Close with Authority

Written By Jack Pocorobba
BrownBagBets Daily Card — 2/28/26
Time of Post: 7:30 AM ET
🏆 Final Day of February
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Final Day of February.

Last night’s 4–3 finish kept us steady at 107% of starting bankroll. No surge. No slip. Just position.

And today, position is everything.

Because this slate — this massive college basketball board — is exactly where the BrownBagBets approach belongs on full display.

Volume With Structure

Volume does not mean recklessness. Volume means opportunity density.

Structure converts a big slate from chaos into selection clarity.

The Math of the Month

We sit at 107%. The assignment is simple: Win the day. Win the month.

Winning the month requires tiered allocation, exposure discipline, and acceptance of variance inside structured sizing.

Results From Yesterday

Aston Villa at Wolverhampton — Villa ML -115
LOSS
Yale at Cornell — Over 164.5 -115
LOSS
Brown at Columbia — Columbia -3.5 -115
WIN
Old Dominion at Georgia State — Under 146.5 -120
LOSS
Minnesota Wild at Utah Mammoth — Mammoth ML -130
WIN
Winnipeg Jets at Anaheim Ducks — Ducks ML -125
WIN
Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics — Baylor Scheierman O10.5 Pts+Rebs -125
WIN

Today’s Plays (Updated 9:00 AM ET)

We don’t sell picks. We teach structure.

English Premier League

Sunderland at Bournemouth — Bournemouth ML -125
2%
Leeds United at Manchester City — Over 2.5 -128
2%

NCAA Basketball

Colorado at #5 Houston — Colorado +22 -115
4%
NC State at Notre Dame — NC State -6.5 -120
3%
Texas at Texas A&M — Texas A&M -3.5 -105
4%
#20 Arkansas at #7 Florida — Over 167.5 -115
4%

DASHBOARD

YTD Results (2026)

Record
209-221-3
Total Plays
423

MTD Results

Record
80-77-2
Bankroll
107%
Total Plays
157

System State

Market Phase
NCAA Basketball must deliver
Process Status
Focus
Risk Temperature
No margin for error
🏆 February Ledger Close

📊 Splits · By Sport (MTD)

NFL
5-1
EPL
5-6 (1 Parlay)
La Liga
1-0 (1 Parlay)
UEFA Champions League
6-5-1
NCAAB
48-39
NBA
11-17
NHL
4-6-1

Pattern Walk Connection

Opening numbers. Real steam. Reversals. Closing line truth.

Big boards reward disciplined observers.

Start the Pattern Literacy Framework →

Responsible Gambling Disclaimer

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At BrownBagBets, while we provide insights and strategies, we do not guarantee winnings and cannot be held responsible for losses resulting from gambling activities. We encourage all members to gamble responsibly and within their means.

Our Approach to Bankroll Management

We advocate for a strategic approach to betting with our innovative bankroll management techniques. Our aim is to help gamblers make informed decisions and extend their playtime and enjoyment. Remember, the smartest bettors always know when to stop.

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Jack Pocorobba
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