BoS_010 March Madness Thread

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Better late than never. I started posting plays here February 8 and was on fire through around the start of conference tourney's where I stopped posting (not betting); hitting just under 60%...that is if you faded me haha. It wasn't a pretty run but it happens and it's not going to discourage me. I've gotten back some of the losses but looking to get all of it, and then some, back. Heading into March Madness my bet size is the same as it was before: 1-5 "x" with the majority of plays in the 1-3 range. I'd actually be surprised if I have more than one play over 3x to be honest, but we'll see.
Both positive and negative dialogue is fully accepted. If it's negative at least make it educated. Constructive criticism is a good thing. Let's get this party started and get that money back.

Ugly reminder/truth: Regular Season Posted Plays: 26-38-1 (-10.38x) --- yuck


March Madness Posted Plays: 0-0 (0x)

MM CARD:
New Mexico -3 (2x)
Tennessee -4 (1x)

Leaning: Providence +4, North Dakota St +3.5, Coastal Car/UVA u122.5, SF Austin +6.5, Nebraska +3.5. There's a good chance I'll be playing a few of them.


GL everyone...

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Adding:
Texas ML (-130) (1.5x)
North Dakota St +4 (-115) (1x)


MM Card:
New Mexico -3 (2x)
Tennessee -4 (1x)
Texas ML (-130) (1.5x)
North Dakota St +4 (-115) (1x)

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MM Updated Card: 2-0 (+2.5x)
(3/21) New Mexico -3 (2x)
(3/21) Tennessee -4 (1x)
(W) Texas ML (-130) (1.5x)
(W) North Dakota St +4 (-115) (1x)


MM Updated Record: 2-0 (+2.5x)

Texas tried desperately to blow that game haha. Glad to get the W though. Still leaning those games previously mentioned. I'm not liking the movement in the New Mexico game; seeing a lot of 2.5's out there now. Will have to wait and see what happens.

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Adding:
Virginia/Coastal Car. u122 (1x)
Providence +4.5 (1x)
Stephen F. Austin +6.5 (1.5x)


MM Updated Card:
Tennessee -4 (1x)
Virginia/Coastal Car. u122 (1x)
Providence +4.5 (1x)
Stephen F. Austin +6.5 (1.5x)
(L) New Mexico -3 (2x)


MM Updated Record: 2-1 (+0.4x)

Glad I missed that garbage New Mexico game; I noticed Stanford got off to a quick start and I immediately gave up on that game. Hopefully Tennessee cashes to get some of that loss back.

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MM Updated Card:
(W) Tennessee -4 (1x)
Virginia/Coastal Car. u122 (1x)
(W) Providence +4.5 (1x)
(W) Stephen F. Austin +6.5 (1.5x)
(L) New Mexico -3 (2x)


MM Updated Record: 5-1 (+3.9x)

With only one pending it looks like it's gonna be a nice start to the tourney. That ending to the SFU/VCU game was nuts. This UVA total will probably end up losing cause I rarely ever hit on totals; dunno why the hell I even bother trying. Tomorrow is looking to be a light card. Not forcing anything just because it's March Madness.

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MM Updated Card:
(W) Tennessee -4 (1x)
(L) Virginia/Coastal Car. u122 (1x)
(W) Providence +4.5 (1x)
(W) Stephen F. Austin +6.5 (1.5x)
(L) New Mexico -3 (2x)


MM Updated Record: 5-2 (+2.8x)

I'm still bitter about New Mexico but I'll take this position heading into Saturday. I currently lean San Diego St ML (-160), Dayton +7, and Wisconsin -5. Got nothing locked in yet though.

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Adding:
North Carolina +1.5 (2x)
Creighton -3 (1x)


Really missed the boat on a good San Diego St ML by being a puss and balking (currently around -175); might pass on that. Wisconsin is moving north a bit (not surprised) and Dayton beginning to move as well (also not surprised). It will certainly be light today, but might fire on a few. GL everyone...

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Adding:
Dayton +8.5 (1.5x)


MM Updated Card:
(3/23) North Carolina +1.5 (2x)
(3/23) Creighton -3 (1x)
Dayton +8.5 (1.5x)


Dayton looks to be the only play for today. Tomorrow's slate is looking larger. Looking to possibly add Tennessee -7.5 to the mix as well. I really want to avoid a crazy parlay or teaser but that's brewing in my mind as well. We'll see. Good luck everyone...

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MM Updated Card:
(3/23) North Carolina +1.5 (2x)
(3/23) Creighton -3 (1x)
(W) Dayton +8.5 (1.5x)


MM Updated Record: 6-2 (+4.3x)

Great hit with Dayton. Too bad I didn't have balls and sprinkle some ML on them. Oh well; take the W and move on to the next one. Already got two games locked in for tomorrow with my eye on a few more: Tennessee -7.5 and SF Austin 1H +5. I'd like to see Mercer money keep coming in and drop that Tenn line. We'll see...

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Adding:
Creighton ML (-170) (1x)
Tennessee -3.5/Virginia -2 (2x)

MM Updated Card:
North Carolina +1.5 (2x)
Creighton -3 (1x)
Creighton ML (-170) (1x)
Tennessee -3.5/Virginia -2 (2x)


I hate teasers but couldn't resist. Locked in on four plays and may add one or two more before the night is over. I'm still on the fence with Stephen F. Austin +9. That line could potentially move to 9.5 so I'll wait. Another approach I'm considering is SF Austin 1H and UCLA 2H. We'll see.

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MM Updated Card:
(L) North Carolina +1.5 (2x)
(L) Creighton -3 (1x)
(L) Creighton ML (-170) (1x)
(W) Tennessee -3.5/Virginia -2 (2x) --- up 21 with 8min left


MM Updated Record: 7-5 (+1.3x)

Just a brutal day overall. That UNC finish was sickening; really screwed things up. Creighton was just a complete miss, I'll admit that. There will be a bad taste in my mouth till Thursday where I plan on turning things around. With less games comes less action so each game becomes slightly more important. Considering I'm not much of a totals player, my pool in games shrinks that much more. I'll make my best effort to find money making opportunities and exploit them. GL everyone...

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Adding:
(3/28) Tennessee +3 (-115) (1.5x)


MM Updated Card:
(3/28) Tennessee +3 (-115) (1.5x)


It's about damn time the Sweet 16 shows up! I'm personally not finding a ton of value on these games but can't wait to watch them. I might dabble with San Diego St +8 but waiting to see if the line keeps climbing. May also fire on Baylor +4 if it becomes available at one of my books. GL everyone...

[BoS_010]

Adding:
San Diego St +7.5 (1x)


MM Updated Card:
(3/28) Tennessee +3 (-115) (1.5x)
San Diego St +7.5 (1x)


GL everyone...

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MM Updated Card:
(3/28) Tennessee +3 (-115) (1.5x)
(W) San Diego St +7.5 (1x)


MM Updated Record: 8-5 (+2.3x)

Good start to the Sweet 16/Elite 8 weekend. It's only one game but a win is better than a loss. Already have Tennessee +3 locked in for tomorrow; might have another play. We'll see.

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MM Updated Card:
(W) Tennessee +3 (-115) (1.5x)


MM Updated Record: 9-5 (+3.8x)

What a finish in that Tennessee/Michigan game. That would have been an awful collapse by the Wolverines if they ended up losing. I got no fight in the two games tonight, so I'll be able to enjoy them haha! I'll remain being selective throughout the rest of the tournament, so there's a good chance I'll only have one or two plays for the Elite 8. Good luck everyone...

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MM Updated Card:
Michigan St -4.5 (-120) (1.5x)


This is a big game not only for the young cats playing, but for be personally as well. A win and that pretty much will lock up a profitable March Madness and a loss will makes things a bit interesting. Yesterday was an off-day as I remain being selective and with the tournament winding down there aren't a whole lot of games to be played. I leaned Dayton but never played it and of course it would have won by the hook! What a rarity for me. I almost fired on MSU ML as well but I hate laying that much juice. I don't think UConn can hang for a full 40 minutes. MSU minus the points will probably be my only play for today. Got a soft lean on Michigan +2.5 but will most likely lay off. GL everyone...

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MM Updated Card:
(L) Michigan St -4.5 (-120) (1.5x)
Connecticut +6.5 (1x)


MM Updated Record: 9-6 (+2.0x)

I said MSU was going to be a crucial game as far as my tournament winnings go, and it blew up in my face. It's nice to still be up but that was a big turning point, and there are only three games left. Considering I very rarely ever dabble in totals there's a small pool of lines remaining. With that said, I'm not going to force anything just for the sake of having action. Still up $ and looking to keep it that way through the Championship Game. I'm glad I ended up laying off Michigan; I probably would have broken something if I lost in that fashion haha.
As far as UConn goes, I'm curious if the line will shoot back up to 7 on game-day so for now I'll just dabble lightly with 6.5. I won't be touching the Kentucky/Wisconsin game so this will be my only play for the Final Four; might add more "x" to it, but if I do it won't be till closer to Saturday. GL everyone throughout the remainder of the week. I don't play bases much but I took the Rangers (-107) lightly. They're currently down 13-8 in the 7th inning so that's probably a loss...and that's why I don't bet baseball much.

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Adding:
Connecticut +7 (0.5x)


MM Updated Card:
Connecticut +6.5 (1x)
Connecticut +7 (0.5x)

Maybe I'm stupid and giving UConn too much credit, but I'm biting. I should have known this line would be bet up to 7, oh well. Good luck everyone...

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MM Updated Card:
(W) Connecticut +6.5 (1x)
(W) Connecticut +7 (0.5x)


MM Updated Record: 11-6 (+3.5x)

Should have bet more on UConn! Haha...I'll take the win and move on. Not sure if I'll bet the Championship Game so if this is my last college hoops game this year it will be nice to end on a positive note. I saw on BetOnline they had Kentucky -4 and Wisconsin -3 vs UConn. Both lines are tough calls so as of right now I'm leaning towards not betting. I won't bet just to have action (that's what friends are for haha). Good luck everyone who bet the Wisconsin/Kentucky game.