Do you get nervous when the wrong team is favored?

rm18 · 08-31-06, 01:25 AM

No, but Pitt should have been favored in the Superbowl. I agree that Argentinashould win that game.

Zikaris · 08-31-06, 01:38 AM

Originally posted by rainbowworld

IMHO, it happened to Pittsburgh twice in the playoffs last year. A lot of people were scratching their heads when they were -3 at Cincinnati in the first round. Then, how could Pittsburgh, a wild card team, be -4 in the Superbowl against a dominant #1 seeded Seattle team?

Similarly, I can't figure out why Spain is a three point favorite against Argentina in the semifinals of the basketball world championship. I was considering betting on Argentina but I always get nervous when it seems like the wrong team is favored.

Do you get nervous when the wrong team is favored?

No, I bounce around after I rake in the cash.

pags11 · 08-31-06, 02:26 AM

if I'm truly certain and have factored in HFA and the situation, I make a ML play...don't really get nervous...

jjgold · 08-31-06, 05:50 AM

Linesmakers for the most part know what they are doing and are usually close to the number. The games that you think look like locks because of a wrong line are called TRAPS. Some traps win but I think more lose.

I like Arg here too but be careful , Spain just might blow them out.

sergfro · 08-31-06, 11:38 AM

Since i'm from Argentina gotta root for my boys!

JDK192 · 08-31-06, 11:49 AM

I think it happens a lot in college hoops

jjgold · 08-31-06, 04:18 PM

Correct JDK

pags11 · 09-01-06, 03:45 AM

UTEP tonight was an example...