Since the beginning of the 2007 football season, I have never taken the 2.5 points or less. Rather, I have always taken the moneyline when betting the underdog. I'm sure I'll eventually get burned, but I have yet to lose a bet because I took the moneyline rather than the points.
There are times when I'll take the moneyline when a team might be getting more than 2.5 points. Tonight is one of those times, as I like Indy straight up. Generally I might split my bet, half on the moneyline, half taking the points. (Not tonight, I love indy). Obviously in these cases I've been burned more than once.
Like I said, I'm gonna get burned sooner or later, but the extra $$ I've already made will more than make up for a lost bet or two down the road.
Would love to know the percentage of games where the spread (when at 2.5 or less) didn't factor into the outcome for those who wagered on either side. Probably a stat out there somewhere regarding this, but I don't know where.
There are times when I'll take the moneyline when a team might be getting more than 2.5 points. Tonight is one of those times, as I like Indy straight up. Generally I might split my bet, half on the moneyline, half taking the points. (Not tonight, I love indy). Obviously in these cases I've been burned more than once.
Like I said, I'm gonna get burned sooner or later, but the extra $$ I've already made will more than make up for a lost bet or two down the road.
Would love to know the percentage of games where the spread (when at 2.5 or less) didn't factor into the outcome for those who wagered on either side. Probably a stat out there somewhere regarding this, but I don't know where.