But, on a serious note. I dont see the strategy in taking the series now
In my opinion, I think you are much better off taking the Heat ML in game 2.
Here is why. I see some people getting series odds at +250. You can get Heat ML game 2 at +210 right now. Very close odds.
Here is why it makes sense.
Unless you are crazy, if you are betting the Heat for the series, you have to be assuming they win game 2.
I highly doubt anybody is betting the series price thinking they lose game 2 and go down 2-0. If thats the case, you would wait til after game 2 and get probably +350 or better.
Therefore, why not just bet game 2 ML. Therefore, if they win game 2(which they wont ha) like you are assuming, you already win your bet and you dont have to hope for 3 more wins.
Just my two cents. If youre taking the Heat for the series now, you are assuming they win tomorrow. You might as well just bet that they win 1 game, instead of needing 4 wins.
Like I said, youre not making a series bet now thinking they lose game 2...cause they wont win 4 of 5, and youre wasting a bet cause you can get much better odds down 2-0.
I think the Heat have no chance, but it is a much smarter bet to bet game 2 ML instead of betting the series. The heat have to win game 2 to have a chance in the series
But, on a serious note. I dont see the strategy in taking the series now
In my opinion, I think you are much better off taking the Heat ML in game 2.
Here is why. I see some people getting series odds at +250. You can get Heat ML game 2 at +210 right now. Very close odds.
Here is why it makes sense.
Unless you are crazy, if you are betting the Heat for the series, you have to be assuming they win game 2.
I highly doubt anybody is betting the series price thinking they lose game 2 and go down 2-0. If thats the case, you would wait til after game 2 and get probably +350 or better.
Therefore, why not just bet game 2 ML. Therefore, if they win game 2(which they wont ha) like you are assuming, you already win your bet and you dont have to hope for 3 more wins.
Just my two cents. If youre taking the Heat for the series now, you are assuming they win tomorrow. You might as well just bet that they win 1 game, instead of needing 4 wins.
Like I said, youre not making a series bet now thinking they lose game 2...cause they wont win 4 of 5, and youre wasting a bet cause you can get much better odds down 2-0.
I think the Heat have no chance, but it is a much smarter bet to bet game 2 ML instead of betting the series. The heat have to win game 2 to have a chance in the series
There is a difference between betting the series and game 2. If you bet the series now and they end up losing game 2. You are technically still alive. You are down but not out. Teams have come back from 0-2. It is extremely hard but not impossible. Remember the next 3 games are in miami. If you bet only on game 2 and they lose. You lose and you are down and out. With series you stay alive. Hope is a big thing my friend. Series will give you hope until you lose 2 more while game 2 loss will bankrupt you.
There is a difference between betting the series and game 2. If you bet the series now and they end up losing game 2. You are technically still alive. You are down but not out. Teams have come back from 0-2. It is extremely hard but not impossible. Remember the next 3 games are in miami. If you bet only on game 2 and they lose. You lose and you are down and out. With series you stay alive. Hope is a big thing my friend. Series will give you hope until you lose 2 more while game 2 loss will bankrupt you.
There is a difference between betting the series and game 2. If you bet the series now and they end up losing game 2. You are technically still alive. You are down but not out. Teams have come back from 0-2. It is extremely hard but not impossible. Remember the next 3 games are in miami. If you bet only on game 2 and they lose. You lose and you are down and out. With series you stay alive. Hope is a big thing my friend. Series will give you hope until you lose 2 more while game 2 loss will bankrupt you.
I undertsand that. But, I am willing to bet that 99% of people who bet the series price are betting it and thinking they win tomorrow.
I would rather take my chance in winning 1 game, then winning 4 of 5.
You could also win tomorrow, which would win the ML bet, then lose the series still.
It works both ways.
The way I look at it, for pretty much the same odds, I would like to win 1 of 1, and not 4 of 5
There is a difference between betting the series and game 2. If you bet the series now and they end up losing game 2. You are technically still alive. You are down but not out. Teams have come back from 0-2. It is extremely hard but not impossible. Remember the next 3 games are in miami. If you bet only on game 2 and they lose. You lose and you are down and out. With series you stay alive. Hope is a big thing my friend. Series will give you hope until you lose 2 more while game 2 loss will bankrupt you.
I undertsand that. But, I am willing to bet that 99% of people who bet the series price are betting it and thinking they win tomorrow.
I would rather take my chance in winning 1 game, then winning 4 of 5.
You could also win tomorrow, which would win the ML bet, then lose the series still.
It works both ways.
The way I look at it, for pretty much the same odds, I would like to win 1 of 1, and not 4 of 5
I agree with pack as well. Take Miami at +210 to win game two for half of what you wanted to put on the series.. If they lose, put the rest on the series at +3something or low 4's.. If they win, Miami should still be a slight dog or small fav.. U can still throw some money on it and start to hedge come game 6
I agree with pack as well. Take Miami at +210 to win game two for half of what you wanted to put on the series.. If they lose, put the rest on the series at +3something or low 4's.. If they win, Miami should still be a slight dog or small fav.. U can still throw some money on it and start to hedge come game 6
The final score of Game 1 was not a true indication of how close this matchup actually was. The Heat are now well aware of what it will take to win on the road in this series and realize they have to play four full quarters against a team that is just as if not more talented than themselves. Oklahoma City gets the win but stick with Miami to keep things close enough to cover with the five points. Oklahoma City 102 Miami 98
The final score of Game 1 was not a true indication of how close this matchup actually was. The Heat are now well aware of what it will take to win on the road in this series and realize they have to play four full quarters against a team that is just as if not more talented than themselves. Oklahoma City gets the win but stick with Miami to keep things close enough to cover with the five points. Oklahoma City 102 Miami 98
I agree with pack as well. Take Miami at +210 to win game two for half of what you wanted to put on the series.. If they lose, put the rest on the series at +3something or low 4's.. If they win, Miami should still be a slight dog or small fav.. U can still throw some money on it and start to hedge come game 6
Exactly. For pretty much the same odds, how is it not a smarter bet to need to win 1 game instead of 4
I agree with pack as well. Take Miami at +210 to win game two for half of what you wanted to put on the series.. If they lose, put the rest on the series at +3something or low 4's.. If they win, Miami should still be a slight dog or small fav.. U can still throw some money on it and start to hedge come game 6
Exactly. For pretty much the same odds, how is it not a smarter bet to need to win 1 game instead of 4
disagree, the heat can easily lose tonight and still win the series a la the mavs last year or the heat when they played the mavs in 06.
Easily??? Look at the post above. 3 times in the last 40 years. Doesnt sound that easy.
So, you think it is easier to win 4 out of 5, then win tonight
If thats the case, will you take Miami +350 or more after they lose tonight
I bet you wont
Funny how it is easier to win 4 out of 5 after being down 2-0, then win 1 game. What do I know, youre always right because the Giants beat the Packers 1 game
disagree, the heat can easily lose tonight and still win the series a la the mavs last year or the heat when they played the mavs in 06.
Easily??? Look at the post above. 3 times in the last 40 years. Doesnt sound that easy.
So, you think it is easier to win 4 out of 5, then win tonight
If thats the case, will you take Miami +350 or more after they lose tonight
I bet you wont
Funny how it is easier to win 4 out of 5 after being down 2-0, then win 1 game. What do I know, youre always right because the Giants beat the Packers 1 game
Easily??? Look at the post above. 3 times in the last 40 years. Doesnt sound that easy.
So, you think it is easier to win 4 out of 5, then win tonight
If thats the case, will you take Miami +350 or more after they lose tonight
I bet you wont
Funny how it is easier to win 4 out of 5 after being down 2-0, then win 1 game. What do I know, youre always right because the Giants beat the Packers 1 game
Easily??? Look at the post above. 3 times in the last 40 years. Doesnt sound that easy.
So, you think it is easier to win 4 out of 5, then win tonight
If thats the case, will you take Miami +350 or more after they lose tonight
I bet you wont
Funny how it is easier to win 4 out of 5 after being down 2-0, then win 1 game. What do I know, youre always right because the Giants beat the Packers 1 game
By the way stalker....Mavs werent down 0-2 last year in the finals You dont even know what youre talking about
he was talking about the 2006 when wade was the finals MVP they were down 0-2 & the other one was the 2008 when the LA lakers were down 0-2 but they lost in 6 so it has only happen once in the past 6 years
By the way stalker....Mavs werent down 0-2 last year in the finals You dont even know what youre talking about
he was talking about the 2006 when wade was the finals MVP they were down 0-2 & the other one was the 2008 when the LA lakers were down 0-2 but they lost in 6 so it has only happen once in the past 6 years
he was talking about the 2006 when wade was the finals MVP they were down 0-2 & the other one was the 2008 when the LA lakers were down 0-2 but they lost in 6 so it has only happen once in the past 6 years
Actually no. He said the Mavs last year and Heat in 2006
he was talking about the 2006 when wade was the finals MVP they were down 0-2 & the other one was the 2008 when the LA lakers were down 0-2 but they lost in 6 so it has only happen once in the past 6 years
Actually no. He said the Mavs last year and Heat in 2006
Pack -- I agree. If you think that the Heat are going to win series then they need to win tonight. Why not bet tonight's ML. Then if the Heat lose tonight and you still think they will win the series you can get them at an even better price.
Pack -- I agree. If you think that the Heat are going to win series then they need to win tonight. Why not bet tonight's ML. Then if the Heat lose tonight and you still think they will win the series you can get them at an even better price.
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