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At least you're not striking out like the Astros have. I think they've struck out 43 times in 3 games
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04-04-2013, 11:49 AM | #62 |
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The long-term odds don't get worse. If 10,000 people placed 2 single bets a day for a year and 10,000 people placed 1 2-way parlay a day for a year, they should both come out the same.
The only difference is in exchange for accepting a loss 3 days out of 4 instead of every other day, you might feel happier on the day you won.
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04-04-2013, 11:51 AM | #63 | |
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So..... Your parlay is more interesting and relevant.
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04-04-2013, 11:57 AM | #64 |
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04-04-2013, 11:59 AM | #65 |
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random math lesson: how to calculate the payoff from a parlay.
First, convert every bet into a factor. If its +, then divide by 100 and add 1. If its -, divide 100 by that and add 1. (e.g. +105 -> (105/100) + 1 = 2.05, -110 -> (100/110) + 1 = 1.909) Then multiply your bet by each factor, and subtract your bet. x=bet; A, B, C = factors in a 3-way parlay; y = what you win. (x*A*B*C) - x = y
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04-04-2013, 12:01 PM | #66 |
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04-04-2013, 12:02 PM | #67 |
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In Vegas a couple of weeks ago I witnessed a guy hit 4 Aces on a $25 video poker max bet and win $4000 so he goes to the sportsbook and places a $1000 3 teamer on the NCAA tourney and I ask him why a parlay.He says because if I hit it'll pay around $7000 to which I say that took some guts I would've went on a straight up if I was betting a grand.
Needless to say next morning I see same guy and ask how's that parlay work out to which he says it didn't but oh well I had a grand to spare.
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04-04-2013, 12:03 PM | #68 |
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C'mon Alice....how bout a hit Alice????
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04-04-2013, 12:06 PM | #69 | |
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04-04-2013, 12:08 PM | #70 |
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I love parlays. Sometimes you just know. I hit a 7 teamer a few years ago in the NCAA tournament. Too bad I only bet like $10.
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04-04-2013, 12:11 PM | #71 |
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I am going to go for the White Sox broadcast today. Maybe that will bring better luck.
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04-04-2013, 12:16 PM | #72 |
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I told you not to underestimate our ability to strike out!
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Two more strikeouts by Esky and Butler.
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04-04-2013, 12:17 PM | #74 |
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3 shit at bats.
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