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209812.1
Date: 2/10/2012 11:27:57 AM
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So I saw a couple other USA leagues doing this and I thought it's be fun and keep people involved. This is all for fake money, but since this game is about fake basketball with fake money, all should be well.

The idea is simple. Every team starts with $1,000. I'll set a line for each TV game. Simply reply to my post and let me know who you're taking, and how much your wagering. If you're unsure, don't wager. No big deal.

I'll keep track of the money on my end and update it after each game (I'll let you know if I can't do it for whatever reason and ask that someone volunteer to help). But I should be around most of the time.

SO. Game 1:

Ron Swanson All Stars @ The Door Mats

My predictions will likely get easier as the season progresses, but in my opinion this is an easy one to start with. On paper, this one shouldn't be close. It's the #1 salary against #16 salary. A d2 relegate vs. a d4 promotee. But, it is at The Door Mats place. and they'll likely normal against a TIE with equal game shape... So

Let's set the line at Ron Swanson -25

I'm putting $100 on Swanson to cover.

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209812.2 in reply to 209812.1
Date: 2/10/2012 5:39:57 PM
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$100 on Ron Swanson All-Stars, unless he changes something he'll win by more than 25

Btw, are we allowed to edit our guesses up until game time?

Last edited by Chekreyes at 2/11/2012 12:19:00 AM

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209812.3 in reply to 209812.1
Date: 2/10/2012 5:50:26 PM
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$100 on the Door Mats. I believe!

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209812.4 in reply to 209812.1
Date: 2/10/2012 9:23:43 PM
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At -25, I'll go with the underdog.....$100 on The Door Mats.

From: Opie

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209812.5 in reply to 209812.1
Date: 2/10/2012 11:39:07 PM
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$100 on the Mats. The first two games after a Game Shape reset seem to play closer than later in the season.

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209812.6 in reply to 209812.1
Date: 2/10/2012 11:53:03 PM
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Give me $100 on the Mats +25

From: J-Slo
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209812.7 in reply to 209812.6
Date: 2/11/2012 11:09:44 AM
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Yeah, -25 is a lot, especially for the 1st game of the season when GS and enthusiasm are equal and HCA means so much. And total salary is different, but he can certainly put out a starting squad equal to mine. I'm not going to bet on my own game because:
1- I'm superstitious
2- It's not totally 'fair' since I know what tactics, effort, line-up, training plans, etc I'm going to play with and therefore have a better guess than everyone else where the line should be

..but if this were somebody else's game, I would not expect my team to cover the 25 points.

(edit: fyi this is a really fun idea though, can't wait to start wagering on the rest of you all's games!)

Last edited by J-Slo at 2/11/2012 11:10:58 AM

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209812.8 in reply to 209812.1
Date: 2/11/2012 6:07:49 PM
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I've got $100 on Ron Swanson

From: Ray C.

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209812.9 in reply to 209812.1
Date: 2/11/2012 10:00:30 PM
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Ron Swanson won big.

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209812.10 in reply to 209812.9
Date: 2/12/2012 12:49:47 AM
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Dang, I lowered my bet cause you all convinced me Door Mats stood a chance... oh well still got $100 :)

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209812.11 in reply to 209812.1
Date: 2/13/2012 8:55:39 AM
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So in case you missed it Ron Swanson covered. Easily. Here are the standings:


Winners all at $1100
Flash Mashers
Lengends
Natellio

Losers who didn't bet and are at $1000
Cresleys
Door Mats
Eclypze
East Gary
Lake Charles
Ozark
Ron Swanson
Traptors
Updog

People who went for The Door Mats all at $900
2 Left Feet
BAT
Extra Crispy
Liberty

Let me know if I screwed up anywhere.

Last edited by natellio at 2/13/2012 8:56:39 AM