2007-03-11 12:42:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Answer 2 is pretty well on. You hedge when you have second thoughts. Let's say you take the Packers and 7 points against the Lions. Late in the week, you worry that it may not be the lock you thought it was and you had bet more than you should. You then go out and place a bet on the Lions, giving the 7 points. Effectively, you reduce the amout of your original bet.
The classic hedge that everyone wants to find is when there's been a shift in the point spread. Start with the same bet - Packers and 7. Now let's say the line shifts during the week (an injury report may cause this). Now the Lions are only favored by 4 points. Place an identical bet on the Lions, giving 4 points. Now if the Packers lose by 6 or 5 points, you win both bets. If the spread is less than 4 or over 7, you win one-lose one. If exactly 4 or 7, you push one, win one.
2007-03-11 14:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by dollhaus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its when you bet on who you think is going to be the winner. Then place a second bet on the other team/player. So that you would end up winning something back and not flat out losing.
2007-03-11 19:57:27 · answer #2 · answered by Bloodsucker 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its when you have the oppurtunity to pick a winner no matter what
2007-03-11 19:46:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋