Soccer betting question - I'm talking to you, Pavyracer...

**DogLover** · 03-19-11, 06:00 PM

The first bet is +EV, the others aren't.

I have Sounders + 0.5 (+105)

**pavyracer** · 03-19-11, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by vitalogist

Is this +ev? Meaning, if you don't think the red bulls will win, is this a good play on Seattle with the draw insurance? Or is there a better way to play it?

3/19/2011 7:30 PM USA MLS Soccer 187 Seattle Sounders (USA-MLS)* +½,+1 -130 vs New York Red Bulls (USA-MLS)
Risking $130.00 To Win $100.00

3/19/2011 7:30 PM USA MLS Soccer 187 Seattle Sounders (USA-MLS)* +350 vs New York Red Bulls (USA-MLS)
Risking $100.00 To Win $350.00

3/19/2011 7:30 PM USA MLS Soccer 189 Draw (Seattle Sounders (USA-MLS) vs New York Red Bulls (USA-MLS))* +239
Risking $100.00 To Win $230.90

I think betting the MLS is -EV (j/k)

Was there a +1/2 option available for better odds than -130?

**Jaug** · 03-19-11, 06:20 PM

If you are going to bet on 3-way markets, like home draw away you need like 20 bookies and pick the best odds. No way you can do it with one bookie, suicide.

**pavyracer** · 03-19-11, 06:25 PM

sbrlines has +1/2 for +105 at bodog

**vitalogist** · 03-19-11, 07:31 PM

Nice. 5d pulled that really quick. I didn't get it in on time....

**EaglesPhan36** · 03-19-11, 08:50 PM

If you bet all three of those, you got your ass kicked.

**FourLengthsClear** · 03-19-11, 08:54 PM

Betting a team and the draw in a 3-way line is crazy (equivalent to betting -122 lines in terms of juice).

The first bet is the only one that makes sense.

**vitalogist** · 03-19-11, 10:12 PM

Yeah I figured that out. Went with Seattle +.5. Still lost.