best way to get value for freeplay prize from contest

[dlai6856]

similar questions were asked before, but the freeplay that i got is a prize from contest, can only do straight bet, no parlay, moneyline only for NHL i think. Best way to get most value out of the freeplay? appreciate any insight, thanks

[FourLengthsClear]

If you mean without risk, then you should bet dogs on the ML in the NHL and bet the other side at another book.
Because you only keep the winnings (and not the stake) the idea is to get the highest payout per freeplay dollar wagered.
This is why the book does not allow parlays etc.

By way of example:
If the dog is +400 at the FP book and you wager $100
and the favorite is -400 elsewhere, you would bet $320
Regardless of the outcome you would gain $80 in terms of cash.

[LLXC]

Use the FreePlay Calculator.

[wrongturn]

Bet the biggest dog allowed and hedge it in another book. Use FreePlay calculator on this site to get bet amount. If you bet spread or total, bet with hook, ie no push will occur, because push = lose.

[dlai6856]

Where is the freeplay calculator?

Just wondering if there's other way besides betting huge money line dog?

[FourLengthsClear]

Where is the freeplay calculator?

Just wondering if there's other way besides betting huge money line dog?

1) The calculator is here http://www.sbrforum.com/betting-tool...ue-calculator/

2) Not that your book allows, no. Betting all 8 combinations of a 3-team parlay is the other commonly used method.

[mminkovski]

dogs on the ML, the highest odds they allow you

[Kindred]

freeplay calculator and matchbook are all you need

[kiln]

Betting all 8 combinations of a 3-team parlay is the other commonly used method.

Does anyone have any actual experience doing this? Seems to me to be a good reason for a book to claim foul. They're often looking for "bonus abuse" and I would think this might give them a reason to void winnings. Perhaps that's less of a danger at the more highly rated books but I'm still curious to know if anyone has used this method successfully and without retribution.

[Cookie Monster]

Some books allow it, some others don't. You should ask to CS before attempting it.

[skrtelfan]

Does anyone have any actual experience doing this? Seems to me to be a good reason for a book to claim foul. They're often looking for "bonus abuse" and I would think this might give them a reason to void winnings. Perhaps that's less of a danger at the more highly rated books but I'm still curious to know if anyone has used this method successfully and without retribution.

The only people who do this are brain dead. Maybe some books will let you get away with it but why risk it? If you're so risk averse you must hedge your parlay, wait until you have 8 free plays at 8 different books and bet each parlay at a different book.

[Peregrine Stoop]

OP, learn how to use search functions. The internet is a place full of questions asked before.