Pro Sat Picks

Pro_college_picks · #1 12-20-2008, 10:31 AM

I like the card today, These are my picks:

*3 West virginia -7.5
*3 Texas -6

*3 Gonzaga -3

I've been doing really well lately so i hope to keep it rolling today.

Bobtheicon · #2 12-20-2008, 11:08 AM

Buying any points BEFORE the games?

Bobtheicon · #3 12-20-2008, 11:29 AM

And your record in your sig is wrong (even if you do count that "lock" from yesterday where you bought 2 points after the game was over).

You see, when you lose a game, there is a vig (usually -110). So, your BS record in college hoops would be 3-1 +16.7. -- Of course, your ACTUAL POSTED RECORD here at Cappersmall is 2-2 -4.3

I won't be around to do the math for you anymore, so allow me to just welcome you to Cappersmall and remind you to keep your records accurate.

Good luck!!

Pro_college_picks · #4 12-20-2008, 11:58 AM

Can u teach me how to do the calculation? I know i shud've posted me buying 2 points yesterday but i did the post b4 i did the bet. I apoligize for this inconvienence.

Bobtheicon · #5 12-20-2008, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pro_college_picks

Can u teach me how to do the calculation?

For -110 wagers (which most bets are unless otherwise specified - check the lines), you basically just add 10% to your losses.

For example, if you bet Gonzaga today at -3 for 3*, if they lose or win by 2 or less, you would lose the bet and be -3.3* on that play (-3 x 1.1 = -3.3). If they win by 3, then there is no action. If the win by 4 or more you would win and be +3*.

So, in reality you are risking 3.3* to win 3.0* on the favorite against the spread. This is called the vigorish (or vig) and it is how the bookies make money.

Hope this helps, and good luck!!