what does units mean

[dwil]

can someone tell me what does units mean. how is it applied?

[Warrior]

dwil,

Some people "rate" their games Stronger than other games.

Once upon a time a Five-Unit (or Five "Star") play meant playing 5% of your bankroll on the pick. Three-Unit meant three percent, etc.

Over the years the number of sports services and handicappers have increased so much that it's hard to tell what some of them are getting at.

You see 50-Unit, 10-star, and you'll often see a game referred to as so many "Credits". That could mean percent, or it could mean an absolute value.

I've even seen 50,000-star plays...not sure what that means. I use to have what I call my MILLION $$$ Games. That was a catchy name for Top Play.

Ideally, you would want to ask the individual, specifically, what THEIR ratings mean in relation to how you should play on the game (in a relative sense).

In general, there are really only two schools of thought, and the debate has gone on for eons regarding the logic and pros & cons of each stance:

1.) Play the same amount on each game.
2.) Vary the amount you play (using units, credits, etc.).

In either case, the wisest choice is to have a bankroll. The convential wisdom is to never play more than 5%, or at the most an occasional 10%, on one game. Many would argue that even that is too much and that a 1-2% play is the best.

Most do not play according to a bankroll anyway, so you might play what you're "comfortable with" without playing an amount that would end your season in the event of a cold run.

I'll be the first to admit that sometimes I will wing it, a lot of times at the last minute. I've been fortunate enough to be on the right side a sizeable majority of the times when I give myself the "go ahead" to do that (even though it is against all conventional wisdom).

Most cappers will rate their games between 1-10 Units, but you will find out if you study the results long enough that there is often little or no difference between a person's 2-star games, 3-stars, 4-stars, and even 5-stars.

There are some exceptions, but in the long run I've seen little difference with my plays and with the plays of others who use those ratings.

The exception might be if someone considers their 5-star as their absolute "highest" rating. Then, their 5-stars might show a better win percentage over the others while the rest have little variation.

After 24-years, I have finally ditched the unit system. I use to rate my games 2-5 stars with an occasional 10-star. Over the years, only my 10-star games (again, my particular choice for 'highest' rating') have shown a significant difference.

This season I will have only 2 ratings:

1.) Standard Play (what use to be 2-5 stars but is now all the same rating)

2.) Double Play (what use to be my 10-star but is now just what is implies--a doubling of the standard play)

The first thing in betting the games is to find winning information.

Hope that helps...
dave

[frankb03]

Re: what does units mean

Originally posted by dwil
can someone tell me what does units mean. how is it applied?

You started a thread asking this same question last week.

[Tony Vegas]

Re: Re: what does units mean

Originally posted by frankb03
You started a thread asking this same question last week.

I agree! I notice you keep starting the same thread. Re-read the old ones.

[dwil]

Re: Re: Re: what does units mean

Originally posted by Tony Vegas
I agree! I notice you keep starting the same thread. Re-read the old ones.

yes your right but warrior was the only person who actually took the time and effort to give a complete answer. And all i get from you people is how i had the same thread a week ago. I know this and i;m not stupid. instead of telling that i wrote twice answer my question and then i wont have to ask twice.

The same thing about a good sportsbook that pays, still have not got a good answer for that so i'll stay with my local bookie until i get an answer.

[mikeloblob]

no one cares which book you use. You can stay with your local book as long as you like

[Tony Vegas]

i would write a response but i have no idea what you are talking about :confused: i use the sportsbooks that sponsor this site, those are the ones I feel safest with b/c if something happens I know BC will help you out with it.

[Warrior]

Pinnacle, Olympic (thegreek.com), 5dimes, any number of others. Wayne posted a list of good ones and bad ones about a week ago...do a search and you should be able to find it...

I checked out Pinnacle through and through after reading about it here and elsewhere...it's tough to beat...

Also Bowman's is reputable...

dave

[porsche]

This Forum ----

is not very helpful. One time , I needed help and 87 viewed my request but no one bothered to answer. Either everybody did not know anything about golf or they just didn't give a hoot. So don't feel bad.

Peace

[Tony Vegas]

Re: This Forum ----

Originally posted by porsche
is not very helpful. One time , I needed help and 87 viewed my request but no one bothered to answer. Either everybody did not know anything about golf or they just didn't give a hoot. So don't feel bad.

Peace

i find this forum very helpful. there is a ton of info on here.

[Stranger]

Pinnacle is a solid book .. it caters more to the professional gambler who bets big .. they have the best lines but don't offer much in the way of bonus ..

Bet365 is another solid book, I have been with them for years and have never had a problem .. prompt payouts always

[rxpert]

units

as someone else noted, i use 5 units as 5% of my bankroll. 1 unit =1% . the $ amt. will vary as you increase or decrease your bankroll (money management).
you need 3 B's to play...Brains, Balls, Bankroll. If you don't have all 3 you will lose.
Brains to handicap. Balls to play a game during a losing streak or when your eval. is contrary to others. (I usually like that). Bankroll to not miss what you lose.
off shore books i'd recommend & actually received quick payments.
Pinnacle, Gibraltar, Millenium
This forum is the best i've ever seen.

[dwil]

thank you toeveryone that had something constructive to say about my question. Everything comment was helpful even the haters comments. thanks

[Tony Vegas]

Originally posted by dwil
thank you toeveryone that had something constructive to say about my question. Everything comment was helpful even the haters comments. thanks

i know i came across as a dick. sometimes i forget that there a lot of new bettors that don't understand things yet. sorry about that. if you need help with anything feel free to ask. that is what this forum is about. again........Sorry!!

[dwil]

Originally posted by Tony Vegas
i know i came across as a dick. sometimes i forget that there a lot of new bettors that don't understand things yet. sorry about that. if you need help with anything feel free to ask. that is what this forum is about. again........Sorry!!

thanks man! i think i have all my answers now i probably wont be posting anymore post, but thanks.