Sunday, August 31, 2008

Bluegrass Special

Louisville/Kentucky U56.5 -110 (.5)

If I was betting for the hell of it I would be on the Buffs -11 tonight, but I will pass and this play will hit. Thus, is my life.

Saturday, August 30, 2008

CFB Week 1

Bowling Green +13 +105 (1)
Pittsburgh's win over West Virginia at the end of the year coupled with Bowling Green looking like a pile of shit in their 63-7 loss to Tulsa in the GMAC bowl has inflated this line just a little.

Frank Solich +13 EV (1)
Everyone and their dog, cat, goldfish, horse is on Wyoming for God only knows why. Unofficial tally: Wyoming 71, Ohio 10.

Wazzu +7 -103 (1)
See above, but I can see the angle on T. Boone Pickens which makes this play all the more disgusting. My only hope is that Boone Pickens forgets how to play on the road. Unofficial tally: T. Boone Pickens 82, Wazzu 4. What really pushed this over was Gids being on Ok St in our pick em league.

Kent St +10.5 -110 (1)
The Golden Showers sucked last year, no need stop that trend.

FAU +26 -110 (.5)
Tex -23 -114 (.25)
This is a shot at a middle.

This makes a total of 8 plays on the first weekend of college football after I telling myself I would take it easy. There are two possible plays for Monday, what restraint.

Passes were North Tejas and Akron

Friday, August 29, 2008

Friday Night Football

SMU +3.5 EV (1)

This was on my list of leans and the large majority of people are in love with steamed Rice, so unfortunately it's a play.

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Thursday Night Round-Up

That Titans loss was a brutal one to take, surprisingly I took it in stride. I have no idea why. The Titans and Baylor plays were late additions and not originally on my leans. I should have had the disicpline to pass both of those plays. I was, however, quite surprised that Stanford was able to avoid blowing their game. Thank you, Darrell Catchings.

The ending of the Titans/Packers game, while a kick in the balls, should act as a constant reminder. I will not take my disappointment out on Matt Flynn, I will internalize it and hopefully use it as a lesson for the rest of the season.

Still, fuck Matt Flynn.

Edit 2:30am Romney to win VP +132 (.75)
Pawlenty to lose VP +174 (1.74)

The Next Several Months Are Going To Be Bad

Baylor +13 -110 (1)
Stanford +3.5 -110 (1.02) don't ask

I passed on MTSU because there were WAAAAY too many people on them recently, that's not something that I want to be a part of. Added Baylor to the mix, but that was probably a borderline play that I pulled the trigger on. The Stanford game will be brutal as well.

Add FAU, Bowling Green, and Rutgers to my leans for this weekend. FAU is on there only because I could play them at +26(a couple points higher than anywhere else thanks to my "local")


Can't forget this abortion in NFL X

Titans -5.5 -110 (1)

Monday, August 25, 2008

3 Days from NCAAF

The other day a co-worker asked me who was my favorite college QB to watch. I thought for several seconds, the only thing that popped into my head was the QB I have money on. Otherwise, I frankly don't give a shit. Onto the leans...

Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders
The Fightin' Harbaughs
SMU
North Tejas
Wazzu
Kent St Golden Showers
UCLA

Not sure if I will play all these losers, as I want to limit my plays early, but value is value

Sunday, August 24, 2008

nfl sucks

This was a loser that I forgot to post...yipee

Colts -5.5 -108 (1)

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Olympic Gold Medal Round

Spanish +21.5 +103 (2)

I don't feel good about this game because I feel so good about it, I wanna throw up and I'll want to fuckin kick all the Spainards in their throats after they get blown out.

NFL X Action

Jags -3 +109 (.5)
NO/CIN U41 +107 (.5)

I'll see if I regret getting the total at 41.5 laying -110.

There will definitely be a play for the Olympics.

Friday, August 22, 2008

Olympic Basketball

Argentina +21.5 -110 (1)

Thought about taking a stab on the moneyline, but I convinced myself otherwise. It wouldn't make much sense because USA already has gold locked up, these games are for show only.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Olympic Semis Lean

Argentina +19

I'm not even sure if I'm going to play this. The odd thing for the Olympics is that I've faded Argentina 3 times and have yet to do so for USA. I'll see how things develop.

Seriously?

Some people amaze me with their intelligence

Correlation does not imply causation

I should really be thankful for people like this, as stupid as they are the HappyKane's of the world make my job much easier.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Panagiotis Vasilopoulos

nice shot

More Olympics Hoops Action

Greece +4.5 -106 (.5)

We'll see if my USA/AUS over gets picked up on matchbook O178 -104 (.5)

Edit - My USA/AUS over did get picked up, evidence here.

Olympic Hoops Blog

1:23am I knew I wouldn't be able to fall asleep and with work approaching in 5 hrs I thought I would stay up and document this 2.5 unit loss.

1:25am This is brutal I went through matchbook for the game earlier in the day and Croatia is +12 and the total is set at 149. The current line is Croatia +13 and 152.5. This fuckin blows.

1:31 Spain 2-0 after 10 seconds, followed by a lane violation, great start

1:34 a couple of shady fouls already on Croatia, this is FIBA.

1:36 Croatia is on the board after 3 minutes, hooray! 6-1 Spain

1:37 Two Croatians fight for the ball and falls to teen heartthrob Ricky Rubio and he finds Gasol for an alley oop. Spain 8-1, way to come out of the gates Croatia.

1:41 Croatia has yet to hit a FG halfway through the quarter, awesome.

1:42 Another Gasol dunk, Spain 12-1

1:44 Croatia finally hits a FG with 3:26 left in the quarter

1:45 Fuck you Calderon

1:47 Croatia just ran a nice offensive set, dribble for 20 seconds and jack up a 26 footer, it somehow went in. Spain leads 19-9.

1:49 Some buttfuck hits a 3 about five feet behind the arc. Spain leads 22-11 after one quarter, this game sucks.

1:55 I say this again fuck you Calderon, Spain 25-16

1:58 Spain blows a lay up only for Gasol to put it back and get fouled in the process, motherfuckers Spain 30-18 6 mins left in the 2nd

2:04 nice bullshit call on the foul, Fernandez was clearly looking to pass the ball not shoot it. Spainards lead 33-21 with 3:30 to go in the 2nd.

2:07 Croatia saved it to Ricky Rubio, too bad he plays for Spain and he was right under his own basket. Spain leads 37-23 with 1:30 to go.

2:08 I don't understand the intentional foul call that Spain was penalized with. As the announcer pointed out, how can you measure intent?

2:13 The play that Croatia drew up after a timeout was right out of John Wooden's playbook, some guy threw up an off-balanced 3 that was an airball.

Spain leads 37-26 at the half.

2:29 Spain plays volleyball and gets two points, 39-26

2:32 Croatia is reeling and this could get ugly quick, Spain leads 42-26 .

2:36 Jorge hits a 3 and Spain leads 47-28 with 6 left in the 3rd.

2:41 another stupid intentional foul, I hate that fuckin rule.

2:43 Calderon picks a nice game to break out of his slump, Spain leads 50-32 with 3 left in the 3rd.

2:45 Croatia scores a couple of quick baskets which leads to a timeout from Spain and the score is 50-36 with a minute and change left in the 3rd.

2:47 I'm counting my lucky stars that the bald guy from Spain keeps missing his 3s.

2:49 Marc Gasol is no Pau Gasol.

2:50 Nice bullshit foul call, no one can touch the Tiger Beat coverboy.

2:51 Croatia displays their excellent offensive play as the 3rd quarter ends. Spain leads 51-38.

2:52 The announcer said Spain was outstanding from 3, they are shooting 6-19. Croatia hits a 3, the score is 51-41.

2:54 I don't like this at all, Spain leads 55-41 one minute into the 4th.

2:56 Croatia has absolutely no fuckin answer for Gasol, Croatia answers with an offensive foul and Spain gets a two to drop in 59-41.

3:00 Croatia looks like ass on offense, Spain leads 63-41 with 5 and change left.

3:05 Gasol is playing head and shoulders above everyone else. Where the fuck were you against the Celtics you eurotrash?

3:08 The Croatian players are afraid to take an open 3 down 23 with 2 minutes to go. No wonder you only have 49 points.

3:11 Goddamnit Croatia is making a run down 14 shooting a free throw.

3:12 Final Spain 72-59 sonofabitch I fucking had this game for 12. Well atleast all those stupid fuckers who took Spain at -13.5 or -14 lost. I'm still pissed though.

3:17 That sure was fun, well I came out on top which I didn't think would happen, but I'm still upset that I had the game at 12.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Sleepless Night

Spain/Croatia U149 +119 (1.5)
Croatia +12 +115 (1)

I put these in early and the lines have shot up Croatia is now +13.5 and the total is 150.5, this guarantees that Croatia will lose by 13 and the total will fall on 150. This double screwjob is so monumental that I will not be able to fall asleep tonight. There will be a live blog to document the misery. Might have a play on the Greeks later.

Olympic Leans

Croatia +12
Croatia/Spain U149

Spain averages 80 ppg, Croatia averages high 70s (with the Argentina game!), so of course this game will sail over easily. Plus Ricky Rubio is a stud, he alone will lead Spain to a high scoring blowout against the overmatched Croatian squad.

Monday, August 18, 2008

What Have I Gotten Myself Into

Rays -103 (1)

this can only end badly

Olympic Hoops Action

Spain/Angola U156.5 -110 (.5)
Russia +8 +111 (1)

I've seen nothing but love for the Spain/Angola over and Argentina. When I first saw the lines that Argentina one stuck out and I knew I would unfortunately be backing the Federation. If they can only play with the vigor they showed in the final seconds against Iran I might have a chance.

I also don't think I'll touch the Germany/USA game, thought I might be backing Deutschland, but the consensus was divided.

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Cincinnati was outgained bigtime last week!

I forced a couple of plays last night and I'm not proud of it, just another lesson to get me ready for this coming season.

Bengals -3.5 +108 (.5)

might have some olympic hoops action later, I'll see how things develop.

Saturday, August 16, 2008

NFL X

All to win .5

Broncos -3 +111
Ravens -1 -110
Dolphins ML +164
Dolphins +3.5 -106
Bears -3 +108
Rams -3.5 -106
Falcons -3 -110

I'll be 1-6 tonight, if I'm lucky 2-5

Beijing Bball

Iran +30.5 +104 (1)
Croatia +8.5 -102 (.5)

Iran will be down the spread at half and Croatia will score 53 points again.

Friday, August 15, 2008

Olympic Size Leans

Iran +30 over Argentina

this is one that stands out to me, Iran has played some stellar ball this tournament (and by stellar I mean they look like complete shit) and Argentina has completely handled Australia and Croatia there last two times out.

Also looking at Spain +15 and Croatia +8, but I'll see how things develop, i.e. how much money I want to lose.

If I was smart I would bet on all they favorites, since they are going to win all the games for this next session.

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Early Morning Olympic Action

Croatia +6 -101 (.5)

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Sleepless Nights

Analgola +14 +105 (.5)

put this loser in before bed, will most likely be on the Croatians in the morning.

Monday, August 11, 2008

More Olympics Hoops

Greece -8 +127 (1)
Croatia +5 -110 (.5)

This assures that I will go to bed and wake up pissed.

I think Craigville from Covers will sleep soundly tonight

"well i just bet way too much on russia. WOW. If anyone saw that parlay I won in baseball the other night and posted they will know I bet alot. Man I just unloaded on Russia. My lean was Croatia but got to go with Aussie Guy. The only 2 he has lost to my knowledge have been over unders by a point or two. I checked FIBA website and it shows some game History. In the Euros last year Russia BEAT Croatia by 13."

Last year Russia beat Croatia by 13, this ensures that history will repeat itself with an easy Russia cover.


"I also like Germany. May be a suckabet but Greece just did not look right against Spain."

If it's true good to be true, then it must be easy money.

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Vitaly Fridzon can burn in hell

vodka swilllin' piece of shit races down the court to jack up his only shot, a three that goes in with under 3 seconds to go. The number lands on 22 which gets me a push, fuckin sucks.

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Olympic Hoops

All to win .5 units

Iran +22 +114
Angola +11 +104
Greece +5.5 +115
Lithuania +2.5 -110

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Work in Progress

This upcoming season will be my third when it comes to sports betting. My first two years I went through my brother's bookie. This year I will primarily be placing most of my bets online. Why should I pay 10% on my winnings when there is a lower price out there? It's common sense really, but it was something previously in which I did not have a firm grasp. I was too lazy/worried/unaware to look for better juice, I was like a lot of people. Not anymore. I'm still a work in progress, but I believe I'm headed in the right direction.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

It Has Begun

I told myself that when I place the first of many online bets for this coming football season I would create a blog to keep track of my record and progression. Well that time has come. I have placed a bet on USF 75-1 (.5) to win the BCS National Championship.

Now, USF you say? The same team that got stomped by a Dennis Dixon-less Oregon team in the Sun Bowl by the tune of 56-21. Yes, that South Florida squad. I can't take much of the credit for this selection. That belongs to ML. I did, though, do my own research and agreed with his and others sentiments.

I believe that USF has better than a 1.33% chance of winning the BCS Championship game. Given their current odds this represents value. Others must agree because USF is now 20-1 at the Greek and 33-1 at 5 Dimes.

In the meantime I am looking at a few NFL win totals and maybe a few college totals as well. I will post those when the time comes.