1. 11-12-08 09:56 PM #1
    jjgold
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    Only Way To Handicap: Pay Attention

    1. Watch games
    2. Injuries to key players
    3. Watch and Read News (ESPN, Online newspapers)


    So simple

    Throw away the fukkin stats, they mean nothing.
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  2. 11-12-08 09:58 PM #2
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    Sound advice coach.
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  3. 11-12-08 09:58 PM #3
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    That's certainly the funnest way to pick games, but I sure as hell haven't had any success with it.
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  4. 11-12-08 09:59 PM #4
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    Horrible.
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  5. 11-12-08 10:00 PM #5
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    Regardless of how much some math oriented bettors will disagree with this, I think doing these things at least provides more of an informed opinion, however diluted it may be, than simply flipping a coin.
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  6. 11-12-08 10:03 PM #6
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    Fuk ESPN JJ, i had a super sharp (Krackman) tell me when i had dinner with him in Vegas, that if you hear it on ESPN, its too late, local papers/news is the ONLY way to get news. thats why i tend to hammer U of I games as well as MVC conference in college hoops, i get the news locally and sometimes 1st hand
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  7. 11-12-08 10:03 PM #7
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    I definitely watch a lot of games, and I always research and chat with other handicappers to see what the general consensus is. Around 80% so far across all sports this year, so seems to be doing okay
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  8. 11-12-08 10:03 PM #8
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    MAth bettors bet both sides to a game and that is not gambling.
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  9. 11-12-08 10:04 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by betboost View Post
    I definitely watch a lot of games, and I always research and chat with other handicappers to see what the general consensus is. Around 80% so far across all sports this year, so seems to be doing okay
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  10. 11-12-08 10:04 PM #10
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    ESPN or any live TV has the most up to date injury info, 200x better than line services.
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  11. 11-12-08 10:04 PM #11
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    Having a feel for when a team is due for a clinker, or a max effort, can be profitable.

    Obviously that feel is developed from following a team and understanding the flow if the season.
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  12. 11-12-08 10:05 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by betboost View Post
    I definitely watch a lot of games, and I always research and chat with other handicappers to see what the general consensus is. Around 80% so far across all sports this year, so seems to be doing okay
    Have fun on that crash back to earth.

    Honestly, I hope you continue your success, but don't get your hopes too high.
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  13. 11-12-08 10:05 PM #13
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    These things can certainly help, but you should not only rely on them.
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  14. 11-12-08 10:06 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    ESPN or any live TV has the most up to date injury info, 200x better than line services.
    JJ, you know Krackman? the guy is THE sharpest sports better i've ever known.
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  15. 11-12-08 10:07 PM #15
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    Horrible advice. Of course you should keep up to date on injuries but to ignore stats would be comical if that advice couldn't cost a bettor money.
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  16. 11-12-08 10:07 PM #16
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    Bet local teams. I am 10-0 betting my hometown teams the last 2 weeks. I read the paper and have connections in the locker room.
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  17. 11-12-08 10:07 PM #17
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    Good advice coach.. Knowing the teams and whats going on is you're best capping tool.. Only for NBA tho.
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  18. 11-12-08 10:09 PM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by pavyracer View Post
    Bet local teams. I am 10-0 betting my hometown teams the last 2 weeks. I read the paper and have connections in the locker room.
    you posting these 10-0 plays somewhere Pal?
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  19. 11-12-08 10:11 PM #19
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    yep I got burned on my 2nd half over because I did not know Kevin Durant was out
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  20. 11-12-08 10:11 PM #20
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    I think I really need to stay out of Player's Talk. There is more intelligence on a Head Start playground than in here.
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  21. 11-12-08 10:12 PM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brock Landers View Post
    you posting these 10-0 plays somewhere Pal?
    I don't post them all in a single thread. Some in NFL some in NBA threads.
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  22. 11-12-08 10:13 PM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by dwaechte View Post
    Have fun on that crash back to earth.

    Honestly, I hope you continue your success, but don't get your hopes too high.
    Thanks for the encouragement lol. If anyone would like to check out my picks, hit me up and I will hook you up with a free trial account at my website.
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  23. 11-12-08 10:13 PM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by MonkeyF0cker View Post
    I think I really need to stay out of Player's Talk. There is more intelligence on a Head Start playground than in here.


    True, but some solid entertainment value IMO. If I'm watching a game at night it's always nice being on the forum dicking around.
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  24. 11-12-08 10:14 PM #24
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    Quote Originally Posted by betboost View Post
    Thanks for the encouragement lol. If anyone would like to check out my picks, hit me up and I will hook you up with a free trial account.



    I guess Durito had the proper response to the initial comment.
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  25. 11-12-08 10:16 PM #25
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    I always find myself listening to what Pam Oliver has to say. I don't know if this hurts my cause more than helps.
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  26. 11-12-08 10:17 PM #26
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    Quote Originally Posted by betboost View Post
    Thanks for the encouragement lol. If anyone would like to check out my picks, hit me up and I will hook you up with a free trial account at my website.
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  27. 11-12-08 10:18 PM #27
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    Quote Originally Posted by betboost View Post
    Thanks for the encouragement lol. If anyone would like to check out my picks, hit me up and I will hook you up with a free trial account at my website.
    PM's under review.
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  28. 11-12-08 10:18 PM #28
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    Now I'm surprised it was only 80%...
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  29. 11-12-08 10:21 PM #29
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    MAth bettors bet both sides to a game and that is not gambling.
    Where did you get that idea?
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  30. 11-12-08 10:24 PM #30
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    durito and donjuan are like Penn & Teller
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  31. 11-12-08 10:28 PM #31
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    Quote Originally Posted by pavyracer View Post
    durito and donjuan are like Penn & Teller
    LOL
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  32. 11-12-08 10:35 PM #32
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    Quote Originally Posted by betboost View Post
    Thanks for the encouragement lol. If anyone would like to check out my picks, hit me up and I will hook you up with a free trial account at my website.
    Get these fukking touts out of here....I hate these people
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  33. 11-12-08 10:40 PM #33
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    Quote Originally Posted by pavyracer View Post
    durito and donjuan are like Penn & Teller
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  34. 11-12-08 10:51 PM #34
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    Quote Originally Posted by dwaechte View Post
    That's certainly the funnest way to pick games, but I sure as hell haven't had any success with it.
    Funnest??? Hey pal...not a word...try MOST FUN
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  35. 11-12-08 10:56 PM #35
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    Try funnester instead.
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