I have been betting on sports since I was in the 8th grade. Putting my entire bankroll on the Oakland Raiders in the Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles. The bankroll was 100 bucks that I had made on my paper route that month.
The start of a long career that has made me a better person then I would have ever been without sports betting. I learned right then and there that you did not bet on the teams you liked but you would bet to any sort of advantage.
I loved the eagles quarter back and their massive wide out Carmichael. I loved the emotions that their head coach would show and loved those Eagles uniforms. I knew even in 8th grade that the emotional play was the Eagles.
The Raiders had an under rated Jim Plunkett, with his wobble ball. The Raiders had the better defense and speedy wide receivers. I thought, speed kills and I like the Raiders to beat my favorite team.
Probably a lucky albeit solid piece of handicapping. I saw at a young age that the players were not machines. I believe that still plays all these years later. Not only were the statistics favoring Seattle tonight but the{not machine parts} played into Seattle's hands tonight.
Philadelphia has stopped talking to one another. Philadelphia and Seattle were both on short rest. One big problem for Philadelphia, they were the team that had to travel. Going from the East Coast to the West Coast is very tough on the body.
Sad part is for once, I watched all the pre game shows and could not help but laugh at the fact that this fact was not brought up by one expert. There were at least 15 experts that picked Philadelphia tonight. Not one of the ex players who have all been though the wars of a tough NFL season could pick Seattle.
The experts and Ex players reacted as fans and not as the media. You have Seattle, who have been playing better and players still fighting against a team that has given up. Given up on each other and their teams and coaches. They were also tired. Travel, losing and being the golden team, will take it all out of you. Blow out win. SEATTLE.
Here is the question, Can you be a fan of any teams and win at betting on sports?
I have a friend who I have trusted with many of the things that I do to make myself a winning player. I would say 95% of the time I trust his opinion as much as my own. I will probably never pass many of the things I do to anyone other then this man.
The 5%.... There is the rub. When it comes to his favorite teams, things get downright stupid. I do not mean the opinion is wrong or right. I know that it is not the clear and educated opinion that I have come to appreciate from this man. He will angry and loud and it is not any fun at all.
For the most part I have been able to stay away from those favorite teams but it is tough sometimes. He does what many cannot, he will just pass going against his favorite teams. The fact that he does not bet on his team every time, does show that he has restraint.
Most people who lose on a regular basis will have their favorite teams and bet on those teams no matter what. This practice will lead you to lose in the long run. Even if that team does go on an incredible streak and you do make some money on that team, sooner or later that team will go on a losing streak. When this happens, as a fan one will remember that great streak and start to increase the wagers.
With no game plan, the bettor will always go broke. PERIOD.
I am the fan of one team. I am since childhood a San Francisco Giants fan. The sad truth is I will not hesitate to make a wager against my favorite team. Many family members will tell me that it is so sad. I will say that when the Giants won it all in 2010, I cried like a baby. My daughter, son and wife held me as I rejoiced in a lifetime of waiting.
I probably only made 2 bets during that World Series, I went 2-0 and picked up good dog money. I was not sad but as happy as an adult can be. In 2002 in game #7 against the Angels I played the Angels and the under in that game #7. Knowing I would win my bets. With the sad knowledge that history said the Angels were the play. I rooted for my team all the way. I won my bets and had to wait for another time for my team to be champions.
Every other sport I am just a fan of the sport. I believe you cannot have favorite teams all the way across the board and be a winner. At worse you must be able to bet against your favorite team. For some people that is impossible.
Before anyone says I am not a true fan of the San Francisco Giants. My son's name is William Clark Scans.
Always have a plan. Dogs, Favorites, money lines or against the spread. Have your plan. Work your plan and treat any wager as a business.
Yesterday 1-0 in the NFL and a push with South Florida
Friday
NCAA 75-62
Ohio +4
Have a great day.
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