(Don’t) Bet the Mortgage: Week 13, 2020

by Tony & Andy | Dec 4, 2020 | 2020 season, NFL Gambling

Not sure we thought we could hit a new low, but during the elongated Thanksgiving week of football we did. Between the two writers, they were 1-7, with Andy’s bankroll now retaining barely enough to cover mythical bus fare to the hypothetical airport.

Luckily, we’ve built in to this segment the ability to bet using imaginary IOUs, comfortable in knowing that any negatives we can’t cover will only be pursued by the pretend Vitos and Guidos that go around breaking knuckles.

So, with that said, Andy will have to do some deficit spending this week. Here are the standings:

Andy: I’ve had good years betting … well, maybe just one good year. And I’ve had many bad ones. But this has gotten ridiculous.

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(Don’t) Bet the Mortgage: Week 12, 2020

by Tony & Andy | Nov 24, 2020 | 2020 season, NFL Gambling

A meaningless garbage time cover by the hapless New York Jets swung week 11 in Tony’s favor. He took the Jets +9.5 and, hence, he added to his bankroll. Andy had the Chargers at -9. He still virtually broke even, but the result doesn’t leave him with a lot of breathing room.

Here are the standings:

Andy: (SMMFH) (Slams a shot) The flippin’ Jets. Of course, it’s the flippin’ Jets. (more…)

(Don’t) Bet the Mortgage: Week 11, 2020

by Tony & Andy | Nov 19, 2020 | 2020 season, NFL Gambling

Uff da. The moderate success these writers experienced in week nine did not carry over, as between them both, they combined for just one winning bet and one tie in week 10.

The numbers are atrocious, folks. If this segment is must-see blog posting, it has to be for nothing other than the “car crash” factor – it’s ugly but you can’t look away.

Here are the standings:

Andy – Uggh. This is brutal. Embarrassing. We suck at gambling. … Maybe there is an upside to this pandemic – we haven’t been able to go to Las Vegas and try this with real money.

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(Don’t) Bet the Mortgage: Week 10, 2020

by Andy | Nov 11, 2020 | 2020 season, NFL Gambling

It doesn’t erase the sting of eight previous crappy weeks, but the writers at least finished in the black together last week. The bankrolls are down, but the egos can be fed for a week. I’m not confident enough in this result, however, to drop the “Don’t” from the name of this segment.

Andy – Whew. A little breathing room at least, finally. Still haven’t hit on an upset bet all season. (more…)

(Don’t) Bet the Mortgage – Week 9, 2020

by Tony & Andy | Nov 4, 2020 | 2020 season, NFL Gambling

Man, these two really don’t know what they’re doing this year. Last year it looked like they were starting to figure out the betting game, at least a little bit. This year, two losses for every win. Not a good look.

Oh well. Here are the standings.

And the bets. Remember, don’t attempt what these two are doing – they are trained professionals. And objects in your mirror may be closer than they appear.

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Bet the Mortgage: Week 8, 2020

by Tony & Andy | Nov 1, 2020 | 2020 season, NFL Gambling

How bad have this site’s bets been this season? Each writer went 1-2-1 this week and it was, collectively, the second best week of 2020.

Take it for what it’s worth, folks. If you take these picks and bet against them, you’re probably going to win money. ** Past performance is not indicative of future results. … Well, it kind of is, but … legally it isn’t.

Here are the standings:

So, while we believe there is no point in beating a dead horse, we’re going to continue to do so anyway.

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