I really did.
The money line was Packers -800.
Normally risking 800 to win 100 is a horrible proposition.
But not here.
Nope.
Cause there was no way the Pack could lose this game.
None.
To be honest I didn't expect to actually see a money line offered with the 14 point spread.
And when I did -800 appeared to be reasonable.
Cause the real question is would Green Bay go 19-0. Not can they beat KC on the road in week 15. Have you seen KC?
The only thing to decide was an acceptable dollar amount to wager.
Initially I was going to use my entire sports betting bankroll.
A bankroll I built up through small wagers using consistent units.
A typical unit was 3% of my roll.
Not 100%.
Luckily that little voice went off inside my head and said "Robert, if you lose this you will be OUT of action. No NFL playoffs. No Super Bowl. No NBA. No March Madness. DONE."
I listened to the voice and decided to wager only 75% of my bankroll.
Enough to make it hurt a little but at least I would still have action if disaster struck.
Around an hour before the game started I went online and noticed the odds quickly dropping.
Green Bay down to -650. KC only +450. Terrible sign.
The fix was in.
Lots of money going Chiefs way.
This couldn't have been inspired by Kyle Orton right?
I mean if I liked it at -800, I am loving it at -650.
Right?
The game starts.
Uh oh.
Kyle Orton has shaved his moustache.
That is not supposed to happen.
Kyle Orton needs a moustache.
It's part of who Kyle Orton is.
If Kyle Orton is sans moustache then this needs to appear in the NFL injury report.
There should be fines involved here.
Shame on the NFL for not sharing this information.
I did brag to a few friends during the game that I had bet Green Bay. Told them to look out for KC and my cooling powers.
This wager was clearly win/win.
Either I'd collect a few dollars on the sure thing that couldn't miss.
Or I'd spend 75% of my roll to buy a good story.
The fridge is still cool.
This blog entry has been sponsored by the Green Bay Packers money line.
