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    So over it. Constant Manipulation

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    Posted: Feb. 25, 2026 - 11:33 PM ET #1

    Man guys I just really had to vent and can't do it out loud at the moment... but what the actual fuck. I am so over the constant manipulation in these games. The kids may not be actively in on a "fix" but my god are so many of these outcomes wildly manipulated to the point that its sickening. Tonight for me it was Florida/Texas Over 156.5 and Bama/MSU over 175.5... Fuck man. I mean the amount of times every single night that these kids get to within 1-2 possessions worth of clearing a total only for the absolutely buffoonery to start. 

    The amount of these instances I've had over the last few weeks alone is unreal. If it were just an occasional game or two I could get over my frustrations but holy shit I mean at this point it is literally an every night thing. One of the worst ones I can recall off the top of my head was having the St. Louis Billikens TT over 86.5 a week or so ago and they hit a big 3 to get to 86 with 3:30 left in the game and proceeded to turn the ball over 3+ times consecutively and end the game at 86 points. Another good one with a spread, Arkansas -8.5 / Over 159.. Hogs up 10 5 seconds left game over but nope, give up full court layup to win by 8. 

    I can't be the only the only one noticing/effected by this shit. Unfortunately for myself, I don't see my tendencies wanting to change away from playing totals and team totals as often as I do but jesus this has been just the most frustrating season by far that I can recall in recent memory. Just needed to type away for a minute, hope someone else can feel my pain. Love doing this too much to stop but shit is this season pushing me to my limits.

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    Man guys I just really had to vent and can't do it out loud at the moment... but what the actual fuck. I am so over the constant manipulation in these games. The kids may not be actively in on a "fix" but my god are so many of these outcomes wildly manipulated to the point that its sickening. Tonight for me it was Florida/Texas Over 156.5 and Bama/MSU over 175.5... Fuck man. I mean the amount of times every single night that these kids get to within 1-2 possessions worth of clearing a total only for the absolutely buffoonery to start. 

    The amount of these instances I've had over the last few weeks alone is unreal. If it were just an occasional game or two I could get over my frustrations but holy shit I mean at this point it is literally an every night thing. One of the worst ones I can recall off the top of my head was having the St. Louis Billikens TT over 86.5 a week or so ago and they hit a big 3 to get to 86 with 3:30 left in the game and proceeded to turn the ball over 3+ times consecutively and end the game at 86 points. Another good one with a spread, Arkansas -8.5 / Over 159.. Hogs up 10 5 seconds left game over but nope, give up full court layup to win by 8. 

    I can't be the only the only one noticing/effected by this shit. Unfortunately for myself, I don't see my tendencies wanting to change away from playing totals and team totals as often as I do but jesus this has been just the most frustrating season by far that I can recall in recent memory. Just needed to type away for a minute, hope someone else can feel my pain. Love doing this too much to stop but shit is this season pushing me to my limits.

     
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    Posted: Feb. 25, 2026 - 11:39 PM ET #2

    I hear ya I had unlv Grand Canyon over 148, 22 missed fts combined 5 in last minute and unlv missed a dunk in closing seconds and a layup on fast break in final 2 minutes and lost total by 1 pt 

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    I hear ya I had unlv Grand Canyon over 148, 22 missed fts combined 5 in last minute and unlv missed a dunk in closing seconds and a layup on fast break in final 2 minutes and lost total by 1 pt 

     
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    Posted: Feb. 25, 2026 - 11:45 PM ET #3

    Hopefully they don’t box you for this but I feel your pain. It’ll get better, keep grinding. Wish you luck in the big one peace_5

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    Hopefully they don’t box you for this but I feel your pain. It’ll get better, keep grinding. Wish you luck in the big one peace_5

     
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    Posted: Feb. 26, 2026 - 5:49 AM ET #4

    hugs!!! This is the best place to vent after losing bets!!!

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    hugs!!! This is the best place to vent after losing bets!!!

     
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    Posted: Feb. 26, 2026 - 7:03 AM ET #5

    I just don't understand why people continue to bet if they feel games or fixed or manipulated. Pick up fishing. The fish aren't getting paid. 

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    I just don't understand why people continue to bet if they feel games or fixed or manipulated. Pick up fishing. The fish aren't getting paid. 

     
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    Posted: Feb. 26, 2026 - 7:55 AM ET #6

    Must be a coincidence about the lines and totals every night confused

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    Must be a coincidence about the lines and totals every night confused

     
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    Posted: Feb. 26, 2026 - 8:02 AM ET #7

    @River_fish

     an_lightpeace_5.

     

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    @River_fish

     an_lightpeace_5.

     

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    @River_fish

     an_lightpeace_5.

     

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    Posted: Feb. 26, 2026 - 8:02 AM ET #10

    @tsarvis12

     It's real - you know - 401k investment money.

    I can only imagine when that day will come
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     It's real - you know - 401k investment money.

     
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    Posted: Feb. 26, 2026 - 1:17 PM ET #11

    When you come to terms with the fact that line makers are extraordinarily sharp, the conspiracy theories disappear 

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    When you come to terms with the fact that line makers are extraordinarily sharp, the conspiracy theories disappear 

     
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    Posted: Feb. 26, 2026 - 1:27 PM ET #12

    I commend you for venting in your own thread. If you continue to bet, try not to watch all the games you're betting on. GL

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    I commend you for venting in your own thread. If you continue to bet, try not to watch all the games you're betting on. GL

     
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    Posted: Feb. 26, 2026 - 1:28 PM ET #13

    i feel you. so much fluke crazy dumb shit happens in college. 

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    i feel you. so much fluke crazy dumb shit happens in college. 

     
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    @JohnnyChalk

     so in this instance commented by dickey227 "I hear ya I had unlv Grand Canyon over 148, 22 missed fts combined 5 in last minute and unlv missed a dunk in closing seconds and a layup on fast break in final 2 minutes and lost total by 1 pt," the linesmakers knew this was going to happen? 

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     so in this instance commented by dickey227 "I hear ya I had unlv Grand Canyon over 148, 22 missed fts combined 5 in last minute and unlv missed a dunk in closing seconds and a layup on fast break in final 2 minutes and lost total by 1 pt," the linesmakers knew this was going to happen? 

     
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    Posted: Feb. 26, 2026 - 1:40 PM ET #15

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     Yes that is correct, the line makers get todays results yesterday from the Aliens.

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     Yes that is correct, the line makers get todays results yesterday from the Aliens.

     
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    Posted: Feb. 26, 2026 - 1:42 PM ET #16

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     Bet under, problem solved.

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     Bet under, problem solved.

     
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    Posted: Feb. 26, 2026 - 2:34 PM ET #17

    @usikbasterd

     That was really all I was trying to say. I love CBB and hoops more than most things but damn these last couple of seasons have been rough. Have lost plays in every which way imaginable 

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     That was really all I was trying to say. I love CBB and hoops more than most things but damn these last couple of seasons have been rough. Have lost plays in every which way imaginable 

     
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    Posted: Feb. 26, 2026 - 2:42 PM ET #18

    @tsarvis12

     Most Fungali happens on Favs and overs. Start betting more under dogs and under.

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     Most Fungali happens on Favs and overs. Start betting more under dogs and under.

     
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    Posted: Feb. 26, 2026 - 3:02 PM ET #19

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     surprised

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    Posted: Feb. 26, 2026 - 3:05 PM ET #20

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     Doesn't matter I lost 4 games in one night by the hook n I only play dogs in every sport

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     Doesn't matter I lost 4 games in one night by the hook n I only play dogs in every sport

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