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    My NFL 2011 money line plays.

    This is my 3rd season capping. Since I'm average at ATS, I'll make SU plays.

    My own important rules for gambling:

    #1. Money management / Bankroll management is extremely important. Use a money management system and stick with it religiously. Give yourself a limit per week and know when to quit. You should be using 1% to 10% of your bankroll for each bet.

    #2 Bet because you can win. Never bet for the action or just because it's your favorite team. Be selective. Pick your spots and wait for the right opportunity.

    #3. Pay attention to the lines all the way to the end of the week, try to make profit off the line. Always shop for the best line, Always! You should have an account in multiple books.

    #4. Know that you are making profits off of other gamblers, you are not making profit off of the casinos and line makers. That's why they adjust the lines and value accordingly.

    #5. Stay emotionless all the time. Bet like a robot. There's no place for emotions in this profession.

    #6. Patience & Discipline is the key. Develop these skills.

    #7. Pay attention to injuries to important players, it can effect the outcome of a game.

    Here are betting styles I took from someone on the internet:

    1. Establish a base line for the game to determine value when a line is more or less than your number. You can do this by using power ratings and weekly adjustment charts to update each team's power rating weekly.

    2. Situational handicapping- look for things like revenge, maybe a player is shooting his mouth off, key injuries. Note; linemakers are sharp and generally build the line to compensate for the injury, it's when the public overbets the injury to look at playing the otherside.

    3.Statistical handicapping- does a team have a top ranked rushing or passing game going against a low ranked defense. Turnovers?

    4. Fundemental handicapping- are their any strong trends or coaching advantages. How well do they play on the road? What is their red zone %, are they able to run the clock out with a lead, etc...


    I am sure the Steelers will defeat the Ravens. Joe Flacco has not defeated Big Ben at center for the Steelers in the past 3 seasons. Not only that, the Ravens traded Todd Heap TE and Derrick Mason WR, the Steelers have more weapons than the Ravens.

    The Cardinals defense is very strong, the defense stopped and defeated the Saints and Broncos last season. With Cam Newton at center for the Panthers with no OTAs because of the lock out. The Panthers offense will stuggle.

    The divisional Rivalry between the Patriots and Dolphins, the away team wins most of the time. The Patriots dominated the Dolphins with Chad Henne at center for the Dolphins last season. The Patriots will defeat the Dolphins.

    The Broncos have not lost an opening game for 14 seasons. I am not sure if I should play this or not. The Broncos needs a solid run defense against Raider's Darren McFadden or the Raiders will dominate them again.

    Week 1 plays:
    Pittsburgh ML (1 unit to win 2.1 unit) +110
    Arizona ML (1 unit to win 1.3 unit) -330
    New England ML (1 unit)
    Denver ML (1 unit)

    2011 YTD record: 0-0 (0 units)

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    New England ML (1 unit to win 1.3 unit) -330
    Denver ML (1 unit to win 1.6 unit) -155

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    All of these plays should be able to hold.

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    ravens<3

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    It's possible.

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    There are many good ML spots through out the season.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GunShard View Post
    It's possible.
    you're right man, it's gonna be a blood bath.

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    I didn't expect Big Ben to get intercepted so much.
    The Super Bowl loser ATS trend actually stood up this season.

    I need to be more careful with my plays. The first few weeks is a guessing game.

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    Favorites usually cover the spread on MNF. These ML plays should be able to hold.

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    Pittsburgh ML (1 unit to win 2.1 unit) +110 LOSE
    Arizona ML (1 unit to win 1.3 unit) -330 WIN
    New England ML (1 unit to win 1.3 unit) -330 WIN
    Denver ML (1 unit to win 1.6 unit) -155 LOSE

    2011 YTD record: 2-2 (-1.4 units)


    The Steelers winning streak for week 1 and the Raiders losing streak for week 1 has been broken this season.

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    Week 2 plays:
    Pittsburgh ML (1 unit to win 1.11) -900
    Green Bay ML (1 unit to win 1.21) -470
    Detroit ML (1 unit to win 1.26) -390

    2011 YTD record: 2-2 (-1.4 units)

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    I'm a bit confused about your projected stakes and winnings for this week. Granted I am British so use fractional odds but for example putting 1 unit on Pitt at -900 would surely win you 0.12 unites not 1.11. Whatever your units are you would have to wager 9 of them to win one. ???

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    Quote Originally Posted by grizzlies1 View Post
    I'm a bit confused about your projected stakes and winnings for this week. Granted I am British so use fractional odds but for example putting 1 unit on Pitt at -900 would surely win you 0.12 unites not 1.11. Whatever your units are you would have to wager 9 of them to win one. ???
    Agreed. I think his math is off

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    Quote Originally Posted by grizzlies1 View Post
    I'm a bit confused about your projected stakes and winnings for this week. Granted I am British so use fractional odds but for example putting 1 unit on Pitt at -900 would surely win you 0.12 unites not 1.11. Whatever your units are you would have to wager 9 of them to win one. ???
    If you go to the Intertops.com website and click on the Pittsburgh -900 ML.
    Then type in $1 you would win $1.11 or type in $100 to win $111.11

    I use that website as a quick reference to value.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GunShard View Post
    If you go to the Intertops.com website and click on the Pittsburgh -900 ML.
    Then type in $1 you would win $1.11 or type in $100 to win $111.11

    I use that website as a quick reference to value.
    He's right. I did that and that is the amount it gave me. That tells me that Intertops calculators are way off. If you bet $1.00 at
    -900 you should only win $.11. I double checked at my book and that is what I got. Maybe I should open an account at Intertops before they discover their error!

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    Week 2 plays:
    Pittsburgh ML (1 unit to win 1.11) -900 WIN
    Green Bay ML (1 unit to win 1.21) -470 WIN
    Detroit ML (1 unit to win 1.26) -390 WIN

    2011 YTD record: 5-2 (-0.82 units)

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    Week 3 plays:
    New England ML
    (1 unit to win 1.25) -400
    San Diego ML
    (1 unit to win 1.11) -875

    2011 YTD record: 5-2 (-0.82 units)

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    zewkey.com/zewkey moneyline calculator.htm

    I'll use this website to calculate now.

    Recalculated and it still says exactly what I typed before.

    I don't understand why people are complaining about the value I posted through out this thread.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GunShard View Post
    Week 3 plays:
    New England ML
    (1 unit to win 1.25) -400
    San Diego ML
    (1 unit to win 1.11) -875

    2011 YTD record: 5-2 (-0.82 units)
    1.25 is not a unit. It is a "factor". You are confusing people when you say 1 unit to win 1.25.

    This should say:

    New England ML (1 unit to win 0.25 units) -400
    San Diego ML
    (1 unit to win 0.11 units) -875


    This makes sense and is accurate for your YTD record.
    Otherwise, I like both of those picks. GL

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    he's writing it in the sense that he is GIVING 1 unit to the bookie and if he wins they return 1.25 units. so he gained .25 units from that win.

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    Ok thanks. I'll retype that since people are confused.

    Week 3 plays:
    New England ML
    (1 unit to win 0.25) -400
    San Diego ML
    (1 unit to win 0.11) -875

    2011 YTD record: 5-2 (-0.82 units)

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    Adding another play to Week 3:

    Carolina ML (1 unit to win 0.63) -160

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    Wow, I didn't expect Tom Brady to get intercepted 4 times. The Bills are stronger than they appear, they finally beat the Patriots since 2003.

    There are 16 weeks in an NFL season, some people are treating this as if there are only 3 weeks in a NFL season.

    Adding this play to Week 3:
    Pittsburgh ML (1 unit to win 0.18) -550

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    Week 3 Results:
    New England ML (1 unit to win 0.25) -400 LOSE
    San Diego ML (1 unit to win 0.11) -875 WIN
    Carolina ML (1 unit to win 0.63) -160 WIN
    Pittsburgh ML (1 unit to win 0.18) -550 WIN

    2011 YTD record: 8-3 (-0.90 units)

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    Week 4 Plays:
    New Orleans ML -300 (1 unit to win .33 unit)
    Green Bay ML -640 (1 unit to win .16 unit)

    2011 YTD record: 8-3 (-0.90 units)

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    I would consider limiting yourself to 1 or 2 ML plays/week, at MOST, if you're going to play this way. It's a very difficult way to grind your roll.. 2 losses in a week can take a long time to recover with your system.
    GL with your plays. You've had some tough beats, for sure.

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    True. I got over confident on Week 1. Mostly on a trend I should not have followed.

    Week 4 Results:
    New Orleans ML -300 (1 unit to win .33 unit) WIN
    Green Bay ML -640 (1 unit to win .16 unit) WIN

    2011 YTD record: 10-3 (-0.41 units)

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    Week 5 Plays:
    NY Giants ML
    -450 (1 unit to win .22 unit)
    Green Bay ML -260 (1 unit to win .38 unit)

    2011 YTD record: 10-3 (-0.41 units)

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    Quote Originally Posted by GunShard View Post
    Week 5 Plays:
    NY Giants ML
    -450 (1 unit to win .22 unit)
    Green Bay ML -260 (1 unit to win .38 unit)

    2011 YTD record: 10-3 (-0.41 units)
    Love these picks. I think you will be positive after this weekend. I also like NE ML -425. GL this weekend!

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    Thanks. But Eli Manning choked like Tony Romo and Jay Cutler.

    I'll ride the Packers money line until they crash.

    Week 5 Results:
    NY Giants ML
    -450 (1 unit to win .22 unit) LOSE
    Green Bay ML -260 (1 unit to win .38 unit) WIN

    2011 YTD record: 11-4 (-1.03 units)

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    This is the last week I'm using this system.
    Betting money lines is less profitable than sides, totals and teasers.

    Week 6 Plays:

    Green Bay ML -1000 (1 unit to win .10)
    Pittsburgh ML -600 (1 unit to win .17)
    New England ML -320 (1 unit to win .31)
    Baltimore ML -390 (1 unit to win .26)

    2011 YTD record: 11-4 (-1.03 units)

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    Week 6 Results:
    Green Bay ML -1000 (1 unit to win .10) WIN
    Pittsburgh ML -600 (1 unit to win .17) WIN
    New England ML -320 (1 unit to win .31) WIN
    Baltimore ML -390 (1 unit to win .26) WIN

    2011 YTD record: 15-4 (-0.19 units)

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