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  1. 02-02-09 12:02 AM #1
    ICEMAN888
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    Default My own $4000 experiment

    Hello All,

    I am new to the forums but I am not new to handicapping. I am starting my own experiment where I will choose between my own picks and system plays that I feel are strong. My goal is to turn my $4000 into $20,000.

    My picks will come from a wide variety of sports and don't only include sides or totals. There is a lot of money to be made in many different ways. For example, you might see a play from me that both sides of a soccer game are in play, in essense a "Lay the Draw" play. You might see me pick 1Q play on an NBA game that requires you to double up on a loss. I will even throw a tennis play in there every now and again.

    I do not proclaim to be a revolutionary handicapper with new ideas for plays. I am a student of sports handicapping and my research has given me an edge over the books. When I say edge I would say I am about 58% accurate. Sometimes I go on hot streaks and sometimes I am cold.

    Also, I am not big on write ups. However, there will be times when I provide some reasoning for my plays.

    If you do intend to follow my plays you will need a sports book that allows for quarter and half betting. You will need a book that lets you play all major sports.
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  2. 02-02-09 12:13 AM #2
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    Feb-2 Play

    San Antonio Spurs -4.5 $286 to win $250 WINNER

    Record 1-0-0
    Last edited by ICEMAN888; 02-03-09 at 01:54 AM.
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  3. 02-02-09 12:45 AM #3
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    gs is hot at home, nearly beating the cavs last friday and trouncing the hornets, and now that they're healthy i like GS +5...
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  4. 02-02-09 06:48 AM #4
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    The hornets game was on the road for the warriors..
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  5. 02-02-09 08:06 AM #5
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    I like the San Antonio play. Best of luck on your experiment
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  6. 02-02-09 10:12 AM #6
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    This next play is a system pick. I do not take credit for this pick but I am playing it nonetheless.

    Feb 2

    Lakers -3.5 $395 to win $350 (Buy 2 points) WINNER

    Record 2-0-0
    Last edited by ICEMAN888; 02-03-09 at 01:55 AM.
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  7. 02-02-09 10:16 AM #7
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    Quick question, why by 2 points that is going to give you around -140 on your spread right, its probably better off to just pay a little extra for the moneyline. You are getting pretty good value for the extra 3.5 points if you do that.
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  8. 02-02-09 11:49 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by strictlywinners View Post
    Quick question, why by 2 points that is going to give you around -140 on your spread right, its probably better off to just pay a little extra for the moneyline. You are getting pretty good value for the extra 3.5 points if you do that.
    The ML at the time I made this bet was -220. It has since gone down to -207. For some reason the line is going down on this game instead of up. I don't mind this so much because I view it as the books trying to play a game of reverse psychology. In any case, I like the Lakers at -3.5. This is not to say I might not play a little action on the ML before game time.
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  9. 02-03-09 01:56 AM #9
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    Record 2-0-0

    Current Bankroll $4,600.00
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  10. 02-03-09 01:57 AM #10
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    Feb-3 Play

    South Carolina +8.5 over Florida. (NCAA Basketball)

    $220 to win $200 WINNER
    Last edited by ICEMAN888; 02-03-09 at 10:30 PM. Reason: Added bet amount
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  11. 02-03-09 09:03 AM #11
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    Feb-3 Play

    Denver Nuggets -5 over San Antonio Spurs (NBA Basketball)

    $310 to win $250 WINNER
    I like this game at -5. I have the Nuggets winning by 7 points but I like the extra cushion.
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  12. 02-03-09 10:30 AM #12
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    Good Job Iceman. I started one last week in the NBA thread and after one week my 500 became +900 with a win % of 58 %. Good luck and I like your picks for today !!
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  13. 02-03-09 06:17 PM #13
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    BOL Strybie
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  14. 02-03-09 10:31 PM #14
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    Record 4-0-0

    Current Bankroll $5,500.00
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  15. 02-04-09 12:34 AM #15
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    Default Feb-4 Plays

    Phoenix Suns -2 over the Golden State Warriors

    $305 to win $250 LOSER
    Last edited by ICEMAN888; 02-04-09 at 11:51 PM.
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  16. 02-04-09 09:11 AM #16
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    I agree. You are doing very good atm. I wonder why you don't have more visitors ?? Probably they don't know you yet Any other plays today or only this one ?
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  17. 02-04-09 11:38 AM #17
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    hey man good job!!! ima start following haha
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  18. 02-04-09 02:15 PM #18
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    Feb-4 Play

    Orlando Magic -12 over the Los Angeles Clippers (Buying 1 point)
    $325 to win $250 WINNER
    Last edited by ICEMAN888; 02-04-09 at 09:07 PM.
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  19. 02-04-09 02:39 PM #19
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    Why aren't you posting in the NBA forum? I don't have anything against this but I was just curious bc. you are posting a lot of NBA games. Guys in there might be wanting these picks.
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  20. 02-04-09 03:01 PM #20
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    I post both NCAAB and NBA. I just chose this forum cuz I like to read the NCAA picks more often.
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  21. 02-04-09 03:02 PM #21
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    Feb-4 Play

    Cleveland Cavaliers -4.5 over the New York Knickerbockers (Buying 1 point)
    $252 to win $200 WINNER

    Games like these are precisely why I buy 1 point every now and again. The Cavaliers should have blown the Knicks out of the water. However, 92% of the public was on the Cavaliers so that makes any bet iffy. I will leave it at that since I don't want to get sanctioned by the NBA.
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  22. 02-04-09 03:16 PM #22
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    I'm with you on Cavs and Magic....but why the suns ? .....took GS +5....Good Luck iceman
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    As you can see I got on the Suns -2. You have GSW +5. It is entirely possible that we both win. BOL to you.
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    Record 6-1-0

    Current Bankroll $5,645.00
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    Great job, keep it goin bro.
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    Im gonna start tailing you iceman...great job!
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    Any bet for today ice?
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    Feb-5 Plays

    Soccer Play - This game starts in less then 5 hours so get on it if you like.

    Spain Cup
    Barcelona vs Mallorca Over 3
    $280 to win $200 LOSER

    NBA
    Los Angeles Lakers +6.5 over the Boston Celtics
    $280 to win $250 WINNER
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  29. 02-05-09 09:31 AM #29
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    Quote Originally Posted by PittChicGambles View Post
    Im gonna start tailing you iceman...great job!
    Hey PittChic - Glad to see you onboard the train. Let's hope it doesn't go off its rails.

    Keep on giving out good picks yourself. I am following you too.
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  30. 02-05-09 11:07 AM #30
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    Feb-5 Play

    NCAAB
    Michigan -3.5 (Buying 1 point)
    $327.50 to win $250 WINNER
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  31. 02-05-09 11:09 AM #31
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    i got barcelona/mallorca over 3.5 for +110 odds. Did you get it at over 3.5?
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    i meant 3.5
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    i meant 3.5
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    i meant 3.5
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    Feb-5 Play

    NBA
    Philadelphia 76ers -5 (Buying .5)
    $292.50 to win $250 PUSH
    I might have one more strong play before game time so stay tuned.
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