rht - baskets thread

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by gales0678

i like west va to dan , but , you have to remember you are going to be fighting the refs here as well , whether people want to believe it or not Coach K will get the benefit of the doubt on the big calls over Huggins

It's an ugly part of the game , but , has to be acknowledged

A team like west va can overcome this , but, i wouldn't feel safe with them until that final sounds

good luck

Totally agree Marty - the same reason Duke was handed a 1 seed playing the bubble team and the Big East Champs were essentially 7th overall... I'm not betting the game as they need to be 6 points better to over come the inevitable bullsh1t bias... 2.5 is too short IMO... I think they are good enough beat Duke but not playing at that price...

[philcski]

Originally Posted by gales0678

i like west va to dan , but , you have to remember you are going to be fighting the refs here as well , whether people want to believe it or not Coach K will get the benefit of the doubt on the big calls over Huggins

It's an ugly part of the game , but , has to be acknowledged

A team like west va can overcome this , but, i wouldn't feel safe with them until that final sounds

good luck

Agree with this too gales. I didn't bet the side because of it. My computer makes Duke a 6.5 point favorite- however I picked WV to win the NC in all of my brackets, might be worth something.

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

He made 1000 last night... He went 6-6... He was down 726 so he ends up 274.

That's not bad. Obviously you can cover that amount and it keeps him around for a while longer.

[RockHardTen1985]

My guy wants an INSANE amount on Butler tonight... I told him he has to bring me 1/3 of it, I cant take that much on credit... He has till tip off, last we spoke he's on his way. I really dont even want to say the amount and Im not even totally sure yet I want to take it, even though I think Duke is easy tonight.

[santana]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

My guy wants an INSANE amount on Butler tonight... I told him he has to bring me 1/3 of it, I cant take that much on credit... He has till tip off, last we spoke he's on his way. I really dont even want to say the amount and Im not even totally sure yet I want to take it, even though I think Duke is easy tonight.

Book it.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by santana

Book it.

Im scared... And it feels like Im betting cause I love Duke, and the point of me doing this was to take his bets, if he shows up here with what he says hes bringing, Ill have no choice, the GAMBLER IN ME WILL TAKE OVER.

[3kings]

What was the final spread?

[herkhorse]

So, how was championship day?

[herkhorse]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

It was really really bad, bad enough to make me retire as a bookie and take a break or at least cut back on the horses for a while.

So the whole time, the guy was a shark, playing things to a tee, just so he could make this one big score. Brilliant, and he fooled everyone else on here too.

[3kings]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

I highly doubt that was the case... I think it was more of, he is a horrible gambler, and was chasing, LUCKILY FOR HIM, HE HAD JUST GOT A BONUS CHECK AND HIS TAXES, That gave him enough to bring me the 1/3 up front. If he does not show up at my house, I dont take the bet.

Tough beat RHT, sorry to see it ended this way. I think you are right, he just got lucky.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

I highly doubt that was the case... I think it was more of, he is a horrible gambler, and was chasing, LUCKILY FOR HIM, HE HAD JUST GOT A BONUS CHECK AND HIS TAXES, That gave him enough to bring me the 1/3 up front. If he does not show up at my house, I dont take the bet.

He will pay off. keep taking his plays. NBA playoffs are a nightmare.

[philcski]

He'll get destroyed betting baseball, too. Take the hit this week and count the profits in the future.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Um its not that kind of hit.... Its a GIANT HIT, a hit that at this point I only have half of, a hit that I might have to borrow to settle.

Joseph did you ever think about laying part of the bet off?

[gales0678]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Honestly it was 2 big to lay off to anyone, I really dont even think I could have layed half off. Maybe like 15% at best... I liked Duke, so did everyone I talked to, the line moved toward Duke and when he brought the 1/3 I rolled with it. Bottom Line is, I am retired.

you can fool some of the people some of the time , but , you can't fool all the people all the time

you should have told him that your guy has a limit per game

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

He ****ing brought me 4..... The gamble took over.

It was more of your opinion. You loved Duke so you took the whole thing. If he liked Duke, you would have probably put a cap on him. I told you last week when you wanted to talk him out of games, you can't afford to have an opinion. Last week it would have cost you and this week it put you out of buisness.

[santana]

Originally Posted by philcski

He'll get destroyed betting baseball, too. Take the hit this week and count the profits in the future.

You are right...

[kenny p]

Originally Posted by philcski

He'll get destroyed betting baseball, too. Take the hit this week and count the profits in the future.

Take this advice. You will get your money back. Anyone who chases losses with reverses is a sure loser. Stay with him. GL KP

[gales0678]

rht - get it all back tonight - take the Lakers