Parlay Hedge Question

[The Sizzla']

I have this 3 teamer

Braves 2.15
Braves Under 1.95
Red Birds 1.54

6.47 to 1 odds, I have a $50 parlay,$50->$323.50

Should I hedge it with a straight bet on the Dodgers???

 

[fletcher]

if you want sure money i would, i would anyway but that is how i do things when i have sure money in the bank, i buy back or hedge.

 

[JCoverS]

In this situation, I personally would certainly put some down on the Dodgers ML. It is a much better situation than having to hedge back with a heavy fav. Here you can lay just a little on the Dodgers and get a nice take back, if they happen to win you'll be happy you did. If Cards go ahead and win you won't be risking much anyway, but it is always nice to be protected.

-JC

 

[zig]

It's a nice spot to hedge with a big underdog.

 

[KotysDad]

I will never understand this play. If you made the bet knowing you might bet the Dodgers, why not just bet a 2-team parlay. Betting the Dodgers is just giving the bookie free money with no expected return. You're just giving away juice. Bet a 2-teamer and leave it at that if you think you might wanna back out on that third bet.