Syndicate 2009

Let it ride or take it and run?

Thanks to a wild fourth quarter, the Syndicate made a small profit of $3.73 per share.

When the Steelers scored the winning touchdown capping a 23-point fourth quarter, that put the total points at over 47 and gave us most points scored in the second half allowing us to hit a four-team parlay for only the second time in the history of the Syndicate. Hitting that $2,000 parlay allowed us to break even on our seven parlay bets.

We hit seven of our 13 propositions for a total of $2,943, including the elusive safety which we've bet for years but never hit. It was only the fourth safety in Super Bowl history and the first since 1990. We also hit our combo proposition of LeBron James' points -1.5 vs. the Steelers total points. James scored eight points in the final three minutes of his game against the Pistons, giving him 33 points, just enough to outlast the Steelers.

Technically, we won $593, but we had to cover the $250 plane flight to make the wagers so our net was $343.

As always, there were plenty of what-ifs. The scenario we were hoping for at the end of the game was for the Steelers to tie the game with a field goal and send it to overtime. Then if the Cardinals could win in OT with a field goal we would have hit another $3,000 on Parlay 2 and $1,200 on Parlay 3. An even simpler scenario would have been an interception by the Cardinals on their last drive which would have given us Parlay 5 for $1,200.

But as they say, that's why they call it gambling.

So now everyone has $53.73 on account. The consensus at Syndicate headquarters was to let it ride, leave it on account and bet it next year without anyone having to send in any more money. However, as always, if you want your dough, just let us know and we'll mail you a check after the tickets get cashed. If you want us to send your money, send us an e-mail with your intentions. Don't forget to include your address and the name you want the check made out to. Click here to send your e-mail. If we don't hear from you, we will assume you want to leave your money on account.

Thanks for playing and we'll be in touch next year.

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Syndicate 2009

Winning picks are highlighted in gray

Parlay 1 Bet $500 To Pay $3,000 Parlay 4 Bet $200 To Pay $1,200
Total quarterback sacks, both teams, OVER 5   Last possession of 1st Half, STEELERS  
Total interceptions, both teams, OVER 2   First score of second half, TOUCHDOWN PASS
Most points scored, 2ND HALF     Total quarterback sacks, both teams, OVER 5  
Parlay 2 Bet $500 To Pay $3,000 Parlay 5 Bet $200 To Pay $1,200
Most points scored, 2ND HALF     Total points scored, OVER 47    
Total points scored by Steelers, ODD   Total interceptions, both teams, OVER 2  
Total points scored by Cardinals, EVEN   Total points scored by Steelers, ODD  
Parlay 3 Bet $200 To Pay $1,200 Parlay 6 Bet $200 To Pay $1,200
Total points scored, OVER 47     First score of second half, TOUCHDOWN PASS
First score of the game, FIELD GOAL     Total field goals made, both teams, OVER 3  
Total field goals made, both teams, OVER 3   Total points scored by Cardinals, EVEN  
Parlay 7 Bet $200 To Pay $2,000
Total points scored, OVER 47    
First score of the game, FIELD GOAL    
Last possession of 1st Half, STEELERS  
Most points scored, 2ND HALF    
         
Proposition Parlay (Must win both bets)           Bet To Pay
Team to use first coach's challenge, CARDINALS         $100 $401
First rushing attempt by Willie Parker, OVER 3.5 YARDS        
Proposition Bets               Bet To Pay
Player to score the first touchdown, WILLIE PARKER         $200 $1,600
Player to score the first touchdown, ANQUAN BOLDIN         $200 $1,600
First score of the game, ANYTHING OTHER THAN TOUCHDOWN       $200 $530
Team to get the first penalty of the game, CARDINALS         $220 $420
Will there be a safety? YES (Ray Martinez Special)         $50 $500
Will there be a special teams or defensive touchdown? YES       $100 $255
Total number of different players to attempt a pass, OVER 2.5       $200 $500
Total gross passing yards by Ben Roethlisberger, UNDER 234.5       $220 $420
Total rushing yards by Edgerrin James, OVER 42.5         $220 $420
Most receiving yards LARRY FITZGERALD -27.5 vs. Hines Ward       $220 $420
Who will have more: LEBRON JAMES TOTAL POINTS -1.5 vs. Steelers total points     $220 $420
Opening coin toss will be HEADS             $200 $398
Summary Bet To Pay Result
Parlays $2,000 $12,800 $2,000
Propositions $2,350 $7,884 $2,943 Share
Totals $4,350 $20,684 $4,943 +$3.73