Dont understand why everybody say The Public is on it

[jdawg86]

Everyone in this forum is a member of the "public" when it comes to betting if you were a true Wiseguy/sharp you would not be posting at SBR take a look at the true meaning of a SHARP.. Fits noone here

Just because you win a few bets, you're not necessarily sharp, you might just be lucky. To be a true sharp player, you have to approach sports betting from the point of view that you're taking advantage of bad lines/odds and can potentially profit off a given sportsbook's mistakes. This means that luck is not an important element: instead, you have to have a mathematical mind, fully understand how lines work and move, and know how to keep a low profile so that you're not exposed to a lot of heat from sportsbook management. If you spot a bad line, and then proceed to deposit a large sum of money and bet appropriately, this is a general tip-off to sportsbook staff that they may have made an error with their line calculations. It's better to join a few reputable sportsbooks and keep a low profile by betting small amounts of money on a few games here and there, and then bet big when the time is right

[jdawg86]

So welcome to the "public"

[InTheDrink]

Jdawg if those guys want to hit almost exactly 50% of their bets then they will fade the public or they will play with the public.

You'll hear guys talk RLM or whatever bullshit they come up with. It's all the same.

If there's an angle in this area that's been open for exploiting in the past then it's long been closed.

[jdawg86]

what im saying though, is everyone here is part of the group called "the public" What im trying to say is EVERY SBR member is public, they might not back a bet with the highest bet % but they are still a member of the betting public. Sharps/wiseguys wouldnt waste their time in these forums

[Joe Sharp]

It's a figure of speech. If a large % of bets are all on one side, it is referred to as "the public side". I don't think the majority of guys on here literally mean "I'm sharp and I'm betting against the public". Most of us are smart enough to understand that we are the public. How would your prefer the rederick? "I'm betting against the majority of the public"... don't be so literal.

[Swinging Johnson]

what im saying though, is everyone here is part of the group called "the public" What im trying to say is EVERY SBR member is public, they might not back a bet with the highest bet % but they are still a member of the betting public. Sharps/wiseguys wouldnt waste their time in these forums

There are sharps on SBR because they like to talk about what they love which is sports gambling. That doesn't mean they are going to reveal their plays but they very well could after they get down and before the game starts. It's not like they have to post their real names and are obligated to critique a game. They hang out at gambling forums just like golfers hang out at golf forums, fighters at MMA forums, etc...Nothing precludes a legitimate sharp from posting here.

[tto827]

what im saying though, is everyone here is part of the group called "the public" What im trying to say is EVERY SBR member is public, they might not back a bet with the highest bet % but they are still a member of the betting public. Sharps/wiseguys wouldnt waste their time in these forums

Pretty sure Justin7 is sharp by anyones definition.

[Big Bear]

It's a figure of speech. If a large % of bets are all on one side, it is referred to as "the public side". I don't think the majority of guys on here literally mean "I'm sharp and I'm betting against the public". Most of us are smart enough to understand that we are the public. How would your prefer the rederick? "I'm betting against the majority of the public"... don't be so literal.

this guy gets it.

Betting against the public means you are betting against the majority.

in nationally telivised prime time important games it is usually a good idea to not be on the same side as the majority.

too many sailors on one ship and it will sink pal.

[anthonydiamondLC]

I don't understand why a sharp would not be on SBR? There are a lot of registered members here so I wouldn't assume just by the people who are posting that never would a "sharp" guy be here. Whose to say they don't post and just read other threads for entertainment? If you are saying that anyone that proclaims to be a sharp who is posting continually probably isn't a sharp then I do agree with that. Lets just not assume to much though. Unless you are one of the higher ups here you really don't have any idea whats going on. Just enjoy the site.

[TheMoneyShot]

what im saying though, is everyone here is part of the group called "the public" What im trying to say is EVERY SBR member is public, they might not back a bet with the highest bet % but they are still a member of the betting public. Sharps/wiseguys wouldnt waste their time in these forums

Your definition of SHARP could be different than someone else's. PUBLIC is just plain and simple of... gamblers hitting a side hard... basically because of a line that is TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE. Just like last night in the NBA... Miami AT Portland... Miami dominated the entire game... everyone was on Miami -3.5 because the line looked soft or TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE. All of a sudden... Portland came back and won. Is that considered lucky? Sharp? Or... betting with what vegas wanted? Again, we're all in this to make money... make sure you totally understand your surroundings.

[DDT]

Sounds like you need to retake English 101

[5mike5]

thats why its a very overrated way to bet a game based soley on who the so called "public" is on

[DDT]

I only bet against the public when it's in the 70/30 range

[Dallas79]

Everyone in this forum is a member of the "public" when it comes to betting if you were a true Wiseguy/sharp you would not be posting at SBR take a look at the true meaning of a SHARP.. Fits noone here

Just because you win a few bets, you're not necessarily sharp, you might just be lucky. To be a true sharp player, you have to approach sports betting from the point of view that you're taking advantage of bad lines/odds and can potentially profit off a given sportsbook's mistakes. This means that luck is not an important element: instead, you have to have a mathematical mind, fully understand how lines work and move, and know how to keep a low profile so that you're not exposed to a lot of heat from sportsbook management. If you spot a bad line, and then proceed to deposit a large sum of money and bet appropriately, this is a general tip-off to sportsbook staff that they may have made an error with their line calculations. It's better to join a few reputable sportsbooks and keep a low profile by betting small amounts of money on a few games here and there, and then bet big when the time is right

spot on...

[DDT]

thats why its a very overrated way to bet a game based soley on who the so called "public" is on

I'm not sure who you are...but I'm the only one on SBR allowed to have a NASCAR as my avatar per Lou!

[5mike5]

I'm not sure who you are...but I'm the only one on SBR allowed to have a NASCAR as my avatar per Lou!

i will change it immediatley sir

[Dallas79]

I only bet against the public when it's in the 70/30 range

you are never going to know who the public is on. no website, line service, etc.... has this info.

[thetrinity]

you are never going to know who the public is on. no website, line service, etc.... has this info.

if you cant figure out on your own who the majority of bets are on in most games then shame on you.

[frostno98]

I find significant edge in fading the public in the NBA and especially college basketball.

[zoo youk]

what exactly is the OP trying to prove here? I mean I know what he is trying to say but..seems like he is trying to make introduction to the forum with this statement or some shit.

[Dallas79]

if you cant figure out on your own who the majority of bets are on in most games then shame on you.

huh....

you really think sports books give out this info.

[You mad bro]

huh....

you really think sports books give out this info.

Lol nopee u r right

[v1y]

I only pick winners so every line I bet on is a good line.

[Jonah]

what im saying though, is everyone here is part of the group called "the public" What im trying to say is EVERY SBR member is public, they might not back a bet with the highest bet % but they are still a member of the betting public. Sharps/wiseguys wouldnt waste their time in these forums

I long for 1-10-13.

Yes, "the public" is short for the higher percentage of the public...

No time for semantics here.

[artyfudgepacker]

well im new here and i love betting on sports dont know if im sharp wiseguy whatever .

[5mike5]

I only pick winners so every line I bet on is a good line.

we believe u

[zoo youk]

well im new here and i love betting on sports dont know if im sharp wiseguy whatever .

welcome and enjoy. you don't have to be labeled anything. just have fun and don't bet what you can't afford to lose.