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Betting $$$ on Rockets?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Cohen, Apr 22, 2005.

  1. Cohen

    Cohen Member

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    Who here is going to put $$$ down on the Rockets?

    And what do you use, i.e. can you do it online ... and is that legal?
     
  2. Stack24

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    betandwin.com
    sportsinteraction.com

    And no i am not betting on my home team...even though they are going to win.
     
  3. Shawndme7

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    As of right now the line is Rockets +4.5
     
  5. Tyree

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    really is a fun place to bet...confusing if you dont know whats going on...let me know if you want some tips
     
  6. Cohen

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    Tips would be great.

    I know the line, but I think the Rockets will take game one by 8. What would I bet?
     
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    Jesse James (1847-1882), outlaw and desperado of the old American West, refused to rob a bank in McKinney, Texas because that is where his favorite chili parlor was located.
     
  8. Tyree

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    well are you talkin about tradesports or anyother site? on tradesports if you think rockets will win...you will SELL shares of dallas to win straight up....and/or....SELL shares of Dallas -4.5....
     
  9. Tyree

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    If you are betting for first time....id recommend trying another site besides tradesports....sportsinteraction is pretty easy to use
     
  10. Rockets Red Glare

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    My friend is in Vegas right now. I have suposedly gotten 30 - 1 odds on Houston to win the championship. I bet $50. If I win I get a free fun weekend in Vegas.
     
  11. CHAD444

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    I bet earlier in the season $100 at 35-1!!!!
    Bring the dough to Daddy!!!!:D
     
  12. NewYorker

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    I saw those odds on this board, and well, useful information ;)

    I will be VERY happy if the Rockets pull it off.

     
  13. juicystream

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    I'm not betting any money on the Rockets. I'm a poor college student what can I say? But I did just buy my nephew a TMAC jersey for his 2nd birthday so he can help cheer us on to the championship. Considering it won't arrive until around game 4 or 5 of the series we better win some games. I'd love to see that jersey get full use.

    Actually I do have a friendly bet with my Dad though. I said the Spurs were going to win the title and he said the Heat. I know we both want to lose if we can see the Rockets bring home another title.
     
  14. KeepKenny

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    You would probably not want to bet on a line, just bet on the rockets to win. They will give you some decent odds, probably close to 2:1.
     
  15. COMPAQ CENTER

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    Odds for winning the NBA Championship

    San Antonio Spurs 13-5
    Miami Heat 3-1
    Phoenix Suns 4-1
    Detroit Pistons 9-2
    Dallas Mavericks 13-1
    Denver Nuggets 22-1
    Houston Rockets 25-1
    Sacramento Kings 50-1
    Seattle Sonics 50-1
    Boston Celtics 60-1
    Indiana Pacers 65-1
    New Jersey Nets 65-1
    Philadelphia 76ers 100-1
    Chicago Bulls 100-1
    Washington Wizards 125-1
    Memphis Grizzlies 150-1
     
  16. Old Man Rock

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    I bet the Rockets over a month ago to win it all. They were 30-1 at the time at Pinnacle. I know it's a longshot but I only bet $1000 and if they come I'll be celebrating in more ways than one! Honestly I think they have a chance if they can get past Dallas.

    Go Rockets
     
  17. DavidS

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    What would be the payout? $30,000? I don't gamble. Just wondering...
     
  18. Tyree

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    yup.....i am pretty sure he didnt bet 1000 though...
     
  19. wrath_of_khan

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    Not sure if OMR is kidding about the $1000, but I did put $10 on the Rix to win it all at 30-1 when I was in Vegas last month.

    Just another reason to root them on!
     
  20. Cohen

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    So, looks like a moneyline bet on the Rockets has a price of 3.00 so it would payout 3x the bet, the original bet + 200%. That sound about right?

    Guess Cuban placed his bet, because the line at sportsinteraction is now 6.
     

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