Week 15 results
This week, I achieved a gain of approximately 3.4 percentage points on my account. Although I experienced a setback on the last night of the week, we are still near the highs. My account balance stands at $3,000, and I was able to make a profit of $98.78 in week 15. I am pleased that it was not a losing week, but I feel I could have performed better. This results in 13 weeks of profit and 2 weeks of losses. While numbers and resistance points may not be significant, it feels rewarding to be up 200%. Things can always change, but it is always satisfying to be ahead.
Week 14 results
This week, I secured a profit of $257.12, adding 9.7 percentage points to my total account growth. My account has achieved a new peak, soaring 190.1% for the betting season. This reflects a highly cautious approach to sports betting. I plan to continue this careful strategy, focusing on allocation rather than chasing losses.
Week 13 results
In Week 13, I realized a profit of $144.10. It was another week of minimal growth, yet still profitable. A significant increase remains elusive—it's the nature of sports betting. I took shots that seemed promising and nearly hit the mark. It feels like a few different outcomes could have boosted my account to around $3,500. Instead, I'm at $2,644.10, marking an all-time high for my account at the week's close this betting season. This week, my overall account gains increased by approximately 14 percentage points, starting the week with a 150% increase and ending it at 164%.
Overall, my record stands at 10 weeks of profits, 2 weeks of losses, and one week that I consider a draw since the profit was only $20.
Week 12 results
It was yet another uneventful week, but fortunately, not a losing one. I managed to make $150, which added approximately 6% to my account for the week. My account balance grew from $2,350 to $2,500 by week's end, which wasn't the outcome I had hoped for. Breaking out of a stagnant range can take a few weeks, but prioritizing safety over greed is crucial. Trusting the process is essential, as overwagering can quickly become problematic.
I began the week with a 135% increase for the year and concluded it with a 150% increase. While this is satisfactory, it's not extraordinary. I'm eager to move beyond this plateau, but I won't rush it. However, when an opportunity arises that I'm confident about, I'll seize it and make a big wager but for now protecting my ass is crucial.
Currently, my record is 9 weeks of profits, 2 weeks of losses, and 1 week of breaking even, where I only made $20.
Week 11 results
Week 11 was extremely volatile, but fortunately, I avoided any serious setbacks. I began the week with significant losses, managed to recover, and then concluded with a minor loss, netting only $20 for the week. I consider this a break-even situation, not a victory to boast about. In this business, it's crucial to understand one's results in the context of the broader market. I've been cautious, enduring consecutive losses from the Cowboys and the Jets, among other setbacks. Despite this, I've made incremental progress, adding two percentage points to my overall gains: from 133% at the start of the week to 135% at the end, which, while not extraordinary, is still an increase.
Week 10 results
Another hectic week has passed. I need to improve my Sundays, but I'm content with the week's profit of $276.67. I've learned a few lessons, such as not to rely on the Wizards and Trailblazers' shooting accuracy. I managed to increase my account by an additional 28%.
I have been profitable for eight out of the ten weeks
Over the course of 10 weeks, my account balance has grown by 133% since the beginning.
Week 9 results
Last week was positive. I had hoped the Cowboys would have secured a win. The week was quite volatile. I managed to earn a profit of $243.38 and increase my overall account by approximately 24 percentage points. Since its inception, my account has grown by 105%. I've profited in 7 out of 9 weeks. On average, I allocate 8.4% of my account to each bet. Currently, I believe I have placed a total of 35 wagers over 9 weeks, which averages out to about four bets per week. I consider this a healthy betting frequency.
It's quite amusing; I believe I have around 17 wins and 18 losses. Yet, I've still managed to earn a profit of $1,053.33 so far. This goes to show how crucial it is to manage your bet allocations and not to chase losses by making uninformed decisions. I've mastered the art of recovering from a tough loss. I've endured several difficult losses with the Jets, losing about three games consecutively. Then there were the losses with the Cowboys; I can't recall how many consecutive games I lost. Despite many setbacks, being up by 105% is satisfying. Nevertheless, it's time to end that chapter and stay focused on maintaining this momentum. In the NBA, there are nights when shots are sinking and nights when they aren't. Sometimes the referees make the calls you hope for, and sometimes they don't.
Week 8 results
While it's satisfying to earn a profit, this week had the potential to be extraordinary. However, a few overzealous decisions resulted in lost gains. Had I adhered to buying points and reducing risk, my progress might have continued to climb, possibly surpassing 100%. Nevertheless, I'm content with an 81% increase, up from 66% at the week's start, which means I've added 15 percentage points to my account.
Indeed, in the Dallas Cowboys game, rather than opting for the straight-up bet, I was inclined to buy points to adjust the spread to +6.5. Similarly, last night, I considered buying points on the Pacers bet or at least taking the spread. However, I became somewhat overzealous and chose the moneyline. I'm not dismayed because the Pacers had the lead; they simply lost control of the game. Such is the nature of sports trading. At one point during the week, I was optimistic about increasing my account by over 100%, but I've resolved to accept what the market offers. The NFL had its share of trap games this week. Nonetheless, I'm content with the gradual growth of my account rather than a decline. After all, slow and steady wins the race.
It's not an intra-week high; this is an end-of-the-week closing high. To me, this is the most significant metric. Taking things on a week-to-week basis is important.
This week, I realized a profit of $148.28. This marks the sixth profitable week out of eight since the start of my betting season.
My account has increased by 80.9% since its inception.
Week 7 results
It's been an exciting week in football. Georgia delivered the hard-hitting style of play I've come to expect from them, a true tradition. Kirby Smart tops my list of all-time favorite coaches. The Jets may have stumbled, but it's a minor setback since I only bet 5% of my account on them. It was a modest wager. Conversely, I confidently invested 26% of my account in the Ravens, proclaiming it was like getting the Ravens at a discount. Although the Buccaneers started off strong, they couldn't maintain momentum against the relentless drive of Lamar Jackson. With the victories from the Ravens and the Georgia Bulldogs, my account has surged by 66% since the football season kicked off, marking the start of my betting season. This surge was just what I needed after a stagnant three weeks. Now, with the NBA season underway, I'm bracing for increased fluctuations in my account.
This week, I risked $730 and earned a profit of $496.67.
I placed my first bet using 16% of my account and came out successful.
I placed my second bet, risking 5% of my account, and unfortunately lost again due to Aaron Rodgers.
I placed my third bet with 26% of my account at stake and succeeded.
My win-loss record for the weekend is 2-1.
I have been profitable for five out of seven weekends so far.
Evaluating my overall win-loss record is not insightful because the most significant measure is the percentage by which the account has increased.
week 6 results
It's astonishing that the Jets didn't win by 10 points. It's mind-boggling to see how often they were in the red zone and yet couldn't score touchdowns. I've never witnessed anything like it. Then they missed two easy field goals, and the Bills scored I don't know how many touchdowns on third down. It was the most frustrating game of the year; the Jets should have won. I'm upset but still believe I made the right choice. I didn't expect such foolish mistakes to occur. The officiating was terrible, absolutely terrible, and so biased. If you didn't see the game, the way he threw another interception to Mike Williams at the end of the game was incredibly foolish. I have never felt so frustrated. The Jets should have easily won that game. Losing that game was beyond embarrassing. The referees need to be fined. It took them two minutes to figure out an offside call. They should all be penalized for wasting our time. I'm growing tired of the NFL targeting defensive backs. I hope the NBA season starts soon so we don't have to endure this inconsistent NFL product.
"It seemed a little ridiculous," Rodgers said of the officiating. "Some of [the calls] seemed really bad, including the roughing the passer on me [by AJ Epenesa]. That's not roughing the passer. You might as well play Sarcastaball [a reference to the TV show 'South Park'] if we're going to call those things. And I thought the one on [Javon] Kinlaw wasn't roughing the passer, either."
I still made $100 this week, but I'm not satisfied. I hope I can move past this Jets debacle. It's just so embarrassing and senseless. Perhaps it will lead to better pricing in the future. Fortunately, I allocated my resources wisely to avoid such nonsense with the Jets.
My account started the week at $1,150 and concluded at $1,250.
I have experienced a 25% increase since the beginning of the football season.
Week 5 results
Week 5 was rough, but it's not the end of the world, and we're still faring better than many. It's a little-known fact, but most have depleted their entire bankroll, likely on their third attempt by now. I've reiterated countless times that I treat my sports betting account like an investment portfolio. Unlike the typical gambler who risks 50, 60, or even 100% of their funds on a single bet, I avoid such hazards. My goal is to persevere until the NBA season, which presents the most opportunities. Currently, I'm up by 15% for the year.
I began last week with $1,411.05 and concluded with $1,150. This approach is akin to managing a hedge fund, where the primary objective is to prevent catastrophic losses and avoid gambling addiction. My aim is to double my initial $1,000 to $2,000, so I'll continue to take measured risks. In sports, unpredictable events occur: referees miss calls, may be biased, or players get injured. Those who wager half their bankroll on a single game may find success short-lived, but such strategies are unlikely to pay off in the long term.
I'm just trying to get by until the NBA season starts. Mixing NBA and NFL bets is where it's at.
Week 4 results
This weekend, I risked $375.07 and earned a profit of $311.05, which translates to an 83% return on the total capital wagered this week. I placed four wagers throughout the week. My weekend record was 3-1. The single loss was from a long-shot parlay, which was more for fun, risking only 1.2% of my account. All significant wagers turned out to be profitable. I am very pleased with this weekend's results.
My account balance began at $1,100 for the week and ended at $1,411.05.
After four weeks, my account balance has increased by 41%.
The overall record is three weeks of profit against one week of loss.
The overall win/loss record stands at 6-4. This statistic is the least significant, as two of the losses were from minor long-shot parlays where I risked less than 2% of my account.
week 3 results
I began the week with $1,271.08 and ended with $1,100, which indicates a 13.5% decrease in my account value. While I'm not pleased with this outcome, I understand that such fluctuations can occur.
TTennessee had a terrible game, but I'm still bullish on them. The referees' call of defensive holding on the Green Bay punt was odd, and the calls seemed very biased. Tennessee also couldn't tackle. They got Green Bay into some third-down situations early but couldn't finish tackles.
I've managed to maintain a 10% gain for the year, even as I observe many others facing losses.
My overall record since inception now stands at 3-3 up $100 (10%).
Week 2 results
Last week, my account increased by 9.7%, and this week it rose by 27%. There weren't many transactions, but I managed a 2-0 record. I bet on the Browns with a +3 spread and the Falcons to win outright. My account balance is now $1,271.08.
After a 59% rally from the season's first loss, I've earned a profit of $471.08 since the lowest point of my account, which occurred after a loss betting on the Ravens to win outright.
Since the low with the Ravens, I've maintained an average ROI of 102% and increased my account balance by 27%, which is a profit of $271.08.
My record is currently 3-1.
This week, I managed to earn a profit of $173.58, having risked $137.86.
We concluded the week with an average investment return of 125%.
As my account becomes more volatile, I plan to slightly increase my wager size and take more risks when I see favorable opportunities, since I now have some profits to work with.
WEEK 1 RESULTS
WEEK 1 COMEBACK
The first week of the betting season has concluded. I began with a 20% deficit on Thursday night but managed to close the week on Monday night with a 9.7% increase. While I'm content with a modest profit, the gains weren't remarkable. To provide context for those unfamiliar, my starting balance was $1,000. On Thursday, I placed a $200 wager on the Ravens, and despite my expectations, I faced a loss.
On Sunday, I placed a parlay bet on the Steelers to win outright along with the Bears to win outright. I wagered $100 on this and earned a profit of $297.50
Avg return per wager for the week was 99%
My record stands at 1-1, and the account has increased by 9.7% as of September 10th, 2024.
Once the NBA season starts in just over a month, there will be more opportunities every week. Combining football and basketball during their regular seasons offers the greatest potential for profits.