Sport gambling, where do you stand?

[Martin]

1. Never bet your team as a favorite
2. Never bet what you can't recover in total losses through comp'd drinks, meals or tix.
3. Game spread is for simps. You want to make money look for the props. There's always money to be had in there.
4. Go Ravens. Two weeks ago I decided I needed a rooting interest for the NFL so I have Ravens at +350 to win the SB.

I bet KC at beginning of season. I root against them mostly; AFC east guy here. Don’t bet w your heart.

 

[Martin]

I’m somewhat convinced we’re seeing that quite a bit. Mac Jones short armed a wide open last second 10 yard TD pass by about 6 yards once this season and killed my parlay.

And those long touchdown passes with no defender in sight.

 

[Martin]

What's not to like? Constant bombardment of advertising or hearing about your friend just missed out on leg 6 of a parlay because Mike Evans only caught 4 passes one Sunday!

My six leg parlay died with St Brown last Sunday night. How on earth does he not catch more passes against Tampa Bay?

 

[Deleted at users request]

I do like 2 and 3 dollars to win 25-60 depending on size of my parlay so mine aren’t crazy but so frustrating, probably “lost” 200 bucks the last 2 weeks on 1 point, 1 ML 1 catch … it’s the thrill baby!

Vegas to us:

 

[T-Squared]

And when you see the people who look the poorest in the gas station/convenience store buying a lot of scratch tickets at ridiculous odds you realize that tax and spend governments will prey on peoples weaknesses like addiction (cigarettes, alcohol, gambling etc.) you realize how far we have come. Very sad.

And what should those folks “who look the poorest” do with the money that they purchase lottery tickets with instead of using it to buy lottery tickets? Sincerely curious.

 

[Magic32]

Totally fine with sports gambling and have made plenty of bets in my lifetime. I never bet for or against my teams because I don't like getting pissed that they didn't cover when I should be celebrating a victory.

 

[Jaydumo20]

Personally, I have never placed a bet on a UConn game. I occasionally visit a casino, not often, to play blackjack or roulette. When I was kid we used to get NFL betting cards from the local mafia guys. For one dollar you got a card that had every NFL game and the spread. If you picked four winners you got $10 dollars. I did this many times and neither I or anyone I knew ever won.

Now, it seems like you cannot go on the web or tune on the tube without hitting a sports gambling show. I understand some folks bet because it gives the game a little extra juice. But I get so involved in the games, I don't need any extra juice. In fact, I can watch a random NFL or NBA game and my rooting interest for one side or the other is very high. I immediate get captured by the competition. Not all sports, not women's sports, sorry, I just don't care. But high level athlete competition is fascinating to me. It's not like watching a UConn or Giants game but I don't need to bet on a game to get involved.

I am especially curious about UConn fans that bet on UConn games. If you didn't bet would it lessen your interest? Do you need to bet to have fun? Are you a UConn bettor or bet on everything? Did you used to watch the Huskies without betting and enjoy them?

I find myself in line with the majority of your posts. Including this one. (But I do like the uconn women).
I don't like gambling personally. I love sports. I don't need it. And I agree 100% with @JMick and @ConnHuskBask That nothing is worse than watching a game with a big gambler. All they talk about is their bets and fantasy players ..."OK. Recover an onside kick, kick a field goal, then get a safety on the next position and hold them the rest of the game and I'm golden!"
who the heck cares. Go look at yourself in the mirror and give yourself a hi-five for me.

 

[Mr. French]

Vegas to us:

You GOTTA see what I lost on yesterday!

 

[dennismenace]

And what should those folks “who look the poorest” do with the money that they purchase lottery tickets with instead of using it to buy lottery tickets? Sincerely curious.

When you see people with all of their belongings in the broken down car they drove in with just about anything would be better than lottery tickets imho.

 

[Mr. French]

When you see people with all of their belongings in the broken down car they drove in with just about anything would be better than lottery tickets imho.

Eh, take a shot w that last fiver!

 

[John]

And what should those folks “who look the poorest” do with the money that they purchase lottery tickets with instead of using it to buy lottery tickets? Sincerely curious.

the true poor are the ones who can least afford the loss, and are most likely to wish that gambling wins will become a regular income stream. It's not a form of entertainment, it's a form of misplaced hope to get out of a desperate situation.

 

[ucp990411]

Thank you.

My beer is Rheingold the dry beer
Ask for Rheingold when ever you buy beer
Rheingold’s head stays so high,
cause the beer‘s extra dry
Won‘t you try extra dry Rheingold beer.

Schaefer is the one beer to have when you’re having more than one.

 

[McLovin]

I love sports wagering. Unfortunately, I found out about 30 years ago (well before it became legal most places) that I sucked really bad at it, so I stopped. A while ago I thought about giving it another go...starting with some 'imaginary' bets...and confirmed that I have gotten no better at it, so I'll just take a pass on that.

Maybe try picking games and then betting the opposite! (Kidding)

 

[UConn3432]

Confidently betting on UConn to win by 21-25 and 26-30 points in the second weekend of the NCAA tournament (and then hitting back to back games) is a rush I hope to experience again once in my lifetime. We are a lucky bunch.

 

[XLCenterFan]

I've hit BIG on UConn future bets. 75-1...30-1...30-1. Have us at 14-1 this year. Sometimes bet the individual games - sometime spread, sometimes money line. Never bet against them. I have us to win the BE regular season at 2-1...will probably cash that.

I am on the degenerate end of the betting spectrum. I bet pretty much every sport. That includes golf, tennis, horses, etc. I have made bets on politics, the weather, and elevators.

I also play poker (cash and tournament), daily fantasy. NEVER play lotto unless the jackpot is a bill.

I'm up lifetime. Had a year where I made more gambling than I did working. Have countless scores between $1,000 and $5,000. Biggest win ever in one night is $23,000. Biggest loss ever in one night was $600.

I don't care about money and don't value it. You need that mentality to win.

 

[mussels]

Schaefer is the one beer to have when you’re having more than one.

Make a ring
then add another ring
then another ring
and now you’ve got three rings,
Ballantine.
And now it’s premium
It’s a very special glass of beer

 

[Conndog]

I had fun doing it for a few games and bucks in 8th grade- and by “bucks” I mean $1 bets. That was enough for me. Don’t like losing, which is why I have zero interest in casinos too. If other people want to lose money that way, go ahead.

 

[Fishy]

Completely uninterested in sports betting or gambling in general.

 

[Mr. French]

I’d like it better if Coach’s brother didn’t get outscored by 25 in the 2nd half against an average Oregon team. Up 5 at half loses by 20 well done.

 

[Deleted at users request]

You GOTTA see what I lost on yesterday!

Seeing bad beats help me feel like I’m not alone.

Let’s share our pain brother.

I have a few more bonus bets to unload and I’m seriously taping out on this awful NBA season. All blow outs tonight.

Bring back the IST where everyone was forced to play hard and all game.

 

[dennismenace]

Schaefer is the one beer to have when you’re having more than one.

Hey get your cold beer !
Hey get your Ballantine !
Hey get your cold cold beer
Get your ice cold Ballantine beer!

Have a Knick you'll feel refreshed
Have a Knickerbocker beer!!

 

[willie99]

Gambling is fine if you're keeping it fun. If it ruins your day, stop. If you get mad at your team because they won but didn't cover, stop. If you're losing sleep, run. If you can't pay your bills because you lost too much, seek help today.

Keep it fun, it's entertainment

As always, enjoy the ride

 

[Deepster]

Completely uninterested in sports betting or gambling in general.

I thought you liked betting on the horses.

 

[2014DualCs]

Here's the thing about gambling. If you want to consistently make money, it takes YEARS to learn the ins and outs of the sports betting market. I'm a prime example. Started gambling Junior year at UConn with $10 bets and was not good whatsoever. There were even moments where I lost more than I was comfortable with and it led to some difficult times (Gambling when only making $250 a week while working at Red Rock Cafe is not ideal). Funny to think about whether I'd still be gambling if it wasn't for UConn bringing the ship home.

I've been fortunate enough to learn from my mistakes over the 10 years since then. Knowing that if lines like UConn -10 vs DePaul (it's a hyperbolic example but work with me) are posted, you should never be on UConn. The betting public obviously would race to bet -10 vs an abysmal DePaul team (say 80% of bets/tickets are on UConn), which is exactly what Vegas/the sportsbooks want! Another, this time real life, example is #8 Auburn @ Alabama the other night. Alabama was -2.5!!!! Auburn was on a 5 game win streak against the spread! The line told you everything about which side to bet (even though it was a clencher with that final 3 being called off, still a W). Finding yourself betting against the public in most cases will start steering you in the right direction.

Getting the "Action Network Sports Betting" app and paying for a Pro membership ($100/yr I think?) is a must in my opinion. It will show you public betting % and money % on each side of a game. They also have indicators telling you if big money is on a side, "sharps" or respected bettors are on a side, or if the Action team's experts are on a side (you can pick and choose who you want to follow). There's also a ton of articles (which include KenPom rankings, offensive/defensive metrics, shooting regression, etc.) for specific games. Follow me @VinnyD33 on there)

Bottom line is that you really have to work hard to be a profitable gambler (the Pros boast about anything 55%+ win rate ATS). I knew people who had addictive personalities, would lose way more than they had to their names with a bookie, only for them to try to bet their way out of it (DO NOT DO THIS). Gambling is dangerous without doing your research or having zero self control. If you do it for fun, keep it light and bet whatever the hell you desire.

TL;DR... I know, but this is something I'm truly passionate about and I could go on and on. I win enough $ that I consider it my second job (the tax man sees it that way too).

Feel free to start a conversation. Be happy to help and answer any questions.

Last month NCAAB --- ROI: 34.17% Record: 33-15-2 Wins: 69% (v nice)

 

[Scoe]

I like to enjoy watching the game, and keeping my money.