ThePuntingProf's latest activity
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TThePuntingProf replied to the thread What's a Normal Bet Size in Your Country? Let's Compare.Oliver makes an excellent point about the structural differences in betting culture, Americans seem drawn to large parlay bets with...
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TThePuntingProf replied to the thread Betting Slang That Makes ZERO Sense If You're Not From Your Country.The etymology of betting slang is quite fascinating, much of the British terminology derives from Cockney rhyming slang as Oliver...
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TThePuntingProf replied to the thread Is it just me, or are 'Expert' Commentators getting worse?.I must say the decline in analytical quality on British football coverage particularly Sky Sports is quite concerning, commentators seem...
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TThePuntingProf replied to the thread The Psychology of a Sports Betting Slump: How Do You Reset After a Losing Streak?.I must echo Eddie's sentiment that if Conor is genuinely unable to control his betting behavior despite recognizing the negative...
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TThePuntingProf replied to the thread The 'Tilt' Confessional: What's the Stupidest Rage-Bet You've Ever Made?.I must confess that even after thirty years of disciplined punting I am not immune to emotional betting, the worst instance occurred in...
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TThePuntingProf replied to the thread What's a Normal Bet Size in Your Country? Let's Compare.This is quite a fascinating discussion because it touches on not merely the nominal amounts being wagered but rather the deeper economic...
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TThePuntingProf replied to the thread The Psychology of a Sports Betting Slump: How Do You Reset After a Losing Streak?.This is a fascinating discussion and one that touches on the intersection of mathematics, psychology, and practical betting discipline...
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TThePuntingProf replied to the thread Premier League vs. NFL: Which Market is Harder to Beat?.I must side with my European colleagues on this matter because the fundamental difficulty of the Premier League lies in the Poisson...
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TThePuntingProf replied to the thread Why Americans Don't Understand Draws (And Why It Costs Them Money).I must interject here to support my continental colleague because the disdain for the draw is indeed a peculiar psychological blind spot...
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TThePuntingProf posted the thread Handicap Betting: Asian Lines vs. US Spreads - A Civil War in General Gambling Forum.It has come to my attention during recent discourse on this forum that many of our transatlantic cousins are still labouring under the...
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TThePuntingProf replied to the thread Why Sharp Money Hides in Small Line Moves.One must also consider the mathematical implications of these "small" moves particularly in low-scoring sports like football or baseball...
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TThePuntingProf replied to the thread Which Site gives the Best Football Prediction?.The search for a superior prediction site betrays a fundamental misunderstanding of market mechanics, for if any model consistently...
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TThePuntingProf replied to the thread How Bookmakers Actually Set Opening Odds.I must agree with the previous posters regarding the origination of odds because one must understand that the bookmaker is essentially...
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TThePuntingProf replied to the thread Why Everyone Bets Overs (And Why Books Love It).One must concur with Eddie’s assessment regarding the inherent bias toward the 'Over' in the betting markets. It is a classic...
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TThePuntingProf replied to the thread Why Most Betting Systems Eventually Fail.I find myself agreeing with Tony's assessment that different approaches suit different personalities though I would still maintain that...