redwingsgirl 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 I usually like to look at the Vegas betting odds - I mean considering casinos are not in the business of losing money, I find it interesting. So here are the odds for Saturday's Game 5: Favorite: Detroit -260 (you have to bet $260 to win $100) Underdog: Dallas +220 (you have to bet $100 to win $220) The farther away the 2 numbers are away from each other the greater the odds expert feels the favorite will win. This game has the best odds for the Wings since game 5 of the first series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 bwin.com Detroit 1.60 Dallas 4.30 X 4.50 European odds are simple, I still do not fully understand the American odds. Why it is like: you have to bet X to win 100 or you have to bet 100 to win X? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PunkChildP 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 partybets.com 3.13 DAL Stars v DET Red Wing 1.38 if you bet a dollar and detorit wins you win 1.38. If you bet a dollar for dallas to win you win 3.13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 bwin.com Detroit 1.60 Dallas 4.30 X 4.50 European odds are simple, I still do not fully understand the American odds. Why it is like: you have to bet X to win 100 or you have to bet 100 to win X? If a team is the favorite, denoted by the - in front, you have to bet that amount to win $100. Thus, betting $260 will get you $360 ($100+260). If a team is the underdog, denoted by the + in front, you win that amount if you bet $100. Thus, betting $100 wins you $220. How do the European odds work? I can't see it, unless that's a goal total. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 European odds are confusing. Stick with American odds. I got an account on Pinnacle. I played the Avs series and this series for a nice pay out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 If a team is the favorite, denoted by the - in front, you have to bet that amount to win $100. Thus, betting $260 will get you $360 ($100+260). If a team is the underdog, denoted by the + in front, you win that amount if you bet $100. Thus, betting $100 wins you $220. How do the European odds work? I can't see it, unless that's a goal total. You just multiply it. When odds are 3.00 and you bet $100 you win $300 etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted May 16, 2008 You just multiply it. When odds are 3.00 and you bet $100 you win $300 etc. What does the "X 4.50" mean then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 What does the "X 4.50" mean then? That would be a tie, most likely after 60 minutes. 1 for home-team victory, X for a tie and 2 for away-team victory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 (edited) bwin.com Detroit 1.60 Dallas 4.30 X 4.50 European odds are simple, I still do not fully understand the American odds. Why it is like: you have to bet X to win 100 or you have to bet 100 to win X? Yeah I gotta say the odds system they use in the US is unnecessarily complicated. I think most of the world uses the above system. Just because it makes a lot more sense. Edited May 17, 2008 by Doggy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lfd250 1 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 Who's got money to bet? I just put gas in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KronwallCRUNCH 5 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 I have an $800 payday in Vegas if the Wings win the cup..Not sure what the odds are now, but I placed my bet in the Winter when they were 4:1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzermania19 1 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 Who's got money to bet? I just put gas in. Ain't that the truth... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bannedforlife 403 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 The odds have nothing to do with who the experts think will win, but rather how the experts think the public will place their bets. They adjust the spread in an attempt to receive an equal amount of wagers on both sides of the bet. I can't believe I'm the only one who knew that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
This Is Bida 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 The odds have nothing to do with who the experts think will win, but rather how the experts think the public will place their bets. They adjust the spread in an attempt to receive an equal amount of wagers on both sides of the bet. I can't believe I'm the only one who knew that... BINGO! We haaaaaave a winner! I for one knew that, but my brother goes to Vegas more than he lives at home.. lol. So I know almost all there is to know about Vegas, betting, odds, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Packer487 3 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 (edited) Who's got money to bet I just put gas in. There's a free site I discovered a few weeks ago...you can win real money, and it's legal because all the bets are advertiser supported so the user never puts any of his/her money up. They start you out with a dime and if you ever go "bust" you just get another dime and can start over. And until your balance is over $3.00 you get up to a 100% bonus on your winnings. It's a pretty addicting site. They have football, basketball, baseball, hockey, MMA, soccer, and arena football right now. I've been throwing down 10 cents on random 5 team baseball parlays just because it makes things a lot more interesting where there are no playoff games on. http://www.centsports.com/?opcode=109875 That's my affiliate link. If you'd prefer not to use it, try http://www.centsports.com (If you use the affiliate link, I'd get a 5% bonus based on the money you win...they don't take it from you, it's just a bonus for me). There are some people on there with balances over $400, which is kind of crazy. I'm going heavy (probably like $2, haha) on the Wings tomorrow. It's amazing how even just a small bet can make otherwise meaningless games a lot more fun. It'll definitely help me get through summer once hockey and basketball are over...Pretty fun way to gamble without any real risk. Edited May 17, 2008 by Packer487 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 The odds have nothing to do with who the experts think will win, but rather how the experts think the public will place their bets. They adjust the spread in an attempt to receive an equal amount of wagers on both sides of the bet. I can't believe I'm the only one who knew that... Who wouldn't know that? It's common knowledge. Kids who have never gambled, that's about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted May 17, 2008 I'm in - hopefully my wager will win me (and you) lots of pennies! http://www.centsports.com/?opcode=109875 That's my affiliate link. If you'd prefer not to use it, try http://www.centsports.com (If you use the affiliate link, I'd get a 5% bonus based on the money you win...they don't take it from you, it's just a bonus for me). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
