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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited January 2011
    Division leaders at home...not so good...wonder how much money was lost this weekend?
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,270
    edited January 2011
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    Division leaders at home...not so good...wonder how much money was lost this weekend?

    The last 2 weekends were in favor of the bookies 3out of 4 last weekend were upsets 2of 4 this weekend but I am sure the biggest pool was the NY/NE upset
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  • JuanR
    JuanR Posts: 718
    edited January 2011
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    The last 2 weekends were in favor of the bookies 3out of 4 last weekend were upsets 2of 4 this weekend but I am sure the biggest pool was the NY/NE upset

    Maybe we should side with the bookies and become RICH!
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  • superjunior
    superjunior Posts: 1,632
    edited January 2011
    go Browns :frown:
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2011
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    The last 2 weekends were in favor of the bookies 3out of 4 last weekend were upsets 2of 4 this weekend but I am sure the biggest pool was the NY/NE upset

    Don't most people who gamble usually try to bet the 'underdog' and take points? If so, wouldn't most have loaded up bets on the Jets for the win by 3-7 points?

    Just curious. I don't know much about this, admittedly.

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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2011
    superjunior wrote: »
    go Browns :frown:


    Lol....
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited January 2011
    Chicago has a way to go to match this crew. The first record I played on my new M10s back in the day.
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited January 2011
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Chicago all the way!!!! Go Bears Go.

    Atta boy, I knew you'd come around. :tongue:
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,270
    edited January 2011
    cnh wrote: »
    Don't most people who gamble usually try to bet the 'underdog' and take points? If so, wouldn't most have loaded up bets on the Jets for the win by 3-7 points?

    Just curious. I don't know much about this, admittedly.

    cnh

    Not really, have a bookie friend here, and another buddy of mind use to work in the sports book in Vegas. Playoff games usually favor the favorites even with the points. I personally stay away from sports bets other than a couple of superbowl pot to keep me interested in the game when my teams suck.

    The way it is laid out now would like to see Packers and the Steelers go the distance
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,225
    edited January 2011
    DMara wrote: »
    Got to give it to Rex Ryan, the man is a great coach! He's the best at firing his team up enough to execute the game plan perfectly icon14.gif

    Yeah, Rex Ryan, why can't the Ravens get guys like that ! :cool:
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited January 2011
    cnh wrote: »
    Don't most people who gamble usually try to bet the 'underdog' and take points? If so, wouldn't most have loaded up bets on the Jets for the win by 3-7 points?

    Just curious. I don't know much about this, admittedly.

    cnh

    The House (in this case teh bookie) doesn't gamble, the house just wins. The point of making a gambling line is to try to get even bets on either side, or at lesat reasonably close to it. That way, with the vig, the house MAKES MONEY NO MATTER WHO WINS. If the house were to only make money if ONE side won, then they'd just be another gambler, with pretty high stakes.

    So if everyone was betting the Jets -3 before the game yesterday, the line would have gone to Jets -2, or Jets -1, to even out the betting.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited January 2011
    ^... and "the vig" (or vigorish) is 10% of the bet... it's the "fee" the bookie gets win or lose. So after a 2-0 Saturday my 0-2 Sunday means I'm out 10%... Matter of fact Rocco just drove off with my SRS's and a couple Carver amps (fortunately he doesn't read CP or he'd know how worthless those amps are... :tongue: ).

    Congrats to the Steelers, Pack, da Bears and ... ugh... the J-E-T-S.... Jets Jets Jets...

    Neither the Pats nor the Hawks had enough D (or put up enough points) to expose their opponents' offensive weaknesses. And both the Bears and Jets defensively stiffled their opponents... The Jets secondary deserve game balls for a stellar performance (nearly rivaling that of the Browns in week 9... :biggrin:).

    Both games should be worth watching... definitely thinking Steelers - Pack SuperBowl... but the Jets are scarry...

    Early lines:
    Steelers -3 vs. Jets
    Packers - 3 at Bears
    More later,
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited January 2011
    Huh....Jets over Pats - that was a bit of a surprise to me. Pats offense was flat. Maybe there is something to be a top seed with idle time between the first playoff game.

    Jets vs Steelers - I've got a feeling that the Steelers will be much more physical. There's gonna be some violence in the trenches fer sure. As much as I'd like to see the Jets go to the Superbowl, I think the Steelers will run right at the Jets defense with some good old fashioned smash-mouth up the gut offense that will later set up the deep ball. Steelers by 11.

    Packers vs Bears - too close in my book to call. OT maybe?

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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,047
    edited January 2011
    The Packers / Bears will come down to the wire, as it usually does. I imagine a ticket for that game will be pretty pricey, considering the history of the 2 franchises.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited January 2011
    I'm happy the Pats got bounced. Of all the teams, that's the one I was worried about. Credit to their coaching staff, really.

    Huge win for my Packers. Rodgers looked completely focused and he was playing with a huge chip on his shoulder. I hope he and the team stays grounded from all of the hype they got after the Atlanta win.

    I've said it over and over, Jay Cutler is no damn good and will be your downfall. He doesn't beat teams, they beat themselves. Packers have a better defense and an infinitely more potent offense. Barring any mental retardation on special teams or with turnovers, the Packers will roll next weekend in a blowout.

    God help the fan base of the team that loses that game. Bears fans are insufferable when they have no business running their mouths. I don't even want to think about what would happen if the Pack shat the bed on Soldier Field this weekend.

    Truly a game for the ages.
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  • wayne3burk
    wayne3burk Posts: 939
    edited January 2011
    who thinks the jets and the packers on gonna meet in the superbowl this year?
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2011
    See above...that's my final pick with the Packers taking it! Am I right?

    Hey I thought the Patriots had it in the bag. So who knows?

    Sit back and enjoy the ride!

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2011
    I would like a Jets Steelers matchup.
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited January 2011
    Packers are going to roll over the Bears next week, no question in my mind.

    They finally got the possibility of a running game with the emergence of Starks, Rodgers is having an all-star post season...and they have "KOON".

    I see the Steelers beating the Jets though.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited January 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I would like a Jets Steelers matchup.

    Cowboys Stadium can't hold that many ****.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited January 2011
    ^You haven't seen any Cowboy games this year?

    Time to place your bets...
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    Date & Time ... Favorite .......... Line ... Underdog
    1/23 3:00 ET .. Green Bay ...... -3.5 .... At Chicago
    1/23 6:30 ET .. At Pittsburgh .. -3.5 .... NY Jets

    Might be the coldest conference Championships in a long, long time... Perfect!

    Packers ... 33 ... Bears ... 10 - Who will score more points for the Pack? Rogers or Cutler?

    Steelers ... 26 ... Jets .... 10 - Steelers jump up early; Sanchez turns into Sackchez...
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,726
    edited January 2011
    I think everyone in the universe is picking Green Bay. The way things have gone this season, that means the Bears will probably take it.

    I don't really root for either team, but wanna see the Bears take it because they're the underdog
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2011
    AsSiMiLaTeD wrote: »
    I think everyone in the universe is picking Green Bay. The way things have gone this season, that means the Bears will probably take it.

    I don't really root for either team, but wanna see the Bears take it because they're the underdog


    Yes they're the underdog, but is the number 2 seed team with a better record than the Pack. Gotta love football.
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  • Slinger182
    Slinger182 Posts: 512
    edited January 2011
    Bears. Ditka. Bears.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2011
    Tour2ma wrote: »
    ^You haven't seen any Cowboy games this year?

    Time to place your bets...



    Might be the coldest conference Championships in a long, long time... Perfect!

    Packers ... 33 ... Bears ... 10 - Who will score more points for the Pack? Rogers or Cutler?

    Steelers ... 26 ... Jets .... 10 - Steelers jump up early; Sanchez turns into Sackchez...

    Da Bears....14......Packers....10

    Steelers.....17......Jets.........13
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2011
    The Bears 127............Packers 2.
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited January 2011
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    The Bears 127............Packers 2.

    So, the Bears are going to score every 3 minutes...but are still bad enough to let the Packers get a safety?
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    "Dr Dunn admitted that his research could also be interpreted as evidence that women are shallower than men. He said: "Let's face it - there's evidence to support it."
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited January 2011
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  • Slinger182
    Slinger182 Posts: 512
    edited January 2011
    ryanjoachim wrote: »
    So, the Bears are going to score every 3 minutes...but are still bad enough to let the Packers get a safety?

    Forte will take pity upon the Packers and run into his own endzone and take a knee.:biggrin:
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited January 2011
    I'm thinking the Bears are kept below 20 points, probably closer to 13.
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