My own $4000 experiment

**cacophony** · 02-19-09, 07:28 AM

I'm convinced that every game is fixed. I lost almost a grand last night. **** my life.

Literally every game went the opposite of what I and most other people here expected.

**ICEMAN888** · 02-19-09, 10:15 AM

Record 36-28-4 (56.25%)

Current Bankroll $5131.50

Selection 1:UEFA Cup, Soccer
Tottenham Hotspur 19-February-2009 10:45 AM PST
Spread +0.5 for Game +114
Risking 200.00 to Win 228.00 USD LOSER

Selection 2:NCAA, Basketball
Fresno State 19-February-2009 8:00 PM PST
Spread -3.5 for Game -116
Risking 232.00 to Win 200.00 USD LOSER

**ICEMAN888** · 02-19-09, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by cacophony

I'm convinced that every game is fixed. I lost almost a grand last night. **** my life.

Literally every game went the opposite of what I and most other people here expected.

There are certainly games that are fixed. But not every game. Usually the really juicy play is fixed. When you see one of those then you either avoid it or play against what your mind tells you to do. It's a very difficult thing to do. Also, you can never be sure if the game is fixed so perhaps its better to just not play.

**coreygman** · 02-19-09, 10:28 AM

win a few lose a few, we will get back on track!

CBB
STRAIGHT BET [740] FRESNO STATE -3½-130 (B+1) 39.00 / 30.00 LOSER

SOC
STRAIGHT BET [28695] TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR +235 30.00 / 70.00 LOSER

Record 0-4-0 (0.0%)

Current Bankroll $-138.00

**cacophony** · 02-19-09, 03:28 PM

Welp, soccer game is ****ed.

I seriously cannot win a single pick. I'm down so much ****ing money this week. I ****ing hate gambling.

**cacophony** · 02-19-09, 03:29 PM

I don't understand how I can be so thoroughly unlucky. You realize that the second I started following your picks is when they started losing? And I guarantee the second I stop they will be winners.

I'm literally giving my paycheck to my bookie this week.

**mcbaseball10** · 02-19-09, 03:40 PM

Have to gamble with money management over a long period of time. ICE is a good capper over a period of time but bets what he can afford to win and lose so he can make it through rough stretches. Hang in there bro, start out 0-0 going into your next pick with an amount you can afford to lose comfortably.

**akerber** · 02-19-09, 03:53 PM

Originally posted by cacophony

I don't understand how I can be so thoroughly unlucky. You realize that the second I started following your picks is when they started losing? And I guarantee the second I stop they will be winners.

I'm literally giving my paycheck to my bookie this week.

would like to win a bet on soccer today?
plase bet cruzeiro -0.5 -1 x estudiantes (copa libertadores).

probably you will win money with this game....

gl and learn about bankroll management.

**coreygman** · 02-19-09, 04:30 PM

cacophony, maybe you should make smaller bets, we don't want you to starve, cause you spent all your money on your bookie. As you can see I am not placing as big of bets as Ice.

**mcbaseball10** · 02-19-09, 04:51 PM

alright akerber, don't know a thing about soccer and couldn't find the league..maybe its a sign that I shouldn't even look at betting something I know nothing about.

**akerber** · 02-19-09, 04:56 PM

Originally posted by mcbaseball10

alright akerber, don't know a thing about soccer and couldn't find the league..maybe its a sign that I shouldn't even look at betting something I know nothing about.

i live brazil and bet every day on soccer.
this game is on south america copa libertadores.

138026839-1
5:21am 19-Feb-09 2:14pm 19-Feb-09 Soccer
Spread Cruzeiro (-0.5 and -1) vs Estudiantes La Plata for Game -107 107.00 100.00 Copa Libertadores

this game will star in 35 minutes. If you wold like to bet, hurry up.

sorry my bad english please.

**cacophony** · 02-19-09, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by akerber

i live brazil and bet every day on soccer.
this game is on south america copa libertadores.

138026839-1
5:21am 19-Feb-09 2:14pm 19-Feb-09 Soccer
Spread Cruzeiro (-0.5 and -1) vs Estudiantes La Plata for Game -107 107.00 100.00 Copa Libertadores

this game will star in 35 minutes. If you wold like to bet, hurry up.

sorry my bad english please.

I'm tempted to chase but my luck has been made of cockroaches and bat crap lately. Scary stuff.

You real confidant?

**binhozao** · 02-19-09, 07:24 PM

ShipShip Cruzeiro

Easy Money!

**coreygman** · 02-20-09, 07:23 PM

anything tonight ice?

**cacophony** · 02-20-09, 08:04 PM

he failed and bailed

**ICEMAN888** · 02-20-09, 10:05 PM

Record 36-30-4 (54.54%)

Current Bankroll $4699.50

1 Play for Friday, February 20

Selection 1:NBA, Basketball
New Orleans Hornets 20-February-2009 7:35 PM PST
Spread +9.5 for Game -131
Risking 262.00 to Win 200.00 USD

**ICEMAN888** · 02-20-09, 10:08 PM

Sorry I was busy with real llife stuff. Going light on Friday to help try to break the bad streak. Only 1 play.

**ICEMAN888** · 02-20-09, 10:20 PM

Originally posted by cacophony

he failed and bailed

I am still up $699 from where I started. So I didn't exactly fail yet. Something tells me you have not been following proper money management. If you don't like the picks I play then why don't you just fade me.

**ICEMAN888** · 02-21-09, 01:30 AM

Got back on the winning track with New Orleans over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Record 37-30-4 (55.22%)

Current Bankroll $4899.50

**ICEMAN888** · 02-21-09, 10:20 AM

Feb 21 Plays

Selection 1:NBA, Basketball
New Orleans Hornets 21-February-2009 6:05 PM PST
Spread +8.5 for Game -117
Risking 234.00 to Win 200.00 USD LOSER

Selection 2:NCAA, Basketball
Kentucky 21-February-2009 10:00 AM PST
Spread -3 for Game -110
Risking 220.00 to Win 200.00 USD WINNER

Selection 3:NCAA, Basketball
UCLA 21-February-2009 12:00 PM PST
Spread -13 for Game -105
Risking 210.00 to Win 200.00 USD LOSER

Selection 4:NHL OT Included, Hockey
Phoenix Coyotes/Los Angeles Kings 21-February-2009 1:05 PM PST
Total Points OVER 5.5 for Game +106
Risking 200.00 to Win 212.00 USD WINNER

Selection 5:NCAA, Basketball
Wyoming 21-February-2009 12:30 PM PST
Spread -3.5 for Game -123
Risking 246.00 to Win 200.00 USD WINNER

Selection 6:NCAA, Basketball
Utah State 21-February-2009 2:00 PM PST
Spread +5 for Game -125
Risking 375.00 to Win 300.00 USD LOSER

Selection 7:NCAA, Basketball
Florida Intl 21-February-2009 3:00 PM PST
Spread +14 for Game -123
Risking 246.00 to Win 200.00 USD WINNER

**riyosuave** · 02-21-09, 10:37 AM

Solid picks. Let's win these!

**DanOmaha** · 02-21-09, 12:39 PM

With you Ice

I'm with you Ice - been following along for a little. Keep the picks coming and thanks for capping these!

**ICEMAN888** · 02-21-09, 03:08 PM

I have 7 plays today. BOL to all of you.

**coreygman** · 02-21-09, 08:44 PM

dang when I looked I only seen your one pick. And you are correct Ice, you are still up overall, so not to shabby!

So I got one in tonight

NBA
STRAIGHT BET
[507] NEW ORLEANS +8½-120 (B+½)

Risk 36.00 / To Win 30.00 LOSER

Record 0-5-0 (0.0%)
Current Bankroll $-174.00

**ICEMAN888** · 02-21-09, 11:41 PM

Record 41-33-4 (55.4%)

Current Bankroll $4871.50

**ICEMAN888** · 02-21-09, 11:43 PM

Originally posted by coreygman

dang when I looked I only seen your one pick. And you are correct Ice, you are still up overall, so not to shabby!

So I got one in tonight

NBA
STRAIGHT BET
[507] NEW ORLEANS +8½-120 (B+½)

Risk 36.00 / To Win 30.00

Sorry that was your only play. New Orleans really pissed me off. They had a chance to win that one but pissed it away.

**MJT1212** · 02-22-09, 03:09 AM

Originally posted by cacophony

Welp, soccer game is ****ed.

I seriously cannot win a single pick. I'm down so much ****ing money this week. I ****ing hate gambling.

Two Words:

Bankroll

Management

**VVET** · 02-22-09, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by MJT1212

Two Words:

Bankroll

Management

Solid advice - my own 2 cents, if you cant afford the losses, get out now. And if you hate it, you wont use your own common sense. Just friendly advice, BOL to all...keep them coming ice baby!

**ICEMAN888** · 02-22-09, 11:29 AM

Feb-22 Plays

Selection 1:NCAA, Basketball
Syracuse 22-February-2009 10:00 AM PST
Spread -2 for Game -105
Risking 210.00 to Win 200.00 USD LOSER

Selection 2:NHL OT Included, Hockey
Pittsburgh Penguins/Washington Capitals 22-February-2009 9:35 AM PST
Total Points OVER 6 for Game -130
Risking 260.00 to Win 200.00 USD WINNER

Selection 3:NHL OT Included, Hockey
Toronto Maple Leafs/New York Rangers 22-February-2009 4:05 PM PST
Total Points OVER 5.5 for Game -109
Risking 218.00 to Win 200.00 USD LOSER

Selection 4:NCAA, Basketball
Michigan 22-February-2009 2:00 PM PST
Spread -1 for Game +100
Risking 200.00 to Win 200.00 USD LOSER

Selection 5:NBA, Basketball
Charlotte Bobcats 22-February-2009 2:05 PM PST
Spread +7.5 for Game -132
Risking 264.00 to Win 200.00 USD LOSER

Selection 6:NBA, Basketball
Boston Celtics 22-February-2009 2:05 PM PST
Spread +3.5 for Game -130
Risking 260.00 to Win 200.00 USD WINNER

Selection 7:NBA, Basketball
Cleveland Cavaliers 22-February-2009 5:05 PM PST
Spread -8.5 for Game -113
Risking 226.00 to Win 200.00 USD WINNER

Selection 8:NCAA, Basketball
West Virginia 22-February-2009 12:00 PM PST
Spread -10 for Game -119
Risking 238.00 to Win 200.00 USD WINNER

**ICEMAN888** · 02-22-09, 11:49 AM

I have 8 Elite picks on today's card. BOL if you are following me. If you fade me I am sorry but I hope you lose.

Cheers!

**binhozao** · 02-22-09, 11:51 AM

Go Go Go! Im all with you
But Im only seeing 6 picks, not 8
Gl for us

**akerber** · 02-22-09, 12:19 PM

go go go. Im all with you too.

**coreygman** · 02-22-09, 12:50 PM

ok lets get some wins!

CBB STRAIGHT BET [824] SYRACUSE -2-110 33.00 / 30.00 LOSER

CBB STRAIGHT BET [835] WEST VIRGINIA -10-130 (B+1)39.00 / 30.00 WINNER

CBB STRAIGHT BET [837] MICHIGAN -1-120 (B+½) 36.00 / 30.00 LOSER

NBA STRAIGHT BET [805] BOSTON +3½-150 (B+2) 45.00 / 30.00 WINNER

NBA STRAIGHT BET [807] CHARLOTTE +7½-130 (B+1) 39.00 / 30.00 LOSER

NBA STRAIGHT BET [818] CLEVELAND -8½-120 (B+½) 36.00 / 30.00 WINNER

NHL STRAIGHT BET [57] TOTAL o5½-120 (TORONTO vrs NY RANGERS) 36.00 / 30.00 LOSER

Record 3-9-0 (33.3%)
Current Bankroll $-229.00

**qman615** · 02-22-09, 01:21 PM

I am officially getting on the icemn tail. I hope you do well today but always will say, it is my choice to take your picks...I will not point any blame at anyone but myself if I lose. BOL, I am with you!

QMan!

**DanOmaha** · 02-22-09, 10:10 PM

I know what we need...we need to get to page 8 of this thread for better (bettor) luck.