jlgarciaiii22SBR MVP
- 04-14-08
- 1792
#3NEVER. If you buy the hook, you are giving away too much money in the long run. Sure it will save you occasionally, but you will lose that 10% alot more times than you will save yourself. Buying the half point does not hit anywheres near the 10% that you would need to save yourself. If it were not a profitable wager for the books, they would not offer it. It is that simple.Comment -
GiveMeaBJSBR Hall of Famer
- 09-08-09
- 8449
#4Only when I want to lose more then I am supposed to.Comment -
LT ProfitsSBR Aristocracy
- 10-27-06
- 90963
#5NEVER. If you buy the hook, you are giving away too much money in the long run. Sure it will save you occasionally, but you will lose that 10% alot more times than you will save yourself. Buying the half point does not hit anywheres near the 10% that you would need to save yourself. If it were not a profitable wager for the books, they would not offer it. It is that simple.
ALWAYS buy off of 3 in foots if you can do it for 20 cents or less, always buy off of 7 for 10 cents.
Beyond that, almost never, but if you are tempted, let the half-point calculator be your friend.
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LT ProfitsSBR Aristocracy
- 10-27-06
- 90963
#6By the way, the calculator shows nice spots to SELL points on dead football numbers.Comment -
20Four7SBR Hall of Famer
- 04-08-07
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#7When the book in question offers them for free. There are several books the will give you a free half point on certain days or certain times. I always try to take advantage of that. Some of the books have conditions when dealing with 3 and 7 for football.Comment -
SnowballBARRELED IN @ SBR!
- 11-15-09
- 30054
#8i buy hooks like this:
Basketball 2.5,4.5,6.5,8.5,10.5, etc especially 6.5 and up
Football 3.5/4 6.5/7.5 10.5/11 13.5 14.5Comment -
blix177Restricted User
- 09-20-08
- 1520
#9All the time on matchbook. Sometimes I see fair value odds on main line, but the hook is sold at only 3 cent difference. I take it period.Comment -
Dr.GonzoSBR MVP
- 12-05-09
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#10If the price of the 1/2 point is right you might as well buy through key numbers.
Buy off or through the 3 for 20c each 1/2 point.
Buy off or through the 7, 10, 14 for 10c each 1/2 point.Comment -
Dr.GonzoSBR MVP
- 12-05-09
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#11I have zero experience betting NBA. Is it ever +EV to buy points?Comment -
LT ProfitsSBR Aristocracy
- 10-27-06
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#12I don't think it is ever worth it to buy half a point in basketball, as the numbers are not nearly as key as football.
However, if you find a book that allows you to buy 3 points at -170, there are certain subsets that have been +EV historically.Comment -
PeeigSBR Wise Guy
- 02-06-08
- 567
#13
There are sites that let you buy off the 10 and 14 for 0c.......some places only allow it on one day of the week, others allow it all the time.Comment -
PAULYPOKERBARRELED IN @ SBR!
- 12-06-08
- 36581
#14NEVER. If you buy the hook, you are giving away too much money in the long run. Sure it will save you occasionally, but you will lose that 10% alot more times than you will save yourself. Buying the half point does not hit anywheres near the 10% that you would need to save yourself. If it were not a profitable wager for the books, they would not offer it. It is that simple.Comment -
ThrempSBR MVP
- 07-23-07
- 2067
#15This thread is full of terrible (mis)information. Buying points is purely to improve EV/EG qualities. You can do it in any sport.Comment -
NicksPicksRestricted User
- 01-22-10
- 569
#16Only buy them as insurance on strong bets in order to cross key numbers of 3 and 7. NEVER buy them for college football or basketball.Comment -
bigbankSBR Sharp
- 12-19-09
- 464
#17the play dictates whether to buy the 1/2 pt. or not. Rarely in basketball, most often in football getting off key numbers.Comment -
LT ProfitsSBR Aristocracy
- 10-27-06
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