UTVOLS2 (Gambling)

I challenge you, well, want to see how you think more than anything, to a sports betting proposition. I have no clue what to play for but just thought it would be cool to post our thoughts. Especially since living in Appalachia prohibits me from texting you to share ideas. Anyway my first pick:

New York Giants -3
Washington Redskins

Giants are playing for their life basically. Green Bay losing gives them even more hope. Washington, who the hell knows what is going on. New general manger, lame duck coach, probably lame duck QB, etc.

By the way, I'm not betting this game. Rule 1, never ever, under any circumstances bet against your team or in favor of your team for that matter if you are trying to be serious about it.

I like this PVFAN, btw, I missed a 6 team parlay today because of the NY Jets losing to Atlanta. Had I not missed that game, it paid $14.71 on the dollar.

Also got Southern Miss straight up parlayed with over of 59.

Back to your question. The NY Giants/Washington game is a tough call, more than likely I wouldn't bet on it because there are way to many variables in this one. BUT, if I had to bet on this one I would take the Giants -3 and the under of 43.5 because of weather.

Normally on games like these I just bet the over/under because it could go either way. Especially because prior to beating Oakland, Washington lost 3 games by a total of 7 points. They have also covered the spread in the their previous 5.

Couldn't you have started off with an easier one. I like this thread though, good stuff. As far as what to play for who knows, let's just try a few and see where it goes. We can keep a tally of W-L on games we predict or whatever, it doesn't matter just sounds like fun.

I'll be honest, I never look at trends to much unless it is against the same team, especially at the pro level. Jets choked today, should have won by 2-3 scores. Pathetic performance really, Sanchez has killed them.

He started out on fire this year but since has choked all year long. Teams are now starting to throw 8-9 men in the box against them and trying their best to make Sanchez beat them. It is amazing that TJ even has 1,200 yards this year.

Also last week they were playing the worst rush defense in the league and I put a pretty good amount of money on TJ going over 99.5, he ended with 99. That was one of the worst loses I have had.

I do decent but by no means will I be a John Anthony anytime soon. I did pretty well during baseball season but generally break even.

I don't do sports much, generally just poker. I'm on a site now that lets you use your poker money for sportsbook as well so I'll go over and play around. Will you do me a favor and see if sportsbook.com is working for you? (where I play) I'm on the poker software but can't get to the lines. I'm PokerWise on there by the way if you ever get on.

That is one thing I like about Bodog too is you can play poker, casino, and sports betting. And use the same money for all of them. I just checked sportsbook and I can get on the lines.

Well I got the Giants -3 right but bricked on the under. I would have never imagined NY putting up that many points this week.

I didn't think it would be much of a game, agreed on the Giants putting up that many points, I didn't see that coming. I try to avoid the o/u mainly due to my ignorance.

If I were betting on tonight's Las Vegas Bowl I would probably go Oregon St straight up and if I had to pick over/under I would take the over of 59.

I hate picking Bowl Games though because you never know who is gonna show up, ala Alabama last year.

Well the good thing is I didn't bet on Oregon St tonight I decided to stay away from picking a winner but I did decide to throw a little down on the over of 59.

I got an idea though, whatever I say to bet on, do exactly the opposite and you might go undefeated. :)

Tonight PVFAN I went with Cal +3 parlayed with over of 52.

Then also took a separate bet on just the over of 52

Tonight I took SMU +13...... Unless something catastraphic happens I got this one in the bag.

San Diego +3
Tennessee

Good picking UT.

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San Diego +3
Tennessee

Good picking UT.

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There probably aren't two teams in the NFL as hot as these two but if I had to choose I would take the +3 and San Diego on the road.

Been on a pretty good roll this week, I parlayed the +3 (Chargers) and parlayed that with the over of 47.

I'm afraid to pick again, I never get 3 in a row right. Especially when neither one are close.

Pittsburgh -2
North Carolina

Ohio -3
Marshall

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Pittsburgh -2
North Carolina

Ohio -3
Marshall

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I took a 3 team parlay today on all the bowl games, took Ohio -3, Pitt -2, and USC over BC straight up.

Dallas
Washington +7

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Dallas
Washington +7

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Sorry got in too late on this one.

Had a good day today. Picked UGA -7 parlayed with under 67.

Also hit Joe Cox going under 205 passing.

Also hit Clemson -7 last night over UK, barely got that one in.

It was a good thing I hit these because Indy screwed me yesterday.

How do you analyze your prop bets?

Temple +4.5
UCLA

Miami -3.5
Wisconsin

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Temple +4.5
UCLA

Miami -3.5
Wisconsin

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So far I am doing good. I took UCLA straight up parlayed with over of 44 and won it.

I also took Miami straight up with under of 57. Not looking so good on that one.

Also got a 4 team parlay in NBA tonight.

Won Cleveland +2
Won OK City -1
Need Rockets -6
Need Spurs -11

2 of 4 so far with the other at the half looking good, but, its the NBA so we will see. This one is paying $12 on the $1 so I am doing good on that one.

Check that, won all 4...... Nice night, won $120 on NBA parlay and $40 on NCAA, good night :)

I suck. haha Glad I'm not actually betting these.

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How do you analyze your prop bets?

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I don't go into too much detail but just look at their YPG whether it be rushing/passing/receiving whatever and then check out how bad the opposing D is in that category.

Sorry I haven't posted much the past couple of days, I have been out of town with a family issue and didn't have access to computer.

I like all the underdogs in the NFL Playoffs.

Eagles +4
Ravens +3.5
Jets +2.5
Pakcers +2.5

where you guys bet this stuff at?

Online, ton of places. Sportsbook, sportsbetting, bodog, logans, oddsmaker (don't use them), beted, betjamacia, betus, etc. If you decide to do anything let me know and I'll get you a better bonus than they offer most of the time.

Hit a 4 team NBA parlay but had to sweat it out. I had 3 of the 4 won going into the Phoenix/Sacramento game. I had Phoenix -3 on the road and when I went to bed they were up 19 in the 3rd. I wake up to find they won 113-109 so I barely got that one.

yeah i'd love to get into it pvfan. i didn't know there were any places you could do it online. just always bet with people around here that usually never pay up..

PM me your e-maill address.

I've got Texas and 4 points in this one.

I parlayed Bama straight up and over 43

I hit some good ones yesterday.

I took the Jets +3 and over 34

plus the Jets +3 and over 34 with Cowboys -4 and over 44.

Very good night (200)