Saturday Stuff
Colorado at NY Islanders Over 5.5 (-115)
DET (+105) at TB
Toronto -1.5 (+200) vs VAN
And our soccer “OWN GOAL OF THE YEAR, MAYBE THE CENTURY” goes to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36teaTN6O1s
Set it and Forget it Bets
That’s basically what West Coast bets are….especially to us folk who got to wake up in the A.M. It’s also what makes Vegas so dangerous (you can get a full slate of degeneracy in before 10 and then hit up some Steak and Eggs at Bill’s for $6. FROM WHAT I HEAR).
We like tonight:
Dallas (+155) at SJ (Lou Special)
Miami Heat (PK) at LAC (LeBron James in a pick’em? #whynot)
BTW the Cavs lost to the Lakers, 119-108….the same Lakers who dressed only 8 players tonight, and only 5 players in the 4th Quarter.
That’s right, 5 players.
The Lakers’ Robert Sacre fouled out but since the Lakers didn’t have anyone to replace him, he had to stay on the floor after a Technical Foul, and LA would be given a Tech for every foul he committed thereafter. The Cavs shouldn’t feel bad, as they are the worst power play team in the league behind the New York Rangers.
Amazing hilarity.
This pic of Pat Darts……erm……Chris Kaman (who fouled out after 14 minutes!)….. says it all:
Wednesday
Our leaner and coinflip on the Islanders was a winner last night, though the real losers weren’t the capitals, but the fans:
WASHINGTON — The left half of the net was wide open for Troy Brouwer. When he missed badly, putting his shot wide, he was so exasperated that he slumped his shoulders and looked to the rafters as play continued.
It was that kind of game for both the Washington Capitals and New York Islanders, who seemingly tried to top each other in finding the best way to waste a scoring chance. Players whiffed on open one-timers, several shots hit the goal frame and all 11 power plays had fruitless outcomes.
I was following along while travelling last night and couldn’t figure out how the game was 0-0 after two periods. Any given Sunday and all that. Not much doing in hockey tonight since it’s a Wednesday. Dallas is the closest thing we have going but even that is a stretch at San Jose with their backup goalie on a back-to-back. Nothing in NBA tonight either. I am ready for baseball to start.
Last Week of Hockey
NHL style. Islanders are the play tonight but I am passing since they have lost 6 or 7 in a row but you adventurous types feel free to have a go. Plus lots of units on Seattle Sunday.
Olympic Hockey Preview
Just scored a free Olympic bet from Bovada for betting (too much) money on the Super Bowl. We had Seattle (like most of America I’d assume) and so did Lou’s dad. The game wasn’t even close, and the oddsmakers were spot on having Peyton Manning throw a pick at -180 to as high as -230 (disclaimer: we took the juice).
We will choose hockey, as I just don’t know enough about Johnny Weir’s figure skating form to make an opinion about that.
I think Canada is the most talented team in the tournament. I just don’t think their goaltending (Price starts, Luongo is backup) is good enough.
Russia will find a way to fuck it up. They always do. Plus, they are properly hedged with the Russian mafia in any order. Ovechkin will probably win Golden Goal.
I will be rooting hard for the USA; we have the best goaltending (Quick, Miller) but unfortunately in these “open” Euro rinks, they lack the skaters on the outside to create opportunities to score. There are also more penalties called in Olympic play, not good for the physical (read: “slower”) teams. Also, I still don’t know why Okposo didn’t make the team.
Sweden is sneaky good. Lundquist won a Gold back in Torino, proving once more that he’s a capable and clutch goalie against all teams not named, “The Boston Bruins”. I’d probably be more bullish if they didn’t lose Franzen.
The Swiss could actually make it out of their group. That’s a good prop bet.
The Czechs have 4 good lines. They also have 2 40 year olds who didn’t play defense in their primes (Nedved, Jagr), nevermind now, skittish goaltending…… and Tomas “Olay” Kaberle. We will be hammering their individual overs. They’ll score goals, though.
I think the Czechs do however make the final 4….and we can then hedge if they do. So Czechs at 10-to-1 it is.
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Executive Decisions
NCAA: UCONN -13 vs Houston
Teaser: UCONN -13 and LA Clippers at Golden State Over 213
Super Bowl stuff later in the week*
*Preview: I’m taking Pete Carroll to beat Peyton Manning in a big game and I am completely fucking terrified.
Thursday
Nothing doing yesterday but our leaner on the Islanders lost 2-1. Getting plays in early tonight:
NHL: Florida +138 @ Toronto. Adventurous folks can try Montreal +175 @ Boston but I will not be joining you.
NBA: To be confirmed, but likely Cleveland +6 @ the Knicks who I continue to fade.
Wednesday
Mixed day again yesterday for us as Boston was covering at 6.5 for about 30 seconds getting blown out in New York, but Nashville was a winner making hard work out of what should have been a straightforward win. Our leaners in Minnesota and Indiana both won so good for you if you played them.
Nothing doing in the NBA tonight as the Josh Smith reunion was cancelled in Atlanta due to snow/ice/cold/incompetence. Hockey is outdoors again at Yankee Stadium and I am passing but would take the Islanders if forced.
Soccer
The most interesting game of the day is Tottenham at home to Man City. The power of Gambling Christ compels me to bet Tottenham based solely on their odds. At 3 to 1 to win at home, I have to make a small bet, and at essentially even money on a draw or better, the play has to be made. They are simply playing too well, I have to almost ignore Man City’s great form. Logic would dictate that if you are going to bet Tott you may as well bet the over because Man City will likely get theirs. I will pass on this play but I think it is a decent one. Let’s take a peak at other lines…I am surprised at how decent a favorite Sunderland is but I will pass. What intrigues me is West Ham getting 2 goals with a healthy Andy Carroll and Villa.
Tott ML +309 @ 9
Tott + .5 -101 @ 14
West Ham +2 +107 @ 14
Aston Villa ML +152 @ 14
YTD : -34.05
***UPDATE*** As Louis is a bookie/Villa fan we are nixing the Villa bet. It will not be counted YTD
Tuesday
0-0 yesterday and while that’s not terrible, in fact it’s downright breakeven, we can do better.
NHL Nashville +120 @ Winnipeg. Minnesota +180 is an option for those who want to gambooooool, but I am 100% passing.
NBA Celtics +6.5 @ Knicks. Indiana -10 is close at the Lakers but probably a pass. We will see. 10:30 tip there.
