Should I scalp this Lakers series bet?

Sunde91 · 06-16-10, 06:55 PM

I'd say small on Celtics ML.

You could win both with +7, but it's probably better to make sure you don't win the +7 with a SU win and lose the series bet.

You want guaranteed money and Celtics could so easily win. If you have a substantial amount at all, you will feel real dumb if you walk away with nothing after taking the bet to the very last game of the year.

Holtgetsback · 06-16-10, 06:55 PM

depends how much you have riding on it really.....

everyone will tell you to let it ride and i would have to agree....but anything could happen.

Andy117 · 06-16-10, 06:57 PM

I would go with Boston ML guarantee yourself a profit either way.

Dad · 06-16-10, 07:12 PM

Thanks for the input, kids. I will probably do small Boston ML tomorrow.

paco · 06-16-10, 07:14 PM

Let it ride Dad! Lakers will spank the floor with them again tomorrow.

suicidekings · 06-16-10, 07:15 PM

Originally posted by Dad

04/26/2010 by ONLINE at 10:06 AM
to win 2009-2010 nba championship
06/17/2010 @ 06:05 pm tnt[14713] los angeles lakers +340

I was thinking maybe take Boston +7, that way I have a chance to win both.

Or should I take Bost ML +280.

Or should I just let this ride?

As was said above, it depends on how much you stand to win, and what that amount is relative to your total bankroll. If it represents a small % of your BR, then let it ride. However, if you stand to win a large amount relative to the size of your BR, then hedge it out with the BOS ML. Using the BOS spread is trickier and I'd stay away from it unless you have a strong understanding of push probabilities and a strong read on this game.

Dad · 06-16-10, 07:16 PM

Originally posted by paco

Let it ride Dad! Lakers will spank the floor with them again tomorrow.

Mr. Paco, I'm thinking maybe a small ML Celts bet, just enough to get back what I put into this just in case the unthinkable happens, I break even.

Dad · 06-16-10, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by suicidekings

As was said above, it depends on how much you stand to win, and what that amount is relative to your total bankroll. If it represents a small % of your BR, then let it ride. However, if you stand to win a large amount relative to the size of your BR, then hedge it out with the BOS ML. Using the BOS spread is trickier and I'd stay away from it unless you have a strong understanding of push probabilities and a strong read on this game.

The win amount is equal to aprox 15% of my bankroll.

Dad · 06-18-10, 04:49 PM

Holtgetsback · 06-18-10, 04:53 PM

great call daddy