I WON!
So, why do I feel like I lost?
The answer is matchups like Stanford - Washington are the kind of games that test a handicapper's soul.
I had Washington rated higher than Stanford after the I updated the injury and statistical reports on both teams early in the week. Most times that would've been enough to make a recommendation on the Huskies. But, I kept coming back to that "friggin'" game Stanford played vs. USC. I thought the Cardinal played surprisingly good that day, particularly on defense. SO, I looked further into the PAC 10 matchup, and after asking my myself the five questions I referred to during my series on handicapping the game, I made the decision to stay away from a side.(WE DID GIVE OUT THE UNDER IN THE GAME AS A RECOMMENDATION).
Even though I felt my reasoning was sound to let Washington go as a side in the game, it hurt when the Washington Huskies not only covered, but, won their game, OUTRIGHT.
Consequently, because I put some much weight in my team ratings, it is a constant battle for this handicapper to decide when to, straight-up, go with what those ratings tell me, or, look further into the numbers.
Well, last night, I decided to look further into the numbers, and it probably resulted in my going 1-0 on the night instead of 2-0.
You know what: I'll come across the situation again, and when it does, I'll be tested all over again. I guess it's what makes all this so friggin' challenging.
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