1. 05-01-10 05:45 PM #1
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    Bet Sizing

    Hi guys,

    This may be a silly question but I think I need it answered.

    Firstly, I'm from the UK and as such am used to odds being displayed as fractions, rather than, for instance, -115.

    Each bet that I place, I place the same amount (1 'unit'), whether it's + money or - money. Should I be structuring my bets so that each bet results in a win of 1 'unit'? Or am I ok betting the same on each of my bets, regardless of whether it's + or - money?

    If this is the case would someone please explain the reasoning to me.

    Many thanks
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  2. 05-01-10 07:09 PM #2
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    I always wager 1 Unit on dogs (+) and wager to win 1 Unit on favorites (-). For example, If I like a dog that is +135, I will wager $100(1unit) to win $135. If I like a favorite that is -175, I will wager $175 to win $100(1unit).
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  3. 05-01-10 07:14 PM #3
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    Thanks for the reply.

    From looking around this site I thought that was the case.

    Can you explain to me the reasoning behind this? Is it just personal preference? Or is it mathematically correct to do so?

    Thanks
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  4. 05-01-10 11:15 PM #4
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    Looks evens.
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  5. 05-01-10 11:28 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jiggy Fly View Post
    I always wager 1 Unit on dogs (+) and wager to win 1 Unit on favorites (-). For example, If I like a dog that is +135, I will wager $100(1unit) to win $135. If I like a favorite that is -175, I will wager $175 to win $100(1unit).
    follow this, you'll be fine.
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  6. 05-02-10 08:26 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by iceburgh View Post
    Thanks for the reply.

    From looking around this site I thought that was the case.

    Can you explain to me the reasoning behind this? Is it just personal preference? Or is it mathematically correct to do so?

    Thanks
    a good book which "explains" odd, juice, money management is
    Weighing the Odds in Sports Betting
    by King Yao

    Good luck
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  7. 05-02-10 12:13 PM #7
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    Thanks guys. I was looking at buying Sharp Sports Betting by Stanford Wong. Would you recommend the Yao book over this?
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  8. 05-02-10 09:38 PM #8
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    Yes. The King Yao book is much better.
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  9. 05-03-10 07:03 AM #9
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    Cheers Steve. King Yao it is.
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  10. 05-21-10 12:06 PM #10
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    So, 1 "unit" always equals $100? Or is it somehow related to your bankroll? Thanks.
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  11. 05-21-10 01:04 PM #11
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    Nevermind. I found my answer in another post. Thanks though.
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