The Hook

[wal66]

Probably a topic more appropiate for the Think Tank but I figure there will be more opinions here.

Why are people still buying the hook?

I've been guilty of it in the past myself. Now I don't get involved with the hook any more. I figure in the long run I spend more on insurance of something that rarely enough comes into play than I win by purchasing it.

If a game is so close that the hook is a serious concern then it's too close of a game for me to make a play on. I'm not saying it doesn't bite sometimes but generally I either win or lose by enough of a margin that I rarely ever see the hook play a role in the outcome.

[Tech N9ne]

The hook is best to buy when spread is 3, 7, 10, or 14

otherwise no

[beermankirk]

The hook is usually better in game with lower totals, I find...

[RudyRuetigger]

http://www.sbrforum.com/betting-tools/half-point-calculator/

[wal66]

I was thinking (I was attempting to think) in terms of how professionals would adress this. Granted I would imagine pro's have enough outs that they can find the line that best suits them without ever being concerned about the hook. However in talking with a few in the past on different matters they are so focused on the bottom line that I assume they would find buying the hook as -EV in all situations. Reason being you pay a higher juice which reduces you net profit.

I'm bored and just trying to dust some cobwebs off.

[Sunde91]

not worth it at all in college, especially if they charge 15 cents for 3 and 7

it can be worth it to get on/off 3 in NFL, but some charge a brutal 25 cents

[SCRAGGS]

not worth it at all in college, especially if they charge 15 cents for 3 and 7

it can be worth it to get on/off 3 in NFL, but some charge a brutal 25 cents

or more.