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    Posted: Sep. 16, 2014 - 5:57 AM ET #301

    Thanks, General  (and I thank all of Ontario for sending the Wiggins boys out here to fly-over country; Andrew of course, but especially enjoyed watching Nick play during his days at WSU!) 
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    Thanks, General  (and I thank all of Ontario for sending the Wiggins boys out here to fly-over country; Andrew of course, but especially enjoyed watching Nick play during his days at WSU!) 
     
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    Posted: Sep. 16, 2014 - 3:59 PM ET #302

    Thanks General, good day on Monday. What I have been doing is following a few of the threads on the MLB forums and kind of taking a general consensus of a few different cappers and betting those games, as I don't really follow MLB that much. I bet small units $10 for the most part just to have something to follow when there are no NCAA or NFL games on. But I have been using your plays a lot and doing well so thanks for the info. I follow NFL, NBA, and NCAA bball and fball more so than any others. I work a full time job and have the wife and 2 kids at home so it is nice to have this wealth of info to look at each and every afternoon/evening. Thanks again!!
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    Thanks General, good day on Monday. What I have been doing is following a few of the threads on the MLB forums and kind of taking a general consensus of a few different cappers and betting those games, as I don't really follow MLB that much. I bet small units $10 for the most part just to have something to follow when there are no NCAA or NFL games on. But I have been using your plays a lot and doing well so thanks for the info. I follow NFL, NBA, and NCAA bball and fball more so than any others. I work a full time job and have the wife and 2 kids at home so it is nice to have this wealth of info to look at each and every afternoon/evening. Thanks again!!
     
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    np guys. Glad I could help out. 

    That's awesome you got to see Wiggins play svac. It's nice to see some Canadian talent finally on the rise. Our sports development program is pathetic. (with the exception of hockey). Only chance Canadian kids have is to get a scholarship to the USA and master the craft there.

    If I do well in the NFL this year Russ (currently 9-5) I will try college football next year. Good luck to you. You as well svac.
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    np guys. Glad I could help out. 

    That's awesome you got to see Wiggins play svac. It's nice to see some Canadian talent finally on the rise. Our sports development program is pathetic. (with the exception of hockey). Only chance Canadian kids have is to get a scholarship to the USA and master the craft there.

    If I do well in the NFL this year Russ (currently 9-5) I will try college football next year. Good luck to you. You as well svac.
     
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    Posted: Sep. 16, 2014 - 5:35 PM ET #304

    General Sharp -

    Thanks for all the hard work man. Looking in to getting in to data modeling/capping and really have no clue where to start. Seems like you've hammered out a nice formula. I have a Computer Science background, but not much in stats/math. Would you recommend some reading/subject matter for me to look in to to start with modeling? Really looking for a starting point and have no clue where to even look. How'd you start out yourself? And do you do similar modelling for NFL?

    BOL tonight.
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    General Sharp -

    Thanks for all the hard work man. Looking in to getting in to data modeling/capping and really have no clue where to start. Seems like you've hammered out a nice formula. I have a Computer Science background, but not much in stats/math. Would you recommend some reading/subject matter for me to look in to to start with modeling? Really looking for a starting point and have no clue where to even look. How'd you start out yourself? And do you do similar modelling for NFL?

    BOL tonight.
     
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    Posted: Sep. 16, 2014 - 7:57 PM ET #305

    Hey topkaiki. I have a similar background. Writing the program is the easy part. It's really just a simple program that asks for certain types of data, and assigns a weighted percentage of importance to the equation. For example, when I cap a baseball game, I include runs per game as well defensive efficiency. Both are important, but more so runs per game, so it gets a heaver bearing in the formula.

    I have over 100 variables in my mlb formula. I have worked on it for 20 years. I talked about it more in depth early in this thread so just have a read over and you'll get a better idea.

    My new NFL model is based loosely on my MLB format, but has much different variables of course as it's a much different sport. I am pretty bad at capping NFL games so I don't want to give you any bad advice.

    For reading material, I don't really know. I just took the common sense method and broke down the games as if I was the coach. I am sure there are a lot of good books out there, but you pretty much have to come up with your own model. Everybody has access to the same stats. One thing I focused on specifically is effort level. Despite some teams being very skilled, they won't play the same on a Monday vs. the Astros as they would the night before on Sunday night baseball vs. a rival. This isn't a determining factor alone, but it's a piece of the puzzle. You are a detective. You find bits of data and put it all together and make your best educated guess.

    Find the variables you believe are the most important. Create a system. Back test it. The hard work will pay off. 

    Good luck to you.
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    Hey topkaiki. I have a similar background. Writing the program is the easy part. It's really just a simple program that asks for certain types of data, and assigns a weighted percentage of importance to the equation. For example, when I cap a baseball game, I include runs per game as well defensive efficiency. Both are important, but more so runs per game, so it gets a heaver bearing in the formula.

    I have over 100 variables in my mlb formula. I have worked on it for 20 years. I talked about it more in depth early in this thread so just have a read over and you'll get a better idea.

    My new NFL model is based loosely on my MLB format, but has much different variables of course as it's a much different sport. I am pretty bad at capping NFL games so I don't want to give you any bad advice.

    For reading material, I don't really know. I just took the common sense method and broke down the games as if I was the coach. I am sure there are a lot of good books out there, but you pretty much have to come up with your own model. Everybody has access to the same stats. One thing I focused on specifically is effort level. Despite some teams being very skilled, they won't play the same on a Monday vs. the Astros as they would the night before on Sunday night baseball vs. a rival. This isn't a determining factor alone, but it's a piece of the puzzle. You are a detective. You find bits of data and put it all together and make your best educated guess.

    Find the variables you believe are the most important. Create a system. Back test it. The hard work will pay off. 

    Good luck to you.
     
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    Posted: Sep. 16, 2014 - 8:42 PM ET #306

    Quote Originally Posted by GeneralSharp:

    Hey topkaiki. I have a similar background. Writing the program is the easy part. It's really just a simple program that asks for certain types of data, and assigns a weighted percentage of importance to the equation. For example, when I cap a baseball game, I include runs per game as well defensive efficiency. Both are important, but more so runs per game, so it gets a heaver bearing in the formula.

    I have over 100 variables in my mlb formula. I have worked on it for 20 years. I talked about it more in depth early in this thread so just have a read over and you'll get a better idea.

    My new NFL model is based loosely on my MLB format, but has much different variables of course as it's a much different sport. I am pretty bad at capping NFL games so I don't want to give you any bad advice.

    For reading material, I don't really know. I just took the common sense method and broke down the games as if I was the coach. I am sure there are a lot of good books out there, but you pretty much have to come up with your own model. Everybody has access to the same stats. One thing I focused on specifically is effort level. Despite some teams being very skilled, they won't play the same on a Monday vs. the Astros as they would the night before on Sunday night baseball vs. a rival. This isn't a determining factor alone, but it's a piece of the puzzle. You are a detective. You find bits of data and put it all together and make your best educated guess.

    Find the variables you believe are the most important. Create a system. Back test it. The hard work will pay off. 

    Good luck to you.



    That is the same way I cap games. rpg and defensive efficiency. 
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    Quote Originally Posted by GeneralSharp:

    Hey topkaiki. I have a similar background. Writing the program is the easy part. It's really just a simple program that asks for certain types of data, and assigns a weighted percentage of importance to the equation. For example, when I cap a baseball game, I include runs per game as well defensive efficiency. Both are important, but more so runs per game, so it gets a heaver bearing in the formula.

    I have over 100 variables in my mlb formula. I have worked on it for 20 years. I talked about it more in depth early in this thread so just have a read over and you'll get a better idea.

    My new NFL model is based loosely on my MLB format, but has much different variables of course as it's a much different sport. I am pretty bad at capping NFL games so I don't want to give you any bad advice.

    For reading material, I don't really know. I just took the common sense method and broke down the games as if I was the coach. I am sure there are a lot of good books out there, but you pretty much have to come up with your own model. Everybody has access to the same stats. One thing I focused on specifically is effort level. Despite some teams being very skilled, they won't play the same on a Monday vs. the Astros as they would the night before on Sunday night baseball vs. a rival. This isn't a determining factor alone, but it's a piece of the puzzle. You are a detective. You find bits of data and put it all together and make your best educated guess.

    Find the variables you believe are the most important. Create a system. Back test it. The hard work will pay off. 

    Good luck to you.



    That is the same way I cap games. rpg and defensive efficiency. 
     
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    Posted: Sep. 17, 2014 - 1:19 AM ET #307

    STL ML 1.66 (-151) - LOSE $100
    STL RL 2.51 (+151) - LOSE $100
    DET ML 1.70 (-142) - LOSE $100
    DET RL 2.08 (+108) - LOSE $100
    OAK ML 1.42 (-236) - LOSE $100
    OAK RL 1.95 (-105) - LOSE $100
    PIT ML 1.58 (-173) - WIN $158
    PIT RL 2.34 (+134) - WIN $234

    Pretty crappy night. Worse loss of the 33 day betting period. Mainly do to run lines
    and 2 blown saves by DET and STL in the 9th. Oh well, must keep on griding.


    Overall cost of bets: $800
    Overall winnings: $394
    Overall profit: -$406, -4.06 Units

    Record to Date: 142W - 94L, +11.63U, 60.2% Overall Winning Percentage
    Starting Bankroll: $10,000
    Current Bankroll: $11,163, +$1163


    Total Profit to Date (after 33 days of betting): +$1163, +11.63 Units flat betting $100 per pick. This averages 0.35 Units profit pe
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    STL ML 1.66 (-151) - LOSE $100
    STL RL 2.51 (+151) - LOSE $100
    DET ML 1.70 (-142) - LOSE $100
    DET RL 2.08 (+108) - LOSE $100
    OAK ML 1.42 (-236) - LOSE $100
    OAK RL 1.95 (-105) - LOSE $100
    PIT ML 1.58 (-173) - WIN $158
    PIT RL 2.34 (+134) - WIN $234

    Pretty crappy night. Worse loss of the 33 day betting period. Mainly do to run lines
    and 2 blown saves by DET and STL in the 9th. Oh well, must keep on griding.


    Overall cost of bets: $800
    Overall winnings: $394
    Overall profit: -$406, -4.06 Units

    Record to Date: 142W - 94L, +11.63U, 60.2% Overall Winning Percentage
    Starting Bankroll: $10,000
    Current Bankroll: $11,163, +$1163


    Total Profit to Date (after 33 days of betting): +$1163, +11.63 Units flat betting $100 per pick. This averages 0.35 Units profit pe
     
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    Posted: Sep. 17, 2014 - 1:25 AM ET #308

    Quote Originally Posted by GeneralSharp:

    STL ML 1.66 (-151) - LOSE $100
    STL RL 2.51 (+151) - LOSE $100
    DET ML 1.70 (-142) - LOSE $100
    DET RL 2.08 (+108) - LOSE $100
    OAK ML 1.42 (-236) - LOSE $100
    OAK RL 1.95 (-105) - LOSE $100
    PIT ML 1.58 (-173) - WIN $158
    PIT RL 2.34 (+134) - WIN $234

    Pretty crappy night. Worse loss of the 33 day betting period. Mainly do to run lines
    and 2 blown saves by DET and STL in the 9th. Oh well, must keep on griding.


    Overall cost of bets: $800
    Overall winnings: $394
    Overall profit: -$406, -4.06 Units

    Record to Date: 142W - 94L, +11.63U, 60.2% Overall Winning Percentage
    Starting Bankroll: $10,000
    Current Bankroll: $11,163, +$1163


    Total Profit to Date (after 33 days of betting): +$1163, +11.63 Units flat betting $100 per pick. This averages 0.35 Units profit pe

    forgive me if explained already but do you risk 100 a game or are they to win 100?  the losses are obviously 100 risked however pit ml -173 risking 100 obv doesnt win 100
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    Quote Originally Posted by GeneralSharp:

    STL ML 1.66 (-151) - LOSE $100
    STL RL 2.51 (+151) - LOSE $100
    DET ML 1.70 (-142) - LOSE $100
    DET RL 2.08 (+108) - LOSE $100
    OAK ML 1.42 (-236) - LOSE $100
    OAK RL 1.95 (-105) - LOSE $100
    PIT ML 1.58 (-173) - WIN $158
    PIT RL 2.34 (+134) - WIN $234

    Pretty crappy night. Worse loss of the 33 day betting period. Mainly do to run lines
    and 2 blown saves by DET and STL in the 9th. Oh well, must keep on griding.


    Overall cost of bets: $800
    Overall winnings: $394
    Overall profit: -$406, -4.06 Units

    Record to Date: 142W - 94L, +11.63U, 60.2% Overall Winning Percentage
    Starting Bankroll: $10,000
    Current Bankroll: $11,163, +$1163


    Total Profit to Date (after 33 days of betting): +$1163, +11.63 Units flat betting $100 per pick. This averages 0.35 Units profit pe

    forgive me if explained already but do you risk 100 a game or are they to win 100?  the losses are obviously 100 risked however pit ml -173 risking 100 obv doesnt win 100
     
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    Posted: Sep. 17, 2014 - 1:32 AM ET #309

    Today's Picks: Wednesday September 17th, 2014: All lines are from Pinnacle Sports at the time of post. 12 plays, 1 Unit each (flat bet $100). 

    Hopefully we will have a better day today. Good luck everyone.

    MIL ML 2.40 (+140)
    MIL RL 3.26 (+226)
    PHI ML 1.74 (-135)
    PHI RL 2.26 (+126)
    DET ML 1.57 (-175)
    DET RL 1.94 (-106)
    CLE ML 1.74 (-135)
    CLE RL 2.19 (+119)
    CWS ML 1.99 (-101)
    CWS RL 2.78 (+178)
    PIT ML 1.59 (-170)
    PIT RL 2.29 (+129)
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    Today's Picks: Wednesday September 17th, 2014: All lines are from Pinnacle Sports at the time of post. 12 plays, 1 Unit each (flat bet $100). 

    Hopefully we will have a better day today. Good luck everyone.

    MIL ML 2.40 (+140)
    MIL RL 3.26 (+226)
    PHI ML 1.74 (-135)
    PHI RL 2.26 (+126)
    DET ML 1.57 (-175)
    DET RL 1.94 (-106)
    CLE ML 1.74 (-135)
    CLE RL 2.19 (+119)
    CWS ML 1.99 (-101)
    CWS RL 2.78 (+178)
    PIT ML 1.59 (-170)
    PIT RL 2.29 (+129)
     
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    forgive me if explained already but do you risk 100 a game or are they to win 100?  the losses are obviously 100 risked however pit ml -173 risking 100 obv doesnt win 100

    You need to read the thread again, and know the difference between American and Decimal systems. 
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    forgive me if explained already but do you risk 100 a game or are they to win 100?  the losses are obviously 100 risked however pit ml -173 risking 100 obv doesnt win 100

    You need to read the thread again, and know the difference between American and Decimal systems. 
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by GeneralSharp:


    You need to read the thread again, and know the difference between American and Decimal systems. 

    my apologies, I understand now...Keep up the solid work 
    sorry if i came off as offending
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    Quote Originally Posted by GeneralSharp:


    You need to read the thread again, and know the difference between American and Decimal systems. 

    my apologies, I understand now...Keep up the solid work 
    sorry if i came off as offending
     
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    No offense taken at all. Good luck in your plays. 
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    No offense taken at all. Good luck in your plays. 
     
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    I've recently started tuning into your thread - very well done capping your games.

    This may be a question for SportsNetwork regarding the backtesting and run lines. Assuming the run line was taken along with the ML for every play, does the +191 units take into account the units lost where ML covers but run line does not?

    Again, very impressed with you're strategy and picks and wish you the best of luck.

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    I've recently started tuning into your thread - very well done capping your games.

    This may be a question for SportsNetwork regarding the backtesting and run lines. Assuming the run line was taken along with the ML for every play, does the +191 units take into account the units lost where ML covers but run line does not?

    Again, very impressed with you're strategy and picks and wish you the best of luck.

    Pip

     
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    Pretty crappy night. Worse loss of the 33 day betting period. Mainly do to run lines
    and 2 blown saves by DET and STL in the 9th. Oh well, must keep on griding.


    Overall cost of bets: $800
    Overall winnings: $394
    Overall profit: -$406, -4.06 Units

    Record to Date: 142W - 94L, +11.63U, 60.2% Overall Winning Percentage
    Starting Bankroll: $10,000
    Current Bankroll: $11,163, +$1163


    Total Profit to Date (after 33 days of betting): +$1163, +11.63 Units flat betting $100 per pick. This averages 0.35 Units profit pe

    [/Quote] As your experience dictates; this happens to everyone, regardless of their status; however, the DET, and StL LOSSES were exceptionally hard to swallow, and should still be considered "quality capps" labledI know the feeling, I was on both games myself. tomorrows a new and prosperous day of recovery..VG thread, VG plays, and discussion, take care Sharp

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    Pretty crappy night. Worse loss of the 33 day betting period. Mainly do to run lines
    and 2 blown saves by DET and STL in the 9th. Oh well, must keep on griding.


    Overall cost of bets: $800
    Overall winnings: $394
    Overall profit: -$406, -4.06 Units

    Record to Date: 142W - 94L, +11.63U, 60.2% Overall Winning Percentage
    Starting Bankroll: $10,000
    Current Bankroll: $11,163, +$1163


    Total Profit to Date (after 33 days of betting): +$1163, +11.63 Units flat betting $100 per pick. This averages 0.35 Units profit pe

    [/Quote] As your experience dictates; this happens to everyone, regardless of their status; however, the DET, and StL LOSSES were exceptionally hard to swallow, and should still be considered "quality capps" labledI know the feeling, I was on both games myself. tomorrows a new and prosperous day of recovery..VG thread, VG plays, and discussion, take care Sharp

     
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    Posted: Sep. 17, 2014 - 5:53 AM ET #315

    MIL RL 3.26 (+226)
    CWS RL 2.78 (+178)

    i dont see these lines on pinnacle...
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    MIL RL 3.26 (+226)
    CWS RL 2.78 (+178)

    i dont see these lines on pinnacle...
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pippitz:

    I've recently started tuning into your thread - very well done capping your games.

    This may be a question for SportsNetwork regarding the backtesting and run lines. Assuming the run line was taken along with the ML for every play, does the +191 units take into account the units lost where ML covers but run line does not?

    Again, very impressed with you're strategy and picks and wish you the best of luck.

    Pip

    yes, but understand you coordinate your MM to an "even-up" ratio where as your RL loss is insured by your ML WIN. btw, the +191u is not based upon a 1u flat betting concept as the thread indicates, it's based on the exact plays, but that's where it stops; and a cappers own MM technique kicks in.. my original point being that the majority of Sharps wins (aprx 67.4% to date) have simply been by 2 runs or more, a trend that brings his plays value to the RL handicap, the main ingrediant to this is figuring out what plays win on that particular day, then boom,, you have your RL win..why this is happening is unknown to me at this time, only that it's happening with the plays (winning) that Sharp projects in this thread; good question
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pippitz:

    I've recently started tuning into your thread - very well done capping your games.

    This may be a question for SportsNetwork regarding the backtesting and run lines. Assuming the run line was taken along with the ML for every play, does the +191 units take into account the units lost where ML covers but run line does not?

    Again, very impressed with you're strategy and picks and wish you the best of luck.

    Pip

    yes, but understand you coordinate your MM to an "even-up" ratio where as your RL loss is insured by your ML WIN. btw, the +191u is not based upon a 1u flat betting concept as the thread indicates, it's based on the exact plays, but that's where it stops; and a cappers own MM technique kicks in.. my original point being that the majority of Sharps wins (aprx 67.4% to date) have simply been by 2 runs or more, a trend that brings his plays value to the RL handicap, the main ingrediant to this is figuring out what plays win on that particular day, then boom,, you have your RL win..why this is happening is unknown to me at this time, only that it's happening with the plays (winning) that Sharp projects in this thread; good question
     
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    Posted: Sep. 17, 2014 - 6:07 AM ET #317

    For RL you mean betting against the team ml you picked by taking the spread of the adversary team?
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    For RL you mean betting against the team ml you picked by taking the spread of the adversary team?
     
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    Posted: Sep. 17, 2014 - 6:18 AM ET #318

    Quote Originally Posted by PlayingTime11:

    MIL RL 3.26 (+226)
    CWS RL 2.78 (+178)

    i don't see these lines on pinnacle...
    They're their, (I just checked in your behalf) although you may be looking in the wrong place..let me explain, both are 'dogs' MIL+140 ML & CHW+103 ML which qualifies them for the [-1.5] RRL/reverse run line, this wager is found @ Pinnaclesports.com under> Alternative Line (Sharp has posted the early line at +226 look for dramatic line movement, as is the case on most RRL wagers, it's already +245 RRL at LV Books, Pinnaclesports will follow by days end)
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    Quote Originally Posted by PlayingTime11:

    MIL RL 3.26 (+226)
    CWS RL 2.78 (+178)

    i don't see these lines on pinnacle...
    They're their, (I just checked in your behalf) although you may be looking in the wrong place..let me explain, both are 'dogs' MIL+140 ML & CHW+103 ML which qualifies them for the [-1.5] RRL/reverse run line, this wager is found @ Pinnaclesports.com under> Alternative Line (Sharp has posted the early line at +226 look for dramatic line movement, as is the case on most RRL wagers, it's already +245 RRL at LV Books, Pinnaclesports will follow by days end)
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by sports_Network:

    yes, but understand you coordinate your MM to an "even-up" ratio where as your RL loss is insured by your ML WIN. btw, the +191u is not based upon a 1u flat betting concept as the thread indicates, it's based on the exact plays, but that's where it stops; and a cappers own MM technique kicks in.. my original point being that the majority of Sharps wins (aprx 67.4% to date) have simply been by 2 runs or more, a trend that brings his plays value to the RL handicap, the main ingrediant to this is figuring out what plays win on that particular day, then boom,, you have your RL win..why this is happening is unknown to me at this time, only that it's happening with the plays (winning) that Sharp projects in this thread; good question

     

    Thanks Sports_Network. I'm curious to see how this goes as it appears Sharp is betting 1 unit flat for both Run Line and ML. This could certainly provide large returns but also a bit higher losses on a sub .500 day.

    I wonder if there are any cappers (perhaps I might try) that will hedge the run line play with the ML win (i.e. risk on a run line only what my ML win would return) and what those results would look like.

    Best of luck everyone and keep up the good work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sports_Network:

    yes, but understand you coordinate your MM to an "even-up" ratio where as your RL loss is insured by your ML WIN. btw, the +191u is not based upon a 1u flat betting concept as the thread indicates, it's based on the exact plays, but that's where it stops; and a cappers own MM technique kicks in.. my original point being that the majority of Sharps wins (aprx 67.4% to date) have simply been by 2 runs or more, a trend that brings his plays value to the RL handicap, the main ingrediant to this is figuring out what plays win on that particular day, then boom,, you have your RL win..why this is happening is unknown to me at this time, only that it's happening with the plays (winning) that Sharp projects in this thread; good question

     

    Thanks Sports_Network. I'm curious to see how this goes as it appears Sharp is betting 1 unit flat for both Run Line and ML. This could certainly provide large returns but also a bit higher losses on a sub .500 day.

    I wonder if there are any cappers (perhaps I might try) that will hedge the run line play with the ML win (i.e. risk on a run line only what my ML win would return) and what those results would look like.

    Best of luck everyone and keep up the good work.

    Pip

     
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    Thanks for the answer sport.I checked the lines again,but in the alternative lines i only see the underdog +points with the lines that are obviously much more juiced.cant see the higher ones at all...
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    Thanks for the answer sport.I checked the lines again,but in the alternative lines i only see the underdog +points with the lines that are obviously much more juiced.cant see the higher ones at all...
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by PlayingTime11:

    For RL you mean betting against the team ml you picked by taking the spread of the adversary team?
    okay, listen carefully, when you make a wager on the [-1.5] RL  you insure a one run loss by betting the ML to coordinate your MM to "EVEN-OUT" simply put, it's an assurance to a one run RL LOSS
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    For RL you mean betting against the team ml you picked by taking the spread of the adversary team?
    okay, listen carefully, when you make a wager on the [-1.5] RL  you insure a one run loss by betting the ML to coordinate your MM to "EVEN-OUT" simply put, it's an assurance to a one run RL LOSS
     
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    Sorry mine was a stupid question.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PlayingTime11:

    Thanks for the answer sport.I checked the lines again,but in the alternative lines i only see the underdog +points with the lines that are obviously much more juiced.cant see the higher ones at all...
    your in the right spot, but looking at the [+1.5] RL look for the [-1.5] RL (located under Alternative Lines) if you still have difficulty, I'm sure Sharp will give you more details, as he uses Pinnaclesports, however, I'm on the site right now trying to give you a location, and have the wager in full view: Milwaukee Brewers +226 [-1.5] (Alternative Run line)
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    Thanks for the answer sport.I checked the lines again,but in the alternative lines i only see the underdog +points with the lines that are obviously much more juiced.cant see the higher ones at all...
    your in the right spot, but looking at the [+1.5] RL look for the [-1.5] RL (located under Alternative Lines) if you still have difficulty, I'm sure Sharp will give you more details, as he uses Pinnaclesports, however, I'm on the site right now trying to give you a location, and have the wager in full view: Milwaukee Brewers +226 [-1.5] (Alternative Run line)
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by PlayingTime11:

    Sorry mine was a stupid question.
    Not at all, you educated yourself by asking
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    Quote Originally Posted by PlayingTime11:

    Sorry mine was a stupid question.
    Not at all, you educated yourself by asking
     
     
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