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    Posted: May. 7, 2014 - 8:56 AM ET #1

    Inspired by the thread of MrECapps I set up a calculation method for MLB games. This system uses different stats to rate a teams offense and the upcoming pitching matchups. I can calculate MLs, F5s and totals with it. 

    I will share the system picks with you from now on. Bets will be flat staked.
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    Inspired by the thread of MrECapps I set up a calculation method for MLB games. This system uses different stats to rate a teams offense and the upcoming pitching matchups. I can calculate MLs, F5s and totals with it. 

    I will share the system picks with you from now on. Bets will be flat staked.
     
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    Posted: May. 7, 2014 - 9:13 AM ET #2

    Here are the stats I use. 

    For offense:
    - OPS of a team overall
    - OPS of a team L7
    - OPS of a team at home/on the road
    - OPS of a team vLHP/vRHP
    I created a formula that converts OPS into something I called "expected runs".  Everyone knows that some teams with a lower OPS may have achieved a higher runs/game ratio than a team with a higher OPS, but this is influenced by different reasons. Therefore I think that comparing the run totals isn't enough and I opt for OPS as an offensive base stat. The results of the "expected" runs formula were backtested until 2010 and showed nice results compared to reality. Because of that I gave this a shot.
    After that I weigh the different stats differently and get an overall "expected runs" number for the respective offense. Via pythagorean expectation I calculate the "expected win pct" for both teams when solely comparing the offenses.

    For pitching:
    - starter ERA overall
    - starter ERA L14 days
    - starter ERA at home/on the road
    The 3 numbers are weighed differently and via a formula I create an overall "expected ERA" of the respective starters. Via the pythagorean expectation I compare the starters after that and get an "expected winning percentage".
    - BP ERA overall
    - BP ERA L14 days
    - BP ERA at home/on the road
    Calculations work the same as for the starting pitchers.

    After that I have 12 numbers:
    - expected runs of both offenses
    - expected winning pct of both offenses
    - expected earned runs of both starters
    - expected winning pct of both starters
    - earned runs of the bullpen
    - expected winning pct of both bullpens

    All run numbers are then weighed differently and sumed up and represent the "expected run" total for the game.
    All winning pcts are then weighed differently and sumed up and represent the "expected winning pct" for both teams.
    The winning pcts of the offenses and the starters are weighed differently and sumed up and represent the "expected F5 winning percentage".

    After that I compare that to the implied odds of my bookie (I use pinnacle).
    In general it seems that my system predicts ML odds and total lines which are fairly close to pinnacle's numbers. But when the numbers tell me "bigger" differences a bet will be placed. This is for example when the calculated run total is at least 1.00 higher/lower than pinnacle's run total or when a calculated ML is at least 0.05 bigger than pinnacle's ML odds.

    System calculated picks for today gonna follow later when I am done picking.
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    Here are the stats I use. 

    For offense:
    - OPS of a team overall
    - OPS of a team L7
    - OPS of a team at home/on the road
    - OPS of a team vLHP/vRHP
    I created a formula that converts OPS into something I called "expected runs".  Everyone knows that some teams with a lower OPS may have achieved a higher runs/game ratio than a team with a higher OPS, but this is influenced by different reasons. Therefore I think that comparing the run totals isn't enough and I opt for OPS as an offensive base stat. The results of the "expected" runs formula were backtested until 2010 and showed nice results compared to reality. Because of that I gave this a shot.
    After that I weigh the different stats differently and get an overall "expected runs" number for the respective offense. Via pythagorean expectation I calculate the "expected win pct" for both teams when solely comparing the offenses.

    For pitching:
    - starter ERA overall
    - starter ERA L14 days
    - starter ERA at home/on the road
    The 3 numbers are weighed differently and via a formula I create an overall "expected ERA" of the respective starters. Via the pythagorean expectation I compare the starters after that and get an "expected winning percentage".
    - BP ERA overall
    - BP ERA L14 days
    - BP ERA at home/on the road
    Calculations work the same as for the starting pitchers.

    After that I have 12 numbers:
    - expected runs of both offenses
    - expected winning pct of both offenses
    - expected earned runs of both starters
    - expected winning pct of both starters
    - earned runs of the bullpen
    - expected winning pct of both bullpens

    All run numbers are then weighed differently and sumed up and represent the "expected run" total for the game.
    All winning pcts are then weighed differently and sumed up and represent the "expected winning pct" for both teams.
    The winning pcts of the offenses and the starters are weighed differently and sumed up and represent the "expected F5 winning percentage".

    After that I compare that to the implied odds of my bookie (I use pinnacle).
    In general it seems that my system predicts ML odds and total lines which are fairly close to pinnacle's numbers. But when the numbers tell me "bigger" differences a bet will be placed. This is for example when the calculated run total is at least 1.00 higher/lower than pinnacle's run total or when a calculated ML is at least 0.05 bigger than pinnacle's ML odds.

    System calculated picks for today gonna follow later when I am done picking.
     
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    Posted: May. 7, 2014 - 10:07 AM ET #3

    Good luck

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    Posted: May. 7, 2014 - 10:13 AM ET #4

    Let's assume I got a bankroll of $1000 and play every pick with 10$.

    Wed May 6 '14

    ML System Picks:
    Phillies ML, +$108
    Rays ML, -$128
    Rockies ML, +$108
    Yankees ML, +$123

    Total System Picks:
    Dbacks @ Brewers u8, -$108
    Phillies @ Blue Jays o8, -$105
    Reds @ Red Sox u8.5, -$113
    Yankees @ Angels o8.5, -$109

    Still waiting for the F5 odds.
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    Let's assume I got a bankroll of $1000 and play every pick with 10$.

    Wed May 6 '14

    ML System Picks:
    Phillies ML, +$108
    Rays ML, -$128
    Rockies ML, +$108
    Yankees ML, +$123

    Total System Picks:
    Dbacks @ Brewers u8, -$108
    Phillies @ Blue Jays o8, -$105
    Reds @ Red Sox u8.5, -$113
    Yankees @ Angels o8.5, -$109

    Still waiting for the F5 odds.
     
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    Posted: May. 7, 2014 - 10:45 AM ET #5

    Adding no F5 picks since both picks are included in ML picks (Rockies, Yankees).
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    Adding no F5 picks since both picks are included in ML picks (Rockies, Yankees).
     
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    Posted: May. 7, 2014 - 11:00 AM ET #6

    Adding criteria for the picks above and for the picks from now on: playing only ML or F5 picks when system predicts that odds are at least 10% wrong.
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    Adding criteria for the picks above and for the picks from now on: playing only ML or F5 picks when system predicts that odds are at least 10% wrong.
     
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    Posted: May. 8, 2014 - 1:19 AM ET #7

    Off to a very strong start. 


    Results Wed May 6 '14

    ML System Picks:
    Phillies ML, +$108 
    Rays ML, -$128 
    Rockies ML, +$108 
    Yankees ML, +$123 

    Total System Picks:
    Dbacks @ Brewers u8, -$108 
    Phillies @ Blue Jays o8, -$105 
    Reds @ Red Sox u8.5, -$113 
    Yankees @ Angels o8.5, -$109 

    Result:
    6-2, +$39.90

    Overall:
    6-2, bankroll $1039.90, +$39.90
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    Off to a very strong start. 


    Results Wed May 6 '14

    ML System Picks:
    Phillies ML, +$108 
    Rays ML, -$128 
    Rockies ML, +$108 
    Yankees ML, +$123 

    Total System Picks:
    Dbacks @ Brewers u8, -$108 
    Phillies @ Blue Jays o8, -$105 
    Reds @ Red Sox u8.5, -$113 
    Yankees @ Angels o8.5, -$109 

    Result:
    6-2, +$39.90

    Overall:
    6-2, bankroll $1039.90, +$39.90
     
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    Posted: May. 8, 2014 - 1:40 AM ET #8

    Adding criteria for picks:
    - don't bet on games in which at least one starting pitcher has less than 5 starts this season
    - don't bet on F5 and ML of the same game
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    Adding criteria for picks:
    - don't bet on games in which at least one starting pitcher has less than 5 starts this season
    - don't bet on F5 and ML of the same game
     
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    Posted: May. 8, 2014 - 4:39 AM ET #9

    Like MrECapps, who I don't understand as a rival, I want to give you a little bit of insight on which numbers my system produces. I want to show you the numbers of today's games, which possibly could be played. Decisions will be made when the F5 odds are available at Pinnacle. As you will see my numbers come up quite close to those of Pinnacle in some matches.

    There are 3 possible games today when taking the criterias for choosing possible games into account. Here are the numbers:

    1. MIN (Correai) @ CLE (Masterson)
    a) offense
    - MIN exp runs 3.67, exp win pct 0.53
    - CLE exp runs 3.46, exp win pct 0.47
    b) starters
    - MIN exp ERA 6.10, exp win pct 0.25
    - CLE exp ERA 3.50, exp win pct 0.75
    c) bullpen
    - MIN exp ERA 3.80, exp win pct 0.46
    - CLE exp ERA 3.51, exp win pct 0.54
    d) overall
    - MIN exp runs 3.57, exp win pct 0.38
    - CLE exp runs 4.63, exp win pct 0.62
    - total exp 8.20 runs
    Currently at Pinnacle:
    - MIN ML 0.39 (-0.01)
    - CLE ML 0.63 (-0.01)
    - total 8.0 runs (+0.20)

    2. PHI (Burnett) @ TOR (Dickey)
    a) offense
    - PHI exp runs 3.33, exp win pct 0.25
    - TOR exp runs 5.82, exp win pct 0.75
    b) starters
    - PHI exp ERA 1.70, exp win pct 0.82
    - TOR exp runs 3.68, exp win pct 0.18
    c) bullpen
    - PHI exp ERA 3.76, exp win pct 0.71
    - TOR exp runs 5.82, exp win pct 0.29
    d) overall
    - PHI exp runs 4.00, win pct 0.60
    - TOR exp runs 3.67, win pct 0.40
    - total exp 7.67 runs
    Currently at Pinnacle:
    - PHI ML 0.47 (+0.13)
    - TOR ML 0.55 (-0.15)
    - total 8.50 runs (-0.83)

    3. SFG (Vogelsong) @ LAD (Beckett)
    a) offense
    - SFG exp runs 3.87, exp win pct 0.41
    - LAD exp runs 4.68, exp win pct 0.59
    b) starters
    - SFG exp ERA 4.41, exp win pct 0.36
    - LAD exp ERA 3.33, exp win pct 0.64
    c) bullpen
    - SFG exp ERA 2.19, exp win pct 0.80
    - LAD exp ERA 4.32, exp win pct 0.20
    d) overall
    - SFG exp runs 3.74, exp win pct 0.44
    - LAD exp runs 4.05, exp win pct 0.56
    - total exp 7.79 runs
    Currently at Pinnacle:
    - SFG ML 0.42 (+0.02)
    - LAD ML 0.60 (-0.04)
    - total 7.50 runs (+0.29)

    For clarification:
    - the away teams overall exp runs is calculated via: away offense exp runs, home starter exp ERA, home bullpen exp ERA
    - the away teams overall win pct is calculated via: away offense exp win pct, away starter exp win pct, away bullpen exp win pct
    - the home teams overall exp runs is calculated via: home offense exp runs, away starter ERA, away bullpen ERA
    - the home teams overall win pct is calculated via: home offense exp win pct, home starter exp win pct, home bullpen exp win pct
    - the exp total is calculated via: away and home offense exp runs, away and home starter exp ERA, away and home bullpen exp ERA

    Right now I am leaning towards playing the Phillies ML (see above criteria) as the only bet for today. I am waiting until the F5 lines are released to make a final decision.
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    Like MrECapps, who I don't understand as a rival, I want to give you a little bit of insight on which numbers my system produces. I want to show you the numbers of today's games, which possibly could be played. Decisions will be made when the F5 odds are available at Pinnacle. As you will see my numbers come up quite close to those of Pinnacle in some matches.

    There are 3 possible games today when taking the criterias for choosing possible games into account. Here are the numbers:

    1. MIN (Correai) @ CLE (Masterson)
    a) offense
    - MIN exp runs 3.67, exp win pct 0.53
    - CLE exp runs 3.46, exp win pct 0.47
    b) starters
    - MIN exp ERA 6.10, exp win pct 0.25
    - CLE exp ERA 3.50, exp win pct 0.75
    c) bullpen
    - MIN exp ERA 3.80, exp win pct 0.46
    - CLE exp ERA 3.51, exp win pct 0.54
    d) overall
    - MIN exp runs 3.57, exp win pct 0.38
    - CLE exp runs 4.63, exp win pct 0.62
    - total exp 8.20 runs
    Currently at Pinnacle:
    - MIN ML 0.39 (-0.01)
    - CLE ML 0.63 (-0.01)
    - total 8.0 runs (+0.20)

    2. PHI (Burnett) @ TOR (Dickey)
    a) offense
    - PHI exp runs 3.33, exp win pct 0.25
    - TOR exp runs 5.82, exp win pct 0.75
    b) starters
    - PHI exp ERA 1.70, exp win pct 0.82
    - TOR exp runs 3.68, exp win pct 0.18
    c) bullpen
    - PHI exp ERA 3.76, exp win pct 0.71
    - TOR exp runs 5.82, exp win pct 0.29
    d) overall
    - PHI exp runs 4.00, win pct 0.60
    - TOR exp runs 3.67, win pct 0.40
    - total exp 7.67 runs
    Currently at Pinnacle:
    - PHI ML 0.47 (+0.13)
    - TOR ML 0.55 (-0.15)
    - total 8.50 runs (-0.83)

    3. SFG (Vogelsong) @ LAD (Beckett)
    a) offense
    - SFG exp runs 3.87, exp win pct 0.41
    - LAD exp runs 4.68, exp win pct 0.59
    b) starters
    - SFG exp ERA 4.41, exp win pct 0.36
    - LAD exp ERA 3.33, exp win pct 0.64
    c) bullpen
    - SFG exp ERA 2.19, exp win pct 0.80
    - LAD exp ERA 4.32, exp win pct 0.20
    d) overall
    - SFG exp runs 3.74, exp win pct 0.44
    - LAD exp runs 4.05, exp win pct 0.56
    - total exp 7.79 runs
    Currently at Pinnacle:
    - SFG ML 0.42 (+0.02)
    - LAD ML 0.60 (-0.04)
    - total 7.50 runs (+0.29)

    For clarification:
    - the away teams overall exp runs is calculated via: away offense exp runs, home starter exp ERA, home bullpen exp ERA
    - the away teams overall win pct is calculated via: away offense exp win pct, away starter exp win pct, away bullpen exp win pct
    - the home teams overall exp runs is calculated via: home offense exp runs, away starter ERA, away bullpen ERA
    - the home teams overall win pct is calculated via: home offense exp win pct, home starter exp win pct, home bullpen exp win pct
    - the exp total is calculated via: away and home offense exp runs, away and home starter exp ERA, away and home bullpen exp ERA

    Right now I am leaning towards playing the Phillies ML (see above criteria) as the only bet for today. I am waiting until the F5 lines are released to make a final decision.
     
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    Posted: May. 8, 2014 - 4:42 AM ET #10

    Small mistake. Under the 2nd game and point "b)" and "c)" it should be "TOR exp ERA".
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    Small mistake. Under the 2nd game and point "b)" and "c)" it should be "TOR exp ERA".
     
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    Posted: May. 8, 2014 - 11:33 AM ET #11

    The odds changed a little bit, but my system suggests me, that Phillies ML still is the best and only pick.

    Thu, 7th May, 2014

    ML System Picks:
    Phillies ML, +$118, 1u

    Total System Picks:
    -

    F5 System Picks:
    -
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    The odds changed a little bit, but my system suggests me, that Phillies ML still is the best and only pick.

    Thu, 7th May, 2014

    ML System Picks:
    Phillies ML, +$118, 1u

    Total System Picks:
    -

    F5 System Picks:
    -
     
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    Posted: May. 8, 2014 - 11:47 AM ET #12

    Don't know why, but I forgot to calculate the Orioles @ Rays game.

    Total System Picks:
    Orioles @ Rays, o7, -$111, 10$ (=1u)
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    Don't know why, but I forgot to calculate the Orioles @ Rays game.

    Total System Picks:
    Orioles @ Rays, o7, -$111, 10$ (=1u)
     
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    Posted: May. 9, 2014 - 2:58 AM ET #13

    Results Thu, 7th May, 2014

    ML System Picks
    Phillies ML, +$118, $10 

    Total System Picks
    Orioles @ Rays, o7, -$111, $10 

    Result:
    0-2, -$20

    Overall:
    6-4, +$19.90
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    Results Thu, 7th May, 2014

    ML System Picks
    Phillies ML, +$118, $10 

    Total System Picks
    Orioles @ Rays, o7, -$111, $10 

    Result:
    0-2, -$20

    Overall:
    6-4, +$19.90
     
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    Posted: May. 9, 2014 - 3:06 AM ET #14

    Fri, 9th May, 2014 (don't know why I used the wrong date the days before)

    Possible games
    - Min @ Det
    - Cle @ Tbr
    - Phi @ Nym
    - Chc @ Atl
    - Bos @ Tex
    - Nyy @ Mil
    - Mia @ Sdp
    - Sfg @ Lad

    Picks gonna follow when the sites have updated their stats.
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    Fri, 9th May, 2014 (don't know why I used the wrong date the days before)

    Possible games
    - Min @ Det
    - Cle @ Tbr
    - Phi @ Nym
    - Chc @ Atl
    - Bos @ Tex
    - Nyy @ Mil
    - Mia @ Sdp
    - Sfg @ Lad

    Picks gonna follow when the sites have updated their stats.
     
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    Posted: May. 9, 2014 - 7:13 AM ET #15

    ML System Picks
    SFG, -$123, $10
    BOS, +$132, $10

    Total System Picks
    PHI @ NYM, o7.5, +$107, $10
    CLE @ TBR, o8, -$110, $10
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    ML System Picks
    SFG, -$123, $10
    BOS, +$132, $10

    Total System Picks
    PHI @ NYM, o7.5, +$107, $10
    CLE @ TBR, o8, -$110, $10
     
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    Posted: May. 9, 2014 - 7:21 AM ET #16

    Value play of the Day: SFG (Bumgarner) @ LAD (Maholm)

    Offense:
    - SFG exp runs 4.25, exp win pct 0.54
    - LAD exp runs 3.94, exp win pct 0.46

    Starters:
    - SFG exp ERA 2.80, exp win pct 0.72
    - LAD exp ERA 4.52, exp win pct 0.28

    Bullpen:
    - SFG exp ERA 2.06, exp win pct 0.79
    - LAD exp ERA 4.06, exp win pct 0.21

    Overall:
    - SFG exp runs 4.32, exp win pct 0.67
    - LAD exp runs 3.07, exp win pct 0.33
    - total exp runs 7.39

    Currently at Pinnacle:
    - SFG win pct 0.55 (+0.12)
    - LAD win pct 0.47 (-0.14)
    - total 7 (+0.39)
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    Value play of the Day: SFG (Bumgarner) @ LAD (Maholm)

    Offense:
    - SFG exp runs 4.25, exp win pct 0.54
    - LAD exp runs 3.94, exp win pct 0.46

    Starters:
    - SFG exp ERA 2.80, exp win pct 0.72
    - LAD exp ERA 4.52, exp win pct 0.28

    Bullpen:
    - SFG exp ERA 2.06, exp win pct 0.79
    - LAD exp ERA 4.06, exp win pct 0.21

    Overall:
    - SFG exp runs 4.32, exp win pct 0.67
    - LAD exp runs 3.07, exp win pct 0.33
    - total exp runs 7.39

    Currently at Pinnacle:
    - SFG win pct 0.55 (+0.12)
    - LAD win pct 0.47 (-0.14)
    - total 7 (+0.39)
     
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    Posted: May. 9, 2014 - 1:47 PM ET #17

    My overall numbers on this one have the Giants at 56% - very close to your offensive numbers.  With the implied at 55% (SFG -127), it's no play for me but will be watching to see if I should be looking at the more recent stats as per your method.  Thx.  
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    My overall numbers on this one have the Giants at 56% - very close to your offensive numbers.  With the implied at 55% (SFG -127), it's no play for me but will be watching to see if I should be looking at the more recent stats as per your method.  Thx.  
     
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    Posted: May. 10, 2014 - 3:24 AM ET #18

    Quote Originally Posted by MrECapps:

    My overall numbers on this one have the Giants at 56% - very close to your offensive numbers.  With the implied at 55% (SFG -127), it's no play for me but will be watching to see if I should be looking at the more recent stats as per your method.  Thx.  
    Oh I think if one has to say thx than I should be the one to thank you.
    You gave me the inspiration to start out with that. I am still tweaking and playing around with some stats and formulas.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MrECapps:

    My overall numbers on this one have the Giants at 56% - very close to your offensive numbers.  With the implied at 55% (SFG -127), it's no play for me but will be watching to see if I should be looking at the more recent stats as per your method.  Thx.  
    Oh I think if one has to say thx than I should be the one to thank you.
    You gave me the inspiration to start out with that. I am still tweaking and playing around with some stats and formulas.
     
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    Posted: May. 10, 2014 - 3:27 AM ET #19

    Results Fri, 9th May, 2014

    ML System Picks
    SFG, -$123, $10 
    BOS, +$132, $10 

    Total System Picks
    PHI @ NYM, o7.5, +$107, $10 
    CLE @ TBR, o8, -$110, $10 

    Result:
    2-2, -$2.8

    Overall:
    8-6, +$17.10

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    Results Fri, 9th May, 2014

    ML System Picks
    SFG, -$123, $10 
    BOS, +$132, $10 

    Total System Picks
    PHI @ NYM, o7.5, +$107, $10 
    CLE @ TBR, o8, -$110, $10 

    Result:
    2-2, -$2.8

    Overall:
    8-6, +$17.10

     
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    Posted: May. 10, 2014 - 3:45 AM ET #20

    Sat, 10th May, 2014

    Possible games
    Min @ Det
    Sfg @ Lad
    Stl @ Pit
    Ari @ Cws
    Chc @ Atl
    Col @ Cin
    Nyy @ Mil
    Phi @ Nym
    Bos @ Tex
    Mia @ Sdp
    Wsh @ Oak
    Kcr @ Sea

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    Sat, 10th May, 2014

    Possible games
    Min @ Det
    Sfg @ Lad
    Stl @ Pit
    Ari @ Cws
    Chc @ Atl
    Col @ Cin
    Nyy @ Mil
    Phi @ Nym
    Bos @ Tex
    Mia @ Sdp
    Wsh @ Oak
    Kcr @ Sea

     
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    Posted: May. 10, 2014 - 5:25 AM ET #21

    ML System Picks
    Col, +$104, $10
    Nyy, +$129, $10
    Mia, -$114, $10
    Kcr, -$120, $10

    Total system Picks
    Nyy @ Mil, u8, +$102, $10
    Col @ Cin, o7.5, -$110, $10
    Bos @ Tex, u8.5, +$111, $10
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    ML System Picks
    Col, +$104, $10
    Nyy, +$129, $10
    Mia, -$114, $10
    Kcr, -$120, $10

    Total system Picks
    Nyy @ Mil, u8, +$102, $10
    Col @ Cin, o7.5, -$110, $10
    Bos @ Tex, u8.5, +$111, $10
     
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    Posted: May. 10, 2014 - 5:29 AM ET #22

    Value play of the Day: KCR (Ventura) @ SEA (Young)

    Offense:
    - KCR exp runs 3.38, exp win pct 0.57
    - SEA exp runs 2.95, exp win pct 0.43

    Starters:
    - KCR exp ERA 2.94, exp win pct 0.81
    - SEA exp ERA 6.02, exp win pct 0.19

    Bullpen:
    - KCR exp ERA 3.48, exp win pct 0.51
    - SEA exp ERA 3.57, exp win pct 0.49

    Overall:
    - KCR exp runs 4.52, exp win pct 0.68
    - SEA exp runs 3.06, exp win pct 0.32
    - total exp runs 7.58

    Currently at Pinnacle:
    - KCR win pct 0.55 (+0.13)
    - SEA win pct 0.47 (-0.15)
    - total 6.5 (+1.08)
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    Value play of the Day: KCR (Ventura) @ SEA (Young)

    Offense:
    - KCR exp runs 3.38, exp win pct 0.57
    - SEA exp runs 2.95, exp win pct 0.43

    Starters:
    - KCR exp ERA 2.94, exp win pct 0.81
    - SEA exp ERA 6.02, exp win pct 0.19

    Bullpen:
    - KCR exp ERA 3.48, exp win pct 0.51
    - SEA exp ERA 3.57, exp win pct 0.49

    Overall:
    - KCR exp runs 4.52, exp win pct 0.68
    - SEA exp runs 3.06, exp win pct 0.32
    - total exp runs 7.58

    Currently at Pinnacle:
    - KCR win pct 0.55 (+0.13)
    - SEA win pct 0.47 (-0.15)
    - total 6.5 (+1.08)
     
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    Posted: May. 10, 2014 - 5:30 AM ET #23

    Adding criteria:
    Playing totals only when the difference of the calculated total is at least -1.1 or +1.1 (before -1.0/+1.0).
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    Adding criteria:
    Playing totals only when the difference of the calculated total is at least -1.1 or +1.1 (before -1.0/+1.0).
     
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    Posted: May. 10, 2014 - 6:00 AM ET #24

    Calculations and current Pinnacle odds of the other picks as far as anyone has interest.
    P_team = pinnacle odd, C_team = calculation, d = difference.

    COL (Lyles) @ CIN (Simon)
    - P_COL 0.49, C_COL 0.62, d +0.13
    - P_CIN 0.53, C_CIN 0.38, d -0.15
    - P_total 7.50, C_total 9.31, d +1.81

    NYY (Sabathia) @ MIL (Lohse)
    - P_NYY 0.44, C_NYY 0.54, d +0.10
    - P_MIL 0.58, C_MIL 0.46, d -0.12
    - P_total 8.0, C_total 6.81, d -1.19

    MIA (Eovaldi) @ SDP (Stults)
    - P_MIA 0.53, C_MIA 0.65, d +0.12
    - P_SDP 0.49, C_SDP 0.35, d -0.14
    - P_total 6.50, C_total 6.90, d +0.40

    BOS (Lester) @ TEX (Perez)
    - P_BOS 0.56, C_BOS 0.58, d +0.03
    - P_TEX 0.47, C_TEX 0.42, d -0.05
    - P_total 8.50, C_total 7.38, d -1.12
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    Calculations and current Pinnacle odds of the other picks as far as anyone has interest.
    P_team = pinnacle odd, C_team = calculation, d = difference.

    COL (Lyles) @ CIN (Simon)
    - P_COL 0.49, C_COL 0.62, d +0.13
    - P_CIN 0.53, C_CIN 0.38, d -0.15
    - P_total 7.50, C_total 9.31, d +1.81

    NYY (Sabathia) @ MIL (Lohse)
    - P_NYY 0.44, C_NYY 0.54, d +0.10
    - P_MIL 0.58, C_MIL 0.46, d -0.12
    - P_total 8.0, C_total 6.81, d -1.19

    MIA (Eovaldi) @ SDP (Stults)
    - P_MIA 0.53, C_MIA 0.65, d +0.12
    - P_SDP 0.49, C_SDP 0.35, d -0.14
    - P_total 6.50, C_total 6.90, d +0.40

    BOS (Lester) @ TEX (Perez)
    - P_BOS 0.56, C_BOS 0.58, d +0.03
    - P_TEX 0.47, C_TEX 0.42, d -0.05
    - P_total 8.50, C_total 7.38, d -1.12
     
     
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    Posted: May. 13, 2014 - 9:48 AM ET #25

    Long story short - I wasn't satisfied with the results lately. Especially compared to the workload. The enormous amount of work time the system would need is just too much to handle for me. The system may have some potential in general, but one would have to take a ton of different parameters into account to get it working accurately. I don't have the time nor the desire and programming skills for it.
    If betting was my fulltime job I would give it a longer shot and try to get the best out if it. But working for a few bets here and there for multiple hours per day can't be the meaning of it all.
    So I gonna quit this system now.
    I gonna come up with another system which generates solely over/under bets. Right now it isn't as time consuming as the system above. But I need some backtesting before giving it a shot with real money.
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    Long story short - I wasn't satisfied with the results lately. Especially compared to the workload. The enormous amount of work time the system would need is just too much to handle for me. The system may have some potential in general, but one would have to take a ton of different parameters into account to get it working accurately. I don't have the time nor the desire and programming skills for it.
    If betting was my fulltime job I would give it a longer shot and try to get the best out if it. But working for a few bets here and there for multiple hours per day can't be the meaning of it all.
    So I gonna quit this system now.
    I gonna come up with another system which generates solely over/under bets. Right now it isn't as time consuming as the system above. But I need some backtesting before giving it a shot with real money.
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