Gambling on Rhody 2013

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 10 years ago

Welp, THE DAY IS NIGH! TIS HERE! REJOICE!

Basketball also means gambling, and I figure we should start fresh with lines/money with the fresh season.

Last year we were 13-13-1 against the spread. 9-10 on the over/under. So a fairly evenly handicapped season.

We took advantage of some very large spreads, but lost a couple we thought we'd have.

We had 9 games with a double digit spread last season, and we went 7-2 against them. The biggest let down being the laugher of a St. Mary's game that I think a lot of us hammered Rhody +20, and we lost by 23.

I'd expect a year where we see many less double digit spreads, and based on a weak SOS at home, it wouldn't surprise me to see a couple URI -10's.

There's no line on the Maine game as of yet..which could mean that it either hasn't come yet, or people won't be handicapping an America East/lower tier A10 matchup (last season's vermont game didn't have a line on it either).

Early season these lines will be very telling on how this team is perceived, but I'm expecting a couple of easy-to-cover spreads just based on how bad we were last season, before people figure out how who we are.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 10 years ago

also looking forward to dip into the coffee can for placing a few bets this season with Rhody covering some of those easy; give the points games.....If I knew how, setting up something on here, like a season long contest waging "units".......would be fun.....ya know start with 1000 units and see where it goes....

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 10 years ago

I could try to keep track of standings like OB does if we wanted to do that. Not expecting a line on Maine, so we'll probably start it up on Monday.

RIhoopz14 · Unread post by **RIhoopz14** » 10 years ago

I wish they had a line for this game!!! I got some money on UConn and a couple overs. With the new rules in place regarding no hand-checking, a lot of books are scared to release O/U lines without accumulating enough data. Most preseason games this year have ended up with teams scoring 80-90 points and 50 or so total free throws scored per game. However some books are taking O/U's and I'm going to take advantage of it early in the season while i can (hopefully)

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 10 years ago

Works for me Blue Man, let's go for it, thx. The real gamblers, please stand up.....

URIGONZO · Unread post by **URIGONZO** » 10 years ago

I'll put my entire 1,000 units on URI tonight!

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 10 years ago

winner, winner chicken dinner.....

RoadyJay · Unread post by **RoadyJay** » 10 years ago

What site(s) do you recommend for placing your bets on college basketball?

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 10 years ago

Jay, Sportsbook seems a popular one.

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 10 years ago

early line is URI +6.5

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 10 years ago

I say we use this thread for all gambling on college hoops all season long both URI and the rest of the nation. There are a lot of money making opportunities out there and we can pool all our knowledge to kill the books

I really want to go large on URI plus points at zona but I want a lot of points, Zona not covering vs CP SLO could drag the spread down a little

RIhoopz14 · Unread post by **RIhoopz14** » 10 years ago

The best site for college basketball lines this year (at least early lines) is BetOnline.ag, although i do use about 3 online sites to make sure i'm getting the best price

The URI line has moved up to 7 points, I'm going to wait and see if it gets any higher before placing my wager on URI. I scouted the SMU Message board and they don't seem very confident that they'll walk out with the win. Also, what some people might not realize is this game is at a neutral court while their regular court (Moody Coliseum) seems to be getting renovated (upgraded) before conference play

RIhoopz14 · Unread post by **RIhoopz14** » 10 years ago

P.S. I'm glad to say I had a great opening day for college betting, and I'm definitely willing to discuss betting spreads on this thread. On Today's card (Monday) my top pick is URI, and don't hate me guys but my second favorite pick is our friends over at Canisius.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 10 years ago

I saw a URI line move to +6......the griffs at home......and UConn -18 at home to Yale.......

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

RIhoopz14 wrote:P.S. I'm glad to say I had a great opening day for college betting, and I'm definitely willing to discuss betting spreads on this thread. On Today's card (Monday) my top pick is URI, and don't hate me guys but my second favorite pick is our friends over at Canisius.

Good luck, but in general I think betting on teams that I root for is impossible.

RIhoopz14 · Unread post by **RIhoopz14** » 10 years ago

I understand, it's always tough betting on your favorite team. But sometimes it only makes sense to since you know the most about them. I have a feeling the game tonight will be decided within 5 points. Seems to be two determined teams that are very similar on a somewhat neutral court

URIGONZO · Unread post by **URIGONZO** » 10 years ago

I use this site to find the best spreads on different betting sites.:

http://www.covers.com/pageLoader/pageLo ... ry_63.html

NJ03 · Unread post by **NJ03** » 10 years ago

For all gamblers out there I highly recommend reading "The Odds". Highly entertaining book, gives perspective on the entire industry from both the professional gamblers, handicappers, and casinos perspective. Basically all gamblers and handicappers admit that the house is at a disadvantage at the start of each college season because no bookmaker has a good feel for how each team is yet and they are largely basing their lines on the previous season. I'm hoping that's the case with Rhody tonight. I got them at +7

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 10 years ago

RIhoopz14 wrote:P.S. I'm glad to say I had a great opening day for college betting, and I'm definitely willing to discuss betting spreads on this thread. On Today's card (Monday) my top pick is URI, and don't hate me guys but my second favorite pick is our friends over at Canisius.

everyone should be on Canisius -12 against South Dakota, St Bonnies beat them by 20 and I think Canisius is better than the bonnies

RIhoopz14 · Unread post by **RIhoopz14** » 10 years ago

I took a 3 team teaser, with URI +13.5, URI total OVER 127.5, and Canisius -3.5 for BIG money. I think the two URI ones are locks, and it comes down to Canisius who is hungry for a tourney appearance and should overmatch South Dakota. Good luck everyone

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 10 years ago

I don't gamble (except for an occasional Powerball ticket) and I'd be terrible in betting on college basketball. But I hope all my fellow Ram fan/bettors make a bundle this year, especially on the Rams.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

Yes, and send donations to SupportRhody.com !!

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

RIhoopz14 wrote:I took a 3 team teaser, with URI +13.5, URI total OVER 127.5, and Canisius -3.5 for BIG money. I think the two URI ones are locks, and it comes down to Canisius who is hungry for a tourney appearance and should overmatch South Dakota. Good luck everyone

Just to make sure I have this straight: you just put big money on Jim Baron?

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 10 years ago

jim baron in OOC and against a team that is bad

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 10 years ago

This is too early in the season for a Baron meltdown. He saves those for February.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

Baron should be very happy: he's starting four seniors.

URIGONZO · Unread post by **URIGONZO** » 10 years ago

UCONN just pushed the -18 against Yale.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 10 years ago

of my mythical 1,000 units, I lay 100 on URI+6.5.......(big spender here...)

Unread post by **SGreenwell** » 10 years ago

The posts in this thread, and then the actual result of the SMU game, is probably why I could never gamble.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 10 years ago

I got UConn 15.5 on the overenight line they covered for me

I also lost on URI small wager

Ariz blew out LBSU by 34 and URI got hammered so I am thinking our line vs Zona may be 15 ? There ares till games between now and then though

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

RIhoopz14 wrote:I understand, it's always tough betting on your favorite team. But sometimes it only makes sense to since you know the most about them. I have a feeling the game tonight will be decided within 5 points. Seems to be two determined teams that are very similar on a somewhat neutral court

I tried to warn you

URIGONZO · Unread post by **URIGONZO** » 10 years ago

Canisius failed to cover as well.

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 10 years ago

Hooopz where'd you get rhody for +13.5? did you buy points?

Wouldn't have mattered for me I still would've taken them and lost...

Justns11 · Unread post by **Justns11** » 10 years ago

BM, It was a teaser so you can move the points whatever direction you want.

Teasers

A Teaser is a bet on two or more teams or selections. The difference between a teaser and a parlay is that in a teaser YOU ADJUST (tease) THE LINE IN YOUR FAVOR.

For example:

If New England Patriots are favored by seven points in one game and the Buffalo Bills are favored by 10 points in a second game. A six-point, two-team teaser would adjust the point spread six points in your favor; i.e. New England would now be favored by one point (7 - 6 = 1) and Buffalo would now be favored by four points (10 - 6 = 4).

You could make a two-team, six-point teaser bet with Buffalo and New England. In this example are betting that Buffalo will win by more than four points (10 - 6 = 4) and New England will win by more than one point ( 7 - 6 = 1). In the case of a tie or push in a two-team teaser, your wager is refunded. ANY LOSS IN A TEASER CONSTITUTES A LOSS FOR THE ENTIRE WAGER.

RIhoopz14 · Unread post by **RIhoopz14** » 10 years ago

Yea i missed on my parlay but hit 2/3. I did a teaser which gives me better lines for a lesser payout. Turned out to bite me in the ass this time, although I'm still in profit for college bball this year. Tonight should be a good night too, i like Manhattan ML, Duke ML, VCU/Virginia Over 142

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 10 years ago

I love the teaser as well I hit one tonight with Fla + 11 and NC St + 12 also on VCU +8 and KU +10

Bos8 · Unread post by **Bos8** » 10 years ago

reef wrote:I love the teaser as well I hit one tonight with Fla + 11 and NC St + 12 also on VCU +8 and KU +10

Hopefully you threw down on the teasers, although you would have had a sweat going for the first two, especially the NC State game.

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 10 years ago

I didn't read the part where you said teaser lol. Since I was away from the comp all weekend - let's try and keep track now. Did anyone throw down on Rhody +32 or take SMU to cover? If not than it looks like:

Based on the spread alone (screw o/u bets) (and basically anyone that posted on this thread):

Blue Man - 0-1
Twisted3829 - 0-1
Section(105) - 0-1
RoadyJay - 0-1
URIGonzo - 0-0
RIhoopz14 - 0-1
Iggy1979 - 0-1
NJ03 - 0-1
Rhody74 - 0-1
Reef - 0-1
Justns11 - 0-1
Bos8 - 0-0

I'll post the spread morning of the games (either from betus or covers.com) so that it will minimize how far the lines move. We can do this contest moving forward in 2 ways - either just keep track of everyone's record or have everyone start with 1000 imaginary credits and "bet" on the games here - with a simple 2:1 payout so that we don't get over-complicated.

Thoughts? Who's in?

URIGONZO · Unread post by **URIGONZO** » 10 years ago

I covered on the Maine game. Did not bet the SMU game. I'm 1-0

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 10 years ago

URIGONZO wrote:I covered on the Maine game. Did not bet the SMU game. I'm 1-0

Where did maine have a spread? I didn't see a site that puts action on America East games.

Bos8 · Unread post by **Bos8** » 10 years ago

0-1? I haven't even made a bet yet, and I am 0-1. I guess I'm not off to a good start

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 10 years ago

Bos8 wrote:0-1? I haven't even made a bet yet, and I am 0-1. I guess I'm not off to a good start

Haha I started everyone on this post as if they took rhody + the points, I'll continue to edit it down when corrected.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 10 years ago

Thx, I thinks a simple won/loss record, rather then "units" would be better at this point; especially when "bets" can't be made etc.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 10 years ago

I covered with Kent St + 8 at SH

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

Put that $$ in the Reef's Kingston Homecoming Fund!

Gonebarongone · Unread post by **Gonebarongone** » 10 years ago

Also, money line bets should probably be excluded from the tally. Skews things either way if you were taking teams +300 or -300.

I have a few for tonight. Toledo +10 @BC. Temple +4 @Towson. Saint Mary's -7 v NDSU.

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 10 years ago

I'm just gonna keep track of how everyone bets rhody (excluding parlay losses for non-rhody games) it'll be wayyyy to complicated to start tracking everyones w/l (but feel free to post it anyways)

who got screwed by PC not being able to cover 13 to Brown at home without their center?

Gonebarongone · Unread post by **Gonebarongone** » 10 years ago

Blue Man wrote:I'm just gonna keep track of how everyone bets rhody (excluding parlay losses for non-rhody games) it'll be wayyyy to complicated to start tracking everyones w/l (but feel free to post it anyways)

who got screwed by PC not being able to cover 13 to Brown at home without their center?

Brown isn't terrible. In fact, Kenpom gives URI only a 36% chance of winning that game on the road which is less than the chance they give URI of beating Prov (37%).

skclayramsfan · Unread post by **skclayramsfan** » 10 years ago

Gonebarongone wrote:
Blue Man wrote:I'm just gonna keep track of how everyone bets rhody (excluding parlay losses for non-rhody games) it'll be wayyyy to complicated to start tracking everyones w/l (but feel free to post it anyways)

who got screwed by PC not being able to cover 13 to Brown at home without their center?
Brown isn't terrible. In fact, Kenpom gives URI only a 36% chance of winning that game on the road which is less than the chance they give URI of beating Prov (37%).

I am back from the old board just for this thread! (if anyone even remembers me) was clay going back all the way to the projo board

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

I remember you Clay!

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