HoldinMygroin NHL 2013/2014 Thread

[bdc30]

Such a dumb game to lose. I had Phx all over the place - including my biggest bet on them to win 1st period. They only allow three freakin shots on goal and of course Calgary scores with 8 seconds left to tie it. Those late period goals always give a team momentum and that was the backbreaker.

[Ser Pucks]

[HoldinMygroin]

Good post HMG.

Only problem is I am in the red...not by much, but don't have the betting knowledge to know how to be in the +.

Just started sports betting less than 1 yr ago.
Tripled my opening bankroll, but then lost it all for the same reason you mentioned above.
Now have a 2nd chance, but never have seen + money.
Starting with 100 units, down 20 total. Tough to climb back...really tough.
And I win slightly more than I lose - just usually tend toward favorites, but that requires more juice.

I understand what you are saying and what you are feeling, as that was also how I started out, I didn't make lots of money, as soon as i was down units I made parlays with 4,5 games just to get my money back, and worse played a lot of LIVE bets, stupid ones too get my money back even faster. But the most important thing is, you have to clarify what your goals are with betting.
For instance my goal is to make double what I made last year in total sports. And you have to think differently. When I deposited money into betting accounts I said to myself "This is not my money anymore, if I lose it all in betting, then thats it for this year" And that makes me less emotional. Because I'm not going to cash out either way in the middle of the season. So I'm not using my winnings for paying rent or food. But if a bettor is thinking they need to win so they can buy that car or whatever, then it will hurt badly when they lose, because their "dream" is fading away. You have to accept that some days you're going to win and some days you are going to lose, if you are a good bettor then the winning days will be more often and more in value then your losing days. Now I'm not saying this directly to you RollinDo, I'm just saying even if you're down 20 units, don't chase, don't make stupid bets, it is tough climbing back. But let it take a month or whatever it takes. The way I see it is if you end you're season with +2 units. You still made a profit. Sure maybe 2 units wasn't worth your time, but its still money.

[HoldinMygroin]

Such a dumb game to lose. I had Phx all over the place - including my biggest bet on them to win 1st period. They only allow three freakin shots on goal and of course Calgary scores with 8 seconds left to tie it. Those late period goals always give a team momentum and that was the backbreaker.

Exactly, I had this feeling that "Sure they ARE going to score with 10 seconds left" I just knew it. And its usually just as you say, the shift in momentum. One teams goes in the locker room, thinking about how/why they let in that goal, how "unlucky" they were. And the other team is thinking "We got this, We are back in the game"

[HoldinMygroin]

111-84-9
ROI: 115.09%
+56.25

Todays Plays:
Oilers vs Avalanche = Avalanche ML bet 3 units
Canadiens vs Bruins = Bruins ML bet 2 units
Sabres vs Rangers = Rangers -1 bet 1 unit
Blues vs Islanders = Over 5.5 bet 2 units

Parlays:
Blues ML + Avalanche +1 bet 3 units
Blues TT O2.5 + Rangers ML bet 3 units

[RollinDo]

Really like your 1st parlay...I may do Blues ML with TB (+1) instead.

[Ser Pucks]

Gl gl gl!!!

[RollinDo]

Now I'm not saying this directly to you RollinDo, I'm just saying even if you're down 20 units, don't chase, don't make stupid bets, it is tough climbing back. But let it take a month or whatever it takes. The way I see it is if you end you're season with +2 units. You still made a profit. Sure maybe 2 units wasn't worth your time, but its still money.

Well, you just did speak it directly to me, Holdin. You are spot on.
Actually if I hadn't lost yesterday, I probably wouldn't be doing a risky parlay with StL & TB (+1) tonight, though I feel confident it'll hit and if I were doing it for fun, I'm pretty sure it would hit.

I would be happy with +5 unit gain over the next 2 months actually.

Thanks for your help! And yes, sometimes I put this "side" betting as a drive to have a dream fulfilled in some side cash for my family. When I lose a unit or 2, my emotions seem to drag onto my pillow and I don't sleep as well.
Is that bizarre?

[Ser Pucks]

Well, you just did speak it directly to me, Holdin. You are spot on.
Actually if I hadn't lost yesterday, I probably wouldn't be doing a risky parlay with StL & TB (+1) tonight, though I feel confident it'll hit and if I were doing it for fun, I'm pretty sure it would hit.

I would be happy with +5 unit gain over the next 2 months actually.

Thanks for your help! And yes, sometimes I put this "side" betting as a drive to have a dream fulfilled in some side cash for my family. When I lose a unit or 2, my emotions seem to drag onto my pillow and I don't sleep as well.
Is that bizarre?

Dude, when my bets fail miserably I toss and turn like a mo-fo.

[RollinDo]

Dude, when my bets fail miserably I toss and turn like a mo-fo.

Good to know...I, I mean, nice to know that someone else relates to me with sports betting. I take it too seriously I know.

[hardy4]

these are so most valuable traits.

[HoldinMygroin]

When I lose a unit or 2, my emotions seem to drag onto my pillow and I don't sleep as well.
Is that bizarre?

No, thats the ups and downs with betting, when winning you're up in the clouds and when losing it feels like shite. But its what you do after you lost that matters. GL tonight.

[RollinDo]

Thanks! You too man.
Think I'll go small on Lightning, along with my 2 Under picks

[HoldinMygroin]

Live bet:
St Blues tomscore next goal

[HoldinMygroin]

That was fast.. Kaching

[RollinDo]

Thanks! You too man.
Think I'll go small on Lightning, along with my 2 Under picks

3-0 tonight! I have been hitting Unders pretty well lately.
Too bad I didn't stick with TB game (U6)...hedged it with Over 5.5 in case it got to 6 goals -then I'd win more with 6 goals and a little with 5 and under.

Almost back to where I was yesterday morning after my lousy ML parlay in college hoops that lost last night...was listening to the sports world instead of my heart and mind...today I went with my gut most of the way!

[HoldinMygroin]

115-87-9
ROI: 114.56%
+56.67 Units

4 straight losing days now (In all sports total). Its cold, very cold. When is the wind going to turn?

[RollinDo]

I think a lot of people are being blown back by that same wind...didn't think Avs and Bruins would lose last night.

TB and StL just hit me as the safer plays last night. ..though I don't play StL and SJ much since I have futures bets with them I put in earlier in season....thinking of putting down some more for Blues to win Western Conf. Got it for +525...now about +400
I can always hedge during playoffs.

[HoldinMygroin]

I think a lot of people are being blown back by that same wind...didn't think Avs and Bruins would lose last night.

TB and StL just hit me as the safer plays last night. ..though I don't play StL and SJ much since I have futures bets with them I put in earlier in season....thinking of putting down some more for Blues to win Western Conf. Got it for +525...now about +400
I can always hedge during playoffs.

Yep Stl Blues was a lock last night, had the Over2.5 TT, the Over5.5 and the win. Good for you, 3-0 last night, now keep it up and make it a 3-0 today aswell

[HoldinMygroin]

I have to go back and check my stats, I believe I'm maybe 2-7 betting in a game with the Oilers, they have crushed me so far. Will probably be a team-fade.

[HoldinMygroin]

I have to go back and check my stats, I believe I'm maybe 2-7 betting in a game with the Oilers, they have crushed me so far. Will probably be a team-fade.

Actually checked it out and I'm 8-3 with any bet regarding the Oilers. But the 3 bets that I lost was more a 2 unit or more bet, thats why I felt like they have been crushing me.

[HoldinMygroin]

Todays Plays:
Blue Jackets vs Wild = Blue Jackets TT U2.5 bet 1 unit
Blue Jackets vs Wild = Wild ML bet 3 units
Blackhawks vs Ducks = Over 5.5 bet 3 units

There will probably not be anymore NHL plays tonight.

[RollinDo]

Todays Plays:
Blue Jackets vs Wild = Blue Jackets TT U2.5 bet 1 unit
Blue Jackets vs Wild = Wild ML bet 3 units
Blackhawks vs Ducks = Over 5.5 bet 3 units

There will probably not be anymore NHL plays tonight.

Though I never bet Overs, I think your Hawks-Ducks game has the makings of another 4-3/5-3 type game.

I like your BJ (U2.5) more than the Wild ML. Wild are strong defensively and Col not scoring much lately.

[RollinDo]

Though I never bet Overs, I think your Hawks-Ducks game has the makings of another 4-3/5-3 type game.<br>

I like your BJ (U2.5) more than the Wild ML. Wild are strong defensively and Col not scoring much lately.<br>

Wild are playing a b2b, but they're the better team, so pullin' 4 ya' man!

[Ser Pucks]

Todays Plays:
Blue Jackets vs Wild = Blue Jackets TT U2.5 bet 1 unit
Blue Jackets vs Wild = Wild ML bet 3 units
Blackhawks vs Ducks = Over 5.5 bet 3 units

There will probably not be anymore NHL plays tonight.

GL tonight Groiner.

[HoldinMygroin]

Though I never bet Overs, I think your Hawks-Ducks game has the makings of another 4-3/5-3 type game.<br>

I like your BJ (U2.5) more than the Wild ML. Wild are strong defensively and Col not scoring much lately.<br>

Wild are playing a b2b, but they're the better team, so pullin' 4 ya' man!

Wild b2b doesn't really bother me, their last b2b game was away against Colorado which they lost 3-2 Which they fought back from 2-0 and the one b2b before that they won against Ottawa.
What does make me love Wild ML is that Brobrovski is out and Mcelhinney is in net for the Blue Jackets. He is 1-3-1. And when he plays Blue jackets havn't scored more than 2 goals. And the Under has hit every time. So the defensive in front of him will try to protect him more, and focus more on defense than offense. With that and the defensive work of the wild will make it even harder for them to score O2.5. And at the same time them focusing more on defensive leaves more offense for Wild and he is not nearly as good as Brobrowski. That in mind I think Wild will take this 1-3 maybe?

[HoldinMygroin]

GL tonight Groiner.

Thanks I need it, its been blowing the wrong way lately.

[RollinDo]

Wild b2b doesn't really bother me, their last b2b game was away against Colorado which they lost 3-2 Which they fought back from 2-0 and the one b2b before that they won against Ottawa.
What does make me love Wild ML is that Brobrovski is out and Mcelhinney is in net for the Blue Jackets. He is 1-3-1. And when he plays Blue jackets havn't scored more than 2 goals. And the Under has hit every time. So the defensive in front of him will try to protect him more, and focus more on defense than offense. With that and the defensive work of the wild will make it even harder for them to score O2.5. And at the same time them focusing more on defensive leaves more offense for Wild and he is not nearly as good as Brobrowski. That in mind I think Wild will take this 1-3 maybe?

I was thinking a 3-2 or 2-1 kinda game...I would take the U5.5 if not so much juice. Maybe I'll take the U5 anyhow, or maybe I'll tail ya' on the BJ's (U2.5)...makes sense! Thanks

[cburland10]

I think the Wild Pick is strong.. Tough loss last night against B-Hawks..

[RollinDo]

I think the Wild Pick is strong.. Tough loss last night against B-Hawks..

But they WON last night.

[HoldinMygroin]

Yah the Wild did win last night over the Hawks.

[chabooky386]

i dont know about you but this week has been quite rough! hopefully we can bounce back before the weekends brotha!

[HoldinMygroin]

i dont know about you but this week has been quite rough! hopefully we can bounce back before the weekends brotha!

Yep getting crushed in the NHL and NBA, thankfully Soccer has helped me stay on my feet..

[HoldinMygroin]

Alright, took last night off, I've been getting killed lately in NHL and NBA, but the soccer has been going well, won +28 units last night. Lets recap.
Two days ago: 2-3-0

These two bets (Devils vs Red Wings 1Period - Under1.5 & Red Wings ML) was made from my phone in a sports bar - So I didn't have time to post it here. Anyway this just made a losing day a little smaller.




117-90-9
ROI: 113.57%
+54.55 Units

[HoldinMygroin]

Okay so two days off in the NHL. Today I only have one parlay, going with the fave's. This is a maxbet for me, so far I'm 3-1 in 8 units bets. Lets hope we make it 4-1.

117-90-9
ROI: 113.57%
+54.55 Units

Todays Parlay Play:
Penguins ML + Ducks ML bet 8 units