I love parlays

Hareeba! · 01-12-11, 01:07 AM

another win so you have to create another new thread ?

still waiting for some reason why you guys so nuts about parlays think you are obtaining better value as opposed to singles

ericmangin · 01-12-11, 01:17 AM

if u take three straight bets for 500, and put 100 on a parlay, go 2-1 (standard) +450-100 = +350 for the night, good night... but now let's say you won that third game, +1500+600... now you are +2100, great night! if you go 1-2, what's -650 compared to -550... do me it's a no brainer... now you might say, "yeah but over the long run"... but the reality of the situation is you should be going 3-0 at least once a week, assuming you go 3-0 once a week, it's clearly profitable... and when you hit that 6-teamer with moneyline dogs... now you've covered a month of parlays, easy... plus i'm still in this for the action... if you're not hats off to you...

Hareeba! · 01-12-11, 01:22 AM

Originally posted by ericmangin

if u take three straight bets for 500, and put 100 on a parlay, go 2-1 (standard) +450-100 = +350 for the night, good night... but now let's say you won that third game, +1500+600... now you are +2100, great night! if you go 1-2, what's -650 compared to -550... do me it's a no brainer... now you might say, "yeah but over the long run"... but the reality of the situation is you should be going 3-0 at least once a week, assuming you go 3-0 once a week, it's clearly profitable... and when you hit that 6-teamer with moneyline dogs... now you've covered a month of parlays, easy... plus i'm still in this for the action... if you're not hats off to you...

seems to me you are simply falling for the false theory that pig payout = good value

the maths don't stack up UNLESS you are getting better odds than taking singles

in fact it doesn't match taking singles because you don't have to back them all at the one shop so can get better odds

what am I missing here?

and why is it necessary to start a new thread every time you collect one of these ,thus fragmenting the discussion on their merits?

ericmangin · 01-12-11, 01:27 AM

i hear all the time, "no real player does parlays," well i am hear on behalf of the parlay! we should all have parlays in our lives, lol...

Hareeba! · 01-12-11, 01:42 AM

Originally posted by ericmangin

i hear all the time, "no real player does parlays," well i am hear on behalf of the parlay! we should all have parlays in our lives, lol...

In the absence of any reasoned argument, I'll take that to mean you haven't got a clue.

Please don't start another thread and another discussion next time you land one.

ericmangin · 01-12-11, 01:50 AM

I'll respect that... this will be my last parlay post... but i still think these monsters are worth a shot once in a while... especially for the bowls when you have a month to look at these lines and really pick out you're 10 favorite... but 100 on 10 games and go 10-0 you win $1,000... but 100 on a parlay and go 10-0... well now you can send your kid to college... i just think for $100 that you might piss away spending cash it's worth a shot

Optional · 01-12-11, 01:59 AM

Parlays are fun, for the action. But I found taking loads of small parlays ate into my profit margin in a big way, so stopped.

As if to make a liar out myself, I did hit a +1220 3 dog hockey parlay today though.

Just can't help myself sometimes.

tofuman · 01-12-11, 02:18 AM

don't you know parlays are for newbs?
long term investment gamblers do not play parlays.

LegitBet · 01-12-11, 03:27 AM

Ii believe in this thread..i just won a big hand in poker while reading it..it must make sense!

DevilCheese · 01-12-11, 04:22 AM

your bookie loves that you love parlays

Counterfeit Cash · 01-13-11, 11:26 AM

I tend to run parlays alot, and even though i'd say I only win them about 25-35% of the time, it's usually a pretty hefty payout when I do actually hit on one...I will admit, I love them...but straights are always the more consistent method for me. I just like a parlay for the rush hahaha.

Halifax · 01-13-11, 12:10 PM

Why is this thread in "Sportsbooks and the Industry" ?? Send it on over to "Players Talk" with all the other useless threads.

thespeculator · 01-13-11, 12:50 PM

i have noticed when i win , i win in bunches, i love parlays also

kostasgr · 01-13-11, 07:42 PM

Parlays need patience.If you have it you ll win.....