Betting Line going up, up, up

ScottF · 01-28-2010, 11:42 AM

The spread opened around 3.5-4, but now is up to six.

So, the early money is all on the Colts, forcing the line up. Remember, Vegas is impartial- they want an even amount of betting on both sides.

The good number for us is the over- 56.5- hard to imagine the Colts stopping us and the bookies agree.

neugey · 01-28-2010, 11:46 AM

Tell U what - what was the line on the Patriots-Giants a few years ago?

Saint_LB · 01-28-2010, 11:50 AM

Dang...wish I would have got in on it when it was 3.5. Might be a good game to try to "middle"...but too late now.

acekilla89 · 01-28-2010, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

Tell U what - what was the line on the Patriots-Giants a few years ago?

people who bet on the giants got alot of money...on another story i overheard somewhere...some guy put 300 on the patriots goin undefeated...1 week before the superbowl he was told the payout was 300 mil if he won, but if he backed out hed get 51 mil or somethin...cash...guess what he did...

tuxicon · 01-28-2010, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by Saint_LB

Dang...wish I would have got in on it when it was 3.5. Might be a good game to try to "middle"...but too late now.

Why? That makes no sense. The saints are getting MORE points now. <scratches head>

Saint_LB · 01-28-2010, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by tuxicon

Why? That makes no sense. The saints are getting MORE points now. <scratches head>

OK...I take Colts and give the 3.5. Later I take the Saints and, say, 7. I bet a grand on each and if the Colts win by 4, 5, or 6 I win both bets. Otherwise, i only stand to lose 100 dollars. Risk 100 to win 2000. Called middling.

Edit...I'm assuming the odds are 11/10

UK_WhoDat · 01-28-2010, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by Saint_LB

Edit...I'm assuming the odds are 11/10

Usually 10/11? Otherwise the bookies would not profit

Choupique · 01-28-2010, 08:00 PM

bookies make money from winners and losers.

they make a cut no matter what, is the saying.

all i know for sure is i am glad i waited to place my bet.

keep going up baby!!

Saint_LB · 01-28-2010, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by UK_WhoDat

Usually 10/11? Otherwise the bookies would not profit

Bet 11 to win 10...I think that's 11/10...no?

Saint_LB · 01-28-2010, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by Choupique

bookies make money from winners and losers.

they make a cut no matter what, is the saying.

all i know for sure is i am glad i waited to place my bet.

keep going up baby!!

I'm not sure, but I think it would probably vary from local bookies to Vegas books. A good bookie lays off his bets that are lopsided and takes the juice to assure he doesn't lose...unless he's a gambler and decides to play a game himself. Most probably have a bookie of their own that they lay their bets off with.

I'm not a bookie...just guessing.

01-28-2010, 11:42 AM	#1
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Betting Line going up, up, up The spread opened around 3.5-4, but now is up to six. So, the early money is all on the Colts, forcing the line up. Remember, Vegas is impartial- they want an even amount of betting on both sides. The good number for us is the over- 56.5- hard to imagine the Colts stopping us and the bookies agree.

01-28-2010, 11:46 AM	#2
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,715 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Betting Line going up, up, up Tell U what - what was the line on the Patriots-Giants a few years ago?

01-28-2010, 11:50 AM	#3
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Re: Betting Line going up, up, up Dang...wish I would have got in on it when it was 3.5. Might be a good game to try to "middle"...but too late now.
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01-28-2010, 12:07 PM	#4
acekilla89 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Western MA Posts: 114	Re: Betting Line going up, up, up Originally Posted by neugey Tell U what - what was the line on the Patriots-Giants a few years ago? people who bet on the giants got alot of money...on another story i overheard somewhere...some guy put 300 on the patriots goin undefeated...1 week before the superbowl he was told the payout was 300 mil if he won, but if he backed out hed get 51 mil or somethin...cash...guess what he did...

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tuxicon Registered Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 50	Re: Betting Line going up, up, up Originally Posted by Saint_LB Dang...wish I would have got in on it when it was 3.5. Might be a good game to try to "middle"...but too late now. Why? That makes no sense. The saints are getting MORE points now. <scratches head>
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Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Re: Betting Line going up, up, up Originally Posted by tuxicon Why? That makes no sense. The saints are getting MORE points now. <scratches head> OK...I take Colts and give the 3.5. Later I take the Saints and, say, 7. I bet a grand on each and if the Colts win by 4, 5, or 6 I win both bets. Otherwise, i only stand to lose 100 dollars. Risk 100 to win 2000. Called middling. Edit...I'm assuming the odds are 11/10
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UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 3,983	Re: Betting Line going up, up, up Originally Posted by Saint_LB Edit...I'm assuming the odds are 11/10 Usually 10/11? Otherwise the bookies would not profit

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Choupique 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,594	Re: Betting Line going up, up, up bookies make money from winners and losers. they make a cut no matter what, is the saying. all i know for sure is i am glad i waited to place my bet. keep going up baby!!
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Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Re: Betting Line going up, up, up Originally Posted by UK_WhoDat Usually 10/11? Otherwise the bookies would not profit Bet 11 to win 10...I think that's 11/10...no?
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Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Re: Betting Line going up, up, up Originally Posted by Choupique bookies make money from winners and losers. they make a cut no matter what, is the saying. all i know for sure is i am glad i waited to place my bet. keep going up baby!! I'm not sure, but I think it would probably vary from local bookies to Vegas books. A good bookie lays off his bets that are lopsided and takes the juice to assure he doesn't lose...unless he's a gambler and decides to play a game himself. Most probably have a bookie of their own that they lay their bets off with. I'm not a bookie...just guessing.
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