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    SwayzeWaters
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    Posted: Aug. 9, 2015 - 8:53 PM ET #26

    Emoticon fail LOL
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    Posted: Aug. 9, 2015 - 9:34 PM ET #27

    Quote Originally Posted by SwayzeWaters:

    Hey SwayzeWaters, sorry but I did not see your reply until
    now.  Anyone can offer any suggestion, or
    answer after the fact, but here is the logic in answering your question.  At 3.5, I am saying it will win by hitting 4,
    or beyond.  If your sportsbook has it at
    4, then I am either saying yes it will go over 4, or it will hit 4 and you will
    push.  So, of course Over 4 would be a
    Play, and you probably got a much more advantageous line.  BOL

    Thanks for the breakdown JStaley. I used that logic but getting the informed reassurance is good. I took it larger, as you did and appreciate all your posts here. https://images.covers.com/covers/emoticons/thumbs_up.gif

    LOL... yes, that was an emoticon fail, lol.  No problem brother.  I advise that you have 2 to 3 betting options, and certainly a 5Dimes account (numerous options, superior overnight lines, and mostly 10 cent lines which is rare in only bookmaking) 
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    Quote Originally Posted by SwayzeWaters:

    Hey SwayzeWaters, sorry but I did not see your reply until
    now.  Anyone can offer any suggestion, or
    answer after the fact, but here is the logic in answering your question.  At 3.5, I am saying it will win by hitting 4,
    or beyond.  If your sportsbook has it at
    4, then I am either saying yes it will go over 4, or it will hit 4 and you will
    push.  So, of course Over 4 would be a
    Play, and you probably got a much more advantageous line.  BOL

    Thanks for the breakdown JStaley. I used that logic but getting the informed reassurance is good. I took it larger, as you did and appreciate all your posts here. https://images.covers.com/covers/emoticons/thumbs_up.gif

    LOL... yes, that was an emoticon fail, lol.  No problem brother.  I advise that you have 2 to 3 betting options, and certainly a 5Dimes account (numerous options, superior overnight lines, and mostly 10 cent lines which is rare in only bookmaking) 
     
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    Posted: Aug. 9, 2015 - 9:46 PM ET #28

    Nice finish JStaley
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    Posted: Aug. 9, 2015 - 9:59 PM ET #29

    Quote Originally Posted by cepbanks:

    Keep doing your thing. As you are - winning big picture is what matters

    I most certainly agree with that logic, and cannot possibly fathom a winning player that does not embrace that mantra.  I think the vast majority of players fail to get that (not referencing the above comment, or thinking of it, but on the site and in the public in general) and seek to win every single day, which I am guessing is because most players wager substantially more than the absolute maximum 10% of their bankroll at any given time, so they are relying on winning.  

    I honestly can’t even imagine winning with that mentality.  Expecting and counting on winning every day would have to put the player on ‘tilt’ if they lose two, or even one day and make bad chasing decisions at the very next opportunity.  I lose one, two (rare), or three (extremely rare) days in  row, and I could not care less because I know I will go up that total amount in a day or two everytime.  I just can’t understand the mentality at all, it is awe inspiring to the top level

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    Keep doing your thing. As you are - winning big picture is what matters

    I most certainly agree with that logic, and cannot possibly fathom a winning player that does not embrace that mantra.  I think the vast majority of players fail to get that (not referencing the above comment, or thinking of it, but on the site and in the public in general) and seek to win every single day, which I am guessing is because most players wager substantially more than the absolute maximum 10% of their bankroll at any given time, so they are relying on winning.  

    I honestly can’t even imagine winning with that mentality.  Expecting and counting on winning every day would have to put the player on ‘tilt’ if they lose two, or even one day and make bad chasing decisions at the very next opportunity.  I lose one, two (rare), or three (extremely rare) days in  row, and I could not care less because I know I will go up that total amount in a day or two everytime.  I just can’t understand the mentality at all, it is awe inspiring to the top level

     
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    Posted: Aug. 9, 2015 - 10:04 PM ET #30

    Quote Originally Posted by SwayzeWaters:

    Nice finish JStaley

    Thanks brother, did you follow all the way through and profit a whopping $15 for the day? lol  
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    Nice finish JStaley

    Thanks brother, did you follow all the way through and profit a whopping $15 for the day? lol  
     
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    Posted: Aug. 9, 2015 - 10:24 PM ET #31

    Quote Originally Posted by jstaley12:

    Quote Originally Posted by SwayzeWaters:

    Nice finish JStaley
    Thanks brother, did you follow all the way through and profit a whopping $15 for the day? lol


    LOL. Something like that. I'm adjusting your
    Numbers to a smaller stake and getting it tuned just right. I also had the Dbacks under 4.5 F5 and missed that one, so maybe I'm up $5 ha! But I'm gonna manage that bank and stay in the game, I hope, until season's end.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SwayzeWaters:

    Nice finish JStaley
    Thanks brother, did you follow all the way through and profit a whopping $15 for the day? lol


    LOL. Something like that. I'm adjusting your
    Numbers to a smaller stake and getting it tuned just right. I also had the Dbacks under 4.5 F5 and missed that one, so maybe I'm up $5 ha! But I'm gonna manage that bank and stay in the game, I hope, until season's end.
     
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    Posted: Aug. 9, 2015 - 10:53 PM ET #32

    Quote Originally Posted by SwayzeWaters:

    Thanks brother, did you follow all the way through and profit a whopping $15 for the day? lol

    LOL. Something like that. I'm adjusting your
    Numbers to a smaller stake and getting it tuned just right. I also had the Dbacks under 4.5 F5 and missed that one, so maybe I'm up $5 ha! But I'm gonna manage that bank and stay in the game, I hope, until season's end.

    Don’t ‘hope’ SwayzeWaters, ‘Do’.  I play a tad more than my posted amounts, but if I posted my actual plays, what would be the point first of all?, it would invite negative thinking comments stating their skepticism, and worst of all it would make my thread less relatable by most of those I am trying to help… it would make no sense whatsoever.  The posted play amounts are based off of a $5K bankroll, so scale yours down mathematically.  In other words, if your bankroll is $2K, then 2,000/5,000 = 0.40, so multiply my posted amounts by 0.4, and that would be your play.  If your bankroll is $500, do the same, 500/5000 = 0.1, so multiple my play amounts by 0.1, and your have it properly scaled down.  Do this, follow, and your bankroll won’t only have you ‘stay in the game’ till season’s end, it will grow, as long as I am posting anyway.  Have a great evening brother. 

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    Thanks brother, did you follow all the way through and profit a whopping $15 for the day? lol

    LOL. Something like that. I'm adjusting your
    Numbers to a smaller stake and getting it tuned just right. I also had the Dbacks under 4.5 F5 and missed that one, so maybe I'm up $5 ha! But I'm gonna manage that bank and stay in the game, I hope, until season's end.

    Don’t ‘hope’ SwayzeWaters, ‘Do’.  I play a tad more than my posted amounts, but if I posted my actual plays, what would be the point first of all?, it would invite negative thinking comments stating their skepticism, and worst of all it would make my thread less relatable by most of those I am trying to help… it would make no sense whatsoever.  The posted play amounts are based off of a $5K bankroll, so scale yours down mathematically.  In other words, if your bankroll is $2K, then 2,000/5,000 = 0.40, so multiply my posted amounts by 0.4, and that would be your play.  If your bankroll is $500, do the same, 500/5000 = 0.1, so multiple my play amounts by 0.1, and your have it properly scaled down.  Do this, follow, and your bankroll won’t only have you ‘stay in the game’ till season’s end, it will grow, as long as I am posting anyway.  Have a great evening brother. 

     
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    Posted: Aug. 9, 2015 - 10:57 PM ET #33

    Nice finish to the week. Keep em coming. Thanks!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Train86:

    Nice finish to the week. Keep em coming. Thanks!

    I'll do that Train, you are welcome, and on to tomorrow brother
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    Nice finish to the week. Keep em coming. Thanks!

    I'll do that Train, you are welcome, and on to tomorrow brother
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