Closing Summer Strong: Bankroll Built, Football Heating Up

Closing Summer Strong: Bankroll Built, Football Heating Up

Yesterday’s 3–5 slate might read like a setback on paper, but inside the numbers, there was plenty of positive momentum. Despite the small dip, we trimmed only 3% off bankroll, and we’re still riding into Sunday at a powerful 162% of bankroll. That’s exactly the kind of cushion we aim for as we transition into the most profitable part of the sports calendar.

Our college football card started strong out of the gate, hitting two of our three plays, and history tells you what comes next: September is where BrownBagBets picks up steam. With MLB still rolling and football finding its rhythm, we’ve entered the overlap season—where disciplined edges stack wins and bankrolls grow.

Yesterday’s Results

8/23/2025

Tottenham at Manchester City – Over 3.5 Goals

3% ❌ Loss

Wolverhampton at Bournemouth – Both Teams to Score

2% ❌ Loss

Leeds at Arsenal – Arsenal ML + Both Teams to Score

2% ❌ Loss

Iowa State at Kansas State – Iowa State +3.5

3% ✅ Win

Sam Houston State at Western Kentucky – WKU -10

3% ✅ Win

Stanford at Hawaii – Stanford +2.5

3% ❌ Loss

Red Sox at Yankees – Yankees +1.5

3% ❌ Loss

Cubs at Angels – Cubs -1.5

5% ✅ Win

Today’s Picks

8/24/2025 As of 8:00 AM ET

Crystal Palace at Nottingham Forest – Forest Double Chance

2%

Brighton at Everton – Both Teams to Score + Under 3.5 Goals

2%

Manchester United at Fulham – United Draw No Bet

2%

Colorado Rockies at Pittsburgh Pirates – Paul Skenes Over 7.5 K’s

3%

Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Angels – Cubs -1.5

4%

Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees – Yankees ML

3%

📈 Bankroll Status

We track bankroll as the lifeblood of long-term betting success. Starting from 100% as the baseline, today we sit at an impressive 162%. That means for every $100 originally staked, the bankroll now stands at $162—evidence of disciplined growth through variance and steady edges.

162% of Bankroll

FAQ

❓ What does 162% of bankroll mean?

We track performance against a 100% starting baseline. Sitting at 162% means the bankroll grew from 100 to 162 — in practical terms, every $100 originally staked is now worth $162.

❓ How do you size wagers (2%–6%)?

We use a tiered confidence system. Smaller edges are 2% wagers, while stronger conviction plays scale up to 5–6%. This helps manage variance while maximizing upside.

❓ When are today’s picks timestamped?

All picks are locked as of 8:00 AM ET on August 24, 2025. If lines move materially after that, we’ll call it out in future updates.

❓ What do terms like Double Chance and Draw No Bet mean?

Double Chance covers two outcomes (for example, Nottingham Forest win or draw).
Draw No Bet refunds your stake if the match ends in a draw — your bet only wins if your team wins.