Over the past year I would guess I pick between 55-60% on my picks but of course I still manage to go busto..I am a good capper in my mind but struggle badly with BR management...Any ways or practices that you do to eliminate betting and losing too much? I try the 5% of the BR rule but still seem to lose focus after a week or a few beats...I hate the idea of giving up gambling because I know it can be profitable but might have to lean that way if I cant control myself...thanks for the input.
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Just force yourself to bet 2% of your roll on every game and watch that bankroll slowly grow
(If I could follow this advice I would be rich)Comment -
only bet sides and forget about totals..
you are better off at ATS then Moneyline..
if you do consider Moneyline, then only play the dogs..Comment -
There really isn't much you can do to ensure that you don't over bet.
It is a matter of discipline and that tends to be something you either have or you don't. Most bettors will start to chase after 3 or 4 losses and as your own experience shows you, it tends not to work out.Comment -
Never chase! never money line a big favorite! Never go "dam im down 300 today I'll put 300 on the late game to break even! If you do like a dog take the points and do a small play on the money line! When your hot don't slow / lower your bets - play hot!
All these things I have done many times and now after 15 years and a few busted bank rolls am finally putting it into practice and been rolling.
Oh ya and never ever like a game and bet it +7 lets say and it goes to +11 say I loved it at 7 I really love it at 11 and put more on it. Stick to you money management.Comment -
Mr. Peepers - "Over the past year I would guess I pick between 55-60% on my picks but of course I still manage to go busto..I am a good capper in my mind...".
"I hate the idea of giving up gambling because I know it can be profitable but might have to lean that way if I cant control myself."
You're on the right track with the 2nd quote. Stay away from gambling - it's not for you.Comment -
Never break your discipline. Bet 2% of your roll per play. Never more. Otherwise you will go broke, even if you have a winning%.
Warren Buffett turned down a $2 golf bet because he thought the odds were against him. Buffett obviously doesn't care about $2, but he never breaks his discipline. That is the key to success.Comment -
You're the one who first mentioned leaning towards giving it up.
""Over the past year I would guess I pick between 55-60% on my picks but of course I still manage to go busto.."
Anotherwords you don't keep records - another indication of a loser.
Why are you guessing at your win %, instead of being able to know exactly what it is?
"I am a good capper in my mind..."
Exactly.
Again - Gambling is not for you - for multiple reasons.
And your post reveals that you are (at least somewhat) aware of this.Comment -
Never done any of this bankroll management nonsense.Comment -
Just bet SBR points if you're not good at handling money...it's almost the same.
Why is this thread in the Tank? Take the sob story to the Saloon.Comment
