IMHO smart players consider the amount put at risk as the benchmark, I know a few guys that play it differently, some players on here come to mind and they may disagree with my statement but I calculate at risk vs what I want to win.
It is a sure fact if I hand the man at the window 480 to win 200, that the 480 is gone if my team loses, of course the odds of winning the wager are much greater with the moneyline vs pointspread so it is a mute point.
That is why I play with percentages and always put the usual 2-3-4 % at risk. I want to be in control of the amount at risk instead of letting the bookmaker control it. Just my way of doing things.
