Entries from September 2009

September 29, 2009

S17 Results: UT Wk 1; NFL Wk 3

2009                NFL Week 3
Underdog Theorem Week 1
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Bankroll Before Bets:     1000
Bet———> (+ 5.5) MIA  110
Bet———> (+ 7.5) KCX  110
Bet———> (+13.5) CLE  110
Bankroll After Bets:       670
Bet————-> (x) MIA    0
Bet————-> (x) KCX    0
Bet————-> [...]

September 26, 2009

S17 Picks: UT Wk 1; NFL Wk 3

2009 NFL Week 3
Underdog Theorem Week 1
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Bankroll Before Bets:   1000
Bet———> (+ 5.5) MIA  110
Bet———> (+ 7.5) KCX  110
Bet———> (+13.5) CLE  110
Bankroll After Bets:     670

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September 11, 2009

Underdog Theorem Futures

In a post now just over a year old, I commented that NFL futures are usually pretty impressive in their accuracy.  I listed the teams, according to NFL futures, that were most likely to chase perfection.  Most teams on the list ended up having seasons not at all like what was predicted.   So let’s try [...]

September 6, 2009

60 Minutes: Wall Street’s Side Bets

We are forbidden by law to wager our own money on football games, but Congress changed the law in 2000 so that Wall Street could legally make bets and nearly bring down the world economy.  Good show, gents.
Entire clip is fascinating, but if you are pressed for time, start it at 1:15.  You’ll hear:  “… [...]