Question for the Pack: Gambling

[BertleTheTurtle]

I have a good friend who takes an annual trip out to Vegas specifically to take part in a weekend full of sports betting. Well that and drinking. We are sitting as 3.5 point dogs at this point, going into a place where we've never won, against one of the hottest teams in the country. We have no running game, and our OL is terrible. Now, this may get me banned, but what are your thoughts on taking Ark with the points and sending my buddy with a fist full of cash on my behalf? I've never bet against State before. I almost feel like there would be some bad Karma involved, but I look at it like happiness insurance in the sense that if we lose, it won't be as bad (hopefully). He leaves at 4 pm today. Need advice. Thanks in advance.

 

[Dawgbite]

Never ever bet on or against a team that you have an emotional attachment. This goes for teams that you cheer against as well as those you cheer for. Betting on sports for profit is a lot like buying stocks, diversify. Spread your money around on 5-10 games and if you get 15-20 % return then you have had a successful weekend.

 

[Hump4Hoops]

I'm fully on board with happiness insurance in cases like this.

However, I'd bet the moneyline instead of the spread. You don't want State to lose by 1 and then you get double 17'd.

 

[patdog]

Better advice would be never bet money that you're going to be pissed off if you lose. I've got no problem with betting against MSU if that's what your head tells you. But I wouldn't touch this game. Could very easily go either way.

 

[ShrubDog]

I would rather take the Zona Cardinals than MSU. If its a pure action play flip a coin.

 

[57stratdawg]

I think we cover and the over.

I say that without having seen the o/u. So, grain of saw.

 

[muddawgs]

Lsu +4

I have a good friend who takes an annual trip out to Vegas specifically to take part in a weekend full of sports betting. Well that and drinking. We are sitting as 3.5 point dogs at this point, going into a place where we've never won, against one of the hottest teams in the country. We have no running game, and our OL is terrible. Now, this may get me banned, but what are your thoughts on taking Ark with the points and sending my buddy with a fist full of cash on my behalf? I've never bet against State before. I almost feel like there would be some bad Karma involved, but I look at it like happiness insurance in the sense that if we lose, it won't be as bad (hopefully). He leaves at 4 pm today. Need advice. Thanks in advance.

Best bet. Miles has never lost 3 in a row except for his first year at Oklahoma St. where he took over a 3-8 team.

 

[T-TownDawgg]

Mmmmm grain of saw sounds crunchy Mmmmm

 

[stinkfoot]

Its +6.5 now which seems odd. Late money does not agree w/ your reasoning.*

Best bet. Miles has never lost 3 in a row except for his first year at Oklahoma St. where he took over a 3-8 team.

afds

 

[was21]

LSU folds after loss to Alabama....every year it ruins their season

 

[thatsbaseball]

I would tease Arky and the Bears

 

[mcdawg22]

Any time anyone wants to bet on a State game I remind them of the FSU basketball game last year. How much money was lost on this board?

 

[mount lefroy]

I have a good friend who takes an annual trip out to Vegas specifically to take part in a weekend full of sports betting. Well that and drinking. We are sitting as 3.5 point dogs at this point, going into a place where we've never won, against one of the hottest teams in the country. We have no running game, and our OL is terrible. Now, this may get me banned, but what are your thoughts on taking Ark with the points and sending my buddy with a fist full of cash on my behalf? I've never bet against State before. I almost feel like there would be some bad Karma involved, but I look at it like happiness insurance in the sense that if we lose, it won't be as bad (hopefully). He leaves at 4 pm today. Need advice. Thanks in advance.

Bet everything you own for ark to cover.

 

[Will James]

Any time anyone wants to bet on a State game I remind them of the FSU basketball game last year. How much money was lost on this board?

I still want the FBI to investigate that one

 

[patdog]

I think y'all cover at 4 or 6.5. LSU is in disarray and Harris can't exploit your weakness defending the pass. Miles and Cameron have zero confidence in him and I doubt they'll even try until they get down and have to.

 

[DerHntr]

Bump.

Did you bet against us Turtle?

 

[BertleTheTurtle]

I actually ended up betting on theOM spread over LSU. I was told by a close friend that I should never bet against my own team. Something about bad juju and whatnot. I believe the football gods repaid me for my wise decision. Made some money and we got the win. Solid day.

 

[DerHntr]

I actually ended up betting on theOM spread over LSU. I was told by a close friend that I should never bet against my own team. Something about bad juju and whatnot. I believe the football gods repaid me for my wise decision. Made some money and we got the win. Solid day.

You made a wise choice. Good to hear