martingale: what would u do?

[GGZOLA]

If a guy on a forum has a "daily pick" record of around 600W-500L, and in 3 years has 8-game losing streak in a row 1 time, nothing greater, would anyone do martingale? say, 20 buck base? Is it worth it? Opinions?

[milwaukee mike]

there is always a first time for everything, including a losing streak long enough to blow through everything you have.
1 in 512 chance of a 9-game losing streak on even money picks.
with a $20 base that's a $5120 bet on the 9th game.

[GGZOLA]

doesnt make sense for that risk, agreed.

[warriorfan707]

not with a base of 20

[treece]

martingale died a broke man.

[FourLengthsClear]

Even if a losing streak of 9 is avoided, there is absolutely no advantage to Martingaling compared to straight betting.

[warriorfan707]

Even if a losing streak of 9 is avoided, there is absolutely no advantage to Martingaling compared to straight betting.

Long run you are correct, in the short run there is an obvious advantage if you can avoid a losing streak

[bradthebloke]

heck no. never works