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    Posted: Oct. 29, 2014 - 9:06 AM ET #1

    I get a massive payday if the royals win tonight from a futures bet. I have 250 in my account right now. Should I throw all of it on SF ML in case sf wins tn or just hope my niggas in KC can win it? If I do hedge I will prob put 125 on sf and over and 125 on sf and under
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    I get a massive payday if the royals win tonight from a futures bet. I have 250 in my account right now. Should I throw all of it on SF ML in case sf wins tn or just hope my niggas in KC can win it? If I do hedge I will prob put 125 on sf and over and 125 on sf and under
     
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    Posted: Oct. 29, 2014 - 9:19 AM ET #2

     Another stupid hedge question  decide for yourself you want to gamble or do money management

     Why ask strangers who might be the biggest losers  to make your decisions  , i just don't get it 
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     Another stupid hedge question  decide for yourself you want to gamble or do money management

     Why ask strangers who might be the biggest losers  to make your decisions  , i just don't get it 
     
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    Posted: Oct. 29, 2014 - 9:23 AM ET #3

    Because I suck at betting? Haha.
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    Because I suck at betting? Haha.
     
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    Posted: Oct. 29, 2014 - 9:41 AM ET #4

    Why get to the point of winning then cancel your bet i have KC in the series i'm happy,  it's gambling 
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    Why get to the point of winning then cancel your bet i have KC in the series i'm happy,  it's gambling 
     
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    Posted: Oct. 29, 2014 - 9:47 AM ET #5

    If you suck at betting....stick with what you got. Somehow you found yourself in a good spot.
    The impossible only takes longer….
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    If you suck at betting....stick with what you got. Somehow you found yourself in a good spot.
     
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    Posted: Oct. 29, 2014 - 9:49 AM ET #6

    You say you have a massive payday then it becomes a personal decision

     I like KC here i like the pitching match up , i like that history tells me 8 out of the last 10 W S games the home team that won game 6 wins game 7 . 

    But nothing is for certain it's gambling but why ask other people 
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    You say you have a massive payday then it becomes a personal decision

     I like KC here i like the pitching match up , i like that history tells me 8 out of the last 10 W S games the home team that won game 6 wins game 7 . 

    But nothing is for certain it's gambling but why ask other people 
     
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    Posted: Oct. 29, 2014 - 9:50 AM ET #7

    Well it depends, what is your definition of "massive payday" ?

    And if you do, I wouldn't put $125 a piece on SF and O and SF and U... what if it ends 4-3 and right on 7, you push the total and only get SF $125 @ whatever price you have them at. If it really is "massive" like you say, then just put the 250 on SF ML and if they win you have close to $500 in your account at the end of the night. But If your Royals payout is only going to payout $500 or less then I would just let it ride. Because if they win you would have $500 but would have lost your $250.

    Guess it's up to you on what you consider a large amount, because if you hedge you can guarantee yourself some profit at the end of the night... but that's why they call it gambling. GL on whatever you decide

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    Well it depends, what is your definition of "massive payday" ?

    And if you do, I wouldn't put $125 a piece on SF and O and SF and U... what if it ends 4-3 and right on 7, you push the total and only get SF $125 @ whatever price you have them at. If it really is "massive" like you say, then just put the 250 on SF ML and if they win you have close to $500 in your account at the end of the night. But If your Royals payout is only going to payout $500 or less then I would just let it ride. Because if they win you would have $500 but would have lost your $250.

    Guess it's up to you on what you consider a large amount, because if you hedge you can guarantee yourself some profit at the end of the night... but that's why they call it gambling. GL on whatever you decide

     
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    Posted: Oct. 29, 2014 - 9:58 AM ET #8

    25 at plus 5000 when KC was like 7 games back in the central over the summer.
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    25 at plus 5000 when KC was like 7 games back in the central over the summer.
     
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    Posted: Oct. 29, 2014 - 10:06 AM ET #9

    Quote Originally Posted by ms2326:

    25 at plus 5000 when KC was like 7 games back in the central over the summer.


    Yes, hedge it... put it all on SF, though... don't split it between two bets tied to the under and over... you are juicing yourself out of money that way... 

    You have @1275 coming back if KC wins, so put 250 on SF (+125) (or whatever), and if KC wins, you still win $1000 on your original bet... if SF wins, you win about $300 (give or take)...

    This way, you can enjoy the game, you have a no-lose scenario, but you're still better off if KC wins...


    Don't listen to idiots who are too simple-minded to know that there are situations where it is a good idea to hedge your bet!  This is one of those situations...

    You're welcome!
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    Quote Originally Posted by ms2326:

    25 at plus 5000 when KC was like 7 games back in the central over the summer.


    Yes, hedge it... put it all on SF, though... don't split it between two bets tied to the under and over... you are juicing yourself out of money that way... 

    You have @1275 coming back if KC wins, so put 250 on SF (+125) (or whatever), and if KC wins, you still win $1000 on your original bet... if SF wins, you win about $300 (give or take)...

    This way, you can enjoy the game, you have a no-lose scenario, but you're still better off if KC wins...


    Don't listen to idiots who are too simple-minded to know that there are situations where it is a good idea to hedge your bet!  This is one of those situations...

    You're welcome!
     
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    Posted: Oct. 29, 2014 - 10:13 AM ET #10

    Quote Originally Posted by Shark_Attack:



    Yes, hedge it... put it all on SF, though... don't split it between two bets tied to the under and over... you are juicing yourself out of money that way... 

    You have @1275 coming back if KC wins, so put 250 on SF (+125) (or whatever), and if KC wins, you still win $1000 on your original bet... if SF wins, you win about $300 (give or take)...

    This way, you can enjoy the game, you have a no-lose scenario, but you're still better off if KC wins...


    Don't listen to idiots who are too simple-minded to know that there are situations where it is a good idea to hedge your bet!  This is one of those situations...

    You're welcome!

     

    Agreed

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shark_Attack:



    Yes, hedge it... put it all on SF, though... don't split it between two bets tied to the under and over... you are juicing yourself out of money that way... 

    You have @1275 coming back if KC wins, so put 250 on SF (+125) (or whatever), and if KC wins, you still win $1000 on your original bet... if SF wins, you win about $300 (give or take)...

    This way, you can enjoy the game, you have a no-lose scenario, but you're still better off if KC wins...


    Don't listen to idiots who are too simple-minded to know that there are situations where it is a good idea to hedge your bet!  This is one of those situations...

    You're welcome!

     

    Agreed

     
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    Posted: Oct. 29, 2014 - 10:18 AM ET #11

    Agree on 'don't split between two bets tied to the over/under.'  If you hedge..

    Best of luck!

     

     

    The impossible only takes longer….
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    Agree on 'don't split between two bets tied to the over/under.'  If you hedge..

    Best of luck!

     

     

     
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    Posted: Oct. 29, 2014 - 10:31 AM ET #12

    Awesome thanks guys. I put 175 on giants money line and am gonna live bet the other 75.
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    Awesome thanks guys. I put 175 on giants money line and am gonna live bet the other 75.
     
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    Posted: Oct. 29, 2014 - 10:39 AM ET #13

    Quote Originally Posted by peter10:

     Another stupid hedge question  decide for yourself you want to gamble or do money management

     Why ask strangers who might be the biggest losers  to make your decisions  , i just don't get it 

    Many people, including myself, are not as "smart" as you are. And we do need some advises or helps here. 
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    Quote Originally Posted by peter10:

     Another stupid hedge question  decide for yourself you want to gamble or do money management

     Why ask strangers who might be the biggest losers  to make your decisions  , i just don't get it 

    Many people, including myself, are not as "smart" as you are. And we do need some advises or helps here. 
     
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    Posted: Oct. 29, 2014 - 2:40 PM ET #14

    Quote Originally Posted by Europa:


    Many people, including myself, are not as "smart" as you are. And we do need some advises or helps here. 


    You need to put a few more sets of "quotes" around "smart," based on who you are referencing here!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Europa:


    Many people, including myself, are not as "smart" as you are. And we do need some advises or helps here. 


    You need to put a few more sets of "quotes" around "smart," based on who you are referencing here!
     
     
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    Posted: Oct. 29, 2014 - 11:23 PM ET #15

    Sorry you didn't win your original wager, but glad you at least got some money out of it... 



    Special thanks to Peter for providing no help whatsoever!
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    Sorry you didn't win your original wager, but glad you at least got some money out of it... 



    Special thanks to Peter for providing no help whatsoever!
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