FFA Wagering Thread: THERE HE IS!@! (14 Viewers)

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Honestly, Ducks, Blues, Sharks, and Blackhawks all seem to be coasting a bit lately. Partly why I like the Kings to knock a team or two off.

Avs playing hard too and have the hot goalie but I'm still not a believer in them because they don't defend well and that should hurt them in the playoffs.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Also, is SJ not good at offense? They couldn't even keep the puck in the zone that last power play, passing seems poor too.

They are very skilled. They run hot and cold just like any other team.

They run hot and cold like no other team. They have superior talent and zero SCF appearances. One of the biggest group of chokers in the last 30 years of hockey IMO.

I don't think that's true, actually. They seem to always punch at right about exactly their weight. Since the lockout, they've won 7 out of the 9 series where they've had a better goal differential then their opponent. When they've had a worse goal differential, they've won 1 out of 7.

They always seem to be either the 2nd or 3rd best team in the Conference. That's good news and bad news, I suppose.

They are mostly hot, but when they are cold they are ice cold. Goal differential usually will decide your fate in the playoffs, not sure what that proves.

They have a couple of HOFers, always have one of the best powerplays, got a Stanley Cup winning goalie, and they come up short every year. They also have an outstanding coach and good fan support. They won the President's trophy, have been the #1 seed in the west three times, and are usually a top four seed. At some point franchises break through, even the Canucks have reached the finals and that thing is a mess.

 

[tjnc09]

UK -2.5 -105 for 4u

I really think its that easy which is usually not good

 

[ChainsawU]

Pens 4-0 G2 B2B away games this season, three of which they lost G1, but teams are only 2-9 (.182) in G2 of B2B away games this season at Colorado (avg line 159) and 18-31 SU (.367) since 2011 in that same spot (avg line 124).

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Honestly, Ducks, Blues, Sharks, and Blackhawks all seem to be coasting a bit lately. Partly why I like the Kings to knock a team or two off.

Avs playing hard too and have the hot goalie but I'm still not a believer in them because they don't defend well and that should hurt them in the playoffs.

Kings and Wild seem dangerous, Habs and Wings in the east. Stars or Wild are gonna be a tough out in round one, I would not want to play either of them. I think Tampa could be a wildcard, hot golaie plus an elite scorer like Stamkos makes them a contender. I don't like the Ducks, Sharks, Flyers, Avs, or Pens. Blackhawks are still the team to beat though, they can sleepwalk through the season all they want. They are still the best team IMO.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

UK -2.5 -105 for 4u

I really think its that easy which is usually not good

Yeah, I thought of that, but the heart wants what it wants. They are the better team physically, and they've beaten a bunch of really good teams to get where they are.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Also, is SJ not good at offense? They couldn't even keep the puck in the zone that last power play, passing seems poor too.

They are very skilled. They run hot and cold just like any other team.

They run hot and cold like no other team. They have superior talent and zero SCF appearances. One of the biggest group of chokers in the last 30 years of hockey IMO.

I don't think that's true, actually. They seem to always punch at right about exactly their weight. Since the lockout, they've won 7 out of the 9 series where they've had a better goal differential then their opponent. When they've had a worse goal differential, they've won 1 out of 7.

They always seem to be either the 2nd or 3rd best team in the Conference. That's good news and bad news, I suppose.

They are mostly hot, but when they are cold they are ice cold. Goal differential usually will decide your fate in the playoffs, not sure what that proves.

They have a couple of HOFers, always have one of the best powerplays, got a Stanley Cup winning goalie, and they come up short every year. They also have an outstanding coach and good fan support. They won the President's trophy, have been the #1 seed in the west three times, and are usually a top four seed. At some point franchises break through, even the Canucks have reached the finals and that thing is a mess.

That they're consistently one of the better, but not the best, teams in the NHL. And that they typically beat the worse teams, and lose to the better ones.

If during the same timespan they'd lost to worse teams three more times, but punched it through and won the Cup in '10 or '11, the "monkey" wouldn't be on their back, nor would anyone consider them chokers. Even though they would've had a worse record against inferior teams.

Spain were chokers in football until they weren't. The Red Sox were chokers in baseball until they got good/####-hot lucky over the last decade. Lots of variance at work.

Even America's team was on the ropes in the final minute against St. Joe's.

 

[got_nugs]

Honestly, Ducks, Blues, Sharks, and Blackhawks all seem to be coasting a bit lately. Partly why I like the Kings to knock a team or two off.

Avs playing hard too and have the hot goalie but I'm still not a believer in them because they don't defend well and that should hurt them in the playoffs.

Kings and Wild seem dangerous, Habs and Wings in the east. Stars or Wild are gonna be a tough out in round one, I would not want to play either of them. I think Tampa could be a wildcard, hot golaie plus an elite scorer like Stamkos makes them a contender. I don't like the Ducks, Sharks, Flyers, Avs, or Pens. Blackhawks are still the team to beat though, they can sleepwalk through the season all they want. They are still the best team IMO.

If the bhawks are the heat, who's Lebron on that team?

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Also, is SJ not good at offense? They couldn't even keep the puck in the zone that last power play, passing seems poor too.

They are very skilled. They run hot and cold just like any other team.

They run hot and cold like no other team. They have superior talent and zero SCF appearances. One of the biggest group of chokers in the last 30 years of hockey IMO.

I don't think that's true, actually. They seem to always punch at right about exactly their weight. Since the lockout, they've won 7 out of the 9 series where they've had a better goal differential then their opponent. When they've had a worse goal differential, they've won 1 out of 7.

They always seem to be either the 2nd or 3rd best team in the Conference. That's good news and bad news, I suppose.

They are mostly hot, but when they are cold they are ice cold. Goal differential usually will decide your fate in the playoffs, not sure what that proves.

They have a couple of HOFers, always have one of the best powerplays, got a Stanley Cup winning goalie, and they come up short every year. They also have an outstanding coach and good fan support. They won the President's trophy, have been the #1 seed in the west three times, and are usually a top four seed. At some point franchises break through, even the Canucks have reached the finals and that thing is a mess.

That they're consistently one of the better, but not the best, teams in the NHL. And that they typically beat the worse teams, and lose to the better ones.

If during the same timespan they'd lost to worse teams three more times, but punched it through and won the Cup in '10 or '11, the "monkey" wouldn't be on their back, nor would anyone consider them chokers. Even though they would've had a worse record against inferior teams.

Spain were chokers in football until they weren't. The Red Sox were chokers in baseball until they got good/####-hot lucky over the last decade. Lots of variance at work.

Even America's team was on the ropes in the final minute against St. Joe's.

I don't dislike the Sharks for the record, I enjoy their broadcast team and I think their crowd is one of the better ones in the NHL.

But they are some ####### chokers. My teams choke too, Tigers are the chokiest of the chokers. It is what it is.

Also mentioning the Red Sux is a low blow. I had to procure my boss a going away gift and have a Red Sux 2013 World Series ball and display case headed to my mailing address. I feel so dirty.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Honestly, Ducks, Blues, Sharks, and Blackhawks all seem to be coasting a bit lately. Partly why I like the Kings to knock a team or two off.

Avs playing hard too and have the hot goalie but I'm still not a believer in them because they don't defend well and that should hurt them in the playoffs.

Kings and Wild seem dangerous, Habs and Wings in the east. Stars or Wild are gonna be a tough out in round one, I would not want to play either of them. I think Tampa could be a wildcard, hot golaie plus an elite scorer like Stamkos makes them a contender. I don't like the Ducks, Sharks, Flyers, Avs, or Pens. Blackhawks are still the team to beat though, they can sleepwalk through the season all they want. They are still the best team IMO.

If the bhawks are the heat, who's Lebron on that team?

Toews, but they have a deep group of amazing talent. Keith, Kane, Hossa, and Sharp are a tremendous group of talent, on a franchise I hate more than probably any other sans the two Sux franchises. They are so good, I almost forgive them for being a Chicago team.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Also, is SJ not good at offense? They couldn't even keep the puck in the zone that last power play, passing seems poor too.

They are very skilled. They run hot and cold just like any other team.

They run hot and cold like no other team. They have superior talent and zero SCF appearances. One of the biggest group of chokers in the last 30 years of hockey IMO.

I don't think that's true, actually. They seem to always punch at right about exactly their weight. Since the lockout, they've won 7 out of the 9 series where they've had a better goal differential then their opponent. When they've had a worse goal differential, they've won 1 out of 7.

They always seem to be either the 2nd or 3rd best team in the Conference. That's good news and bad news, I suppose.

They are mostly hot, but when they are cold they are ice cold. Goal differential usually will decide your fate in the playoffs, not sure what that proves.

They have a couple of HOFers, always have one of the best powerplays, got a Stanley Cup winning goalie, and they come up short every year. They also have an outstanding coach and good fan support. They won the President's trophy, have been the #1 seed in the west three times, and are usually a top four seed. At some point franchises break through, even the Canucks have reached the finals and that thing is a mess.

That they're consistently one of the better, but not the best, teams in the NHL. And that they typically beat the worse teams, and lose to the better ones.

If during the same timespan they'd lost to worse teams three more times, but punched it through and won the Cup in '10 or '11, the "monkey" wouldn't be on their back, nor would anyone consider them chokers. Even though they would've had a worse record against inferior teams.

Spain were chokers in football until they weren't. The Red Sox were chokers in baseball until they got good/####-hot lucky over the last decade. Lots of variance at work.

Even America's team was on the ropes in the final minute against St. Joe's.

I don't dislike the Sharks for the record, I enjoy their broadcast team and I think their crowd is one of the better ones in the NHL.

But they are some ####### chokers. My teams choke too, Tigers are the chokiest of the chokers. It is what it is.

Also mentioning the Red Sux is a low blow. I had to procure my boss a going away gift and have a Red Sux 2013 World Series ball and display case headed to my mailing address. I feel so dirty.

It hurts me too, GB. But I really think a lot of title success for the Sharks or the Tigers or the Red Sox comes down to dumb stupid-### luck. UConn's going for an insane 4th title in the span of 16 years, and an extra bucket for Ohio St. in 1999, Duke in 2004, and Zona in 2011, and they'd be going for their first title ever. We'd hear about how JC never got the big one, the monkey on the team's back, Ollie trying to get rid of the ghosts, etc. etc.

Or what if Robben takes a dive in 2010 instead of trying to score, and Puyol gets the red? Spain's still (in all likelihood) carrying the monkey.

 

[got_nugs]

Oh cool no 3rd period goals

 

[Raider Nation]

Oh cool no 3rd period goals

YOU TALKING ME INTO IT!!!

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Also, is SJ not good at offense? They couldn't even keep the puck in the zone that last power play, passing seems poor too.

They are very skilled. They run hot and cold just like any other team.

They run hot and cold like no other team. They have superior talent and zero SCF appearances. One of the biggest group of chokers in the last 30 years of hockey IMO.

I don't think that's true, actually. They seem to always punch at right about exactly their weight. Since the lockout, they've won 7 out of the 9 series where they've had a better goal differential then their opponent. When they've had a worse goal differential, they've won 1 out of 7.

They always seem to be either the 2nd or 3rd best team in the Conference. That's good news and bad news, I suppose.

They are mostly hot, but when they are cold they are ice cold. Goal differential usually will decide your fate in the playoffs, not sure what that proves.

They have a couple of HOFers, always have one of the best powerplays, got a Stanley Cup winning goalie, and they come up short every year. They also have an outstanding coach and good fan support. They won the President's trophy, have been the #1 seed in the west three times, and are usually a top four seed. At some point franchises break through, even the Canucks have reached the finals and that thing is a mess.

That they're consistently one of the better, but not the best, teams in the NHL. And that they typically beat the worse teams, and lose to the better ones.

If during the same timespan they'd lost to worse teams three more times, but punched it through and won the Cup in '10 or '11, the "monkey" wouldn't be on their back, nor would anyone consider them chokers. Even though they would've had a worse record against inferior teams.

Spain were chokers in football until they weren't. The Red Sox were chokers in baseball until they got good/####-hot lucky over the last decade. Lots of variance at work.

Even America's team was on the ropes in the final minute against St. Joe's.

I don't dislike the Sharks for the record, I enjoy their broadcast team and I think their crowd is one of the better ones in the NHL.

But they are some ####### chokers. My teams choke too, Tigers are the chokiest of the chokers. It is what it is.

Also mentioning the Red Sux is a low blow. I had to procure my boss a going away gift and have a Red Sux 2013 World Series ball and display case headed to my mailing address. I feel so dirty.

It hurts me too, GB. But I really think a lot of title success for the Sharks or the Tigers or the Red Sox comes down to dumb stupid-### luck. UConn's going for an insane 4th title in the span of 16 years, and an extra bucket for Ohio St. in 1999, Duke in 2004, and Zona in 2011, and they'd be going for their first title ever. We'd hear about how JC never got the big one, the monkey on the team's back, Ollie trying to get rid of the ghosts, etc. etc.

Or what if Robben takes a dive in 2010 instead of trying to score, and Puyol gets the red? Spain's still (in all likelihood) carrying the monkey.

I may have mentioned it before, but a guy I know (not sure he's my friend) is a Cowboys, Yankees, NY Rangers, and Lakers fan. Anyway, his last name is Velez but he's a pretty white guy. After Spain won the World Cup he had a picture of himself in a Spain soccer jersey, because he was a fan by genetics.

I de-friended him that day, that's too much for me. I'm a righteous ####### a lot of the time, but that breaks every rule Nipsey ever established for us.

Good luck to you and Bender on Monday, I took UK but I've been wrong before. I like Ollie, seems like a good dude.

 

[Raider Nation]

DD, Dr. J needs your help in the Gambler's Corner thread.

 

[Raider Nation]

Everyone he's laughing at has had multiple accounts shut down due to winning too much.

 

[got_nugs]

One of my brothers is like that(different father(step)/different mother but def white so using brother loosely here). Eagles, Yankees, lakers, USC Trojans fan. Pretty sure he's never stepped foot in any of those cities. I call upon this memory when I root for both the marlins and the rays. Glad I'm not that dude.

Nhl tomorrow? I'm gonna be on the heat vs the Knicks

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Everyone he's laughing at has had multiple accounts shut down due to winning too much.

Dr J is 100% shtick. I got to know him via PM one time, he's a pretty decent drunk guy with normal FBG patterns.

 

[Raider Nation]

Everyone he's laughing at has had multiple accounts shut down due to winning too much.

Dr J is 100% shtick. I got to know him via PM one time, he's a pretty decent drunk guy with normal FBG patterns.

I could have sworn he was one of the dudes on your #### list at :e: .... I could be wrong. It's a LONG list.

 

[tjnc09]

Everyone he's laughing at has had multiple accounts shut down due to winning too much.

Dr J is 100% shtick. I got to know him via PM one time, he's a pretty decent drunk guy with normal FBG patterns.

I could have sworn he was one of the dudes on your #### list at :e: .... I could be wrong. It's a LONG list.

He could be on the pilot of our "Money Talks" version. We even helped this guy win!

 

[tjnc09]

Wings/Habs over 5 is a pretty good bet, no?

Wings/Candiens OVER 5 -120

Stars +125

Pens/Wild OVER 5 -115

Any reason the Det/Mon total opened up at 5.5 -122 / +113 and now sits at 5.0 -122 / + 113?

Somebody out there likes Gustavsson better than Howard.

Thanks for the over. Didn't see the goalie change so would have played the under based on the line move.

 

[Raider Nation]

NP. I had a sister-kisser night. Won on the Wings and Leafs overs and lost on the Sharks over and the Red Sox.

Think I would have gotten killed in hoops... glad I held off. What looks good for tomorrow?

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Everyone he's laughing at has had multiple accounts shut down due to winning too much.

Dr J is 100% shtick. I got to know him via PM one time, he's a pretty decent drunk guy with normal FBG patterns.

I could have sworn he was one of the dudes on your #### list at :e: .... I could be wrong. It's a LONG list.

Yeah, it's a long list. I have a similar list in real life.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

NP. I had a sister-kisser night. Won on the Wings and Leafs overs and lost on the Sharks over and the Red Sox.

Think I would have gotten killed in hoops... glad I held off. What looks good for tomorrow?

UConn women?

 

[Raider Nation]

Bad News Bears in Breaking Training starting on MLB.

 

[Raider Nation]

We are back to a bunch of #1 starters tomorrow, so there aren't many mysteries. I'm torn on Sabathia @ Toronto. I can't stand the guy (on the field -- not personally), so my first instinct is to take the Jays. But CC is 9-1 with a 2.58 ERA in his last 11 starts against Toronto. Hutchison looked great @ TB in his first start. Probably passadena for me.

Verlander vs. the O's?

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Verlander vs. the O's?

Law of averages says Tigers won't win tomorrow. Maybe first 5?

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Kinda like the 'Stros and the Brew Crew tomorrow.

Looks like somebody made a big move on Hutchison tonight, Yankees opened at -108 at Pinny and are now at +115.

 

[Raider Nation]

Kinda like the 'Stros and the Brew Crew tomorrow.

Looks like somebody made a big move on Hutchison tonight, Yankees opened at -108 at Pinny and are now at +115.

Yep, Yanks went from favored to dogs at SB too. I'm not the only one disgusted just seeing Sabathia's name.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Kinda like the 'Stros and the Brew Crew tomorrow.

Looks like somebody made a big move on Hutchison tonight, Yankees opened at -108 at Pinny and are now at +115.

Not a baseball bettor but Brewers seem like a good team to bet plus money until the public figures out they are pretty good. They have a solid satrting rotation and they have good hitting throughout the line-up, they seem like a good money maker into June.

Hutch is your boy, do it.

 

[got_nugs]

Dudes, Hutch had the Rays chasing tail all game.

I'm sold, will be playing him and buehrle until they burn me.

Brewers for nugs too

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Kinda like the 'Stros and the Brew Crew tomorrow.

Looks like somebody made a big move on Hutchison tonight, Yankees opened at -108 at Pinny and are now at +115.

Yep, Yanks went from favored to dogs at SB too. I'm not the only one disgusted just seeing Sabathia's name.

Yeah, I think he's either falling off the cliff right now, or he's getting very close.

FanDuel? That matchup in Coors is tasty:

P: Kennedy

C: Lucroy

1B: Goldschmidt

2B: Hill

3B: Prado

SS: Tulowitzki

OF: Stubbs

OF: Choo

OF: Calhoun

 

[strykerpks]

DINAMO MOSCOW - ½ + 105 DINAMO MOSCOW @ ANZHI MAKHACHKALA RUSSIAN PREMIER LEAGUE SUNDAY, APRIL 6TH , Russia 4/6/2014 7:00 AM

 

[gmbacm]

I know I'm a homer, but if you like value, you should love UConn at 66-1 to win the National Championship.

Great guard play, Great defense, and a nice 7 foot center. Granted, they have looked real good blowing out some not so great teams, but they have been looking stronger and stronger lately, and with no stand out "Best team in the country" in the way, getting 66-1 on a top 25 team isn't the worst thing you can do.

I tailed here, also got Wisconsin at 50-1 on a tail.

had both wisc and uconn from tailing you. Sitting on Uconn 100-1.

 

[comfortably numb]

Atalanta

Liverpool

1H parlay

3:1

 

[swirvenirvin]

2 NFL futures on Bovada I like. Don't have any projections done yet so didn't unload on these and it sucks tying up money for that long but.

Steve Smith under 950.5 yards receiving

Like this one a little less just cause he really hasnt been healthy and tough on season overs in the NFL

Ben Tate over 800.5 rushing

Adding Sproles under 950.5 rush and rec. I know Philly doesnt have any WR's but McCoy isnt going to come off the field much at RB. Plus Sproles seems to be slowing down what is he 34 now. Ancient for a RB

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Just loaded up on kentucky -2.5

 

[Clorox]

Good day, fellas! Who is on what for NCAAB tonight? TIA.

woah! Hope all is well bud

i haven't played much lately, but i think i have a good chunk on Wisconson +2. I saw it in my pending plays last night

Hey bud - I'm doing well. How are you? No betting for me, I am just in a pool. Good call on Wisconsin! I was on them as well.

 

[lumpy19]

Just loaded up on kentucky -2.5

Grabbed Kentucky -2 @ 5dimes

 

[comfortably numb]

Atalanta

Liverpool

1H parlay

3:1

No dice and St Etienne killed my 2 other parlays.

Everton just punched in 3rd goal for my over. That helps

 

[Angry Beavers]

So, I have a "smart TV" from Samsung. It's got all these cool features but for some reason I can't get it to recognize the wireless internet connection....everything else in the house does no problem. In lieu of running a 100ft cable from the modem to TV across the house, is there a wireless base that I could set next to the TV then wire connect the TV to it? Any other suggestions? Mrs Nugs wants to do yoga online through the TV and who am I as a hubby if not supportive of the tight yoga pants?

Try running through the setup again. I had a similar issue but got it to work eventually.

 

[comfortably numb]

So, I have a "smart TV" from Samsung. It's got all these cool features but for some reason I can't get it to recognize the wireless internet connection....everything else in the house does no problem. In lieu of running a 100ft cable from the modem to TV across the house, is there a wireless base that I could set next to the TV then wire connect the TV to it? Any other suggestions? Mrs Nugs wants to do yoga online through the TV and who am I as a hubby if not supportive of the tight yoga pants?

Try running through the setup again. I had a similar issue but got it to work eventually.

AgreedI have Samsung smart tv as well.

Is it not showing up on available networks?

 

[TheGooRoo]

Atlanta -102

 

[The Ref]

Kinda like the 'Stros and the Brew Crew tomorrow.

Looks like somebody made a big move on Hutchison tonight, Yankees opened at -108 at Pinny and are now at +115.

My dads a novice sports fan and isn't the type to say a bad word about anyone. When I spoke to him the other day he came right out with a "wow the Yankees stink this year, and CC looks terrible and is even more out of shape".

I know it seems ridiculous, but that's enough for me to put a multi unit bet on Toronto.

 

[comfortably numb]

I have been to an Atalanta game, chicks from Bergamo are the easiest in Italy.

Apparently so are their soccer players

 

[nittanylion]

Boy, did I get my ### handed to me yesterday. 1st time ever I've lost that much in one day of betting. Missed on Florida ML, and doubled down on Wisconsin ML. Cleaned out my account, I did.

That 3 was SO not Kentucky's game. Just sickening...but not as much as the Badgers sissy-ing out in the end, and not driving the lane for the high-percentage shot/win.

They had that one all teed up, and whiffed. I'm just baffled by that.

 

[lumpy19]

Boy, did I get my ### handed to me yesterday. 1st time ever I've lost that much in one day of betting. Missed on Florida ML, and doubled down on Wisconsin ML. Cleaned out my account, I did.

That 3 was SO not Kentucky's game. Just sickening...but not as much as the Badgers sissy-ing out in the end, and not driving the lane for the high-percentage shot/win.

They had that one all teed up, and whiffed. I'm just baffled by that.

I have no problem with that last shot. That ridiculous 3 by Kentucky was so ridiculous..... The caliber of teams they've beat is incredible. It's annoying that such a sweet run is happening to a school that's spoiled with such an incredible basketball tradition. The team that wins it all almost always has a game where they hit an amazing shot at the end to advance. Kentucky has done that in 4 straight games now.

 

[comfortably numb]

In big on Liverpool ML

 

[ChainsawU]

Pens 4-0 G2 B2B away games this season, three of which they lost G1, but teams are only 2-9 (.182) in G2 of B2B away games this season at Colorado (avg line 159) and 18-31 SU (.367) since 2011 in that same spot (avg line 124).

Avs can still reach the Central Division title. Varlamov starts for the third time in four days, but he has played one B2B this year, allowing two goals at Minnesota on Jan 11. He and the Avs have won their L6 in a row. Penguins clinched the Metropolitan Division and are locked into the No. 2 spot in the East. They played like a team with nothing on the line Saturday. They are 2-3 SU this season after scoring zero goals, and teams are winning 36.7% of their B2B G2 in Colorado since 2011.

 

[optionmaven]

I like the White Sox with Sale on the mound at +money.