In this type of circumstance you have the worst of it with this bet. Why? Because if you lose you will pay and if you win they will say it was a "bad line".
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Are you saying they will void this bet? If that's the case, I would wait until 5 min before tip off and if the bet is still there, put 1-2 units on the over to go for a middle. So if it lands btwn 180 and 194 you win 7 units.Originally posted by Brooklyn DickComment -
I actually favor being ready for a live bet to hedge or get a middle.Comment -
I worry that the bet is there and after it wins it is not, because it was a "bad line". It would not be the first time this has happened. I would check with the book and make sure it is a bet BEFORE the game.Originally posted by VascoComment -
I am on at u200 for 3x & under 194 for 2x myself with Sportsbet.
I highly doubt they will void them because if it was a mistake then they would have made the 1st adjustment to 178 not to 194 & then 178.. Was spewing that when I went to have a 3rd crack they dropped to 178 as I hit "confirm"!!
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Tony Parker said they'll use "every second" of the shot clock to make sure they get a quality shot
Also, right now both heat and spurs are +140 to win it all. But, if that is the finals matchup, spurs become -137 faves. For what it's worthComment -
you can never tell what mia or boston team shows up
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any plays tonight LTA? i mean usually game 1's have a lot of emotion and can be more free flowing and with these two high scoring teams it could easily sail over, but will nerves come into play for OKC and keep it below 200?
in the three matchups this year the totals have been 204, 203, and 219, which makes you think that with the increased intensity on D, and with Parker talking about "using up all the shot clock" it could go under. thoughts anyone?Comment -
I generally don't shoot for the middle and let my original decision play out, but in this case you are getting a 20 point middle. Pretty much of a no brainer to me. Good luck in whatever you decide.Originally posted by MocknrollComment -
NBA 2011-2012 Playoffs 5/27/2012
Play #1
Thunder/Spurs over (204) 1x (Locked)
I had one chance at 202 for a split second and missed it earlier in the week. I have this game set at 207 so there's still enough value to pull the trigger and OKC has a nice history of overs in their first game of playoff series. We have Crawford and Willard as solid over refs and I am rolling with the over for 1x. Good luck.Comment -
I know there is a long way to go but it sucks half way through the 1st qtr and you are already chasing your tail. Just puts so much pressure on the rest of the game......Comment -
14pts in the last 2mins of 1st qtr and 2nd qtr is not too shabby eitherOriginally posted by Crofta
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Im on the under. 1st quarter was nice but Manu's 3 and D Fish's 3 at the end of 2nd hurts. Prefer to root for the over but historically my under plays hit a lot more. I feel like overs as well as over pt. props arent as easy because people dont want to root for missed shots.. its just not as fun.Comment -
Yeah, we had our chance there though. 44 with 2.5 to play in 2nd and then no score for 2 of them...need a 60 pt qtr.Comment -
While losing the over was a bummer...how would it have felt to have bet SA -5.5?
I sense some bitching is on the way in forums across the land. Ridiculous ending all around.Comment -
Correct picks.........Still, when youa re on over a total, this si exactly what you want - 3's drained, fouls, 3's drained etc....We got it and got it big..........yet still lost???Comment -
True. But Then some lucky mugs like me took OKC with the points!Originally posted by Catchn_Picks
999 times in 1000 I lose that bet.Comment -
I think the Heat blow em out in game 1. Celtics looked old and tired in game 7 and now have to come back with one day of rest off an emotional high. Heat are rested and ready. After this game one blowout, the series will start.Originally posted by Pick'nParlaysComment -
Okc backers this makes up for that one celtics under we lost by 1 fukking point last week.Comment -
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Problem is we were on the Over not OKC. You were individually on OKC so that doesn't make it up for the rest of us ...Originally posted by Vinnie PazComment -
They cancelled my betsOriginally posted by 1Time!
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I, and others, are taking the fight up with them as it's total B.S their excuse of "inadvertent line offered".. Absolute crap as they took action on 200, 197 & 194!!Originally posted by aussieHThey cancelled my bets
I could understand if they made it 200 as I mistake & immediately changed it but they didn't - they were trying to be smart by going up first
Ps Go the Tigers!! Those cubs are growing up fast!!Comment -
Have received 3 $80 bets as compensation.. Should I settle for that or continue the fight?Comment -
Continue the fight my man (unless of course this lands at over 200...haha)Comment -
I hate to say this, but "I told you so". Never a good idea to get involved with these type of bets from the start. They have the control, not you. Your cash is up with them.Originally posted by aussieHThey cancelled my betsComment -
Settle bro. They made a mistake, and at least tried to make good. It's hard to let it go against "the big bad bookie", but end of the day they didn't throw that bad line up there with the intentions of scamming the bettors, human error. Just my 2 cents.Originally posted by 1Time!
So on another note, last night I got the game over 191 1/2 live and S.A. -4 1/2. End of the day I guess I should be happy I pretty much pushed (lost juice) but damn that Harden three was a bummer, took the wind out of my sails I tell ya
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THIS......At the end of the day they don't have to "give" you anything. Frankly I'm surprised they offered you anything. I would take it and be happy with it.Originally posted by RedscotSettle bro. They made a mistake, and at least tried to make good. It's hard to let it go against "the big bad bookie", but end of the day they didn't throw that bad line up there with the intentions of scamming the bettors, human error. Just my 2 cents.
So on another note, last night I got the game over 191 1/2 live and S.A. -4 1/2. End of the day I guess I should be happy I pretty much pushed (lost juice) but damn that Harden three was a bummer, took the wind out of my sails I tell ya.Comment -
Game 2 is at 201 right now and - 4 1/2 Spurs......
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I agree with Redscot, it's better to settle for their $80 bet deal. It's a good offer as from Sportsbet's point of view, gamblers tried to take advantage of them by pounding a line that was obviously way off. They can red flag your account & refuse to take any more bets. Have a read of their terms & conditions.
It's a pity it wasn't TAB NSW posting up that line, they can't really do anything about it once you pay the cash & the terminal prints the ticket.Comment -
This is actually a pretty sweet deal if you ask me~Originally posted by 1Time!Comment -
While I agree with you in general, what sets this apart is that it opened at 200, went otb, reopened at 194 went off the board, reopened in the high 180's, went otb, reopened at 179.5.Originally posted by Redscot
IMO, they can claim that the 200 was a mistake, but to take the game off the board twice and bring it back at lower numbers and than cancel all those bets is just poor form.Comment -
While I'm still annoyed am happy to settle for 3x $80 free bets & they are allowing me on at 178.5 (opening number)
I understand what you mean Redscot but as Bruce says it just absolutely reeks of poor form & them trying to bail outComment -
Where did this officially open at 200? It is a preposterous number, and had to be human error imo. NO WAY, any book in their right mind would open that game at 200 knowingly. I have been wrong in the past, but this just seems like someone at that book was confused or there was some technical difficulty. Believe me, I am the proletariat, I always side with the working man where I can, but in this case I just think it was a mistake on their part and they have attempted to do right.Originally posted by 1Time!Comment -
These guys that bet a bad line are lucky they didnt have their accounts closed/banned. Scumbags.Originally posted by brucethebearComment
