Week 1 B1G games against the spread picks

[Randal_Graves]

My article just got posted and I lead off with RU/UW. Any feedback would be great!

http://www.onthebanks.com/2016/9/1/...ek-1-predictions-and-picks-against-the-spread

 

[tychicus]

who else pounding the points??

 

[rubigtimenow]

Because you asked for feedback I'll tell you: I like your summaries, good information and somewhat thorough.
But I think you wager pretty wimpishly. Or to put it nicer, I think you should at least wager 1 unit on the matchup portion of every game, you're writing a column about picking against the spread, pick a side! :)
Also, at least 1 game a week should get 5 units, like a "best bet of the week".
Good luck with your overall feedback and I hope the column is fun for you.
Oh, and, seriously, gambling doesn't lead to good stuff, almost overwhelmingly true, so hopefully it's all just for fun units!

 

[RU Husky]

I'll check in weekly to see your selections . This week, I agree - RU and the under. I disagree on the UM-Hawaii game. I think Hawaii will cover

 

[Arizona Knight]

My article just got posted and I lead off with RU/UW. Any feedback would be great!

http://www.onthebanks.com/2016/9/1/...ek-1-predictions-and-picks-against-the-spread

Are you related to Ed by any chance?

 

[OSU2015]

I put a unit on the Indiana line when it first opened at -4. While Indiana isn't a world beater they will put up some points tonight against a very bad FIU defense. The only other beat I have for this weekend is a 5 team teaser.

I'm so excited that football is back! :cool2:

 

[jerseyjustin]

You shouldn't even be using "units". Just pick a side and tally up your win/loss record.

That's like saying it'll be clear outside tomorrow with a chance of sunshine, rain, wind, sleet, or snow.

 

[RUsojo]

Which part of j/k is it that people aren't understanding?

Maybe. But you'd think the "j/k" would have served that purpose. I often stick a smiley face in for the same reason.

Thing is, sarcasm is much better when it's not 100% certain it's sarcasm.

Because you asked for feedback I'll tell you: I like your summaries, good information and somewhat thorough.
But I think you wager pretty wimpishly. Or to put it nicer, I think you should at least wager 1 unit on the matchup portion of every game, you're writing a column about picking against the spread, pick a side! :)
Also, at least 1 game a week should get 5 units, like a "best bet of the week".
Good luck with your overall feedback and I hope the column is fun for you.
Oh, and, seriously, gambling doesn't lead to good stuff, almost overwhelmingly true, so hopefully it's all just for fun units!

You shouldn't even be using "units". Just pick a side and tally up your win/loss record.

That's like saying it'll be clear outside tomorrow with a chance of sunshine, rain, wind, sleet, or snow.

Conversely, it's good that you don't bet every game because that's moronic. Can't ignore a well set line and force a bet.

 

[Alaska_Dawg]

I took Rutgers and the points.

 

[Extra Point]

It's good. But you only put two units on the -27. That means you give 40% chance that Rutgers loses by 27 or more? I agree with Jersey Justin about using multiple units just take the points or don't. Using up to 5 units will make the end result totally useless.

 

[RUsojo]

The guy is clearly using a data driven program. Units are probably reflecting what numbers he's getting.

 

[jerseyjustin]

I took Rutgers and the points.

Reverse psychology, I see.

Looks like I'll just bet the ranch by giving the points.

 

[GimmeSomeMore]

My article just got posted and I lead off with RU/UW. Any feedback would be great!

http://www.onthebanks.com/2016/9/1/...ek-1-predictions-and-picks-against-the-spread

Just a quick nit pick ... in betting parlance Away Team is [@] Home Team ...OR ... Home Team is [vs.] Away Team. You have that incorrect in the article.

Other than RU +27, nothing of interest in these games.

I do like: WVU -10 vs. Mizzou; and UNC +3 vs. GA (in ATL)

 

[mildone]

Never a borrower nor a lender be. I ain't betting. What with all the hookers and blow, I can't afford more vices.

 

[Beancounter88]

My article just got posted and I lead off with RU/UW. Any feedback would be great!

http://www.onthebanks.com/2016/9/1/...ek-1-predictions-and-picks-against-the-spread

Good article, but the opening for Laviano is a little misleading IMO. You just say he threw 12 INTs - did he throw any TDs? 6 of the top 10 QBs in 2015 threw more than 12 INTs, including Goff and Watson. Browning had 16 TDs, 10 INTs and 63%, compared to 16 TDs, 12 INTs and 61% for Laviano while CL played against much better defenses. I would just be a little more even with the comments next time.