Total score on the Duke/St.Johns Game? --help please, never had a problem like this before.

FunkSoulBrother · Dec 6, 2003

I'm under the impression that it is 137. I had a wager on OVER 137, and it was graded a loss rather than a push.

Upon emailing them they told me:

"Please be informed that since the result was St. John's - 58 Duke - 77 and the total points scored were 135, your wager was correctly garded as a loss."

I want to email them back and say "no..you are still wrong", but I'd like to make sure I'm not wrong first

So what really was the final here?

[This message was edited by FunkSoulBrother on December 06, 2003 at 08:53 PM.]

-Slim- · Dec 6, 2003

79-58

FunkSoulBrother · Dec 6, 2003

Yes, thats what wagerline *confirmed*, CBS, Yahoo, and various AP articles say. I think I'm gonna just email them back then.

FunkSoulBrother · Dec 6, 2003

OK, I need some help here... this is what they responded:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>
Dear Pinnacle Sports Client,

Our linesmen advised us that according to Don Best Sports the correct score is St. John's - 58 Duke - 77.

As stated on our site: In situations not covered by the previous rules, the wagering decision announced by the Don Best Sports information service will be considered official and binding.

If you have questions, please email our 24 hour Customer Service Department at csd@pinnaclesports.com
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I watched this game on TV, that seriously wasnt the final score was it? Am I going to be screwed here because Don Best made an error?

mvbski · Dec 6, 2003

what does don best have to do with it ?

FunkSoulBrother · Dec 6, 2003

Pinnacle is quoting that they are going to grade my total by what Don Best has, which is apparently the wrong score.

FunkSoulBrother · Dec 6, 2003

Does the NCAA make after-the-game score adjustments? Because every source I can find on the net has Duke 79-St. Johns 58. (A total of 137, which would make my bet a push)

mvbski · Dec 6, 2003

on don best there showing 79-58 now

FunkSoulBrother · Dec 6, 2003

can you give me a link, or is it a members only thing? I've never used Don Best.

mvbski · Dec 6, 2003

12/06
11:00a 741
742 ST. JOHN'S
DUKE 58
79
FINAL

FunkSoulBrother · Dec 6, 2003

Nevermind I found their free scoreboard.

FunkSoulBrother · Dec 6, 2003

Thanks for the help, I'm going to email Pinnacle a 3rd and hopefully final time about this.

mvbski · Dec 6, 2003

http://www.donbest.com/dbs2001/Scores_NCAAB.htm

mvbski · Dec 6, 2003

hope that helps didnt mean to jump on you

FunkSoulBrother · Dec 6, 2003

Didnt feel like I was jumped on at all, sorry if I came off as rude. I'm just a little frustrated with this right now. I truly appreciate the help.

mvbski · Dec 6, 2003

hope that helps let me know if they pay im sure they will

FunkSoulBrother · Dec 6, 2003

I'm sure they will too, probably just bogged down with all the games today between the 4 sports that they don't have time to double check things. I'm not nearly as nervous now that I see Don Best (whom they consider binding) has the proper score.

In fact when this is resolved (and if I know pinny that will be in like 20 minutes) then this thread can be deleted for all I care.

mvbski · Dec 6, 2003

just copy and paste the link and send with your email,and im sure you are correct it has been a very busy day for them and its not like your dealing with some rogue book

FunkSoulBrother · Dec 6, 2003

I did just that, thanks again for your help mvbski.

FunkSoulBrother · Dec 6, 2003

Now they say

"The answer is not readily apparent and will require some time to research.

As soon as we have the answer to your question, we will forward it."

I'm sure this will turn out fine, but yeesh it seems pretty readily apparent to me.