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show called linemakers

buythehookbuythehook Senior Member
edited January 2012 in Sports Betting
Has anyone watched the show called linesmakers?? Very informative...they say these guys all work for vegas sportsbooks? It is on a channel velocity.tv

Anyone have an opionon it??

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  • RonbetsRonbets Senior Member
    edited January 2012
    good guys and knowledgeable
  • RightAngleRightAngle Admin
    edited January 2012
    The intro got me excited, but then it just turned into more or less a tout show of the marquee games each week. I only watched it once, so maybe it has gotten better? Some of the guys may be knowledgeable, but I don't think any are long term winners in today's market.
  • PettimorePettimore Senior Member
    edited January 2012
    Funny show.........Richie is drunk all the time, at least they don't beg for money every 2 minutes or 900 numbers
  • buythehookbuythehook Senior Member
    edited January 2012
    Lol...i do love the fact they are drinking and smoking on set...my wife was in the room and she said...." Why are u watching these dorks"....lollll
  • beefcakebeefcake Senior Member
    edited January 2012
    I will check it out! My wife will shake her head as well!
  • bluejakebluejake Senior Member
    edited January 2012
    buythehook wrote: »
    Has anyone watched the show called linesmakers?? Very informative...they say these guys all work for vegas sportsbooks? It is on a channel velocity.tv

    Anyone have an opionon it??
    Channel 281 on Direct Tv
  • GoatsGoats Head Moderator
    edited January 2012
    My local cable provider has the channel as well.

    I watched half of one episode a while back and turned it off. Maybe I didn't give it enough of a chance or it improved, but I didn't find it very interesting.
  • BayOceanBayOcean Senior Member
    edited January 2012
    Have time warner do they carry it?
  • GoatsGoats Head Moderator
    edited January 2012
    BayOcean wrote: »
    Have time warner do they carry it?

    I have Bright House (owned by TWC) so they might. It's HD-only for me if that helps, there is no SD version. You should be able to find your local channel lineup online somewhere.
  • gatorshoosiersgatorshoosiers Senior Member
    edited January 2012
    Ive enjoy it Ive watched every episode so far. Any tv show that talks about games/lines is good to me and like you said they dont try to sell picks or any crap like that. Cheesy at times but overall glad its on just wish they would tape it later in the week so they could talk about college basketball lines.
  • Costalano1Costalano1 Senior Member
    edited January 2012
    typical guys who work for the bookies steering people towards losing bets
  • buythehookbuythehook Senior Member
    edited January 2012
    I have watched it a few times and just like fact they are talking about lines and action on different games.....etc...
  • GoatsGoats Head Moderator
    edited January 2012
    Costalano1 wrote: »
    typical guys who work for the bookies steering people towards losing bets

    You really think "the bookies" know which bets are winning/losing ones in big efficient markets prior to the game? If they did, they would be betting for a living.
  • RonbetsRonbets Senior Member
    edited January 2012
    RightAngle wrote: »
    The intro got me excited, but then it just turned into more or less a tout show of the marquee games each week. I only watched it once, so maybe it has gotten better? Some of the guys may be knowledgeable, but I don't think any are long term winners in today's market.

    Ed, not promoting show.............but remember these guys have successful mileage under the hood from both sides of the counter. Info and schemes might be the highlight here......not selections.
  • TwoninerTwoniner Member
    edited January 2012
    Ok watch if you aren't expecting expert advice. Brian Blessing is a good host, and hell he has better opinions than most of the guys when he gives them. Herron white hair guy from the Coast properties has some good advice on fantasy football and some decent opinions. Baccelleri is just drinking and having a good time. Kenny White still trying to convince everyone he uses bench press numbers on every college player to make his power ratings. The show is taped earlier in the week and aired friday night so you can catch some interesting guesses sometimes on where they think the line will end up later in the week.
  • hoff21hoff21 Member
    edited January 2012
    Ronbets wrote: »
    Ed, not promoting show.............but remember these guys have successful mileage under the hood from both sides of the counter. Info and schemes might be the highlight here......not selections.

    Agreed. These guys do have quite a few years of experience under their belt. The ones that I know do have a lot knowledge and are respected in the Vegas sports book industry. I think the format of the show makes them look like idiots though.
  • NBA GuruNBA Guru Senior Member
    edited January 2012
    I watched 20 minutes of it last night and had to turn it off. Awful tout show. I'd ignore that nonsense.
  • dirty49dirty49 Senior Member
    edited January 2012
    Show makes me miss Vegas.
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