MLB Powerranking Series

Quote Originally Posted by Ston3:

Just some random thoughts I had a few minutes ago so I figured I might ask here if someone already tried something similar to this:

Use ESPN/CBS/Whatever Powerrankings and bet on a team thats ranked 10+ higher than it's opponent and plays at home.

Game 1 : Bet as much as needed to win 100$ (example size)
Game 2 : Bet as much as needet to win 100$ + Game 1 loss
Game 3 : Bet as much as needed to win 100$ + Game 1  & 2 loss

If they lose game 3 and get swept you lost your money otherwise you win 100$.

Looking at today these are the possible plays:

Dodgers (#1 vs. #13 Rockies)
Marlins (#18 vs. #30 Nationals)

If you want to play the "away" favorites too:
Red Sox (#2 vs. #23 O's)
Tigers (#5 vs. #26 A's)
Twins (#14 vs. #25 Royals)

So if anyone tested it or wants to backtrack it, please give me your feedback.

Quote Originally Posted by kreatture:

Personally.. I think this is a fairly weak filter..

I think you'll find this is just as "lucky" as it is "solid".

I am testing and playing a couple of "systems" similar to this but with stricter filters.. I'll maybe share them soon..

BOL on this.. I would certainly back-test tho before placing wagers.. I'd be interested in seeing the results. 

Quote Originally Posted by Ston3:



Well I'd love to to some back-test but unfortunatly I couldn't find any history data from "Massey Ratings"

So currently
7 series played
6 won
1 @ game 2
+600$

Unless someone can provide me with historic data I'll just test it until the end of the season

Quote Originally Posted by coachnip13:

At the top of the screen on Massey's page there is a blue '2008' to click on. It will go back as far as you want. Then use Covers to look at the data for those teams in those years.