8 Steps to NCAAB King of the Mountain Contest - Win $150 in BTC!

**LT Profits** · 02-22-21, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by kostasblues

$90-$60 split or we play until Final Four! Last chance!

As it says in rules, March 7th is last day, if still tied then prizes split

**kostasblues** · 02-22-21, 02:30 PM

Originally posted by LT Profits

As it says in rules, March 7th is last day, if still tied then prizes split

Prizes split 50/50?

**LT Profits** · 02-22-21, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by kostasblues

Prizes split 50/50?

50/50 if ends 7-7 on losses, 6-7 would be pro-rated, 6 losses gets 7/13, 7 losses gets 6/13, which comes out to 81/69.

But doubt it gets that far.

**kostasblues** · 02-22-21, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by LT Profits

50/50 if ends 7-7 on losses, 6-7 would be pro-rated, 6 losses gets 7/13, 7 losses gets 6/13, which comes out to 81/69.

But doubt it gets that far.

I only need a 20 day ATS win streak. No problem lol

**rickie65** · 02-22-21, 06:55 PM

Ok Kostas, I was gonna make you sweat it out to the last minute but I like both my picks so, here ya go....

Oregon/USC 138.5 over

Texas Tech/Oklahoma State 137.5. Over

**kostasblues** · 02-22-21, 08:59 PM

Originally posted by rickie65

Ok Kostas, I was gonna make you sweat it out to the last minute but I like both my picks so, here ya go....

Oregon/USC 138.5 over

Texas Tech/Oklahoma State 137.5. Over

Hard to make one sweat when you pick exactly like you did all tournament. Stay lucky, Rickie!

Oregon UNDER

**LT Profits** · 02-22-21, 09:26 PM

Tuesday February 23rd (if necessary)

Oklahoma/Kansas State 131.5

or

Kansas/Texas 139.5

Deadline: 9:00pm ET

**spider** · 02-22-21, 11:40 PM

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**rickie65** · 02-23-21, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by kostasblues

$90-$60 split or we play until Final Four! Last chance!

I’ll do the 50/50 split now if you’re still interested, $75 each. Either way....

**rickie65** · 02-23-21, 08:44 PM

Oklahoma/Kansas State 131.5. Under

**louisvillekid** · 02-23-21, 08:50 PM

This has been one long contest.

**LT Profits** · 02-23-21, 08:57 PM

Originally posted by louisvillekid

This has been one long contest.

That was the idea with this being the last King of the year. The NBA one will be longer.

**kostasblues** · 02-23-21, 08:58 PM

Under Oklahoma/KSU

**kostasblues** · 02-23-21, 08:59 PM

Originally posted by LT Profits

That was the idea with this being the last King of the year. The NBA one will be longer.

I promise to do this only 1-2 times more. This was my pick from beginning

**LT Profits** · 02-23-21, 09:02 PM

Wednesday February 24th

Cincinnati/Tulsa 131.5

or

Alabama/Arkansas 155.5

Deadline: 9:00pm ET

**LT Profits** · 02-23-21, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by kostasblues

I promise to do this only 1-2 times more. This was my pick from beginning

If that's the case, why not pick first?

**kostasblues** · 02-23-21, 09:12 PM

Originally posted by LT Profits

If that's the case, why not pick first?

Because Beth doesn't want Borgov to know her move in advance!

This is OK by rules, I think?

**LT Profits** · 02-23-21, 09:28 PM

Originally posted by kostasblues

Because Beth doesn't want Borgov to know her move in advance!

This is OK by rules, I think?

You are not breaking any rules, but if it was me and I actually liked a play in one of the two games, I'd put it out ASAP. I would only wait and strategize if I had no real opinion on either game.

**ArunSh** · 02-24-21, 12:50 AM

Originally posted by LT Profits

You are not breaking any rules, but if it was me and I actually liked a play in one of the two games, I'd put it out ASAP. I would only wait and strategize if I had no real opinion on either game.

I've mentioned this before in previous similar contests that I think it would be a good idea when only a few contestants remain (say <5) to allow people to PM their picks to a moderator rather than posting them publicly.

I mean very clearly people can gain a serious edge from picking after the other(s) in certain situations. E.g. if there are two people left, and one person has two X's until elimination while the other only has one X left - the former person, by making the same pick as the latter person every day (naturally via only picking after they do), could 100% guarantee that they win the contest couldn't they? And that should not be permitted I would think.

**LT Profits** · 02-24-21, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by ArunSh

I've mentioned this before in previous similar contests that I think it would be a good idea when only a few contestants remain (say <5) to allow people to PM their picks to a moderator rather than posting them publicly.

I mean very clearly people can gain a serious edge from picking after the other(s) in certain situations. E.g. if there are two people left, and one person has two X's until elimination while the other only has one X left - the former person, by making the same pick as the latter person every day (naturally via only picking after they do), could 100% guarantee that they win the contest couldn't they? And that should not be permitted I would think.

Excellent point, I added clause to NBA contest and will make it a permanent clause for next year. I also sent you a little token as a thank you.

It is too late for this contest, although not as much of an issue with both guys at 7.

**ArunSh** · 02-24-21, 11:06 AM

Originally posted by LT Profits

Excellent point, I added clause to NBA contest and will make it a permanent clause for next year. I also sent you a little token as a thank you.

It is too late for this contest, although not as much of an issue with both guys at 7.

Thanks LT Profits! Appreciate you listening + making a change which I definitely agree is good for the future. Appreciate the points also!

**MalikHusam** · 02-24-21, 02:41 PM

Wow this is still on. Last one or time to do one more steps for $$$?

**LT Profits** · 02-24-21, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by MalikHusam

Wow this is still on. Last one or time to do one more steps for $$$?

No this is last one. Note end date of March 7th, which is next week.

**Checkerboard** · 02-24-21, 07:01 PM

Originally posted by LT Profits

Excellent point, I added clause to NBA contest and will make it a permanent clause for next year. I also sent you a little token as a thank you.

It is too late for this contest, although not as much of an issue with both guys at 7.

Can the mod please post such pm'd picks right after tip? (for those of us who enjoy following the competition, even after having been knocked out.)

**rickie65** · 02-24-21, 07:04 PM

Alabama/Arkansas 155.5 over

**LT Profits** · 02-24-21, 07:06 PM

Originally posted by Checkerboard

Can the mod please post such pm'd picks right after tip? (for those of us who enjoy following the competition, even after having been knocked out.)

I would post shortly after BOTH picks are received.

But again, that does not apply to THIS contest, which is last one where picks are still posted in thread even down to Final 2.

**pavyracer** · 02-24-21, 07:07 PM

Originally posted by ArunSh

I've mentioned this before in previous similar contests that I think it would be a good idea when only a few contestants remain (say <5) to allow people to PM their picks to a moderator rather than posting them publicly.

I mean very clearly people can gain a serious edge from picking after the other(s) in certain situations. E.g. if there are two people left, and one person has two X's until elimination while the other only has one X left - the former person, by making the same pick as the latter person every day (naturally via only picking after they do), could 100% guarantee that they win the contest couldn't they? And that should not be permitted I would think.

Good point. Also these contests need to be set up like BTP (forgot what the new contest is called now) where picks are entered automatically and also graded automatically without anyone knowing others picks. It shouldn't be that hard to program.

**kostasblues** · 02-24-21, 08:58 PM

Alabama/Arkansas 155.5 over

**LT Profits** · 02-24-21, 09:13 PM

Thursday February 25th

Ohio State/Michigan State 148.5

or

USC/Colorado 136.5

Deadline: 9:00pm ET

**rickie65** · 02-25-21, 08:51 PM

USC/Colorado 136.5 under

**kostasblues** · 02-25-21, 08:54 PM

Ohio State/Michigan State 148.5

*****under*****

**kostasblues** · 02-25-21, 09:54 PM

Looking good Rickie! I'll be lucky to continue after this first half

**spider** · 02-26-21, 01:10 AM

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winner
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kostasblues ----- $150

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**rickie65** · 02-26-21, 04:48 AM

Good contest....Congrats Kostas!

**JAKEPEAVY21** · 02-26-21, 06:12 AM

congrats kostas I guess rickie should have taken our generous offer