A poor man's multi-sport betting dynasty

[mooreadamc]

Motivated by astros74 and kingfc22 I have begun my betting career at sportsbook.com. And i'm not poor but I can only deposit $200 for the year and only $50 right now. So with bonus, my total to start is $55.00.

I began this about a week ago but have just begun posting. I lost my first two bets:

Straight Wager (NHL - 11-Feb) 5.00/2.08:
Islanders 2
Devils 1 Devils -240

Result: LOST

Very surprised by this...almost like the gambling gods are against me. I thought the Devils were a sure thing.

[mooreadamc]

So I lost my first bet, but I feel confident about my next one made on Valentine's Day:

Straight Wager (NBA - 14-Feb) 5.00/4.55:
Nets 71 Nets +9
Pistons 85

Result: LOST

I really thought that the Nets could keep the game within 9. They were playing well and it's not like the Pistons light it up on most nights. Man that D is good.

[mooreadamc]

So I was gonna give up for a bit but decided to try again last night with two games.

Straight Wager (NBA - 15-Feb) 5.00/4.55:
Cavs 113
Celtics 109 Over 191

Result: WON!

Thank you Paul Pierce. I thought I lost again until you sunk those 2 free throws to force OT. What luck!


Straight Wager (NBA - 15-Feb) 5.00/2.08:
Kings 78
Grizzilies 84 Grizzlies -240

Result: WON!

Close game to the end but came out on top.

Current Bankroll: $51.63

[mooreadamc]

Alot of interesting matchups for Olympic Hockey today. Latvia basically upset the US yesterday. I don't think they can do the same against Slovakia. I need Slovia to win by 3 or more though. Tough to call.

Straight Wager (Olympic Hockey - 16-Feb) 5.00/3.85:
Slovakia -2.5 (-130)
Latvia

Result: WON!

Close game for a bit. Slovakia had a 4-1 lead after the 1st. The score went to 4-3 at one point in the 2nd period. Finally Slovakia scored 2 more unanswered ensuring me the victory!

Current Bankroll: $55.48 (back to even)

[mooreadamc]

Straight Wager (NCAA - 17-Feb) 5.00/2.78:

Princeton 76
Cornell 68 (Cornell -180)

I think this is easy money as Cornell beat them by 12 I believe on the road. But that is why you play the games.

Hopefully if I get too $100 i'll increase my wagers.

RESULT: Lost

[mooreadamc]

Straight Wager (Olympic Hockey - 18-Feb) 5.00/3.57:
Czech Republic 2 Czech Republic(-140)
Finland 4

Result: LOST


Straight Wager (Olympic Hockey - 18-Feb) 5.00/3.70:
Slovakia 2 Slovakia(-135)
USA 1

Result: WON!

[mooreadamc]

Straight Wager (Olympic Hockey - 19-Feb) 5.00/5.75:

Germany 2
Switzerland 2 (Switzerland -1.5 (+115))

Result: LOST

Straight Wager (Olympic Hockey - 19-Feb) 5.00/4.00:

USA
Sweeden (Sweeden -0.5 (-125))


Result: WON!


Straight Wager (NCAA BBall - 19-Feb) 5.00/1.00:

Texas Texas (-500)
Oklahoma State

Result: LOST
I can't believe this result. I almsot bet 1/2 my money on this just to gain what I thought would be "easy" money. Damn.

Current Bankroll: $43.18

[mooreadamc]

Lots of hockey today. If all goes well I hope to play some basketball tonight as well.

Straight Wager (Olympic Hockey - 21-Feb) 5.00/2.94:
Canada Canada -170
Czech Republic

Result: WON!

Straight Wager (Olympic Hockey - 21-Feb) 5.00/5.00:
Sweeden Sweeden EVEN
Slovakia

Result: LOST
Thanks Sweeden for throwing the game!

Straight Wager (Olympic Hockey - 21-Feb) 5.00/2.50:
USA
Russia Russia -200

Result: WON!

Straight Wager (NBA - 21-Feb) 5.00/4.55:
Toronto
Memphis Under 186

Result: WON!

[mooreadamc]

More hockey games today. I will only bet on two more than likely. Hopefully some basketball picks will be made as well depending on the hockey outcomes.


Straight Wager (Olympic Hockey - 22-Feb) 5.00/3.85:
USA
Finland Finland -1 (-130)

Result: PUSH

[mooreadamc]

Straight Wager (NBA - 22-Feb) 5.00/4.55:
Magic
Nets Over 180

Straight Wager (NBA - 22-Feb) 5.00/4.00:

Sqaq O'Neal Rebounds Over 9

[mooreadamc]

Straight Wager (NBA - 22-Feb) 5.00/4.55:
Magic
Nets Over 180

Result: Won!

Straight Wager (NBA - 22-Feb) 5.00/4.00:

Sqaq O'Neal Rebounds Over 9

Result: Lost


Current Bankroll: $47.72

I'm hoping to get to $60 after this weekend games

[mooreadamc]

Straight Wager (Gold - 23-Feb) 5.00/3.13:

DiMarco (DiMarco -160)
Oberholser

I don't know alot about golf but I think this is a good matchup.

[mooreadamc]

Straight Wager (Golf - 24-Feb) 5.00/3.23:

DiMarco DiMarco -155
Love III

Going with DiMarco again. Tougher matchup today.

Straight Wager (Olympic Hockey - 24-Feb) 5.00/2.94:

Russia Russia -170
Finland

Hopefully that will take me to over my initial investment today! I may be tempted to dip into some NBA games tonight. Will look at it later this afternoon.

[mooreadamc]

Straight Wager (Golf - 24-Feb) 5.00/3.23:

DiMarco DiMarco -155
Love III

Result: LOST

Straight Wager (Olympic Hockey - 24-Feb) 5.00/2.94:

Russia Russia -170
Finland

Result: LOST

Damn bad afternoon. As soon as I go up, I always go back down.

[mooreadamc]

I'd like to get back to where I began today so good luck to me!

Straight Wager (NBA - 24-Feb) 5.00/4.55:

Spurs
Grizzlies Over 171.5


Straight Wager (NBA - 24-Feb) 5.00/4.76:

Nets
Knicks Knicks +5

Little risky, but I think Francis has a big night. Please!!!

[astrosfan64]

I took the Nicks today also. So you are probably doomed!

[mooreadamc]

Originally Posted by astrosfan64

I took the Nicks today also. So you are probably doomed!

Nah it means you are now going to start a big comeback

[mooreadamc]

Straight Wager (NBA - 24-Feb) 5.00/4.55:

Spurs
Grizzlies Over 171.5

Result: LOST


Straight Wager (NBA - 24-Feb) 5.00/4.76:

Nets
Knicks Knicks +5

Result: Won!

[mooreadamc]

wasn't able to play as much as I wanted to this weekend. But it was a good weekend.

Straight Wager (NBA - 26-Feb) 5.00/5.75:

Grizzlies 99
Timberwolves 105 Timberwolves +120

Result: Won!


Straight Wager (NBA - 26-Feb) 5.00/4.55:

Hornets 88 Hornets -4
Blazers 75

Result: Won!


Current Bankroll: $50.91

[CraigSca]

I had one bet this weekend, and dropped $50 on it. As a Maryland fan, it was the biggest lock of the century: Maryland at North Carolina (-9). Final score: UNC 81, MD 57. Maryland STINKS this year, especially when Nik Caner-Medley starts talking in the papers about how much things have changed since last year. You roll your eyes and bet on the other team.

[mooreadamc]

Originally Posted by CraigSca

I had one bet this weekend, and dropped $50 on it. As a Maryland fan, it was the biggest lock of the century: Maryland at North Carolina (-9). Final score: UNC 81, MD 57. Maryland STINKS this year, especially when Nik Caner-Medley starts talking in the papers about how much things have changed since last year. You roll your eyes and bet on the other team.

Nice! NC has been looking stronger and stronger as the season goes. I think that next year and the year after they will challenge for #1 in the nation and have a good chance at the National title each year.

I must admit my college basketball knowledge is not as high as other sports. Actually you can probably see this in my dynasty. I took what I thought were two sure bets and lost them both.

Texas I couldn't believe. That really made me mad.

And for the Ivy league Princeton/Cornell game I figured Cornell was a lock since they wiped the floor with them on the road. I guess sometimes a better perfromance should be expected when you get embarrased at home. Ah well, lesson learned.

I'm looking at taking Prtland +14 tonight at Sacramento. Will post later.

[mooreadamc]

Straight Wager (NBA - 27-Feb) 5.00/4.76:

Blazers Blazers +14
Kings

My only game for the night. Can't decide on a few other gams. I also like the over/under at 201 for the Mavs and Sixers but am going to be a wimp tonight .

Hockey tomorrow, expect lots of bets!

[CraigSca]

Funny - I picked Cornell in that game against Princeton as well - we both took a loss that night . I'm small stakes just like you - previously my biggest bet had been around $20, so winning the $45 on the $50 bet was big for me. I contemplated putting a whole $100 on it, but decided it was best not to - you just NEVER know for sure what's going to happen.

Good luck with the Blazers tonight - I'm as horrible with the NBA as you are with college

[mooreadamc]

Straight Wager (NBA - 27-Feb) 5.00/4.76:

Blazers Blazers +14
Kings

Result: LOST

[mooreadamc]

Straight Wager (NHL - 28-Feb) 5.00/7.00:

Capitals
Leafs Leafs -1.5 (+140)


Straight Wager (NHL - 28-Feb) 5.00/2.94:

Wild
Avalanche Avalanche -170

[mooreadamc]

Straight Wager (NHL - 28-Feb) 5.00/7.00:

Capitals
Leafs Leafs -1.5 (+140)

Result: LOST


Straight Wager (NHL - 28-Feb) 5.00/2.94:

Wild
Avalanche Avalanche -170

Result: WON!

[CraigSca]

I lost a $10 Wake Forest at BC last night. BC isn't beating ANYONE by 10, until last night, that is . I then picked the Lakers -9 over Orlando to win my money back (isn't THAT a recipe for success - ha!) and fortunately they came through, so I broke even for the night.

I'm shocked the Caps beat Toronto AT Toronto. Better luck tonight.

[mooreadamc]

Originally Posted by CraigSca

I'm shocked the Caps beat Toronto AT Toronto. Better luck tonight.

I think alot of people were. I had a friend put a $20 bet on that game. I knew Washington played Toronto hard in all their games this season, but I really thought on home ice that they would come out of top especially being out of the playoffs right now. I like the match-ups tonight though...we'll see what the lines show later.

[mooreadamc]

Big night tonight, crossing my fingers.

Straight Wager (NBA - 1-Mar) 5.00/3.23:

Kings
Cavaliers Cavaliers -155


Straight Wager (NHL - 1-Mar) 5.00/2.78:

Thrashers
Sabres Sabres -180


Straight Wager (NHL - 1-Mar) 5.00/8.25:

Predators Predators -1.5 (+165)
Black Hawks

Straight Wager (NHL - 1-Mar) 5.00/4.00:

Red Wings Red Wings -125
Mighty Ducks

[Swaggs]

Hey Adam, I am following along.

One suggestion: put your current bankroll after every post, so I know how you are doing overall.

[mooreadamc]

Originally Posted by Swaggs

Hey Adam, I am following along.

One suggestion: put your current bankroll after every post, so I know how you are doing overall.

Thanks Swaggs. I keep forgetting about that. Thanks for the reminder! But it was a bad night so i'm embarrased

[mooreadamc]

So my big night didn't go so well.

Straight Wager (NBA - 1-Mar) 5.00/3.23:

Kings
Cavaliers Cavaliers -155

Result: LOST

Straight Wager (NHL - 1-Mar) 5.00/2.78:

Thrashers
Sabres Sabres -180

Result: LOST

Straight Wager (NHL - 1-Mar) 5.00/8.25:

Predators Predators -1.5 (+165)Black Hawks

Result: LOST

Straight Wager (NHL - 1-Mar) 5.00/4.00:

Red Wings Red Wings -125
Mighty Ducks

Result: WON!


Current Bankroll: $32.85

Gonna have to get smarter tonight

[mooreadamc]

2-team Paylay 5.00/6.63

Capitals
Senators Sens -1.5 (-140)

Blue Jackets
Avalanche Avs -280

[mooreadamc]

2-team Paylay 5.00/6.63

Capitals
Senators Sens -1.5 (-140)

Blue Jackets
Avalanche Avs -280

Result: WON!

Current Bankroll: $39.48

[mooreadamc]

Straight Wager (NHL - 3-Mar) 5.00/5.50:

Panthers
Hurricanes Hurricanes -1.5 (+110)

Straight Wager (NBA - 3-Mar) 5.00/4.76:

Nuggets Nuggets +3.5
Rockets

[mooreadamc]

Straight Wager (NHL - 3-Mar) 5.00/5.50:

Panthers 3
Hurricanes 5 Hurricanes -1.5 (+110)

Result: Won!

Straight Wager (NBA - 3-Mar) 5.00/4.76:

Nuggets 78 Nuggets +3.5
Rockets 87

Result: Lost

[mooreadamc]

3-Team Parlay (NHL - 3-Mar) 5.00/17.75:

Sabres Sabres -105
Bruins

Senators Senators -240
Maple Leafs

Sharks
Flames Flames -155

[mooreadamc]

3-Team Parlay (NHL - 3-Mar) 5.00/17.75:

Sabres 3 Sabres -105
Bruins 2

Senators 4 Senators -240
Maple Leafs 2

Sharks 0
Flames 2 Flames -155

Result: Won!

[mooreadamc]

Straight Wager (NHL - 5-Mar) 5.00/5.75:

Avalanche Avalanche +115
Wild

Straight Wager (NBA - 5-Mar) 5.00/3.70:

Pacers
76ers 76ers -135

[mooreadamc]

Straight Wager (NHL - 5-Mar) 5.00/5.75:

Avalanche 3 Avalanche +115
Wild 5

Result: Lost

Straight Wager (NBA - 5-Mar) 5.00/3.70:

Pacers 94
76ers 93 76ers -135

Result: Lost

[mooreadamc]

2-Team Parlay (NHL - 6-Mar) 5.00/19.89:

Panthers
Thrashers Thrashers -1.5 (+155)

Islanders
Capitals Capitals -105

[mooreadamc]

2-Team Parlay (NHL - 6-Mar) 5.00/19.89:

Panthers 3
Thrashers 4Thrashers -1.5 (+155)

Islanders 2
Capitals 5 Capitals -105

Result: Lost

[mooreadamc]

3-Team Parlay (NHL - 7-Mar) 5.00/16.37:

Bruins
Sabres Sabres -180

Canadiens
Maple Leafs Maple Leafs -125

Avalanche Avalanche -190
Blues

[mooreadamc]

3-Team Parlay (NHL - 7-Mar) 5.00/16.37:

Bruins 2
Sabres 3Sabres -180

Canadiens 3
Maple Leafs 5Maple Leafs -125

Avalanche 2 Avalanche -190
Blues 1

Result: WON!

Current Bankroll: $59.10

I'm over my investment !

[mooreadamc]

Just one game tonight

Straight Wager (NBA - 8-Mar) 5.00/4.55

Lakers
Hornets Over 191.5

[mooreadamc]

Straight Wager (NBA - 8-Mar) 5.00/4.55

Lakers
Hornets Over 191.5

Result: Won!

Current Bankroll: $63.65

[mooreadamc]

Sorry for not posting this earlier.

3-Team Parlay (NHL+NBA - 10-Mar) 5.00/14.04:

Canadians Canadians +115
Bruins

Kings
Red Wings Red Wings -240

Mavericks Mavericks -400
Trail Blazers

[mooreadamc]

Sorry for not posting this earlier.

3-Team Parlay (NHL+NBA - 10-Mar) 5.00/14.04:

Canadians 3 Canadians +115
Bruins 0

Kings 3
Red Wings 7 Red Wings -240

Mavericks 109 Mavericks -400
Trail Blazers 92

Result: Won!

Current Bankroll: $77.69

[mooreadamc]

3-Team Parlay (NHL+NBA - 10-Mar) 5.00/27.19:

Maple Leafs Maple Leafs +110
Islanders

Devils Devils -165
Capitals

Bucks
Celtics Under 203.5

[mooreadamc]

3-Team Parlay (NHL+NBA - 10-Mar) 5.00/27.19:

Maple Leafs 1 Maple Leafs +110
Islanders 2

Devils 4 Devils -165
Capitals 3

Bucks 92
Celtics 86 Under 203.5

Result: Lost

Soooo close