What's the best strategy to get out of a losing streak?

tacomax · 02-12-09, 11:39 PM

Pick a winner.

Matt Rain · 02-12-09, 11:40 PM

Or two.

The Seer · 02-12-09, 11:43 PM

bet $5 or $10 bucks a game until you start picking winners again.

InTheHole · 02-12-09, 11:44 PM

If you're on the brink of financial collapse I would take a break to re-evaluate your situation...sorry to hear the bad news.

pavyracer · 02-12-09, 11:47 PM

I had a $10,000 bankroll on Sunday and it is down to $500 right now. I don't think I can stay much longer in the game.

j0hnnyv · 02-12-09, 11:49 PM

sarcasm? ive seen alot of your picks the past month or so and youve had some great days and consistent good picks. your just cold if this is legit

tacomax · 02-12-09, 11:49 PM

Or the jjgold method - pick both sides of a game.

SlickFazzer · 02-12-09, 11:50 PM

the old stand by the regain some confidence:

bet both sides of the same game, just to get a win.

flyingillini · 02-12-09, 11:50 PM

JJ bets both side of the game and lays -110, Unreal

InTheHole · 02-12-09, 11:51 PM

You went a little crazy there...needless to say...i would just drop to 100 a game and see what happens assuming you are just on a bad streak.

james4512 · 02-12-09, 11:51 PM

Originally posted by pavyracer

I had a $10,000 bankroll on Sunday and it is down to $500 right now. I don't think I can stay much longer in the game.

ouch, i always see you around 6 plays a day. Cut back a few and only bet a max of 3 games a day.

pat venditto · 02-12-09, 11:51 PM

If jj bets both sides of the game they game will push. He has to make sure he has a 1/2 point involved or the book will bury him with a push.

wild willy · 02-12-09, 11:52 PM

Pavy keep it simple,a lot of people only deposit 500 at a time.so suck it up pal.and focus. build it slow .you;ve been in the game long enough.it will take some time so relax get some sleep. And look for some value if its not there don't push it watch a movie or something.goodluck

Fischnasty · 02-12-09, 11:53 PM

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tullamore · 02-12-09, 11:53 PM

Originally posted by pat venditto

If jj bets both sides of the game they game will push. He has to make sure he has a 1/2 point involved or the book will bury him with a push.

How do you get buried on a Push? You lose no money, right?

tacomax · 02-12-09, 11:53 PM

Or try the pat venditto method and bet with a fellow poster. If you win, all well and good. If you lose then stiff the other guy and that makes you a ~~piece of low life stiffing scum~~ winner.

BeatTheJerk · 02-12-09, 11:54 PM

Originally posted by pat venditto

If jj bets both sides of the game they game will push. He has to make sure he has a 1/2 point involved or the book will bury him with a push.

How do you get burried with a "push" you ass clown.

ryanXL977 · 02-12-09, 11:55 PM

home dogs

The Seer · 02-12-09, 11:56 PM

Originally posted by tacomax

Or try the pat venditto method and bet with a fellow poster. If you win, all well and good. If you lose then stiff the other guy and that makes you a ~~piece of low life stiffing scum~~ winner.

pavyracer · 02-12-09, 11:56 PM

Guys here is what happened. I was up $10,000 on Sunday after going 5-0 in soccer and hitting the 10 to 1 parlay in Spurs, Lakers ML. Then by Wednesday it went down to $6,000. So today I put $1,000 on my bets trying to get it back to $10,000 and instead it is down to $500. I didn't chase because I made all the bets early today. I just thought there is no way to lose them all.

Mac4Lyfe · 02-12-09, 11:57 PM

If it's not making you money.. STOP DOING IT. Cut your losses and quit while your drowning. If you keep going you will soon be buried. There's no shame in quitting for a few weeks, months or the entire season. Pick another sport but definitely reduce the amount of games your betting on. Drop your bets to $1 a piece until you get your groove back.

But since you mentioned financial issues, I'd recommend you quit until you build up your income again. Once you get back in the game never bet more than 10% of your income. Be true to yourself.

ryanXL977 · 02-12-09, 11:57 PM

if you can win them all on sunday, you can lose them all on monday
i used to take 2 days off after any kind of huge day like you had sunday bc invariably i would think i wasi invincible and end up losing it all

pat venditto · 02-12-09, 11:59 PM

Ryan i'll give you my local tball team as home dogs vs the yankees. Theres more to it.

pico · 02-13-09, 12:00 AM

betting 10 bucks a game

ryanXL977 · 02-13-09, 12:00 AM

yes, i would take your local tball team as a home dog vs the yankees. at least pick a good mlb team dude, not the shitty yanks

Mac4Lyfe · 02-13-09, 12:01 AM

Originally posted by pavyracer

Guys here is what happened. I was up $10,000 on Sunday after going 5-0 in soccer and hitting the 10 to 1 parlay in Spurs, Lakers ML. Then by Wednesday it went down to $6,000. So today I put $1,000 on my bets trying to get it back to $10,000 and instead it is down to $500. I didn't chase because I made all the bets early today. I just thought there is no way to lose them all.

Ok now I'm confused... You were up $10K??? Then why would you be on the brink of financial ruin? If you were up that much, how in the heck do you go to $500 so fast? Sounds like your chasing to me. Something doesn't sound right. Hard to help if your not shooting straight.

ryanXL977 · 02-13-09, 12:03 AM

he won 5 in a row and lost 5 in a row, happens all the time
it just sucks when the amounts are so large

Mac4Lyfe · 02-13-09, 12:03 AM

Also don't be afraid to fade your picks. If your in a rut, make your selections and fade them. Sometimes your compass is off and you have to compensate.

pavyracer · 02-13-09, 12:05 AM

My wife knows I was up $10,000 on Sunday. She doesn't know yet my balance is $500. She already made plans on how to spend it. I will have to get a paycheck loan to show her that I withdrew money today. She ain't dumb.

ryanXL977 · 02-13-09, 12:10 AM

take time off. the only bets i make are lil 25 bets with other posters on here
take a month off, games will always be there no matter what.

pavyracer · 02-13-09, 12:12 AM

Thanks guys. I decided to take time off. I will be back in a few weeks.

Mac4Lyfe · 02-13-09, 12:12 AM

Originally posted by ryanXL977

take time off. the only bets i make are lil 25 bets with other posters on here
take a month off, games will always be there no matter what.

Quote of the century...

Payday loan to gamble = You need help

Fischnasty · 02-13-09, 12:13 AM

GL man

seaborneq · 02-13-09, 12:13 AM

Originally posted by pavyracer

My wife knows I was up $10,000 on Sunday. She doesn't know yet my balance is $500. She already made plans on how to spend it. I will have to get a paycheck loan to show her that I withdrew money today. She ain't dumb.

Remember this old saying and you will never be broken by gambling. "Easy come, easy go".