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    Which is the most SQUARE site to get PUBLIC CONCENSUS bet %

    Looking for the most square site showing public concensus bet%. If you're going to fade the public you want to make sure you're fading the WORST the public has to offer.

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    Not consensus, but if you want to see the squarest bets, check most popular bets at SIA and sportsbook.ag Those are the squarest.

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    See post #6 in thread best free college football capper??. It's like having a second income.

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    A square bet is just one with no edge. Flip a coin, you get the same effect.

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    This one
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    Since 2008 47% Or less consensus at covers home team only is 261-207. Not great but +33.3 units. Most game neutral site today so probably nothing. Sorry I'm new late to the party

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    Quote Originally Posted by Isaiah View Post
    See post #6 in thread best free college football capper??. It's like having a second income.

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    Interesting, thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cookie Monster View Post
    Not consensus, but if you want to see the squarest bets, check most popular bets at SIA and sportsbook.ag Those are the squarest.
    I will have a look!

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    Btp tbh

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    Quote Originally Posted by blackHIPPY View Post
    Btp tbh
    I'm trying to decipher this code...any more hints

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    Quote Originally Posted by oilcountry99 View Post
    I'm trying to decipher this code...any more hints
    Beat the Prick consensus (to be honest?)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cookie Monster View Post
    Not consensus, but if you want to see the squarest bets, check most popular bets at SIA and sportsbook.ag Those are the squarest.
    Honestly, I don't think that data is accurate. I've seen games before in which the Top Bet was one way... and the 2nd Top Bet was the same game... just the other side.

    I wish there was a site we could trust. Doesn't seem like any out there.

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    If 99% of bettors lose, fading people seems like a simple strategy, add proper money management combined with reasonable odds and voila...should be a money maker.

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    Pregame.com has a "Bet %" link that has exactly what you are looking for......

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    Quote Originally Posted by oilcountry99 View Post
    If 99% of bettors lose, fading people seems like a simple strategy, add proper money management combined with reasonable odds and voila...should be a money maker.
    I had one of my worst football seasons in 10 years. I blame it on multiple websites "money percentages - public flow"

    These websites are practically for entertainment value and nothing more.

    You're better off and wagering your own style without looking at the flow of money. It's meaningless.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheMoneyShot View Post
    I had one of my worst football seasons in 10 years. I blame it on multiple websites "money percentages - public flow"

    These websites are practically for entertainment value and nothing more.

    You're better off and wagering your own style without looking at the flow of money. It's meaningless.
    If I could bring myself to FADE MYSELF I'd probably do OK, LOL

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    Quote Originally Posted by oilcountry99 View Post
    If 99% of bettors lose, fading people seems like a simple strategy, add proper money management combined with reasonable odds and voila...should be a money maker.
    Unfortunately that doesn't follow. 99% of people lose because they're just coinflipping - aka they have no edge - or (less commonly) because they have a small edge and stake far too large.

    The opposing plays of either of these are thus not route to success either.

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    Quote Originally Posted by oilcountry99 View Post

    If I could bring myself to FADE MYSELF I'd probably do OK, LOL
    Just shake it off. Clear your thoughts. Start fresh. All you can do when you're on TILT.

    Another website called SportsInsights.com was a damn good one about 4-5 years ago. Then all of a sudden it didn't work anymore. Especially this year. I didn't use them exclusively... but I feel sorry for the ones that pay for a yearly membership. They base everything on fading public and money flow. -4.1 units in the NFL this year... and I believe -19 units in college football the website is indicating. That's horrible.

    Fading public just isn't working anymore.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheMoneyShot View Post
    Honestly, I don't think that data is accurate. I've seen games before in which the Top Bet was one way... and the 2nd Top Bet was the same game... just the other side.

    I wish there was a site we could trust. Doesn't seem like any out there.
    Sportsbook.com works that way. They list the most popular bets. Today, most popular was Washington -3, second was Dal +3. Third Wash ML -140, fourth Over 43. That is simply the truth, I am sure those were the four most popular bets, even if the first two are opposing sides.
    OTOH, SIA list the 5 most popular games, and the bet% on each. Today most popular was WSH-DAL ML, 70-30 in favor of Wash. Second was NHL Buff - Van, 69-31 for Van (remember, they are Canadians, hockey gets lots of action). Fifth was NBA Tor ML over LAL (83-17) SIA offer "bet the best five parlay", of course at ridiculous prices.

    Still, knowing such bets could be worthwhile if you want to cover your sharp plays. Betting them often, even for small bets may catch the eye of the risk management guys, and let you bet for a while.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cookie Monster View Post
    Sportsbook.com works that way. They list the most popular bets. Today, most popular was Washington -3, second was Dal +3. Third Wash ML -140, fourth Over 43. That is simply the truth, I am sure those were the four most popular bets, even if the first two are opposing sides.
    OTOH, SIA list the 5 most popular games, and the bet% on each. Today most popular was WSH-DAL ML, 70-30 in favor of Wash. Second was NHL Buff - Van, 69-31 for Van (remember, they are Canadians, hockey gets lots of action). Fifth was NBA Tor ML over LAL (83-17) SIA offer "bet the best five parlay", of course at ridiculous prices.

    Still, knowing such bets could be worthwhile if you want to cover your sharp plays. Betting them often, even for small bets may catch the eye of the risk management guys, and let you bet for a while.
    Thanks for the post CM. I want to confirm what you're saying though.. so I'm understanding your terminology.

    Based upon what you typed. If I took Washington -3 that would be considered SHARP? So going with the Public is considered Sharp in your eyes?

    And if I'm wagering sharp all the time with higher wagers... my account would be considered reduced limits?

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheMoneyShot View Post
    Thanks for the post CM. I want to confirm what you're saying though.. so I'm understanding your terminology.

    Based upon what you typed. If I took Washington -3 that would be considered SHARP? So going with the Public is considered Sharp in your eyes?

    And if I'm wagering sharp all the time with higher wagers... my account would be considered reduced limits?
    Public plays are usually not considered sharp (even less when the book shades the line to give bad odds to the public side). Sharp plays are often placed at smaller markets (props, game halves/quarters, hoops totals, etc). If you place only those and you are beating the book, risk management may label you sharp and reduce your limits. That is where playing typical square plays (public sides, some parlays, teasers, even playing a bit in the casino) may help you to cover.

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    the most accurate numbers come from scoresandodds.com, they have it all, public betting trends, game trends, and power lines....you will win money consistently fading the public!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by lilpete View Post
    the most accurate numbers come from scoresandodds.com, they have it all, public betting trends, game trends, and power lines....you will win money consistently fading the public!!
    Which is "Wagering information provided by Sportsbook.com"
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    I don't know why anyone would want to indiscriminately fade the public, to the exclusion of other, more rational forms of handicapping. I certainly take a look at public %'s and it sometimes influences my decisions, but it's never the sole reason, or even the primary reason, for placing a wager.

    Anyone who fades the public, as a rule without exception, is basically admitting they don't know what the hell they're doing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Eddy Munny View Post
    I don't know why anyone would want to indiscriminately fade the public, to the exclusion of other, more rational forms of handicapping. I certainly take a look at public %'s and it sometimes influences my decisions, but it's never the sole reason, or even the primary reason, for placing a wager.

    Anyone who fades the public, as a rule without exception, is basically admitting they don't know what the hell they're doing.
    Eddy, I didn't like you at first; but you need too post more!

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    why would not just do the opposite, following the sharpest books and pick off shitty lines at square books?

    you can talk shit about fading the public all you want (i'll even give you the benefit of the doubt on data integrity) but it simply highlights your ignorance to some basic mathematical concepts

    RE: Gamblers Ruin

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    Quote Originally Posted by statnerds View Post
    why would not just do the opposite, following the sharpest books and pick off shitty lines at square books?

    you can talk shit about fading the public all you want (i'll even give you the benefit of the doubt on data integrity) but it simply highlights your ignorance to some basic mathematical concepts

    RE: Gamblers Ruin
    Well we have another that needs to post more! It's unfortunate they don't. But we know why!

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    Quote Originally Posted by statnerds View Post
    why would not just do the opposite, following the sharpest books and pick off shitty lines at square books?

    you can talk shit about fading the public all you want (i'll even give you the benefit of the doubt on data integrity) but it simply highlights your ignorance to some basic mathematical concepts

    RE: Gamblers Ruin
    Well, that can be effective but all you're really doing is tailing sharp action. It's not like you've uncorked some ancient, mystical secret to become a winning gambler. But what you're advising isn't exactly an indiscriminate "fade the public" system. You're just line shopping.

    People tend to over-complicate what really is a fairly basic practice... bet the team you think will cover the spread. Why this befuddles people time and time again is because people harbor so many preconceived notions about a team or an outcome without regard to a host of variables that can influence an outcome... most notably the fact that the game is played by human beings, therefore psychology becomes a major factor. But people always tend to bet games like the outcome is determined by a computer simulation and that the "better" team is the better bet.

    Again, fading the public is ultimately going to work about 50% of the time. It's not a magic bullet. If you fade the public when there's RLM and get the best number at a square book, sure, I guess that enhances your odds a bit. But like I said, you're just piggybacking sharp action. You're following guys who've already done the legwork and have chosen a side. It's a passive form of gambling. I'd rather be the sharp action than follow ​the sharp action. I want to win/lose on my own terms.

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    Quote Originally Posted by statnerds View Post
    why would not just do the opposite, following the sharpest books and pick off shitty lines at square books?

    you can talk shit about fading the public all you want (i'll even give you the benefit of the doubt on data integrity) but it simply highlights your ignorance to some basic mathematical concepts

    RE: Gamblers Ruin
    i dont know how to cap so sometimes i just fade the public, i am not a winning player and i dont care

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    who are considered some of the sharp books and square ones to compare lines to? Thanks for any help and guidance

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    Download onside sports app check the games under feed it bases there percentages off what there users pick.....most of them are losers anytime u see a spread or total with 75 or more on one side the other hits about 70 percent

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    here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pilebuck13 View Post
    Download onside sports app check the games under feed it bases there percentages off what there users pick.....most of them are losers anytime u see a spread or total with 75 or more on one side the other hits about 70 percent
    UCLA versus WSU tonight shows 81% on UCLA and 81% on over. 92% on UCLA ML as well. Based on what you're saying, 2 of the 3 should hit tonight. Which is WSU +points, WSU ML and over.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Slanina View Post
    UCLA versus WSU tonight shows 81% on UCLA and 81% on over. 92% on UCLA ML as well. Based on what you're saying, 2 of the 3 should hit tonight. Which is WSU +points, WSU ML and over.
    They did hit 2 of 3 ....do u have to have an I phone to get the plays?thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dakota View Post
    They did hit 2 of 3 ....do u have to have an I phone to get the plays?thanks
    Yeah, I used an Iphone. I'll post the NBA plays later for fun to see how it does. Probably around 6 when most votes are in.

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