1. 12-23-11 08:00 AM #1
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    Jet fan I work with if offering me NYG +3.5 for our Christmas Bonus

    Profit sharing bonus checks after taxes were a little over 500.00

    My buddy offered me NYG +3.5 in a profit sharing (500.00) check bet.

    Should I?

    I got to 5pm for a response
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  2. 12-23-11 08:15 AM #2
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    fukk yes buy it down to 2.5 with your book great middle opportunity without the juice of buying it to 3.5
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  3. 12-23-11 09:12 AM #3
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    obviously
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  4. 12-23-11 09:24 AM #4
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    You take giants +3.5 +100 for the max and than scalp it with 5dimes taking the jets -3.5 +120.
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  5. 12-23-11 09:26 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by ApricotSinner32 View Post
    You take giants +3.5 +100 for the max and than scalp it with 5dimes taking the jets -3.5 +120.
    At $500 though? Is that even worth it?
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  6. 12-23-11 09:28 AM #6
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    You get a christmas bonus? Must be nice lol... does your wife know your getting a 500 dollar bonus? Lol if yes no bet... if no rock on brother
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  7. 12-23-11 09:33 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by No coincidences View Post

    At $500 though? Is that even worth it?

    Free $50 why not? I don't just play a game because the line is 3 and im getting 3.5.
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  8. 12-23-11 09:37 AM #8
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    Rather have Jets ML +100 for $500
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  9. 12-23-11 09:42 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by ApricotSinner32 View Post
    Free $50 why not? I don't just play a game because the line is 3 and im getting 3.5.
    I guess, if you're not sure about this game.

    Frankly, I wouldn't take the +3.5 because I think the Jets cover easily, but that's just me.
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  10. 12-23-11 09:52 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by ApricotSinner32 View Post


    Free $50 why not? I don't just play a game because the line is 3 and im getting 3.5.
    I don't see why not.

    Quote Originally Posted by k13 View Post
    Rather have Jets ML +100 for $500
    No one is offering that.
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  11. 12-23-11 09:57 AM #11
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    He's a good guy, been working with him for 4 years now, loves his football, especially the Jets.
    We talk football all winter, I told him 'why not just bet it online'? He doesn't like the online hassles.

    Terms are set, check for check, (same amount $517) I got the Giants +3.5, stipulation *winner* picks up the tab at Morton's Steak up here in Stamford next Friday night, I figure with steaks and bar tab, should be 240 dollars give or take.

    (we are contemplating including his g/f and my wife in on the Morton's deal, there are fringe benefits to that lol)

    At 3.5, there can be no push.
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    Quote Originally Posted by No coincidences View Post
    I guess, if you're not sure about this game.

    Frankly, I wouldn't take the +3.5 because I think the Jets cover easily, but that's just me.
    Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to arbitrage, feed him forever.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AlwaysDrawing View Post
    Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to arbitrage, feed him forever.
    I know a free $50 is a free $50, but most people don't have the means -- or patience -- to arb.
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  14. 12-24-11 07:37 AM #14
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    Just bought me some Jets at 5Dimes at +128
    If the Giants lose by 4+ I lose my bonus bet, but get that dinner, but I get $512 on a $400 bet from 5Dimes


    Sat 12/24 115 New York Giants +3½ -148
    1:00PM 116 New York Jets -3½ +128
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  15. 12-24-11 07:49 AM #15
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    so if the giants lose by 4+ u get dinner and lose 7 bucks

    buy jets to 2.5-125 jets win by 4+ you win you lose 17 bucks and get dinner jets win by 3 you hit for a dime and have to pay for dinner giants win u lose 88 bucks and have to pay for dinner

    you have a 67% chance to come out on top here and with you middling the 3 in a Rivalry game
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    You shouldn't try to middle or hedge these. Just bet the soft side.
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  17. 12-24-11 04:39 PM #17
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    exactly, what a stupid stupid move. enjoy the way overpriced steak and your diminished offshore bankroll.
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  18. 12-24-11 05:40 PM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by paranoyd androyd View Post
    exactly, what a stupid stupid move. enjoy the way overpriced steak and your diminished offshore bankroll.
    I bought it back (for a fee) I realized 15 minutes later what I did was stupid.

    Just got back from Met Life, what a bunch of pissed off Jets fans
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