Anders' Polyester Man Season Experiment

[Anders]

'bout time I shared this with you guys.
It came about from a couple of things.
Last year I tried capping bases myself and was a real flop. Didn't know how, didn't dedicate the time needed etc...
If you'd faded my plays you would have made some nice cash (small lightbulb goes on in dim recess of upstairs attic).
I decided to skip MLB this season and concentrate on sports I knew. Then I read Nolan's piece on the Polyester Man and the bulb burned a little brighter.
Why not fade Mr Public's plays? And who better to play Mr Polyester than me. I'd learnt enough about the game to be dangerous.
So I proceded to pick every game, based on 5 mins study of pitching line-ups, form etc. Went for almost every piece of chalk there was, unders for Maddux, Unit, Schilling, Pedro etc...
Then played the exact opposite.
Well, it's someway into the season now and here's what's happened...

Season to Date: 380-391-9 +40.92 units

A useful little earner I'd say.
So I'm going to keep track of this here (has been monitored elsewhere) for all interested parties to look at.
Keen on getting lots of feedback.
Coupl eof points _ I began playing these at a lower rate for the "one unit" play than I do in other sports. Now I'm not far off making them the full quid.
Secondly, I spread them round a few books to help avoid going broke at one book if I have a 8-20 day (has happened!) and then having to transfer funds.

Here's what I'm on today:

Expos +127
o7.5 -109
Phillies +134
o8 +120
Marlins +125
u8 +110
Brewers +107
o8 -118
Pirates +140
u10.5 +118
Astros -117
o7.5 +111
Padres +127
u9.5 +113
Giants +106
u9.5 +112
White Sox +131
o10.5 +122
Indians +115
o8.5 +105
Royals +130
o9 +113
Devil Rays +245
o8.5 +103

 

[Anders]

Told ya "those days do happen"....

Today: 7-16-1 -7.82 units

Season to Date: 387-407-10 +33.10 units

Tomorrow's simply another day

 

[MadJack]

just HAD to open your mouth, huh

that's how it works for me anyhow (open my big mouth and the opposite happens). why does that always happen?

i'm curious to how this works out for you. i've often considered playing a system much like this one, but for football.

there's got to be a way to trim down the amount of games too, because no way can i afford to play that many. know what i mean? and, i think it's hard to be consistant with your selections day after day.

your post here has me thinking about it again and i'm gonna watch and figure out an angle along with you. should be fun. maybe i'll start playing for real after the all star braek if the results are good. i think it will work!

see what happens.

thanks

 

[Anders]

Jack ... LMFAO

Yup, knew that would happen ...

Didn't play Fri (NZ time); had a day off but playing the system again tomorrow...

I actually plan to play all the games; side and total; on every day i get to play (usually 4 or 5 days a week).

Why? Well, one of the most-quoted piece of sports betting advice is not too play too many games. Hence, I'm trying to do everything as bad as possible - and then fade..


Season to Date: 387-407-10 +33.10 units

Today:

Pirates +112
u8.5 +100
Expos -104
u8.5 +106
Marlins +114
o8 +114
Reds +122
o9 +111
Cubs +119
u9 -115
Brewers -107
u9 -116
Rockies +106
u9.5 -115
Dodgers +159
o7 -111
Red Sox +130
u8 +106
Indians +108
u10.5 -114
Tigers +187
u8.5 +109
Royals +106
o9 +100
Devil Rays +178
o8.5 +110
Orioles +211
o8.5 +109
Twins +161
o9 -101

 

[MadJack]

ok, makes sense. i guess i can always lower the amount i play per game.

i really believe money can be made this way.

you ever use a concensus to fade? i always liked bigguy for that. works like a charm with college hoops and football. just fade the majority. "the lazy man's handicapping system"

 

[ChrryBlstr]

also worked for me in the NBA....although not so much towards the end of the year....any line movement that was 3 and above....both sides and totals....i was all over "against the peeps" and with the house!!!

vegas is loaded for a reason....*L*

just thought i'd share!!!

 

[rrc]

Quick question...

Quick question...

Are the picks you're posting the plays we are supposed to go against or are they the actual plays? Thanks for sharing, good luck.

 

[gsp]

Why not? A friend of mind has made money for years fading college kids. I noticed Bos is a play. You might be interested in my post today. Good luck

 

[kcwolf]

The down under Kiwi friend has spoken.

It is a bitch to starta new thread on a new topic, and flame out first time out of the box. It happens to me every time Ian!

Continue posting, always welcome your insight. Besides, you are going to have to put up with me when I visit this winter, er....your summer.



kcwolf

 

[Anders]

RRC - good question, sorry, should have clarified that..

What I post is what I'm playing - mark picks on a printout and then back the other side (and total).

Just got in from playing soccer and had to do a radio show, was trying to track my wagers while being interviewed ...

"sorry, what did us ask me?? "

Looks like being a reasonable day...

Have to go and cover the NBL tonite, will be back in the office to finalise and play Sun's games (NZ time)

 

[Anders]

And it was a good day

16-11-1 +6.77 units

Season to Date: 403-418-11 +39.87 units

ROOF!!

 

[Anders]

Saturday's plays:

Marlins +173
o8 +103
Rockies -101
o9.5 -105
Reds +129
u9 -111
Phillies +108
u9 -106
Pirates +133
o8.5 +106
Padres +118
u9 -113
Astros +108
o8.5 -111
Dodgers +111
o9 -106
Yankees +128
o8.5 +118
Indians +118
o9.5 +107
Devil Rays +142
u9.5 -111
Tigers +150
u10 -116
Rangers +114
o9.5 +106
Orioles +183
u9 -112
Twins +169
u9 +105


Hey KC, gimme dates I'll get the air bed blown up. Then I can sleep in the lounge and u and my good lady can have the comfy spot.....hey, us Kiwis are renown for our hospitality

 

[Antonio]

Buon Giorno Mate

Forza Juve

 

[Anders]

Today: 14-15-1 +1.23 units

Season to Date: 417-433-12 +41.10 units

Reds +156
o7.5 +100
Marlins +126
o7.5 +103
Cards -104
u8.5 -132
Phillies +127
o7.5 +112
Padres +107
u9 -116
Giants +105
u10.5 -111
Dodgers +175
o7 +109 *2 units
Cubs +169
u9.5 +101
Blue Jays +139
o9 +105
Tigers +187
u10 -111
Royals +122
u9.5 -105
Twins +140
o8.5 -125
Devil Rays +149
o8 -106
Orioles +184
o8 -109
Red Sox +142
o8.5 -116
Royals +103
u9.5 -110

 

[nostromo]

is the over in LA-Arizona a 2 unit play because you like the under so much

 

[Quantum leap]

Fading system

Fading system

Hey Anders, I post very little but am on the sight everyday. I was wondering, if you are indeed fading yourself. (playing the opposite of what you briefly handicap every day and your record is 417-433-12. If you just played what you like wouldn't your record be winning at 433-417-12. Just curious or did I misunderstand the system.

 

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Long live the Polyester Man! lmao!

Nice job, mang.

 

[Anders]

Nostromo - that's right Acting as Joe Public, I see Big Unit v Brown and I think "Man, that's gotta be about 6 hits total right?? The game's gott go under easy!!"

Hence, 2 units on the under. Then fade

Quantum Leap: Yep, that's right - but I'd be way down because they would have been 98% chalk plays. This system rewards backing almost exclusively dogs.

 

[Quantum leap]

O.K Thank you for the response. Good luck with it!

 

[Anders]

Crap day y'day; c'est la vie....

Note to anyone reading this thread - go to the Off the Wall forum for World Cup and French Open tennis plays


Yesterday: 11-21 -8.72 units

Season to Date: 428-454-12 +32.38 units

Today:

D'backs +136
u9 +117
Cards +145
o8.5 +109
Brewers +134
o7.5 +131
Pirates +140
o8.5 -106
Rockies +115
o8 +130
Red Sox +117
o9 +111
Yankees +100
u10.5 +126
Twins +144
o10 +106