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Old 03-28-2010, 05:18 AM
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One of the most frustating aspects of sports betting
Having leans and you decide not to bet them. Then as you watch the game the lean cashes with ease.

On your leans do you hope they win or lose? I ALWAYS cheer for mine to lose lol
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Old 03-28-2010, 07:19 AM
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i always cheer for mine to lose as well i think it increases my odds a loss. The most frustrating part for me is the fact that there is absolutely no control over the outcome. Only the chance to somewhat eliminate risks based on stats and trends and then sit back and enjoy the rush.
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Old 03-28-2010, 07:26 AM
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Having leans and you decide not to bet them. Then as you watch the game the lean cashes with ease.

On your leans do you hope they win or lose? I ALWAYS cheer for mine to lose lol
I always cheer for my leans to lose and if it`s avoidable I try not to see the score, but I look anyway. lol
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my leans are like 94% fml
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my leans are like 94% fml
But your actual bets hit at 24%. Get'em next time
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Old 03-28-2010, 10:06 AM
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But your actual bets hit at 24%. Get'em next time
exactly my point
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Old 03-28-2010, 11:37 AM
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But your actual bets hit at 24%. Get'em next time
sounds like me
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When you invest a lot of time during a NBA/NCAA/NFL/Hockey/ect season and you are not profiting.

Personally, I have taken many breaks this last year and a half. Not because I was not winning, but it takes away your focus from other things in life. During these stints, I have enjoyed Sports so much more than when I was gambling. My views are not biased, and I do not feel games are rigged or refs are blowing calls.

Anyhow. Most frustrating thing for me is not winning my bets. Or when someone turns to me for advice on a pick, and it does not come through.
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The 1/2 point on sports betting. Amazing how many times it bites you in the ass.
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Old 03-28-2010, 12:43 PM
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The 1/2 point on sports betting. Amazing how many times it bites you in the ass.
ALWAYS buy the hook.
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Old 03-28-2010, 01:29 PM
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ALWAYS buy the hook.
ad an er to that as well
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Might be stupid question but why would you root for them to lose? If you consistently hit leans wouldn't you study them further to see if there is a common trait that should push them from lean to play?
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ALWAYS buy the hook.
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