Parlay quiestion?

**ORO1960** · 03-07-06, 12:46 PM

parlay in this tournoment are risky i think. parlays are tough any time. the closest i get to them are quinelas at the dog track.

**Mudcat** · 03-07-06, 12:53 PM

My advice: don't play parlays. The sportsbooks LOVE parlay players. If they could get away with offering nothing but parlays, they would. That's because virtually everyone loses tong-term on parlays.

I have seen many discussions on this topic over the years and I don't doubt that some people will come in with pro-parlay sentiments. I have found people willing to debate it with words but I have yet to find anyone willing to put their money where their mouth is by side-betting that they can be ahead after 100 posted parlay bets (or whatever number).

That's all I'm going to say about it. Good luck with your bets.

**El Guapo** · 03-07-06, 01:04 PM

Thank you two for the comment. I know there more risky but if you make two game bet then it seem like you can make a parlay together to. I will like to here the comment from people who do make parlay bets some times.

Paul

**Dark Horse** · 03-07-06, 01:16 PM

Parlays are the way to go if your winnning percentage is high enough. In that case you'll make a lot more money playing them. Spend the 25 bucks on the book 'Win more-lose less' by Don Peszynski, a financial analyst (!), who gives all the math behind what you need to know. One of the best investments a sports bettor could make.

**mad** · 03-07-06, 01:24 PM

Hi El Guapo,
I dabble with a few, usually ML. Reasons are usually to get some action on a favourite, increase my payout odds and since they're favourites i can sell off all the points for a better return than a teaser.

**dr03** · 03-07-06, 02:02 PM

I do moneyline parlays and have had good success with them so far. I think ive only lost once, but ive only been betting for a little bit.

**Ganchrow** · 03-07-06, 02:53 PM

Originally posted by El Guapo

I hav e seen some things on this in the basketball section but can not see any secrets or tips for when a parlay is a good deal. With the college turnament about to begin I think it might be a good time to make parlay wagers.

Any one have help or secrets they might want to lend a new bettor?

A few months ago, I wrote a couple of primers on the mathematics of parlays:

Parlays
Correlated Parlays

**El Guapo** · 03-07-06, 04:07 PM

It sound like I will need more experence before tryin g the parlay actions. Thank you again.

Paul