FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
odds to Win The Heisman Trophy And BCS Championship from pinnaclesports.com
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO (August 29, 2006)—Although the 2006 college football season doesn’t kick off until later this week, the national champion and Heisman Trophy debates are already heating up. Adding fuel to the pre-season NCAA football hype, PinnacleSports.com today released updated odds on who will be crowned the nation’s top collegiate player and which team will capture the BCS National Championship.
The largest sports betting site on the Internet, PinnacleSports.com currently lists Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn as the pre-season favorite to become the Fighting Irish’s eighth Heisman Trophy winner at 3/1 odds. Oklahoma junior running back Adrian Peterson has been listed with the second best odds to win college football’s top honor at 4/1. Dual threat quarterback Troy Smith (9/1) will attempt to bring Ohio State it’s first Heisman Trophy since Eddie George in 1995, while teammates Michael Bush (12/1) and Brian Brohm (14/1) both hope to become Louisville’s first Heisman winner. Other leading candidates to be named college football’s most outstanding player include: West Virginia quarterback Steve Slaton (16/1); Florida signal caller Chris Leak (20/1); Cal running back Marshawn Lynch (21/1); Michigan running back Mike Hart (23/1); Ohio State wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. (23/1); Iowa quarterback Drew Tate (25/1) and Notre Dame tailback Darius Walker (26/1).
While all 119 Division I teams enter the new season on equal footing with championship aspirations, the oddsmakers at PinnacleSports.com believe only a handful stand any real chance of winning the BCS Championship Game on January 8th. In what’s certainly a surprise, the West Virginia Mountaineers are currently a 13/2 favorite to win the national championship mainly because of their relatively soft schedule and betting to date. Notre Dame is a slight underdog to capture their 14th national title at 7/1 odds, followed by top-ranked Ohio State at 15/2. Despite losing the last two Heisman Trophy winners and a number of other stars, PinnacleSports.com believes USC is a solid championship contender again this season, listing the Trojans at 8/1 to win another national title. The Chris Leak-led Florida Gators are 10/1 to bring a championship back to the Swamp, while reigning national champion Texas currently stands at 12/1 to repeat this year. Other teams that could be victorious in the January 8th BCS Championship Game include: Auburn (14/1), Oklahoma (14/1), Florida State (21/1), Miami (21/1), Louisville (24/1), LSU (26/1), California (28/1) and Michigan (29/1).
PinnacleSports.com also offers odds on which teams will win several of the major Division I conference championships as well as lines on total regular season wins by a number of college teams. In addition, the sportsbook has posted betting lines on every game taking place during the opening weekend of the season as well as a number of marquee match-ups taking place throughout the entire 2006 NCAA campaign. For a more information and a complete list of odds, please visit www.pinnaclesports.com.
Current Odds: *All Odds Subject To Change*
Odds To Win 2006 Heisman Trophy
Brady Quinn 3/1
Adrian Peterson 4/1
Troy Smith 9/1
Michael Bush 12/1
Brian Brohm 14/1
Steve Slaton 16/1
Chris Leak 20/1
Marshawn Lynch 21/1
Mike Hart 23/1
Ted Ginn Jr. 23/1
Drew Tate 25/1
Darius Walker 26/1
Kenny Irons 27/1
Chad Henne 29/1
Kyle Wright 32/1
Drew Stanton 35/1
Kenneth Darby 37/1
Blake Mitchell 37/1
Drew Weatherford 37/1
JaMarcus Russell 37/1
Reggie Ball 37/1
Odds To Win BCS Championship Game
West Virginia 13/2
Notre Dame 7/1
Ohio State 15/2
USC 8/1
Florida 11/1
Texas 12/1
Auburn 14/1
Oklahoma 14/1
Florida State 21/1
Miami 21/1
Louisville 24/1
LSU 26/1
California 28/1
Michigan 29/1
Iowa 35/1
Virginia Tech 58/1
Clemson 71/1
Penn State 74/1
Alabama 85/1
Michigan State 81/1
UCLA 85/1
Georgia 85/1
Nebraska 85/1
Oregon 85/1
Arizona State 85/1
Tennessee 85/1
Arkansas 100/1
Boston College 120/1
TCU 120/1
Purdue 200/1
About PinnacleSports.com
PinnacleSports.com (www.pinnaclesports.com) is the Internet’s largest sports betting site serving customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. Founded in 1998, PinnacleSports.com was the first sports book to introduce reduced margin wagering, using a -105 pricing model that gives bettors up to 50% better value on wagers than traditional bookmakers. With low minimum bet requirements and the highest maximum limits on the Web, PinnacleSports.com has earned an industry leading reputation for providing consistent value to the player, professional customer service and the quickest payouts online. Fully licensed and regulated in Curacao, the company offers a secure environment for sports betting, racing and casino gaming.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Pinnacle Pulse
The Pinnacle Pulse
The Inside Wagering Line From Pinnacle Sports Book By Simon Noble
Debating the merits of betting on preseason NFL, I’m often asked about the logic of betting games when the starters spend most of their time on the sideline. While many professional players avoid preseason football, a substantial number of sharps at Pinnacle Sports betting still have action, despite this concern and do so for one reason – profit. With fewer professional players betting (compared to the regular season), preseason games give an additional advantage as the markets are not as efficient, allowing sports bettors "in the know" to realize better returns.
Successful NFL bettors understand the differences between regular season and preseason games. A coach’s preseason focus isn’t purely centered on winning, but embraces a range of objectives, including: 1. avoiding injury to starters; 2. giving starters enough playing time to shake the off the rust, and 3. evaluating players who are close to making the team.
During the preseason non-starters see a lot of playing time even though most have only practiced the offensive and defensive schemes for a few weeks. The offensive side is more difficult to pick up quickly – offensive linemen must coordinate blocking against potential blitzes, and new quarterbacks need to learn to read defenses under pressure.
The effect during this period is that offenses are usually trying catch-up to defenses. Consequently, where a typical NFL game averages about 43 points per game, preseason games only average 37.5 points, with the median being even lower. While it’s surprising how much lower-scoring preseason games are, it’s even more startling that the markets are not adjusted accordingly. If you played every single "under" in preseason, you would have won 55% of your bets over the last six years.
Another trend that might surprise players is how well underdogs have done in the preseason – like the ‘under’ trend, betting every dog would also show a small profit in recent years. I don’t recommend that bettors blindly play all underdogs and unders, as any trend will eventually turn sour as markets become more efficient. For example, examine this year’s preseason totals. The average total for the first week was under 35 while last year it was over 36. You may win or lose betting a trend, but you won’t be getting the best of it.
Instead of strictly chasing a trend, try to understand why it’s occurring – asking "why" will often present additional opportunities. Once you understand that the scoring distributions are different, betting options that are derived on standard distributions might provide the chance for large profits. With this in mind, a possible angle to consider looking at is teasers...
One of the most important factors to consider when doing preseason analysis is whether the coach actually wants to win the game. Teams coming off a disappointing year are more likely to play for a win in the hope of building confidence and momentum for the season.
Some coaches will be far more experimental during preseason, taking the opportunity to try different combinations of players, or unusual plays that are rarely used in the regular season. Indianapolis’s opening onsides kick, and Cincinnati’s multiple flea-flickers are perfect examples of this. There’s a balance to be struck between the benefits of experimentation and the negative impact losing has on morale. Good teams have less need to build confidence and aren’t unsettled by preseason losses. Simply understanding the mentality of both teams’ coaches will provide profitable opportunities.
An additional factor to consider is how much playing time starters will get? Many coaches not only announce how much the starters will play, but when they’ll play. If a strong team is playing its starters for the whole first half against a weaker team that’s only using starters for one drive, there’s an obvious play. Another way to benefit from knowing starter playing time is to bet half and quarter lines. If both teams are playing starters for the first half, you have an expectation of a higher scoring first half (which is just the opposite of the regular season, where the second halves have slightly more scoring).
Later in the preseason, you can often find value backing winless teams with at least two preseason losses. While coaches don’t necessarily try to win every game (for the reasons already discussed), no team wants to enter the regular season after going winless during exhibition play.
Pinnacle Sports betting is currently offering up to 60% better value on sides and 50% better odds on totals during the NFL preseason. Find a smarter way to bet at PinnacleSports.com
Pinnacle Sports Book & Online Betting
Pinnacle Sportsbook is an online betting company providing the best odds on sportsbook gambling, online horseracing, online casino gaming, and online poker.
With excellent 24/7 customer service, fast payouts, and secure Internet betting, Pinnacle Sports Book satisfies all your sports book betting requirements and game wagering needs.
The Pinnacle Sports Book also offers reduced juice betting so sign-up now with Pinnacle SportsBook Betting and get wagering today!
The Inside Wagering Line From Pinnacle Sports Book By Simon Noble
Debating the merits of betting on preseason NFL, I’m often asked about the logic of betting games when the starters spend most of their time on the sideline. While many professional players avoid preseason football, a substantial number of sharps at Pinnacle Sports betting still have action, despite this concern and do so for one reason – profit. With fewer professional players betting (compared to the regular season), preseason games give an additional advantage as the markets are not as efficient, allowing sports bettors "in the know" to realize better returns.
Successful NFL bettors understand the differences between regular season and preseason games. A coach’s preseason focus isn’t purely centered on winning, but embraces a range of objectives, including: 1. avoiding injury to starters; 2. giving starters enough playing time to shake the off the rust, and 3. evaluating players who are close to making the team.
During the preseason non-starters see a lot of playing time even though most have only practiced the offensive and defensive schemes for a few weeks. The offensive side is more difficult to pick up quickly – offensive linemen must coordinate blocking against potential blitzes, and new quarterbacks need to learn to read defenses under pressure.
The effect during this period is that offenses are usually trying catch-up to defenses. Consequently, where a typical NFL game averages about 43 points per game, preseason games only average 37.5 points, with the median being even lower. While it’s surprising how much lower-scoring preseason games are, it’s even more startling that the markets are not adjusted accordingly. If you played every single "under" in preseason, you would have won 55% of your bets over the last six years.
Another trend that might surprise players is how well underdogs have done in the preseason – like the ‘under’ trend, betting every dog would also show a small profit in recent years. I don’t recommend that bettors blindly play all underdogs and unders, as any trend will eventually turn sour as markets become more efficient. For example, examine this year’s preseason totals. The average total for the first week was under 35 while last year it was over 36. You may win or lose betting a trend, but you won’t be getting the best of it.
Instead of strictly chasing a trend, try to understand why it’s occurring – asking "why" will often present additional opportunities. Once you understand that the scoring distributions are different, betting options that are derived on standard distributions might provide the chance for large profits. With this in mind, a possible angle to consider looking at is teasers...
One of the most important factors to consider when doing preseason analysis is whether the coach actually wants to win the game. Teams coming off a disappointing year are more likely to play for a win in the hope of building confidence and momentum for the season.
Some coaches will be far more experimental during preseason, taking the opportunity to try different combinations of players, or unusual plays that are rarely used in the regular season. Indianapolis’s opening onsides kick, and Cincinnati’s multiple flea-flickers are perfect examples of this. There’s a balance to be struck between the benefits of experimentation and the negative impact losing has on morale. Good teams have less need to build confidence and aren’t unsettled by preseason losses. Simply understanding the mentality of both teams’ coaches will provide profitable opportunities.
An additional factor to consider is how much playing time starters will get? Many coaches not only announce how much the starters will play, but when they’ll play. If a strong team is playing its starters for the whole first half against a weaker team that’s only using starters for one drive, there’s an obvious play. Another way to benefit from knowing starter playing time is to bet half and quarter lines. If both teams are playing starters for the first half, you have an expectation of a higher scoring first half (which is just the opposite of the regular season, where the second halves have slightly more scoring).
Later in the preseason, you can often find value backing winless teams with at least two preseason losses. While coaches don’t necessarily try to win every game (for the reasons already discussed), no team wants to enter the regular season after going winless during exhibition play.
Pinnacle Sports betting is currently offering up to 60% better value on sides and 50% better odds on totals during the NFL preseason. Find a smarter way to bet at PinnacleSports.com
Pinnacle Sports Book & Online Betting
Pinnacle Sportsbook is an online betting company providing the best odds on sportsbook gambling, online horseracing, online casino gaming, and online poker.
With excellent 24/7 customer service, fast payouts, and secure Internet betting, Pinnacle Sports Book satisfies all your sports book betting requirements and game wagering needs.
The Pinnacle Sports Book also offers reduced juice betting so sign-up now with Pinnacle SportsBook Betting and get wagering today!
Friday, August 18, 2006
College Football Lines are Open at Pinnacle Sports
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
College Football Betting Open at pinnaclesports.com
Online Sportsbook Opens Betting On NCAA Week 1 & Marquee Match-ups Of 2006 Season
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO (August 18, 2006)—While the kickoff to the 2006 NCAA football season isn’t for another two weeks, fans can already get in on the action on all of the season’s big games at PinnacleSports.com. The largest sports betting site on the Internet, PinnacleSports.com has already opened wagering on every game taking place during the first week of the college football as well as on several marquee match-ups taking place each week of the NCAA season.
The first day of college games takes place on Thursday, August 31st with Steve Spurrier’s South Carolina Gamecocks traveling to conference rival Mississippi State where PinnacleSports.com lists the host Bulldogs as 6 point underdogs in Starkville. On the first Saturday of games, Heisman hopeful Brady Quinn and Notre Dame kick off the second season of the Charlie Weis regime at Georgia Tech where the Fighting Irish are 7.5 point favorites. The biggest match-up of the opening week pits in-state rivals Miami (Florida) and Florida State squaring off in the Orange Bowl where the Hurricanes are favored by 3.5 points over the Seminoles.
In addition to posting betting lines on the full schedule of games taking place during the first week of the NCAA season, PinnacleSports.com is also taking wagers on several of the most anticipated games taking place each week during the entire 14-week regular season. These marquee match-ups include:
Ohio State (pick ‘em) at reigning national champion Texas on September 9th
Michigan (+6) visiting Notre Dame on September 16th
October 7th’s "Red River Shootout" between Texas (-2.5) and Oklahoma
Florida (-4) vs Georgia at "The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party" October 28th
Louisville (-3.5) hosting West Virginia on November 4th
Michigan (+6) at rival Ohio State November 18th
"The Iron Bowl" November 18th with Auburn (-3.5) facing in-state rival Alabama
Notre Dame (+3) hoping to avenge 2005’s last second loss to USC November 25th
Florida (+1.5) traveling to Florida State on November 25th
Cross-town rivals USC (-12) facing UCLA December 2nd
"It’s simply not enough to give our players the opportunity to bet on the first week of college games, so for the second straight year we’ve offered lines on the best match-ups of each week throughout the entire season," said Simon Noble of PinnacleSports.com. "Whether bettors like Ohio State to beat reigning national champs Texas in Austin on September 9th, or favor Notre Dame avenging last season’s last second loss to USC, they’ll find lines on all of the biggest games at PinnacleSports.com."
PinnacleSports.com also has compiled odds on a number of NCAA teams winning the BCS Championship Game where Notre Dame is a slight favorite at +684 (i.e., win $6.84 for every $1 bet) to win their first title since 1988 over surprise West Virginia (+703) and top-ranked Ohio State (+730). In addition, the online sportsbook lists Brady Quinn as the early favorite to become the seventh Heisman Trophy winner in Notre Dame history at 7/4 odds. Bettors can also place wagers on the total number of regular season wins by every Division IA NCAA team exclusively at PinnacleSports.com.
For a more information and a complete list of odds, please visit the football section at www.pinnaclesports.com.
About PinnacleSports.com
PinnacleSports.com (www.pinnaclesports.com) is the Internet’s largest sports betting site serving customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. Founded in 1998, PinnacleSports.com was the first sports book to introduce reduced margin wagering, using a -105 pricing model that gives bettors up to 50% better value on wagers than traditional bookmakers. With low minimum bet requirements and the highest maximum limits on the Web, PinnacleSports.com has earned an industry leading reputation for providing consistent value to the player, professional customer service and the quickest payouts online. Fully licensed and regulated in Curacao, the company offers a secure environment for sports betting, racing and casino gaming.
College Football Betting Open at pinnaclesports.com
Online Sportsbook Opens Betting On NCAA Week 1 & Marquee Match-ups Of 2006 Season
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO (August 18, 2006)—While the kickoff to the 2006 NCAA football season isn’t for another two weeks, fans can already get in on the action on all of the season’s big games at PinnacleSports.com. The largest sports betting site on the Internet, PinnacleSports.com has already opened wagering on every game taking place during the first week of the college football as well as on several marquee match-ups taking place each week of the NCAA season.
The first day of college games takes place on Thursday, August 31st with Steve Spurrier’s South Carolina Gamecocks traveling to conference rival Mississippi State where PinnacleSports.com lists the host Bulldogs as 6 point underdogs in Starkville. On the first Saturday of games, Heisman hopeful Brady Quinn and Notre Dame kick off the second season of the Charlie Weis regime at Georgia Tech where the Fighting Irish are 7.5 point favorites. The biggest match-up of the opening week pits in-state rivals Miami (Florida) and Florida State squaring off in the Orange Bowl where the Hurricanes are favored by 3.5 points over the Seminoles.
In addition to posting betting lines on the full schedule of games taking place during the first week of the NCAA season, PinnacleSports.com is also taking wagers on several of the most anticipated games taking place each week during the entire 14-week regular season. These marquee match-ups include:
Ohio State (pick ‘em) at reigning national champion Texas on September 9th
Michigan (+6) visiting Notre Dame on September 16th
October 7th’s "Red River Shootout" between Texas (-2.5) and Oklahoma
Florida (-4) vs Georgia at "The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party" October 28th
Louisville (-3.5) hosting West Virginia on November 4th
Michigan (+6) at rival Ohio State November 18th
"The Iron Bowl" November 18th with Auburn (-3.5) facing in-state rival Alabama
Notre Dame (+3) hoping to avenge 2005’s last second loss to USC November 25th
Florida (+1.5) traveling to Florida State on November 25th
Cross-town rivals USC (-12) facing UCLA December 2nd
"It’s simply not enough to give our players the opportunity to bet on the first week of college games, so for the second straight year we’ve offered lines on the best match-ups of each week throughout the entire season," said Simon Noble of PinnacleSports.com. "Whether bettors like Ohio State to beat reigning national champs Texas in Austin on September 9th, or favor Notre Dame avenging last season’s last second loss to USC, they’ll find lines on all of the biggest games at PinnacleSports.com."
PinnacleSports.com also has compiled odds on a number of NCAA teams winning the BCS Championship Game where Notre Dame is a slight favorite at +684 (i.e., win $6.84 for every $1 bet) to win their first title since 1988 over surprise West Virginia (+703) and top-ranked Ohio State (+730). In addition, the online sportsbook lists Brady Quinn as the early favorite to become the seventh Heisman Trophy winner in Notre Dame history at 7/4 odds. Bettors can also place wagers on the total number of regular season wins by every Division IA NCAA team exclusively at PinnacleSports.com.
For a more information and a complete list of odds, please visit the football section at www.pinnaclesports.com.
About PinnacleSports.com
PinnacleSports.com (www.pinnaclesports.com) is the Internet’s largest sports betting site serving customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. Founded in 1998, PinnacleSports.com was the first sports book to introduce reduced margin wagering, using a -105 pricing model that gives bettors up to 50% better value on wagers than traditional bookmakers. With low minimum bet requirements and the highest maximum limits on the Web, PinnacleSports.com has earned an industry leading reputation for providing consistent value to the player, professional customer service and the quickest payouts online. Fully licensed and regulated in Curacao, the company offers a secure environment for sports betting, racing and casino gaming.
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Pinnacle Pulse
The Pinnacle Pulse
The Inside Wagering Line From Pinnacle Sports Book By Simon Noble
The beginning of the NFL season is similar to the start of a new year -- providing a perfect opportunity for players to ‘wipe the slate clean’ and carry out a health-check on their betting, much like the soul-searching on New Year’s Day that results in life-enhancing resolutions. With this in mind, Pinnacle Sports has assembled ten Gambler’s Resolutions; but don’t worry, these don’t involve exercising or giving up beer!
While you may already apply some of these golden rules for improved betting; others may be new to you. In either case, carefully applying this set of guidelines, should help you become more successful betting football.
Top 10 Gambler’s Resolutions
1. Get the best price
If you make only one NFL resolution this year, promise yourself to ALWAYS obtain the best available price. At PinnacleSports.com, we offer -104 lines on NFL sides saving players up to 60% of the juice other books charge. Holding an account at Pinnacle will, therefore, save you a fortune during the season regardless of whether you’re a professional handicapper or a "weekend warrior".
Put another way, a player has to win close to 53% of their bets just to break even at traditional -110 pricing offered by other sportsbooks. At a low juice sports book like Pinnacle Sportsbetting, you only need to win just 51% of your plays to break even.
2. Learn conversions
Serious players know how often a 3-point home-favorite will win by exactly 3. If they see a spread of New England -7.5 quoted at -104, they can also immediately reason what the fair price is for New England to cover a 7 point spread or any other spread for that matter. Knowing these conversions not only helps you find the best bets, but aids in analyzing props and other markets such as teasers. Many players are long term winners despite applying absolutely no handicapping by simply unearthing opportunities by meticulously studying conversions.
3. Understand the Pinnacle Lean
A lot of sharp players use Pinnacle Sports because of our unrivalled pricing, and their plays tell us (as well as indirectly all other players) which side of a game to be on. Time and again we’ve seen players track "the Pinnacle lean" and win. The concept is simple: compare Pinnacle’s line to other sportsbooks. If the lines are different, you can beat the other book. For example, if Pinnacle Sportsbetting has the Arizona Cardinals -7.5 and another book lists them at -7, the value lies in playing at the other sportsbook. (For a more detailed explanation, look at Pinnacle Pulse Issue 08 from last year).
4. Keep good records
Keeping an accurate track record of your plays can reveal areas of weakness you may not have been previously aware of. You might find that you win in most markets, but consistently lose money in one particular area. For example, you may crush the book on NFL sides, but get killed on totals. A bettor may also flourish at a particular point of the season and be unsuccessful at another. PinnacleSports.com offers clients a comprehensive account review facility that highlights these trends, which can then be corrected, maximized or avoided.
5. Use good risk management
Risk management is perhaps the most misunderstood and undervalued concept in sports betting. If you bet for fun, the average cost for a bet is based on the juice or vig. For example, betting $100 on an NFL game using standard -110 pricing at a traditional sportsbook has an average cost of $5 per game. If you do no handicapping and just play for kicks, betting 100 games at $100 each, you should expect to lose $500 in a season.
Winning players must understand this too. It’s possible to be a successful handicapper, but still lose long-term by betting more money than your advantage dictates. A sensible tactic for winning players is to never risk more than 3% of bankroll on any given play and to always shop for the best price.
6. Manage Expectations
Many players bet with no idea of what to expect long term. Some are too optimistic in assessing their capabilities, especially novice players, who plan their retirement on the basis of an early winning streak. In major sports very few players can expect to win more than 55%. If you’re just playing for fun or excitement, hitting exactly 50% is a realistic expectation.
7. Select your Sportsbook wisely
Many sportsbooks will offer promotions to encourage new players to sign up. At Pinnacle Sports for instance, new players will receive a 10% sign up bonus worth up to $500 just for trying our service.
The general rule of thumb is that if a promotion looks too good to be true, it probably is. There have been some horrific sportsbook failures and nearly all were a result of unsustainable promotions. If a sportsbook gives a large bonus, lets you buy on/off the "3" for 10 cents, or offers a similar promotion that makes it look "easy" to beat, you’re risking getting burned.
As a general rule of thumb, stick to solid sports books that have been established for at least five years. A good starting point for new players is to build a sportsbook portfolio that includes at least one reduced-juice book like PinnacleSports.com, which offers up to 60% better odds than traditional sportsbooks. In the long run playing reduced vig lines at Pinnacle Sportsbook is worth much more than any sign-up bonus.
8. Limit your bankroll
Bankroll is traditionally defined as the amount of money a bettor is prepared to lose before they’ll stop wagering. Decide what your bankroll is before the season begins and stick to it. If you hit a losing streak (everyone will at some point), reduce the bet size relative to your lower bankroll. If you haven’t thought about your bankroll before, now is a good time. By failing to address this fundamental aspect of gambling you could easily lose more than you ever intended.
9. Define your goals
Whether you’re a professional or recreational bettor, give yourself clear objectives. If you’re a pro, don’t just focus on hitting a financial target, think about how you’ll reach it. This might include doing statistical analysis on smaller markets, making larger plays where there’s an edge, or just protecting your bank until the season ends. In each case, be sure to identify and remain focused on the goal.
10. Understand why you bet
Different people bet for different reasons. A minority are skillful enough to make a living from sports betting, but the motivation for the vast majority of players is less obvious, even to themselves. Some enjoy the intellectual challenge of analyzing a match-up, while others bet to add excitement to watching a live game. Be honest with yourself about what your motivation is, as understanding why you bet will help you make better decisions.
This is the first issue of the second year of "The Pinnacle Pulse". The first series was well received and assisted a lot of players, but we’re always open to questions or topic suggestions on sports betting. Feel free to email us at askthebook@pinnaclesports.com.
Pinnacle Sports Book & Online Betting
Pinnacle Sportsbook is an online betting company providing the best odds on sportsbook gambling, online horseracing, online casino gaming, and online poker.
With excellent 24/7 customer service, fast payouts, and secure Internet betting, Pinnacle Sports Book satisfies all your sports book betting requirements and game wagering needs.
The Pinnacle Sports Book also offers reduced juice betting so sign-up now with Pinnacle SportsBook Betting and get wagering today!
The Inside Wagering Line From Pinnacle Sports Book By Simon Noble
The beginning of the NFL season is similar to the start of a new year -- providing a perfect opportunity for players to ‘wipe the slate clean’ and carry out a health-check on their betting, much like the soul-searching on New Year’s Day that results in life-enhancing resolutions. With this in mind, Pinnacle Sports has assembled ten Gambler’s Resolutions; but don’t worry, these don’t involve exercising or giving up beer!
While you may already apply some of these golden rules for improved betting; others may be new to you. In either case, carefully applying this set of guidelines, should help you become more successful betting football.
Top 10 Gambler’s Resolutions
1. Get the best price
If you make only one NFL resolution this year, promise yourself to ALWAYS obtain the best available price. At PinnacleSports.com, we offer -104 lines on NFL sides saving players up to 60% of the juice other books charge. Holding an account at Pinnacle will, therefore, save you a fortune during the season regardless of whether you’re a professional handicapper or a "weekend warrior".
Put another way, a player has to win close to 53% of their bets just to break even at traditional -110 pricing offered by other sportsbooks. At a low juice sports book like Pinnacle Sportsbetting, you only need to win just 51% of your plays to break even.
2. Learn conversions
Serious players know how often a 3-point home-favorite will win by exactly 3. If they see a spread of New England -7.5 quoted at -104, they can also immediately reason what the fair price is for New England to cover a 7 point spread or any other spread for that matter. Knowing these conversions not only helps you find the best bets, but aids in analyzing props and other markets such as teasers. Many players are long term winners despite applying absolutely no handicapping by simply unearthing opportunities by meticulously studying conversions.
3. Understand the Pinnacle Lean
A lot of sharp players use Pinnacle Sports because of our unrivalled pricing, and their plays tell us (as well as indirectly all other players) which side of a game to be on. Time and again we’ve seen players track "the Pinnacle lean" and win. The concept is simple: compare Pinnacle’s line to other sportsbooks. If the lines are different, you can beat the other book. For example, if Pinnacle Sportsbetting has the Arizona Cardinals -7.5 and another book lists them at -7, the value lies in playing at the other sportsbook. (For a more detailed explanation, look at Pinnacle Pulse Issue 08 from last year).
4. Keep good records
Keeping an accurate track record of your plays can reveal areas of weakness you may not have been previously aware of. You might find that you win in most markets, but consistently lose money in one particular area. For example, you may crush the book on NFL sides, but get killed on totals. A bettor may also flourish at a particular point of the season and be unsuccessful at another. PinnacleSports.com offers clients a comprehensive account review facility that highlights these trends, which can then be corrected, maximized or avoided.
5. Use good risk management
Risk management is perhaps the most misunderstood and undervalued concept in sports betting. If you bet for fun, the average cost for a bet is based on the juice or vig. For example, betting $100 on an NFL game using standard -110 pricing at a traditional sportsbook has an average cost of $5 per game. If you do no handicapping and just play for kicks, betting 100 games at $100 each, you should expect to lose $500 in a season.
Winning players must understand this too. It’s possible to be a successful handicapper, but still lose long-term by betting more money than your advantage dictates. A sensible tactic for winning players is to never risk more than 3% of bankroll on any given play and to always shop for the best price.
6. Manage Expectations
Many players bet with no idea of what to expect long term. Some are too optimistic in assessing their capabilities, especially novice players, who plan their retirement on the basis of an early winning streak. In major sports very few players can expect to win more than 55%. If you’re just playing for fun or excitement, hitting exactly 50% is a realistic expectation.
7. Select your Sportsbook wisely
Many sportsbooks will offer promotions to encourage new players to sign up. At Pinnacle Sports for instance, new players will receive a 10% sign up bonus worth up to $500 just for trying our service.
The general rule of thumb is that if a promotion looks too good to be true, it probably is. There have been some horrific sportsbook failures and nearly all were a result of unsustainable promotions. If a sportsbook gives a large bonus, lets you buy on/off the "3" for 10 cents, or offers a similar promotion that makes it look "easy" to beat, you’re risking getting burned.
As a general rule of thumb, stick to solid sports books that have been established for at least five years. A good starting point for new players is to build a sportsbook portfolio that includes at least one reduced-juice book like PinnacleSports.com, which offers up to 60% better odds than traditional sportsbooks. In the long run playing reduced vig lines at Pinnacle Sportsbook is worth much more than any sign-up bonus.
8. Limit your bankroll
Bankroll is traditionally defined as the amount of money a bettor is prepared to lose before they’ll stop wagering. Decide what your bankroll is before the season begins and stick to it. If you hit a losing streak (everyone will at some point), reduce the bet size relative to your lower bankroll. If you haven’t thought about your bankroll before, now is a good time. By failing to address this fundamental aspect of gambling you could easily lose more than you ever intended.
9. Define your goals
Whether you’re a professional or recreational bettor, give yourself clear objectives. If you’re a pro, don’t just focus on hitting a financial target, think about how you’ll reach it. This might include doing statistical analysis on smaller markets, making larger plays where there’s an edge, or just protecting your bank until the season ends. In each case, be sure to identify and remain focused on the goal.
10. Understand why you bet
Different people bet for different reasons. A minority are skillful enough to make a living from sports betting, but the motivation for the vast majority of players is less obvious, even to themselves. Some enjoy the intellectual challenge of analyzing a match-up, while others bet to add excitement to watching a live game. Be honest with yourself about what your motivation is, as understanding why you bet will help you make better decisions.
This is the first issue of the second year of "The Pinnacle Pulse". The first series was well received and assisted a lot of players, but we’re always open to questions or topic suggestions on sports betting. Feel free to email us at askthebook@pinnaclesports.com.
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Monday, August 14, 2006
Golf Odds for Final Major 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tiger Woods A Huge Favorite To Win PGA CHampionship
PinnacleSports.com Releases Odds On Golf’s Final Major In 2006
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO (August 14, 2006)—After winning back-to-back tournaments, which included his 11th major championship at the British Open and 50th career title at the Buick Open, Tiger Woods is back on top of his game just two months after missing the cut at a major for the first time in his illustrious career at the U.S. Open. Entering this weekend’s major at Medinah Country Club on a hot streak, PinnacleSports.com lists Woods as an overwhelming 9/4 favorite to tame the field and capture his third PGA Championship.
The largest sports betting site on the Internet, PinnacleSports.com made Woods the favorite in this year’s previous three majors, but notes that his odds in the PGA have been cut in half from both the U.S. and British Open where Tiger was a 5/1 favorite. When making Woods such a large favorite, the odds makers at PinnacleSports.com took into consideration his current play, 1999 PGA Championship win at Medinah, past performance in majors, ability to perform under pressure and statistics for the year among several others factors.
Although it appears he’s yet to recover from his monumental collapse at the U.S. Open, reigning champion Phil Mickelson is currently listed at 10/1 to repeat at the PGA Championship. PinnacleSports.com believes Ernie Els (14/1) and Jim Furyk (16/1) are solid contenders in the 156-player field to win their first PGA Championship, while Vijay Singh (16/1) hopes to win the event for the third time. Several other players looking for their first PGA Championship could also finish atop the leaderboard at the 72-hole tournament, including: Retief Goosen (25/1), Sergio Garcia (28/1), Adam Scott (30/1), Luke Donald (35/1), Padraig Harrington (45/1) and Chris DiMarco (50/1). PinnacleSports.com lists reigning U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy at 50/1 in the PGA, while 2001 champion David Toms is a 60/1 long shot.
Current Odds: *All Odds Subject To Change*
Odds To Win 2006 PGA Championship (Favorites)
Tiger Woods 9/4
Phil Mickelson 10/1
Ernie Els 14/1
Jim Furyk 16/1
Vijay Singh 16/1
Retief Goosen 25/1
Sergio Garcia 28/1
Adam Scott 30/1
Luke Donald 35/1
Padraig Harrington 45/1
Chris DiMarco 50/1
Geoff Ogilvy 50/1
Mike Weir 60/1
David Toms 60/1
Stuart Cink 60/1
Stuart Appleby 65/1
For a complete list of odds, please visit www.pinnaclesports.com.
About PinnacleSports.com
PinnacleSports.com (www.pinnaclesports.com) is the Internet’s largest sports betting site serving customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. Founded in 1998, PinnacleSports.com was the first sports book to introduce reduced margin wagering, using a -105 pricing model that gives bettors up to 50% better value on wagers than traditional bookmakers. With low minimum bet requirements and the highest maximum limits on the Web, PinnacleSports.com has earned an industry leading reputation for providing consistent value to the player, professional customer service and the quickest payouts online. Fully licensed and regulated in Curacao, the company offers a secure environment for sports betting, racing and casino gaming.
Tiger Woods A Huge Favorite To Win PGA CHampionship
PinnacleSports.com Releases Odds On Golf’s Final Major In 2006
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO (August 14, 2006)—After winning back-to-back tournaments, which included his 11th major championship at the British Open and 50th career title at the Buick Open, Tiger Woods is back on top of his game just two months after missing the cut at a major for the first time in his illustrious career at the U.S. Open. Entering this weekend’s major at Medinah Country Club on a hot streak, PinnacleSports.com lists Woods as an overwhelming 9/4 favorite to tame the field and capture his third PGA Championship.
The largest sports betting site on the Internet, PinnacleSports.com made Woods the favorite in this year’s previous three majors, but notes that his odds in the PGA have been cut in half from both the U.S. and British Open where Tiger was a 5/1 favorite. When making Woods such a large favorite, the odds makers at PinnacleSports.com took into consideration his current play, 1999 PGA Championship win at Medinah, past performance in majors, ability to perform under pressure and statistics for the year among several others factors.
Although it appears he’s yet to recover from his monumental collapse at the U.S. Open, reigning champion Phil Mickelson is currently listed at 10/1 to repeat at the PGA Championship. PinnacleSports.com believes Ernie Els (14/1) and Jim Furyk (16/1) are solid contenders in the 156-player field to win their first PGA Championship, while Vijay Singh (16/1) hopes to win the event for the third time. Several other players looking for their first PGA Championship could also finish atop the leaderboard at the 72-hole tournament, including: Retief Goosen (25/1), Sergio Garcia (28/1), Adam Scott (30/1), Luke Donald (35/1), Padraig Harrington (45/1) and Chris DiMarco (50/1). PinnacleSports.com lists reigning U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy at 50/1 in the PGA, while 2001 champion David Toms is a 60/1 long shot.
Current Odds: *All Odds Subject To Change*
Odds To Win 2006 PGA Championship (Favorites)
Tiger Woods 9/4
Phil Mickelson 10/1
Ernie Els 14/1
Jim Furyk 16/1
Vijay Singh 16/1
Retief Goosen 25/1
Sergio Garcia 28/1
Adam Scott 30/1
Luke Donald 35/1
Padraig Harrington 45/1
Chris DiMarco 50/1
Geoff Ogilvy 50/1
Mike Weir 60/1
David Toms 60/1
Stuart Cink 60/1
Stuart Appleby 65/1
For a complete list of odds, please visit www.pinnaclesports.com.
About PinnacleSports.com
PinnacleSports.com (www.pinnaclesports.com) is the Internet’s largest sports betting site serving customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. Founded in 1998, PinnacleSports.com was the first sports book to introduce reduced margin wagering, using a -105 pricing model that gives bettors up to 50% better value on wagers than traditional bookmakers. With low minimum bet requirements and the highest maximum limits on the Web, PinnacleSports.com has earned an industry leading reputation for providing consistent value to the player, professional customer service and the quickest payouts online. Fully licensed and regulated in Curacao, the company offers a secure environment for sports betting, racing and casino gaming.
Pinnacle Sports Odds on Golf's Final Major 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tiger Woods A Huge Favorite To Win PGA CHampionship
PinnacleSports.com Releases Odds On Golf’s Final Major In 2006
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO (August 14, 2006)—After winning back-to-back tournaments, which included his 11th major championship at the British Open and 50th career title at the Buick Open, Tiger Woods is back on top of his game just two months after missing the cut at a major for the first time in his illustrious career at the U.S. Open. Entering this weekend’s major at Medinah Country Club on a hot streak, PinnacleSports.com lists Woods as an overwhelming 9/4 favorite to tame the field and capture his third PGA Championship.
The largest sports betting site on the Internet, PinnacleSports.com made Woods the favorite in this year’s previous three majors, but notes that his odds in the PGA have been cut in half from both the U.S. and British Open where Tiger was a 5/1 favorite. When making Woods such a large favorite, the odds makers at PinnacleSports.com took into consideration his current play, 1999 PGA Championship win at Medinah, past performance in majors, ability to perform under pressure and statistics for the year among several others factors.
Although it appears he’s yet to recover from his monumental collapse at the U.S. Open, reigning champion Phil Mickelson is currently listed at 10/1 to repeat at the PGA Championship. PinnacleSports.com believes Ernie Els (14/1) and Jim Furyk (16/1) are solid contenders in the 156-player field to win their first PGA Championship, while Vijay Singh (16/1) hopes to win the event for the third time. Several other players looking for their first PGA Championship could also finish atop the leaderboard at the 72-hole tournament, including: Retief Goosen (25/1), Sergio Garcia (28/1), Adam Scott (30/1), Luke Donald (35/1), Padraig Harrington (45/1) and Chris DiMarco (50/1). PinnacleSports.com lists reigning U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy at 50/1 in the PGA, while 2001 champion David Toms is a 60/1 long shot.
Current Odds: *All Odds Subject To Change*
Odds To Win 2006 PGA Championship (Favorites)
Tiger Woods 9/4
Phil Mickelson 10/1
Ernie Els 14/1
Jim Furyk 16/1
Vijay Singh 16/1
Retief Goosen 25/1
Sergio Garcia 28/1
Adam Scott 30/1
Luke Donald 35/1
Padraig Harrington 45/1
Chris DiMarco 50/1
Geoff Ogilvy 50/1
Mike Weir 60/1
David Toms 60/1
Stuart Cink 60/1
Stuart Appleby 65/1
For a complete list of odds, please visit www.pinnaclesports.com.
About PinnacleSports.com
PinnacleSports.com (www.pinnaclesports.com) is the Internet’s largest sports betting site serving customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. Founded in 1998, PinnacleSports.com was the first sports book to introduce reduced margin wagering, using a -105 pricing model that gives bettors up to 50% better value on wagers than traditional bookmakers. With low minimum bet requirements and the highest maximum limits on the Web, PinnacleSports.com has earned an industry leading reputation for providing consistent value to the player, professional customer service and the quickest payouts online. Fully licensed and regulated in Curacao, the company offers a secure environment for sports betting, racing and casino gaming.
Tiger Woods A Huge Favorite To Win PGA CHampionship
PinnacleSports.com Releases Odds On Golf’s Final Major In 2006
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO (August 14, 2006)—After winning back-to-back tournaments, which included his 11th major championship at the British Open and 50th career title at the Buick Open, Tiger Woods is back on top of his game just two months after missing the cut at a major for the first time in his illustrious career at the U.S. Open. Entering this weekend’s major at Medinah Country Club on a hot streak, PinnacleSports.com lists Woods as an overwhelming 9/4 favorite to tame the field and capture his third PGA Championship.
The largest sports betting site on the Internet, PinnacleSports.com made Woods the favorite in this year’s previous three majors, but notes that his odds in the PGA have been cut in half from both the U.S. and British Open where Tiger was a 5/1 favorite. When making Woods such a large favorite, the odds makers at PinnacleSports.com took into consideration his current play, 1999 PGA Championship win at Medinah, past performance in majors, ability to perform under pressure and statistics for the year among several others factors.
Although it appears he’s yet to recover from his monumental collapse at the U.S. Open, reigning champion Phil Mickelson is currently listed at 10/1 to repeat at the PGA Championship. PinnacleSports.com believes Ernie Els (14/1) and Jim Furyk (16/1) are solid contenders in the 156-player field to win their first PGA Championship, while Vijay Singh (16/1) hopes to win the event for the third time. Several other players looking for their first PGA Championship could also finish atop the leaderboard at the 72-hole tournament, including: Retief Goosen (25/1), Sergio Garcia (28/1), Adam Scott (30/1), Luke Donald (35/1), Padraig Harrington (45/1) and Chris DiMarco (50/1). PinnacleSports.com lists reigning U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy at 50/1 in the PGA, while 2001 champion David Toms is a 60/1 long shot.
Current Odds: *All Odds Subject To Change*
Odds To Win 2006 PGA Championship (Favorites)
Tiger Woods 9/4
Phil Mickelson 10/1
Ernie Els 14/1
Jim Furyk 16/1
Vijay Singh 16/1
Retief Goosen 25/1
Sergio Garcia 28/1
Adam Scott 30/1
Luke Donald 35/1
Padraig Harrington 45/1
Chris DiMarco 50/1
Geoff Ogilvy 50/1
Mike Weir 60/1
David Toms 60/1
Stuart Cink 60/1
Stuart Appleby 65/1
For a complete list of odds, please visit www.pinnaclesports.com.
About PinnacleSports.com
PinnacleSports.com (www.pinnaclesports.com) is the Internet’s largest sports betting site serving customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. Founded in 1998, PinnacleSports.com was the first sports book to introduce reduced margin wagering, using a -105 pricing model that gives bettors up to 50% better value on wagers than traditional bookmakers. With low minimum bet requirements and the highest maximum limits on the Web, PinnacleSports.com has earned an industry leading reputation for providing consistent value to the player, professional customer service and the quickest payouts online. Fully licensed and regulated in Curacao, the company offers a secure environment for sports betting, racing and casino gaming.
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