Most of the time, I prefer the smaller spread because it only takes one or two possessions to cover the spread, and it's almost close to a moneyline or match winner bet.

The bigger spreads are what I try to avoid because teams are okay with losing a few points when they've already guaranteed the win, and underdogs would sometimes give their best until the very end, even though they're down by double digits.

I rarely wrap up my sessions, and when I do, it's mostly just me lurking in the public chat, thinking of what my next plan is after gambling.

My other way of wrapping it up is by looking at some of the upcoming matches to see if there's a good match worth betting on early before the odds drop.

These wrap-ups have more upsides, so it's perfectly fine for gamblers to do it.

With two matches playing at the same time later today, i've tried making an alternative teaser/multi with GB -2.5 and MIA -6.5 @1.88. I assume the Dolphins will win, but covering the original spread might be questionable, so I pushed it down to a touchdown since it's available. The Packers' leg is another obvious pick, and I can't count out the Giants in keeping this a tight match, so I had to take the alternative spread as well.

It's good to see that today's special is for the NBA, and it's a nice change of pace since this one is probably easier to hit.

The Orlando Magic might look like they're starting to crack after their two recent losses, but I still have faith in them to hit the special when they're one of the best first-half teams, and they're playing at home, which is their best chance at popping off. This could still go either way since the Cavs are starting to beat good opponents and currently have the best road record.

Around $5-$20, and it used to be higher because I still prioritized profits back then.

I don't set an expectation on how much i'll be making because sports betting can be unpredictable, and having an expectation could unnecessarily put you under pressure.

I'm always happy with my profits even though it's not much. Better avoid that greed before it backfires.

GG to Saint-loup for that competitive round. I almost thought I fumbled the last question after seeing Everton get the upset against Chelsea.

I'm also relieved we got a cup round this week because I need a mental reset after going through losses and draws these past few rounds.

Hopefully, I could beat my previous best and reach at least the third round this time.  

Like most gamblers, i'm not in the overall profit because it's easier to lose control and bust your bankroll.

Depending on the matches and league, the profit could vary between barely making a profit to tripling your bankroll per season. I say this because not all leagues have the same amount of matches played and sometimes it could swing both ways because of the unpredictability that happens from week to week. The win rate IMO doesn't always tell the whole situation because a bettor can reach the same win rate by betting on favorites with lower odds.

Son saved my disastrous week, but I still wasted some potential points after not making him the vice captain.  

Also, i'm a bit lost in the next few rounds when three of the best players (Haaland, Son, and Trippier) might get benched in my squad for next week, and maybe more because of the upcoming FIFA World Club matches.

After that bitter loss from the Patriots vs. Steelers match, i'll take a stab at another under ticket and it'll be for the Jets vs. Texans match. I expect the weather to be a huge factor in holding the total below 30 and it's probably why the line is this low, even though the Texans are capable of scoring.



The Texans' @1.61 would've been a solid bet, but it looks so easy that it's giving off some trap vibes because the pressure will probably start to mount on their side when every win matters more in their hunt for the playoffs.

Edit: The under got ruined by that last-minute field goal from the Jets.

After the first half of that match, I knew Real Betis wouldn't make it easy for Real Madrid, so I had to live bet that match to avoid the loss.

I would've taken the specials if Son is confirmed to play, but I will take a step back and go for the Spurs to win @2.12 because Newcastle still has a lot of missing players, including their starting goalkeeper. With all these injuries on both sides, I imagine this will somehow end in a 1-0 win for the Spurs, even though it's uncharacteristic for them to have that kind of scoreline.

This small run by the Pacers during the start of the fourth quarter got me nervous since it had a lot of back and forth. And then the Lakers got their turn to push the lead back to double digits.

Even though the Pacers lost, it was still impressive that the game remained competitive despite their low shooting percentages.

Thanks, and congrats to everyone else who backed the Lakers.  

Weekly Update(link)

Added Megapari under OFNP.
Added Stake(2) under PNYC.
Moved Rollbit from CFNP to FLUX.
Removed Stresse from the table.
Moved Tumbler from PNYC to CFNP.
Updated the payrates for eXch and Unijoin.

I'm still not sure how should I name Stake's second campaign.

I got the same bet because I can't bet against the Lakers again after their game against the Pelicans. I avoided the handicap because the bet can quickly lose if they suddenly can't hit more than half of their shots, similar to the Suns game a few days ago. And as much as I like the Pacers to win because of their impressive underdog run, they probably won't have an easy time running their explosive offense against this Lakers team that is improving on the defensive end.

This should apply to all gamblers and not just beginners because it's still easy to fall for the same mistakes even though we've experienced them before.

For the new gamblers, it's common to see it that way, and it should be fine when it can become a lesson for their next session. Anyway, I wouldn't stop them if it's their first time gambling because it's better to experience it yourself, and telling it to another gambler isn't always enough for them to take the mistake seriously.

I've switched my sights to the Real Madrid match since I need Bellingham to do well against Real Betis and have exactly a goal or assist. With the injuries on their side, I think he might have a better chance at getting one of the two, but Real Betis might ruin the bet, given their good form.



I was hoping for an EPL multi-bet, but i'll skip the Arsenal match even if it shows up. I see it ending on a draw or maybe a possible win for Aston Villa when they're no joke at home, and Arsenal nearly drew against Luton in their last match.

They're always the kind of team to park the bus whenever they get the lead, so I expected it to happen. Unfortunately, I don't have a bet to back it up, so it didn't matter.  

I had high hopes for Napoli since they already got Osimhen, but it sucks that they couldn't convert at least one when they both had the same xG.

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The PSG BTTS special might be worth a sprinkle later, but i'll wait for now in case more special appears later today.

With the information that casinos provide on their slot games, I find it less complicated because you'll eventually learn those words, and a couple of those terms could help you understand casino games as a whole. For me, they've become easy to learn because there are so many different types of slots, and even though some of them are slightly different, they still have the same overall concept. Back then, i'd say slot games were probably complicated because you couldn't easily find this information within the casinos and you had to search for it on a different website.

I'm also betting on the Timberwolves and got the handicap because if they win, which is expected to happen, then 6 points shouldn't be an issue when a few wins that the Grizzlies earned came from weaker teams. They might not have the best ATS record on the road (2-4), but they already beat the Grizzlies a couple of weeks ago by more than double digits.



I had the same thoughts when I watched some of their previous games. They have so much firepower in their team, but they're still not clicking and probably need more time.

The Juventus special against Napoli later today is somewhat of a bargain. Two goals and a win for 3.00 is a solid combo, assuming Napoli have no problem scoring one goal and force Juventus to make at least two for the win.

I wanted to increase my stake more than usual, but I have to hold back since there's still a possibility for this to end 1-0 for Juventus.  

I don't mind removing it this early if Mitchell and most users want it removed, but i'd rather let them have their final few weeks in the overview thread when they'll be removed for good from the forum.

Also, it might still help others get a new temporary campaign when a few of the mixer campaigns recently increased their budget and pay rates.