Anyone remember the first 'middle' they ever hit? What did it feel like?

Swinging Johnson · 02-01-10, 06:39 PM

Several years ago when you could get some distance between lines, I played Over 209 and under 212 between the Lakers and Golden State for 3 dimes a rattle. With time running out and the score at 208, a GSW player banged home a meaningless 3 pointer to put the total at 211. I made 6 dimes on that shot and had nobody to celebrate with as I was all alone, watching the game at home. I made myself a cocktail and went to bed.

Dunder · 02-01-10, 06:39 PM

LOL, I am more of a Polish Middler than a traditional Middler so the middle hitting is no fun for me.
The Colts have burned me twice this year (-1 v Pats cost me 6+ units).

Reload · 02-01-10, 06:44 PM

Originally posted by Swinging Johnson

Several years ago when you could get some distance between lines, I played Over 209 and under 212 between the Lakers and Golden State for 3 dimes a rattle. With time running out and the score at 208, a GSW player banged home a meaningless 3 pointer to put the total at 211. I made 6 dimes on that shot and had nobody to celebrate with as I was all alone, watching the game at home. I made myself a cocktail and went to bed.

Figured some good stories like this were out there, SJ!

pokernut9999 · 02-01-10, 06:45 PM

Back around 1991 I had two locals and in a Duke game one night they had a difference of 6 points on the spread.

I put a dime with each on trying to middle the game , Duke had the spread covered by double digits most of the game and the other team made a rush in the last couple of minutes and I middled it.

Was a pretty cool feeling !!!!

Reload · 02-01-10, 06:45 PM

Originally posted by Dunder

LOL, I am more of a Polish Middler than a traditional Middler so the middle hitting is no fun for me.
The Colts have burned me twice this year (-1 v Pats cost me 6+ units).

I remember how that game fell either there are the number, Dunder

Reload · 02-01-10, 06:46 PM

Originally posted by pokernut9999

Back around 1991 I had two locals and in a Duke game one night they had a difference of 6 points on the spread.

I put a dime with each on trying to middle the game , Duke had the spread covered by double digits most of the game and the other team made a rush in the last couple of minutes and I middled it.

Was a pretty cool feeling !!!!

Six point difference is WAY profitable, pokernut!

pokernut9999 · 02-01-10, 06:50 PM

Originally posted by Reload

Six point difference is WAY profitable, pokernut!

I was telling a friend of mind at the track the next day and he said no reputtable bookie would ever have a line off that bad.

the funny thing is the bookie with the bad line was one of the biggest bookies in B'ham.

Guy could not believe it when I told him which bookie.

whatsgood5 · 02-01-10, 09:00 PM

To be honest, I don't think I've ever even attempted a middle. I just don't know the logistics enough to attempt it at the moment. I'll read up on when the best time to middle is before football season though

Dunder · 02-01-10, 09:12 PM

Originally posted by Reload

I remember how that game fell either there are the number, Dunder

I saw it coming from the moment the officials gave a (bullsh!t) interference call that allowed the Colts to within 6. What happened thereafter was almost ordained.

I had actually traded/bet myself into a great position, essentially laid 6.3-1 on what was a 40-1 outcome.

Reload · 02-01-10, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by Dunder

I saw it coming from the moment the officials gave a (bullsh!t) interference call that allowed the Colts to within 6. What happened thereafter was almost ordained.

I had actually traded/bet myself into a great position, essentially laid 6.3-1 on what was a 40-1 outcome.

Been talk I have seen of polish middling the Super Bowl. +4.5 on the Saints at +odds and -5.5 on the Colts at +odds. What are the chances a team wins by 5? Not much at all - could be worth a look.

Dunder · 02-01-10, 10:17 PM

Originally posted by Reload

Been talk I have seen of polish middling the Super Bowl. +4.5 on the Saints at +odds and -5.5 on the Colts at +odds. What are the chances a team wins by 5? Not much at all - could be worth a look.

Probability of the Colts winning by 5 is about 1.8%.
I have no play for the Superbowl but have already booked about 15k (evenly) on sides at Betfair.

GiveMeaBJ · 02-01-10, 10:20 PM

The only middle I remember hitting is Giants/Patriots Super Bowl Under 54. Then at the half playing over 20.5 when it was 7-3 at half. Had a 24 point middle chance. It came through with 21 points in the 2H on the final drive. That was a good day. Two large bets couldn't have worked out better.