ESPN's Streak for Cash

Swaggs · 02-11-2009, 05:34 PM

A quick search did not reveal another thread about this, so...

Anyone playing this? For those who do not know, ESPN basically puts up a handful of "bets" per day, ranging from straight up who wins (NBA, college, etc.) to who scores more between players to more random bets (I'm not a gambler, so apologies if there are more precise names for the different types of bets). Most wins per month gets $2500, but getting 25 consecutive picks correct is worth $1M.

I kind of got suckered in by getting my first three correct, but I am now 4-3 overall.

Anyone else playing and have any feedback?

Dr. Sak · 02-11-2009, 05:36 PM

I did this a few months ago and got up to 9 in a row. I haven't gotten anywhere close to that since.

SirFozzie · 02-11-2009, 05:36 PM

It's called Streak for the Cash. I currently have a streak of 13. That's 13 straight LOSSES.

And right now I believe it's 27 picks in a row. Someone hit 25 in a row a while back and won the million. So this is round 2

SirFozzie · 02-11-2009, 05:38 PM

93% think the USA will win tonight. 7% think a draw or a Mexico win.

I like those odds. (jingoistic, anyone)

Poli · 02-11-2009, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

I did this a few months ago and got up to 9 in a row. I haven't gotten anywhere close to that since.

I had a niner a month back. I don't even try now that football's over.

sooner333 · 02-11-2009, 05:39 PM

I'm not very good at this. I got burned by Malta today.

Swaggs · 02-11-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirFozzie

It's called Streak for the Cash. I currently have a streak of 13. That's 13 straight LOSSES.

And right now I believe it's 27 picks in a row. Someone hit 25 in a row a while back and won the million. So this is round 2

Doh! That would be why the quick search did not turn anything up.

Lemme see if I can fix the title.

Swaggs · 02-11-2009, 05:51 PM

I got cocky after winning the first three and picked a soccer game and blew it. I went with a team that 95%+ of people were picking and blew it.

I'm kind of torn between volume (up until I get a decent number in a row) or being overly selective.

Karlifornia · 02-11-2009, 05:53 PM

I've got a streak of 4 going right now. I'm a bit scared to make a pick. I could only imagine having a streak of even 13 or so and having to pick between two cellar-dwelling NBA teams.

At one point I had a pretty good streak going, and picked the Warriors to beat the 2-12 Wizards. The Warriors lost by like 25.

Karlifornia · 02-11-2009, 06:00 PM

Whoops..my streak is at 5. I'm taking Jonny Flynn (points) over AJ Price (points+assists)

Swaggs · 02-11-2009, 06:04 PM

I'm going with Oklahoma, on the road, over Baylor tonight.

RainMaker · 02-11-2009, 06:14 PM

My highest is 7. Got burned by a woman's college basketball game. I saw Duke/NC on the screen and chose NC. Thought it was mens. Didn't know how to change the pick.

Ryche · 02-11-2009, 06:50 PM

6 is my longest winning and losing streak so far. Got burned by Malta today as well, Oklahoma seems a sure bet though.

Radii · 02-11-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

My highest is 7. Got burned by a woman's college basketball game. I saw Duke/NC on the screen and chose NC. Thought it was mens. Didn't know how to change the pick.

UNC women beat Duke earlier in the week, fwiw.

RainMaker · 02-11-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Radii

UNC women beat Duke earlier in the week, fwiw.

Just checked, I didn't lose the streak on that. Guess I lost it the night before on the Suns-Pistons game.

bosshogg23 · 02-11-2009, 11:42 PM

I have had 7 twice.

Two things I have learned, players know shit about soccer and about home teams vs. away teams yearly records.

A team can be 20-10 with all 20 wins at home, all 10 losses on the road vs a 10 and 20 team with all 10 wins at home and 20 on the road and 98.2 % of the country pick the the away team to win.

bosshogg23 · 02-11-2009, 11:43 PM

Dola, I am doing quite well when I pick against the majority, 9-1 so far.

Karlifornia · 02-12-2009, 02:17 AM

AJ Price had 17 points and 3 assists, compared to Jonny Flynns 16 points. Bye, bye, streak!

Swaggs · 02-12-2009, 10:46 PM

I'm up to 4 now, with the Illini giving me a scare tonight (trailed the entire game, but won 60-59).

I don't see anything I like in tomorrow's menu. 'Nova over WVU seems like a solid choice, but I cannot pick against my Mountaineers.

Danny · 02-13-2009, 01:01 AM

I'm 0-1, I took Stephen Jackson over Brandon Roy tonight in points scored. Boo!

AgustusM · 02-13-2009, 11:05 AM

I just started playing this after reading this thread, so I am a total newbie.

why is their only one choice for Saturday? Do they do that from time to time?

PackerFanatic · 02-13-2009, 11:29 AM

Yeah, they don't normally pick no-brainers. Probably just the number of games that are out there.

I have been doing this since about midway through the first round (which was the end of last year) I started out this round really crappy, but made my way back towards .500 (27 - 30) My longest streak of 5 came to an end yesterday (Thanks UCLA!) and I've had a 7-game losing streak as well. It really boggles my mind when you see the monthly winners have 60 or 70 wins (and more) They must be on ALL the time.

Swaggs · 02-13-2009, 04:49 PM

I think you can, conceivably, play up to 3 times on some days. I have seen early golf matchups followed by early evening basketball followed by fairly late night NBA or NHL (occassionally West Coast NCAA b-ball, as well).

JeeberD · 02-13-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AgustusM

I just started playing this after reading this thread, so I am a total newbie.

why is their only one choice for Saturday? Do they do that from time to time?

I currently have four choices for Saturday...

Danny · 02-13-2009, 05:23 PM

I picked Villanova tonight.

Swaggs · 02-13-2009, 05:50 PM

I'm leaning towards waiting until tomorrow and picking Kansas over Kansas State.

sooner333 · 02-13-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny

I picked Villanova tonight.

This is weird because usually the public jumps on favorites, but here the public is on 'Nova but West Virginia is a 4 point favorite at home.

Danny · 02-13-2009, 05:59 PM

I didn't even look at favorites. I just started and have a losing streak of 1, so I'm not putting much thought into the picks yet.

Poli · 02-13-2009, 06:01 PM

WINNING STREAK IS: 2

AgustusM · 02-13-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

I currently have four choices for Saturday...

yeah I have 4 now as well. I only had 1 earlier - does it always change like this?

Atocep · 02-13-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaggs

I'm up to 4 now, with the Illini giving me a scare tonight (trailed the entire game, but won 60-59).

I don't see anything I like in tomorrow's menu. 'Nova over WVU seems like a solid choice, but I cannot pick against my Mountaineers.

I took WVU tonight. They're much better than their record would indicate (I was stunned to see 98% chose Villanova). Plus they're favored and playing in Morgantown.

Danny · 02-13-2009, 10:15 PM

I'm 0-2 so far, Do I still get the million if I get 25 in a row wrong?

cthomer5000 · 02-13-2009, 11:14 PM

Seems like soccer is a strategically bad choice because draws happen so often and that's not one of your choice options.

Karlifornia · 02-13-2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cthomer5000

Seems like soccer is a strategically bad choice because draws happen so often and that's not one of your choice options.

I could swear I've seen soccer games that gave you the option to take the favorite to win, or the underdog to lose or draw.

Swaggs · 02-13-2009, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karlifornia

I could swear I've seen soccer games that gave you the option to take the favorite to win, or the underdog to lose or draw.

Yeah, they definitely do that.

Wish I would have picked WVU tonight, but I'm happy with the win over Villanova.

Swaggs · 02-14-2009, 07:06 PM

Up to 5 straight with Kansas' win today.

Not much to choose from tonight or tomorrow, in my opinion.

Danny · 02-14-2009, 07:10 PM

I picked Kansas, so I'm at a win steak of 1!

Danny · 02-15-2009, 04:59 AM

I'm taking John Nolan to win the PBA event today. Only 6% are picking him which is surprising considering he is the #1 seed and only actually has to win one match to win the tournament.

Danny · 02-15-2009, 04:33 PM

That bowler won, so I have a streak of 2 and a, 2-1 overall now. Not picking anything tomorrow.

Swaggs · 02-18-2009, 07:19 AM

RIP -- my 5-game streak.

Picked Michigan State to beat Purdue on the road last night. I hated to go for the road team, but I hadn't gotten a win in several days and wanted to try to pick one up.

Back to the drawing board.

Poli · 02-18-2009, 07:52 AM

Michigan State destroyed my mojo as well. I took NC to win by more than Kansas, though there was absolutely no research made in that pick whatsoever.

Danny · 02-18-2009, 07:58 AM

I lost my win steak of 2 picking Uconn, so I'm 2-2 overall now.

PackerFanatic · 02-18-2009, 09:28 AM

I took Purdue - but it was only starting a new streak for me, heh.

hoopsguy · 02-18-2009, 11:04 PM

I've been playing this for the last month. I'm about .500 in picking games outside of soccer, where I'm 2-9. I do not think that is very easy to do, even in a sport where I know nothing.

My wife is sick of hearing about my picks.

Oh, and on weekends you can get 4-6 games in a day if you are trying to max out.

Radii · 02-18-2009, 11:43 PM

I started playing this tonight, taking Virginia Tech over Virginia, along with about 95% of the other people that picked this game. Obviously, Virginia won easily.

Karlifornia · 02-19-2009, 12:08 AM

Picking OK State has put my win streak at 3. How will I invest my million?

Now I've got Florent Serra over Dudi Sela in tennis. I have never heard of either of these guys, but I'm going with the 94% majority.

Poli · 02-19-2009, 06:15 AM

hoopsguy · 02-19-2009, 07:23 AM

I think the Weir/Mickelson matchup today is pretty interesting. I went with Weir, who has been lights out so far this year in comparison to Phil. But Mickelson traditionally does very well in the early season California tournaments and has a 1st and 2nd in this one the last two years.

Is anyone doing a group for this?

Neuqua · 02-19-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karlifornia

Now I've got Florent Serra over Dudi Sela in tennis. I have never heard of either of these guys, but I'm going with the 94% majority.

Karlifornia · 02-20-2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Neuqua

Yeah, just saw that myself..lol. It seems so foolish in retrospect.

02-11-2009, 05:36 PM	#3
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	It's called Streak for the Cash. I currently have a streak of 13. That's 13 straight LOSSES. And right now I believe it's 27 picks in a row. Someone hit 25 in a row a while back and won the million. So this is round 2 __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

02-11-2009, 05:38 PM	#4
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	93% think the USA will win tonight. 7% think a draw or a Mexico win. I like those odds. (jingoistic, anyone) __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

02-11-2009, 05:51 PM	#8
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I got cocky after winning the first three and picked a soccer game and blew it. I went with a team that 95%+ of people were picking and blew it. I'm kind of torn between volume (up until I get a decent number in a row) or being overly selective. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

02-11-2009, 05:53 PM	#9
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	I've got a streak of 4 going right now. I'm a bit scared to make a pick. I could only imagine having a streak of even 13 or so and having to pick between two cellar-dwelling NBA teams. At one point I had a pretty good streak going, and picked the Warriors to beat the 2-12 Wizards. The Warriors lost by like 25. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

02-11-2009, 06:00 PM	#10
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Whoops..my streak is at 5. I'm taking Jonny Flynn (points) over AJ Price (points+assists) __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

02-11-2009, 05:36 PM	#2
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	I did this a few months ago and got up to 9 in a row. I haven't gotten anywhere close to that since.

02-11-2009, 05:39 PM	#6
sooner333 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Norman, OK	I'm not very good at this. I got burned by Malta today.

02-11-2009, 06:04 PM	#11
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I'm going with Oklahoma, on the road, over Baylor tonight. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

02-11-2009, 06:14 PM	#12
RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	My highest is 7. Got burned by a woman's college basketball game. I saw Duke/NC on the screen and chose NC. Thought it was mens. Didn't know how to change the pick.

02-11-2009, 06:50 PM	#13
Ryche College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO, USA	6 is my longest winning and losing streak so far. Got burned by Malta today as well, Oklahoma seems a sure bet though. __________________ Some knots are better left untied.

02-11-2009, 11:42 PM	#16
bosshogg23 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Philly	I have had 7 twice. Two things I have learned, players know shit about soccer and about home teams vs. away teams yearly records. A team can be 20-10 with all 20 wins at home, all 10 losses on the road vs a 10 and 20 team with all 10 wins at home and 20 on the road and 98.2 % of the country pick the the away team to win.

02-11-2009, 11:43 PM	#17
bosshogg23 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Philly	Dola, I am doing quite well when I pick against the majority, 9-1 so far.

02-12-2009, 02:17 AM	#18
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	AJ Price had 17 points and 3 assists, compared to Jonny Flynns 16 points. Bye, bye, streak! __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

02-12-2009, 10:46 PM	#19
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I'm up to 4 now, with the Illini giving me a scare tonight (trailed the entire game, but won 60-59). I don't see anything I like in tomorrow's menu. 'Nova over WVU seems like a solid choice, but I cannot pick against my Mountaineers. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

02-13-2009, 01:01 AM	#20
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	I'm 0-1, I took Stephen Jackson over Brandon Roy tonight in points scored. Boo!

02-13-2009, 11:05 AM	#21
AgustusM College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2003	I just started playing this after reading this thread, so I am a total newbie. why is their only one choice for Saturday? Do they do that from time to time?

02-13-2009, 11:29 AM	#22
PackerFanatic Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	Yeah, they don't normally pick no-brainers. Probably just the number of games that are out there. I have been doing this since about midway through the first round (which was the end of last year) I started out this round really crappy, but made my way back towards .500 (27 - 30) My longest streak of 5 came to an end yesterday (Thanks UCLA!) and I've had a 7-game losing streak as well. It really boggles my mind when you see the monthly winners have 60 or 70 wins (and more) They must be on ALL the time. __________________ Commissioner of the RNFL

02-13-2009, 04:49 PM	#23
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I think you can, conceivably, play up to 3 times on some days. I have seen early golf matchups followed by early evening basketball followed by fairly late night NBA or NHL (occassionally West Coast NCAA b-ball, as well). __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

02-13-2009, 05:23 PM	#25
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	I picked Villanova tonight.

02-13-2009, 05:50 PM	#26
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I'm leaning towards waiting until tomorrow and picking Kansas over Kansas State. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

02-13-2009, 05:59 PM	#28
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	I didn't even look at favorites. I just started and have a losing streak of 1, so I'm not putting much thought into the picks yet.

02-13-2009, 06:01 PM	#29
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	WINNING STREAK IS: 2 __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

02-13-2009, 10:15 PM	#32
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	I'm 0-2 so far, Do I still get the million if I get 25 in a row wrong?

02-14-2009, 07:06 PM	#36
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Up to 5 straight with Kansas' win today. Not much to choose from tonight or tomorrow, in my opinion. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

02-14-2009, 07:10 PM	#37
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	I picked Kansas, so I'm at a win steak of 1!

02-15-2009, 04:59 AM	#38
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	I'm taking John Nolan to win the PBA event today. Only 6% are picking him which is surprising considering he is the #1 seed and only actually has to win one match to win the tournament.

02-15-2009, 04:33 PM	#39
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	That bowler won, so I have a streak of 2 and a, 2-1 overall now. Not picking anything tomorrow.

02-18-2009, 07:19 AM	#40
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	RIP -- my 5-game streak. Picked Michigan State to beat Purdue on the road last night. I hated to go for the road team, but I hadn't gotten a win in several days and wanted to try to pick one up. Back to the drawing board. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

02-18-2009, 07:52 AM	#41
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Michigan State destroyed my mojo as well. I took NC to win by more than Kansas, though there was absolutely no research made in that pick whatsoever. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum. Last edited by Poli : 02-18-2009 at 07:53 AM.

02-18-2009, 07:58 AM	#42
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	I lost my win steak of 2 picking Uconn, so I'm 2-2 overall now.

02-18-2009, 09:28 AM	#43
PackerFanatic Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	I took Purdue - but it was only starting a new streak for me, heh. __________________ Commissioner of the RNFL

02-18-2009, 11:04 PM	#44
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	I've been playing this for the last month. I'm about .500 in picking games outside of soccer, where I'm 2-9. I do not think that is very easy to do, even in a sport where I know nothing. My wife is sick of hearing about my picks. Oh, and on weekends you can get 4-6 games in a day if you are trying to max out.

02-18-2009, 11:43 PM	#45
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	I started playing this tonight, taking Virginia Tech over Virginia, along with about 95% of the other people that picked this game. Obviously, Virginia won easily.

02-19-2009, 12:08 AM	#46
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Picking OK State has put my win streak at 3. How will I invest my million? Now I've got Florent Serra over Dudi Sela in tennis. I have never heard of either of these guys, but I'm going with the 94% majority. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

02-19-2009, 06:15 AM	#47
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	+1 __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.