Help Wanted: MLB Betting Dilemma
On October 11th, I placed two series bets on the MLB Championship Series. The first bet was Boston Best of Seven +115. This wager paid out on the Red Sox' 4 games to 1 series victory over the Astros. The second bet was a parlay of both MLB Championship series: Best of Seven Boston +115 and Best of Seven Los Angeles -155. This wager pays off roughly 13/5. Now we find ourselves in a spot. The Dodgers and Brewers face off for a final game, with my book offering a nickel line on both sides. (-105). I had hoped that LA would have won last night, up 3 games to 2 in the series, but Milwaukee fought off that result to force the showdown. They are now both 3 games apiece, with just one match left. I am strongly considering taking the Brewers tonight, -105, as a hedge against my parlay bet. This will guarantee me at least a push on my original parlay bet if the Brewers win, and will offer roughly a 7/5 net on my original parlay if LA pulls through. It seems like the responsible thing to do: to preserve my bankroll. But the gambler in me (whom I attempt to suppress) says, Let It Ride, Boss... So what would you do?