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    Willie Bee
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    Hoops Parlay Contest

    Listen up, basketball experts. Starting Tuesday (Jan 2) we will commence with a Hoops Parlay Contest with the monthly grand prize a 22” widescreen LCD monitor. The rules are simple:

    1. Check in the NBA BASKETBALL HANDICAPPING FORUM each day for the daily thread to be posted by LT Profits. Lines will be posted by 11:00 a.m. (ET) each day. Plays may be posted before that, but the official posted lines will be used for grading.

    2. Posted spreads and totals are the only eligible plays for grading. Both NBA and NCAA games included.

    3. Two-game parlay picks, laying 10 to win 26. Post entire parlay at same time, no open parlays.

    4. Here’s the catch: Your play must include a write-up, doesn’t have to be long, just a sentence or two about why you’re making your play. Here’s a THREAD from last year’s contest to be used for an example.

    5. And here’s the fine print:

    • One entry per household and IP address.
    • Must use lines posted in daily thread by LT Profits
    • Maximum one parlay pick per day, minimum 15 parlay plays needed to be eligible for monthly prize.
    • Tiebreaker - Win % of individual parlay legs. If still tied, combatants will carry on a head-to-head parlay match until winner determined.
    • All decisions made by SBR with regards to this contest are final.
    • SBR employees eligible to participate but are not eligible to win the monthly prize.
    • Residents outside the Continental US may be awarded the cash value prize instead of the monitor.



    Make sure to get in on the fun from the start. Check back on Tuesday, Jan 2, to start showing off your hardwood handicapping skills
    Last edited by Willie Bee; 02-05-08 at 10:00 AM. Reason: add 'no open parlays' bit

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    B1GER1C828
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    when will this go 2? end of season?

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    Glad to see this back for many reasons....thanks LT & SBR.

    Lots of fun & good $ making opportunities for people who follow these parlays, anyone could've retired on Stump's parlays alone last year.

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    Quote Originally Posted by B1GER1C828 View Post
    when will this go 2? end of season?
    Through March. Each month is a new contest, so three contests in all.

    Also, the first contest begins on Wednesday, Jan. 2, not Tuesday.

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    Cool, another SBR free contest.
    "Thanx" guys.
    Happy New Year!


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    B1GER1C828
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    awesome i cant wait

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    Thanks SBR.................. You guys rock

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    Damn I love contests. I don't have a contest problem or anything, I could easily not participate if I wanted to, I just enjoy them. Bring it on! Contests! Love them.

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    just a question, will the winner be the one with the most money at the end, or the one with the best write ups

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    Quote Originally Posted by harsh506 View Post
    just a question, will the winner be the one with the most money at the end, or the one with the best write ups
    good question and is it by units earned or winning percentage of the parlays

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    It is by units earned. If leaders are tied in units at end of month, tiebreaker is winning percentage on a game-by-game basis (not percent of parlays won).

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    Louisvillekid1
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    so each parlay is wagering 10 units to win 26 so one parlay win and one parlay lost would result in + 16 units? Sorry but im just a little confused on the scoring. . . Thanks. . .

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    Quote Originally Posted by Louisvillekid1 View Post
    so each parlay is wagering 10 units to win 26 so one parlay win and one parlay lost would result in + 16 units? Sorry but im just a little confused on the scoring. . . Thanks. . .
    Yes, that's exactly right Louisville.

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    L.T,
    I just want to say first,your doing a great job on this contest,I know it takes up alot of your time.What I wanted to ask you though was,what if one side of the parlay pushes?Does that just count as a miss?keep up the good job.

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    Quote Originally Posted by charlie64 View Post
    L.T,
    I just want to say first,your doing a great job on this contest,I know it takes up alot of your time.What I wanted to ask you though was,what if one side of the parlay pushes?Does that just count as a miss?keep up the good job.
    charlie,

    Push + Loss = Loss

    Push + Win = +9.00 (Straight bet on winner at 11/10)

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    What is the rules about edits on picks?? Can we edit before both picks have started

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    Hey Guys it's really not a big deal,but after a win last night I should have 5 wins,but I'm not on the list at all.
    Last edited by charlie64; 01-25-08 at 04:39 PM. Reason: fix a typo

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    Quote Originally Posted by charlie64 View Post
    Hey Guys it's really not a big deal,but after a win last night I should have 5 wins,but I'm not on the list at all.
    Nevermind guys I see how it works now.I guess I turned into a dumbass for a minute

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    tennessee -4 1/2

    in sec play alabama has lost at home to miss st and florida by 11 and 7. neither of these teams is in tennessee's class and only home win was against auburn who have big time injuries. alabama shot 58% against auburn and do not look for this to happen again.

    phoenix -8 1/2

    atlant in 4th game of west coast swing and phoenix 1st game home after long roadtrip.look for phoenix to be rested after looking tired against minny and chicago on road. phoenix also gets hill back tonight

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    Did not get in the action in January - can I play starting now?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Poker_Beast View Post
    Did not get in the action in January - can I play starting now?
    You're in Beast - Good luck to you.

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    what is the minimum number of parlays or maximum number?

    if you miss one day are you out?

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    trytrytry,

    You just need to play at least 15 days per month.

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    Hey buddys,
    I'm still tied for 2'nd place this month (and) for those of you out there in cyberland who still have a mathematical chance of knocking off WRIGLEY this month, I'm thinking why not put our heads together and beat this guy!

    I mean he has not played in over a week!
    He's sittin' there, looking down on us.
    And we all lost tonight.
    What do you want to do about it?
    We have only seven days left this month, to beat him.

    My suggestion is, that we put our collective brain power together to tie him @ 138,
    and then force him to play once again.

    After that, then it's every man for himself!

    PM me with your thoughts.
    sharktank1

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    Too late to get in?

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    marley,

    No you still have time. Only need to play 15 days this month to qualify for prizes.

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