Picking WTA matches based on looks...

[fearless]

LOURDES DOMINGUEZ LINO -145


V.

BARBORA ZAHLAVOVA STRYCOVA +115


I'm on
BARBORA ZAHLAVOVA STRYCOVA +115.

[fearless]

If LOURDES DOMINGUEZ LINO wins today should I make her pick above my avatar for a while?

[Mudcat]

I can relate to the idea of rating/comparing chicks. To apply it to this betting scenario though, my instinct would be to always bet against the better looking one.

I don't know why. I guess I just have an instinct that the ugmo has been working more on her game while the pretty ones are spending time on their hair and toenails and going on dates and whatnot. So I'm fading you.

I will not however be using Ms. Lino's image for my avatar under any circumstances. Those eyes . . .

[milwaukee mike]

this is one of the best threads going on sbr today.
doesn't say much does it...

[fearless]

I can relate to the idea of rating/comparing chicks. To apply it to this betting scenario though, my instinct would be to always bet against the better looking one.

I don't know why. I guess I just have an instinct that the ugmo has been working more on her game while the pretty ones are spending time on their hair and toenails and going on dates and whatnot. So I'm fading you.

I will not however be using Ms. Lino's image for my avatar under any circumstances. Those eyes . . .

The pretty one probably has a rich husband too. Great points, bet on the ugly players v. the beautiful ones.

[Casperwaits]

Lourdes is making a face that I see regularly. Every time I take my shirt off, the gas face soon follows.

[Mudcat]

The pretty one probably has a rich husband too. Great points, bet on the ugly players v. the beautiful ones.

Then again, these factors may already be built into the lines. Few things get by those linesmakers.

We should beware of beauty-related trap plays in women's tennis.

[fearless]

Then again, these factors may already be built into the lines. Few things get by those linesmakers.

We should beware of beauty-related trap plays in women's tennis.

This is a possibility, great analysis.

[pavyracer]

Real men don't bet women tennis.

[fearless]

Real men don't bet women tennis.

LT Profits isn't a real man? He's a 1000 times more of a real man than you.

[daggerkobe]

Crazyl's already tried this....... lost big with Dementieva and Ballack.

[fearless]

Crazyl's already tried this....... lost big with Dementieva and Ballack.

I actually thought that I made a good play regardless of looks, I thought it would be a funny thread though. lol

[Mudcat]

LOURDES DOMINGUEZ LINO -145

She looks like she is part fish.

[yisman]

would've been fun to fade Mauresmo last week.



Wozniacki

vs.



Dushevina

Lay the heavy chalk with Wozniacki

[fearless]

She looks like she is part fish.

[yisman]

Larcher de Brito

vs.




South



Lay the chalk with Larcher de Brito.


One could lose a ton of money like this.

[fearless]

Larcher de Brito

vs.




South



Lay the chalk with Larcher de Brito.


One could lose a ton of money like this.

[fearless]

would've been fun to fade Mauresmo last week.



Wozniacki

vs.



Dushevina

Lay the heavy chalk with Wozniacki

[Mudcat]

Yeah but these girls are clearly all glamoured up in these photos.

It would be necessary to see what they look like first thing in the morning before the beautifying efforts have begun.

Sometimes, to properly cap women's tennis, one must sleep with the players.

[fearless]

Yeah but these girls are clearly all glamoured up in these photos.

It would be necessary to see what they look like first thing in the morning before the beautifying efforts have begun.

Sometimes, to properly cap women's tennis, one must sleep with the players.

[BobHarvey]

Larcher de Brito

vs.




South



Lay the chalk with Larcher de Brito.


One could lose a ton of money like this.

What a system. Nice call!

[yisman]

Yeah but these girls are clearly all glamoured up in these photos.

It would be necessary to see what they look like first thing in the morning before the beautifying efforts have begun.

Sometimes, to properly cap women's tennis, one must sleep with the players.

I agree. They are all beautied up. The thing is, the ugly ones don't even bother trying to look good.

They're too busy rug-munching.

Case A: Mauresmo

[fearless]

Yisman if you see any more gorgeous WTA players, please post 'em here.

[yisman]

tonight when I handicap the Tuesday morning stuff I will make picks in this thread based on looks mismatches. For entertainment purposes only. I will not risk money on this.

I will also vary the units based on the degree of the mismatch.

[yisman]

let's start handicapping tomorrow.

[yisman]

Jankovic

vs.



Cetkovska


I like Cetkovska here. I see value in that line.




Three units on Cetkovska at +1500.




Kuznetsova

vs.



Claire Feuerstein

I pass. I am frightened.




Hantuchkova

vs.



I have no idea how the line isn't bigger here. I'm saying a 7 unit bet on Hantuchkova -137

[yisman]

Zakopalova

vs.



Serena Williams


Listen, oddsmakers, I get that you like big strong black women, but don't get carried away here. You're going to give me +440 on Zakopalova? I'm going to grab that and run with it like jj used to do with Playgirl magazines in the convenience store.

Four units





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Gullickson

vs.



Cirstea

Clear mismatch here. Cirstea in a rout. I'll lay the chalk at-244 and risk 4 units.

[yisman]

To wrap things up:



Peng

vs.



Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez

I'll take the upset with the Chinese at +156. I'll risk 4 units. Extra points awarded for not being named 'Jose'.

[fearless]

This is the best thread ever. Thanks yisman. Please keep up the great entertaining work!

[fearless]

I'm reversing my strategy from yesterday. My handicapping strategy today is simple, find a match that's as close to a pick 'em as I can and take the uglier player. My hope is that the uglier one has been spending her time on her game and not on her hair and nails (as mudcat said above). We've got a prime candidate today:

GALINA VOSKOBOEVA -120


V.
SANIA MIRZA -110


She may be listed as the favorite but she's a dog in my eyes, I'll take VOSKOBOEVA!

[yisman]

That's an example of one I stayed away from, because I don't see an edge there. Sharp line, IMO. They're both low on the scale, and the strengths and weaknesses of the two give me no inkling.

[fearless]

That's an example of one I stayed away from, because I don't see an edge there. Sharp line, IMO. They're both low on the scale, and the strengths and weaknesses of the two give me no inkling.

Are you talking about tennis or looks? Mirza is stunningly beautiful, imho.

[yisman]

She looks much better in the second pic.

[fearless]

She looks much better in the second pic.

If I knew her in real life I'd have a huge crush on her. I bet she's got plenty of rich guys all over her. It's got to be a huge distraction from her tennis, bet accordingly.

(This is all tongue in cheek, these bets are very small.)

[veto]

i think a lotta hot chicks feel less pressure in early rounds....if they lose, they're still hot. the barkers- if they lose, they're like i lost and my face looks like a doberman's nutsack with eyes.

on the other hand, i've based many a wta bet on the philosophy that the chick who looks the manliest will usually have an edge. exceptions with a few like wozniacki and sharapova and a few others. but if they're built like a linebacker, they probably hit hard and are athletic enough to make some moves.