Originally Posted by Sportz

Nope.

That method might be okay for punters who have a LOT of bets and are prepared to lose many of them to achieve an overall profit. Personally, I'm selective with my betting and that idea just doesn't sit with me. I back the team that I think will win. If they aren't at a reasonable price, then I simply leave them alone. I don't go and back the other team that I don't think will win.

I rated South Africa at $1.40 last night, so was pleased with $1.72. But if I hadn't been happy with the price, I wouldn't have then gone and backed Australia when I didn't think they would win the game!!!