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    What would you guys do:

    I have Cincinnati +14.5 (+100)


    I have a chance to get W.Virginia at either -14 (+102) for a middle and scalp

    Or I can get W.Virginia at -14.5 (+109) for an even bigger scalp but no middle opportunity.

    Thanks Guys.

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    Seems to me for a $100 bettor, in the second scenario you could lock in a $4.50 win and that's it. In the first scenario you lock in a $1 win and are risking $3.50 to win $100. So is it worth risking $3.50 to win $100? Seems to me a good bet and plus you'll be more interested in the game!!
    BTW where did u get Cinny +14.5 E? I took a stand on WVa -14 earlier and I wouldn't mind getting off this play at that price.

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    I would try the middle...14 is a good number.

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    Cin 14.5 (+100) at Sportsinteraction.com.

    I am very confused by your description.

    I took W.virginia -14 (+101)/Cincinatti +14.5(+100)....i figure 14 points happens from time to time...let's hope it does tonight.

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    It's the safe bet if you have no opinion on the game and doesn't hurt as it's risk free.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BuddyBear
    I have Cincinnati +14.5 (+100)

    I have a chance to get W.Virginia at either -14 (+102) for a middle and scalp

    Or I can get W.Virginia at -14.5 (+109) for an even bigger scalp but no middle opportunity.
    In the first scenario you'd lock in a .5% profit and have a 6% probability (the probability of hitting the 14 exactly) of making a 50% further profit. Hence your expected P&L would be 3.5%.

    In the second scenario you'd lock in a 2.25% profit and have no chance of a middle.

    In short, take the +14.5 +100 / -14 +102.

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    ganchrow...I like how you think...
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    Quote Originally Posted by bookie
    ganchrow...I like how you think...

    that makes two of us

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