Thoughts about the Basketball Contest???

Louisvillekid1 · 01-10-2008, 09:47 PM

Do you guys like the parlay contests over a contest making straight bets? . . . Figured I just throw this out there and see if you guys agree with me in perferring a different style of contest (maybe to be used for future months) If other just post your suggetion. . .

harsh506 · 01-10-2008, 09:55 PM

I like it. You can still see every1's w/l ratio, but this makes it so u have to be on top of ur picks each nite.

Louisvillekid1 · 01-10-2008, 09:56 PM

I'm not saying I don't like it, just curious of all the posters thoughts if they could choose. . . And always nice to hear others thoughts of improvements or other contests ideas. . .

The HG · 01-10-2008, 10:27 PM

I like it, but I'm pro-any kind of contest. I think SBR should have more contests in general.

I seem to recall the point of this one was to show that if you pick winners at a certain rate, then the increased leverage from betting 2-team parlays, even uncorrelated ones, would benefit you, even when taking into account the EV you are giving up by betting uncorrelated parlays.

Please anyone correct me if I am wrong or using the wrong wording.

Louisvillekid1 · 01-10-2008, 10:43 PM

Uncorrelated parlays have no value to me and feel they should never be played

Louisvillekid1 · 01-10-2008, 10:43 PM

On the other hand, Correlated parlays can be very useful to a good capper.

stump · 01-11-2008, 12:02 AM

i like it. change of pace, showing w-l records is a good touch in the standings

Bernval · 01-11-2008, 08:47 AM

I like the parlay action - it should be your best 2 plays - wish I could break my maiden and score one.

It is lots of work for moderator - thanks - doing a great job.

kdmfox · 01-11-2008, 09:51 AM

I don't "prefer" the parlay contest over the other, which is the question, but it's a nice change of pace and more challenging.

Good work by LT keeping everything straight.

Louisvillekid1 · 01-11-2008, 12:06 PM

Even Results so far. . .

goldengoat · 01-11-2008, 02:06 PM

a parlay contest is better than not at all

especially better since it's basketball & not baseball

i don't mind the parlay format

Louisvillekid1 · 01-11-2008, 02:11 PM

My arguement against the parlay style is that is doesn't award the best capper for that month. . . The best way to attack this contest is not to play a parlay every day which takes some fun out of it . . .

WestsidePete · 01-11-2008, 02:36 PM

I also like the parlay contest and having members do a write up..more input the better

durito · 01-11-2008, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louisvillekid1

Uncorrelated parlays have no value to me and feel they should never be played

I think the whole reason LT started this last year was to prove that this isn't true. The math behind it clearly isn't true.