Lathums Football Betting Dynasty

[Lathum]

Football is a sports I love to bet on.

I figured it would be fun to make my picks and track my results here. Feel free to make your own pick/comments.


Current Record 83-82-4

[Barkeep49]

So far I have no respect for your picks :)

[Lathum]

Well I will try and change that

[Subby]

How many Lathums will be betting?

[Lathum]

Thursday 9/28 Picks

South Carolina vs. NC State- I like the under 45. USC has a first time starter at QB and combine that with opening game nerves I think it will be low scoring.

Oregeon St v Stanford- I like the Beavers -3.5. Conference wins are huge in the PAC 10. Oregeon state finished strong last year with a bowl win against Maryland. Stanford obviously had the huge win lasy year against USC and played alot of closer game. I see it being close for 3 quarters then OSU pulling away late.

Wake Forest Vs. Baylor- Take Wake giving the 12.5, I hate giving so many points on the road but Wake is gonna want to prove they belong in the top 25, have a good returning defense and Baylor is dreadfull. I see Wake winning 35-14.

[Lathum]

I was also tempted to take UTEP

[saldana]

didnt you do this a couple years ago, and you told us how much you started with and were trying to go the entire season without going broke?

[Lathum]

didnt you do this a couple years ago, and you told us how much you started with and were trying to go the entire season without going broke?

no.

I bet the under in every preseason game and followed that.

anyway, what is your point?

[saldana]

no.

I bet the under in every preseason game and followed that.

anyway, what is your point?

no point, i just couldnt remember if you did this before.

i am honestly intrigued to see if your increase in poker playing ability has translated into an improvement in your sports betting, as I have always thought you had some poor habits in taking way too many overs.

[saldana]

looking good for the under at end of the first q

[Lathum]

2-0 so far but Oregeon State looks like they are gonna shit the bed

[Lathum]

man, the Beavers had a chance and blew it.

Still 2-1 on the day.

[Lathum]

Friday 9/29

SMU v Rice. Take the under 70. That is a huge number. both teams throw the ball around but with the new clock rule in place and it being the first game of the season 70 is a huge number.

[Lathum]

well SMU fucked me with an insane amount of bad turnovers in the second half.

Was a fun game to watch but thats about it

[Lathum]

Saturday 9/30

Hawaii V Florida - I like the Gators -35. Amazing offense, a warriors team that lost its QB and coach in the offseason and a 6000 mile flight. I see Fla winning easily, something like 55-10.


Clemson V Alabama- I like the over 46. Not a huge number for a tigers team returning alot of talent on offense. Plus the game is in a dome which helps the over.

Akron V Wisconsin-Expect a repeat from last years 20-2 drubbing at Ohio State. Take Wisconsin -27.

W Michagin V Nebraska. Take Nebraska -14.5. Tis is the kind of game the Huskers always win big early and make people think they are better then they really are.

Washington V Oregon- I like washington +14. The ducks lose a ton on offense from last year. I think Jake Locker keeps this one close.

[Lathum]

2-3 yesterday, the only game I missed bad on the washington who lookes badly overmatched.

Wisconsin and Clemson just missed, with Clemson looking really bad.

Todays games I like the over 55.5 in the KY-Louisville game. Neither team like to play defense very much.

I also like the over 56 in the Colorado-Colorado State game. Both teams played alot of high scoring games last year. CU is looking to turn the program around and have a winning season and a fast start agains CSU will be a huge boost. Both teams also have inexperienced corners which could lead to some big passing plays.

[Lathum]

Louisville is dreadfull, just dreadfull

[Lathum]

not a good day yesterday.

Louisville was terrible and I suffered the old dreadfull 1 point loss in the CU-CSU game.

[Lathum]

OK, back on the horse today.

I like Fresno State getting 3.5. The line has moved from 5 so they are taking a ton of money and I think they could win outright. This is a tough pick for me as a huge RU fan, my dad went there and has been taking me to games there my whole life and one of my best friends is a member of the football staff so I follow them closely. Not sure how RU will respond to losing Rice and some talent on the O-Line.

I love UT -8 against a UCLA team that appears to be in an offensive disarray.

[Lathum]

OK, looking to improve my record.

I like the Under 41 in the Giants-Skins game. There will be alot of nerves and emotions to start the game and I think each team will get a slow start. I like the giants 17-14 with a late field goal.

South Carolina looked great last weak and now goes on the road. I think Spurrier looks to keep the momentum going and Vandy looked good on the road. Both teams put up over 30 so I like the over 42 in this one.

[Neuqua]

Good luck man.

I took NYG -4.0, and Vandy +10.

[Lathum]

I like the over 64 in the NAvy- Ball St game.

[Lathum]

OK, Todays games

I love UConn -6.5 against Temple. Uconn had a great year last year, solid D and a good coach. Geets a tougher test against Temple today but I think they are up for it.

Nebraske -27.5 against San Jose State. Same reason as last week. Nebraska always looks like world beaters against bottom feeders and makes everyone think they are better then they really are. San Jose State struggled to beat UC Davis and now gets a much tougher test.

Cincinnati +23 ay Oklahoma. UC was a very good team last year. They have a great D that can capitilize on mistakes. The QB play is somewhat of a question but Brian Kelly is as good a young coach as there is and will have his guys ready. ( having attended UC this may be a homer pick)

Central Michigan +25.5 against Georgia- Georgia looked less them inpressive over G Southern and gets a tougher game against a pesky MAC school.

ECU vs WVU -48. Weather may be a huge factor in this game. IT could be played in a monsoon.

Miami +23.5 against Fla- That is a huge number in an interstate rivalry. Looking at the talent on both teams I dont see a 23.5 point differencce. I think the game is alot lower scoring them people think.

Pitt -13.5 Against Buffalo. I think they come out angry after a loss last week.

[Neuqua]

Just to keep lathum company..

Michigan +14
Wyoming -2.5
Miss +7.5
Akron +4.5

[Neuqua]

Well I suck.. Night games..

T. Tech -10
OK State -15

[Neuqua]

NFL Plays:

Miami +3
Houston +7
Buffalo -1
San Francisco +2.5

[Lathum]

glad Neq has joined me :)


NFL

Pats -16. Weather could be a factor, but I am gonna ride them until they prove me wrong. They made me a ton of money last year.

Cowboys-Browns +49. A bad browns D and a healthy TO make for a lethel combo. I think the boys win big. Something like 38-17.

Seahawks +1.5 v Buffalo. I know Hassleback didn't play much but he is a vet and knows how to get himself ready. The hawks are gonna wanna get out of the gate quick in Holmgrens last season.

Texans-Steelers +43. This steelers team likes to sling the rock morh then in the past. Big Ben had a nice year throwing the ball last year and I think that continues.

Saints- 3.5. I think the team will be emotionaly fired up and Brees will go back to MVP form. TB's is a year older and at some point gonna hit a wall, may be this season.

[Lathum]

Vikings- Packers. I like the Vikings getting 2. I think AP controls the game and a very good Vikings D gets to Rodgers often.

Vikings- Packers. I like the under 38. I see alot of running and punting in this game.

Broncos -3. I think Cutler has a big year now that his health problems are figured out. And any chance Shannahan gets to stick it to the raiders he does.

[Neuqua]

Hah, I am on the opposite sides on both calls. We might as well turn this into a competition.

I have GB coming off an emotional offseason and winning at home. And I have Oakland +3 over an overrated Denver team. I took the points but am also considering just taking Oakland straight up.

[Lathum]

I like the under 48 in the Rutgers game

[Neuqua]

Today I took both favorites, USF -3.5 and Baylor -3.

[Lathum]

I think USF is gonna show up.

I am gonna take USF -3.5 and also the over 49. I think Grothe makes some big plays with his legs.

Washington state has given up 104 points in its first 2 games. I'll take the over 48.

[Lathum]

Saturdays bets

Clemson -21. NCState is really bad, the struggled to beat William and Mary. Clemson gets things on track this game.


Oregeon -8. They have a scary good offense.


Georgia -7. This line seems almost to good to be real but I;ll bite

Penn st- 'cuse I like the +51. Penn State may get 51 themselves.

Ga Tech +7 against Va Tech. Ga Tech played a solid game against BC and Va Tech cant score. As long as Ga Tech holds up on special teams I think they cover

Oklahoma -21 at Washington. I hate such a big road favorite but UW is gonna be defeated after what happened last week.

USC -12.5. They win big I think.

[Neuqua]

The line is way too fishy but I took Georgia -7 too.

[Neuqua]

Washington PK
Oakland +3.5
St. Louis +9
Jacksonville -4.5
San Francisco +6.5

[Lathum]

had a good day yesterday.

Todays NFL games.

OK-KC -36, neither teams have much offense and a new starting QB in KC.

Saints -1. Redskins have no starter and looked bad against the Giants. NO had a nice win against a gritty TB team.

GB-DET +46. Rodgers is gonna carve up a horrible D that got wrecked by Matt Ryan and Michael Turner in week 1. The Lions figure to score some points at home in the dome, I think it's a shootour with GB winning 35-21.

Giants-Rams +43.5. St. Louises offense can't be that bad, right....right????

49ers +7 at Seattle. This seahawks teams lack of receivers was so obvious, I feel horrible for Hasselback. I think the niners may win outright.

J-E-T-S- JETS JETS JETS!!! +1. I think Farve has a monster game in his first home match as a Jet.

[Lathum]

Tough game tonight. Both teams looks great against bad competition last week.

TO stirring up shit doesn't exactly help.

I like the +47 and the Eagles +7

[Neuqua]

Taking Louisville tonight, hoping to get the line up to +6...

[Lathum]

i like the underv 56

[st.cronin]

Looking at FF's model, he has Louisville over KState against the odds, but Colorado over WVU against the odds.

9/17 Kansas State (2-0) Louisville (1-1) Louisville -11 Kansas State -4
9/18 West Virginia (1-1) Colorado (2-0) Colorado -3 West Virginia -3

[Lathum]

nothing kills an under bet like an 86 yard punt return

[st.cronin]

My picks for the weekend:

Wake Forest +4 @ Florida State
Vanderbilt +6 @ Mississippi
Auburn +3 vs. Louisiana State
New Mexico State +6 @ Texas El Paso (best bet)

Edit: Actually, the three road dogs I will probably just take straight up, including NM State.

[Lathum]

I love Wake in that game also. It's a statement game and FSU has only played 2 1AA schools so far

[Lathum]

I like WVU -3 and the over 57 tominght

[Neuqua]

I had WVU -3 as well.

[Lathum]

saturdays games

Penn St -29.5. They have been laying thumpings on people all year.

ECU -7 vs NC State. this is a chance for them to show they are for real if they put a big number up.

Eastern Michagan +21 vs Maryland- People re all fired up over their win against cal.

Missouri +71. They may put 71 up by themselves.

UNC -3.5 vs Va Tech. This is the week we see if they are for real.

Oregeon -10.5 against Boise St. I see a home beat down coming.

Wake +5. FSU is over rated as usual.

LSU- Auburn -37. 3-2, need i say more.

UNLV -2 vs Iowa St. Coming off a big win gonna roll with the momentum.

[Lathum]

Chiefs-Falcons -37. 2 young QB's and teams that run.

Giants-Bengals- +42. I think giants win big

Cards +3 at redskins. Cards looked great last week.

Miami +13. I think they find a way to hang in.

Rams +10 at Seattle. The Hawks arent good enough to be a 10 point fav against anyone.

49ers vs Lions +47. Was JT O'sullivan a fluke last week?

Broncos saints +52. Saints play no D.

[Neuqua]

GB +3

[Lathum]

I like the over 47 tonight

[st.cronin]

I never bet the NFL, but I think Jets +4 looks very tempting.

[st.cronin]

Some recommendations for this weekend:

Nebraska -7 vs. Virginia Tech
Colorado +6 vs. Florida State
Washington -4 vs. Stanford
Mississippi +23 @ Florida
New Mexico State +3 vs. New Mexico (best bet)
San Jose State +3 @ Hawaii
Wake Forest -16 vs. Navy
Army +28 @ Texas A&M

[Lathum]

I like OSU +26 and the over 52 in tonights USC game

[st.cronin]

I would like to change my mind about Washington vs. Stanford.

[Lathum]

i like louisville -3

[Lathum]

Saturdays picks

Miami -8. They have looked pretty good so far and are usualy tough at home.

Minnesota +19.5 at Ohio St. OSU hasnt shown they can cover against anyone.


Florida -22.5 vs Mississippi. They are good.

Texas A&M -27.5. Army is bad.

Wisconsin -6.5 vs Michagan. Wisconsin has a legit shot at winning the big 10

Oklhoma-TCU +54.

Penn St-Illini +55

[Lathum]

sundays picks

Denver -10. KC has been dreadfull. I think people are over rating Denver a bit but they should win big here.

Tampa -1.5. They are tough at home and their D is gonna put alot of preassure on Rodgers.

Arizona +44. This is a pretty juicy line for 2 teams that can score.

saints-49rs +48.5. Same theory as the Jets game.

Chargers -8. Looks like they are getting things together and the Raiders have a beat up back field.

Washington +10.5. THese games are always close.

[Neuqua]

Going with the underdogs today.

Arizona +1
San Francisco +4.5
Kansas City +10
St. Louis +8

[Lathum]

Ravens +6

I think Big Ben has happy feet by the second quarter.

[Neuqua]

Taking the under 34.5


Lathum, I think I read you use wsex, how do you cash out from there? All the options I see aren't viable here in the US.

[Lathum]

Taking the under 34.5


Lathum, I think I read you use wsex, how do you cash out from there? All the options I see aren't viable here in the US.

i actualy use bodog now

[Lathum]

dola- look at the first post of this thread. Do you think I ever need to cash out?

[Lathum]

tonights picks

Boise St -24.5, I hope it drops to 24 but I still think they win big.

Boise St-La Tech +57, I think BSU wins big, 45-17.

[Lathum]

Pitt +14. USF has looked really good at times but has also looked vulnerable.

Oregeon State +12.5. Thats a pretty bug number

[Lathum]

Tonight-

UC -3. They are a pretty talented team/

BYU -30. I really hate taking a 30 point road favorite but Utah st has been dreadfull.

[st.cronin]

Eek, watch out for Cincinatti tonight, they've been hit hard by injuries. I agree with the BYU pick, though.

[Neuqua]

Took the u59 in the BYU game.

[st.cronin]

Saturday's recommendations from st.cronin:

Ball State (-7) @ Toledo
UConn (+7) @ N. Carolina
Vanderbilt (+4) vs. Auburn
Texas Tech (-7) @ Kansas State
Nebraska (+11) vs. Missouri
Michigan (-2) vs. Illinois

[Lathum]

I knew I should have laid off BYU

[Lathum]

Saturdays bets

WVU -14 vs Rutgers. I hate to pick against them but WVU always own Rutgers.


Penn st vs Perdue +58. PSU has been lighting it up all year.

Florida -26. They are gonna be angry.

Oklahoma-Baylor +62. Both teams can score.

Illinois +3 at Michigan. Something stinks about this line. I dont think UM can score enough to win.


Miami -2 vs Florida St. The Seminoels cant score.

Maryland -14. UVA isn't very good.

UConn +7.5 at UNC. UConns running game will keep things close.

[Lathum]

Giants +44
Colts -4
Philly -7
Lolphins -45

49ers +41

cards -2

cowboys -17

[RPI-Fan]

Maryland -14. UVA isn't very good.

WHAT'S THAT?

(p.s. before the game I totally would have agreed with this pick)

[Lathum]

WHAT'S THAT?

(p.s. before the game I totally would have agreed with this pick)

i know, and it makes the PAC-10 look even worse if thats possible.

[Lathum]

Todays bets

NO-Minn +47.5

NO -3.5.

[Lathum]

Saturdays Picks

Illinois -13

OK -7

Rutgers-UC -48

T Tech- Nebraska +70

Michagin St -1.5

BYU -24

Washington St +31

OK State- Mizzou +77

[Lathum]

I am amazed that Wisconsin is a 6 point home dog.

[Lathum]

NFL Picks

Saints -7

Bengals +10

Lions +13.5

Rams +14

Arizona +5.5

Seattle -1

[Neuqua]

Taking the Browns and the 8.5

[Lathum]

Taking the Browns and the 8.5

That was a great pick. I didnt bet the game because I didnt want to go aagainst the Giants but I knew this was a bad spot for them

[Lathum]

I like the over 53 in tonights Boise St game

[Lathum]

Todays bets

Uconn =2.5
Northwestern-Purdue +50
Tech-A&M +63
Georgia -16.5
OK State-Baylor +65

[Lathum]

more games

Kansas +20
USC -42
Michagin State +3.5
Penn St -25
Tx-Mizzou +65
Illinois -16
LSU -3.5

[DeToxRox]

So far it isn't looking good for ya with the Michigan teams.

[Lathum]

PSU really turned it around for me and KU got a late garbage TD

[Lathum]

9-3 today.

[hoopsguy]

I-L-L!

[Lathum]

Todays Picks

Tenn -9

NYG -11. I think the Giants are gonna be angry. As long as Eli is healthy.

Pitt -9. I think Pitt will have more fans in cinci then the Bengals.

Saints-Panthers +45

Browns +7

Colts-Packers +47

[Lathum]

having a good weekend so far. Gonna load up on the over 48 in tonights game

[Lathum]

Todays picks

cinci -3
TT-KU + 70

OK-KSU +71

Duke +10 at Vandy

Fresno -15
UT- OK State +67
Colorado +25
Penn St -2.5
Notre Dame -10.5
USC -15

[Lathum]

NFL Picks

Tampa -1.5. Everyone is picking Tampa in this game which makes me nervous.

Balt-Oak- Under 35.5. I just dont see where the points come from in this game.

Carolina -5. Cards suck on the road.

Cleveland +7. I think they keeo it close.

NYG -3. Great on the road, awesome matchup.

Bills -2. They are for real

NO-SD +46.5.

[Lathum]

USF-3
UC-USF +49

[Lathum]

App St= Wofford +68

[Lathum]

Sat

Mizzou-Baylor +67
Alabama -24
Florida -7
Oregeon-Cal +58
USC -46
TX-Tech +72

[Lathum]

NFL Gamse today

Not a whole lot of good betting games today

Jets-Bills +43
Giants-Cowboys +42
KC +9 against Tampa
Philly -7
NE +6.5

[Lathum]

a 4-0-1 day yesterday gives me a winning record!

Tonight I like Pitt +2.5

[hoopsguy]

Congrats on getting up above .500 - has been a long road after the tough start.

[Lathum]

Browns- Broncos +47
TCU-Utah -42
VA Tech-MAryland -41