2010 Football Betting Thread

[Lathum]

I know we have some gamblers here. Anyone have anything they particularly like this weekend?

I like these games for tonight

OSU -28.5 vs. Marshall- The .5 could screw me but I see OSU rolling here
USC -21.5 vs. Hawaii- I think they play with a chip on their shoulder, at least early on
Minn -1 vs. MTSU- Middle Tenn is getting some talk here and I think Minn may play like they are insulted.
Miami-40 vs Fla A&M- Huge line but Miami feels they are National Title contenders and will want to get out to a good start.

[Lathum]

3-1 to start my season, not bad. USCs defense looked absolutely horrid. I hedged my bet with a halftime bet of +28.5 and hit it so that worked out nicely. Off to a good start.

[Lathum]

I may need to move this to the dynasty section unless more people contribute, lol.

I like the +59 tonight. Toledo gave up a ton of points last year and Arizona returns key starters on offense. I think they light it up.

[TCY Junkie]

Are you suppose to have a bet on it to post. I quit after winning 6 seasons. The last year I went on crazy monkey tilt and only won 200 after almost winning 7k. I got way too wrapped up in it so I quit. I don't keep up with it at all compared to what I used to. I used to just put 10 dollars on a game so I'd watch it. Then later in the year I'd know the teams better and bet more. I won must my money on the dogs. Not knowing much I'd take cinn plus 2 this weekend. Like the thread. The main reason I got into betting was my uncle told me I couldn't win at it. After I got pissed at only winning 200 and them trying to crack down on putting money offshore I realized I've done enough to show I could win so I quit. It was effecting my health.

[Flasch186]

Lathum, I'm in on that over...only have $100 for the whole football season and Ill only be betting on that so any locks you guys see out there (:) ) lemme know.

[lynchjm24]

I like Cincinnati +2.5. That line has moved 5 points.

[Neuqua]

I've done reasonably well in the past with betting (only bet on football, and maybe March Madness) but my budget has almost no wiggle room to play around with this year. I was only thinking of betting a very small amount during the football season (similar to Flash's $100) but never settled on a website. Is there one out there offering a good bonus or anything?

Also, with the small amount I want to play around with, I need to find a site that isn't going to eat up any potential winnings in fees when I try to withdraw.

[Lathum]

a red zone turn over by each team in the third quarter have pretty much buried the over. Game shoulf have at least 44 points going into the 4th quarter

[Lathum]

Early games I am taking

MSU-23.5 vs. WMU- MSU won this matchup last year 49-14 with WMU having a 4 year starter at QB. Now they have a first time starter and I see them struggling to put up points.

Fla -39 vs Miami of Ohio- I think Fla and Brantley want to make an early statement. This game has 35-0 midway through the second quarter written all over it

Texas -31.5 vs Rice- Another team with a new QB replacing a legend. This has 60-3 written all over it.

Nd- Purdue +53- Don't have much faith in either teams defense and Kelly usualy has some offensive tricks up his sleeve.

UConn-Mich -53- Uconn plays good defense and I think they will look to pound the ball and play a possession game.


Clemson -27.5 vs N Texas- This is the type of game Clemson wins 55-7 and gets everyone all fired up about them before they inevitably lay an egg against an inferior opponent

Discuss.

[Suicane75]

I have very little in depth knowledge of College Football but I enjoy gambling so I always set a small bankroll aside for it.

I have Florida and The ND/Purdue over as well.

Looking for one more nooner to put a wager on.

[Lathum]

I use BoDog and so far no line on the FSU game, I am waiting to see if they put one up. I think they win big to get the Jimbo Fischer era underway.

[Suicane75]

Not to threadjack, but I'm looking hard at leaving Bodog, they post their lines way too late. It gets tedious.

Still waiting on a PSU line 1:22 before gametime.

[Lathum]

I agree with you on that point, but I like everything else about them.

[Lathum]

FSU line is up, -37. I'm all over that

[Suicane75]

Following you on FSU just for funsies.

So my lineup on the early games is,

Florida -39
FSU -27
PSU -39

[Lathum]

Not in love with the PSU game, very nervous about the combination of them starting a true freshman at QB and them playing Alabama next week and wanting to keep the offense very vanilla

[Suicane75]

Yeah, I'm just playing that one cause i'll be watching it. I'm more than willing to admit that CFB is my worst sport betting wise, so nobody follow my picks.

[B & B]

Rice +32

[jbergey22]

Florida -21(1st half)
Oklahome -33.5
TCU -13

[Lathum]

Fucking Florida looks dreadful.

[Suicane75]

ND/Purdue Over 55
Kentucky -3, Love this one.

[B & B]

Arkansas State +31½

[Lathum]

Bama -40
UW -2
OK State -17- I love this game, WSU is so bad

[Suicane75]

Playing Houston -40, cause why the hell not.

[TCY Junkie]

It kinda pissed me off the team I posted lost so I was going to look at the games and make my own lines up for the up coming week like I used to. That's when I realized I didn't know anything about them anymore. Sorry. I won right at 50 percent in the pros but was over 60 in College. One year I hit 72 percent but the second best was 68. The last four years I'd say my average week would be 8.5 and 5. It would take 3 years to get close to knowing the teams like I did back then. I took 200 dollars and would bet based on a percentage of my roll. I did win upto 2200 and then loved the pitt odds so I put 200 ml on them against the colts the year they upset them in the playoffs. Then I bet my biggest bet I consider on pit plus the points. Won a touch over a 1k that week also. Bet 40 dollars on seahawks because I had pitt to win the superbowl at 17 to 1. I say consider my biggest bet because I put 1300 hundred on OU ML against Boise State. When I heard AP was going to play I took the other side plus 7 for 400. Then I bet Boise at 20 to 1 right before that miracle play on 3 and 17. I still lost the most ever on a game but I was in love with USC that same day so I won money on the day still. I wasn't comfortable with ARK that day so I didn't bet them, then hit them with the over/under at halftime for a profit of 200. I mention losing down to 200. It was on CB after I won on football. Tha's why I quit, I was stupid. Lost down from 4k to 2k so I just went a little crazy. I know most people don't win or even approach it as winnable so you can think I'm full of shit but I'm not joking around like I was with the elephant slot machine joke. I am curious if anyone would post their win percentage. I'd like see college but if I saw someone won over 60 percent in the nfl than I'd be impressed and I'm more interested in that. I don't know how anyone could win over 60 percent unless they had inside information or something.

[Suicane75]

Anyone have any thoughts on VT/BSU?

[Bigsmooth]

Every time I wanna throw down on VT at home I remember last years Boise St/TCU game. Boise St dominated TCU to finish undefeated. They also beat Oregon last year very easily. They have something like 20 starters back and probably a better coach at the helm. I know Beamer is great but he is not even close to Peterson as a game-planner/innovator. I do think VT should be able to run the ball though, however, Boise St will force Tyrod to throw and I'm not so sure that will work out very well for him. So, long story short, I'm leaning towards the Broncs but prolly not betting on the game.

Also, just read this about VT:

"They return just 4 starters on DEF and must replace 3 of the 4 DL. Their top tackler LB Rivers has a torn quad, and 2 more LBs are on the injured list. In both full scrimmages this fall the offense has dominated the defense, apparently it has been very difficult to plug in bodies on the Front 7......see notes at HokieHaven.com

VT known for it's special teams has a redshirt freshman at both PK and K."


Hmmm, the game is now a pick'em. Boise St had been a 2.5 point favorite all off-season. Starting to think about putting some coin on Boise.

[Flasch186]

betus is giving Boise 1.5...

Ill put down 10 on them to make the game more interesting to watch.

[Lathum]

NFL lines up on Bodog, makes me very nervous the Giants are a 7 point favorite

[Lathum]

went 6-5 on Saturday and nailed the over in both games yesterday to go to 8-5 on the weekend.

As for todays games I have no clue what to expect from either of them.

[jbergey22]

Virginia Tech will have a huge advantage in fan support today.

I like the Hokies -1.5

As for this weeks NFL
Houston +2.5
St Louis +4
Jags -2.5

look nice.

[Bigsmooth]

Teased Maryland to +10.5 along with Boise St up to +6.5. Liking what Maryland is showing so far...


edit...of course they throw a pick in the red zone as I post that.

[kingfc22]

I'm liking Texas -29 vs. Wyoming this week.

[Bigsmooth]

Also really liking Under 53 for tonights game.

Bama at home -11 versus Penn St seems like a lock. Frosh QB on the road against that D? Plus McElroy looks like he has taken a step forward.

[Suicane75]

I'm so confused about this game tonight. Everyone seems heavy on one team or the other and alot of play on the under despite the feeling that both teams will be able to score.

[Suicane75]

Boise has been +1 at Bodog for an hour or so at least and I was waiting to see if it moved anymore but it went down to a pick. Total moved down too.

Went with Boise pick and Over 53 as two separate bets.

[Bigsmooth]

Nice call on that OVER. Amazing game.

[Suicane75]

TCYJunkie, hxxp://www.covers.com is a real good place to follow public stats for cappers as well as forums where if you sift you can find good guys to either follow or fade.

Only real reason I went with Boise tonight was the most of the posters going with them had solid reasons (players returning for Boise and not for VT, bad special teams for VT) while most of those backing VT were screaming and yelling to the heavens about Boise being a non BCS team and getting whooped and what not.

[Lathum]

I had Boise and the over as well.

[Bigsmooth]

One thing I always seem to kill myself on is teasing games that I don't need to. Would have won way more just parlaying Maryland and Boise St, obviously. Need to work on that.

[B & B]

If you're betting to win money, dont play teasers. If you're betting for fun, by all means continue.

[Lathum]

Anyone who likes the saints better jump on them now. The line has moved from -4.5 to -6 overnight.

[Bigsmooth]

Yeah I usually just tease the games I'm not real serious about, makes multiple games more fun to watch. Ya know, since watching a game without something riding on it is no fun...ha.

[Radii]

NFL lines up on Bodog, makes me very nervous the Giants are a 7 point favorite

Carolina didn't score an offensive touchdown all preseason, Thomas Davis is out for the year, in general more losses than gains on defense, lots of questions about whether Matt Moore can be anywhere close to as good as he was in his brief time last year throughout a full season, the continuing decade long failure to provide a #2 receiver behind Steve Smith, etc. There's a lot of questions with the young QB, the 'maybe he breaks out and becomes a star out of nowhere' but everything seems to lean towards the pessimistic side of things.

As far as betting, -7 seems like a lot given the unknowns since so many guys sat out all preseason and I would absolutely stay away from the game, but it seems very hard to imagine this Carolina team having a strong start and winning on the road.

[Bigsmooth]

Carolina didn't score an offensive touchdown all preseason, Thomas Davis is out for the year, in general more losses than gains on defense, lots of questions about whether Matt Moore can be anywhere close to as good as he was in his brief time last year throughout a full season, the continuing decade long failure to provide a #2 receiver behind Steve Smith, etc. There's a lot of questions with the young QB, the 'maybe he breaks out and becomes a star out of nowhere' but everything seems to lean towards the pessimistic side of things.

As far as betting, -7 seems like a lot given the unknowns since so many guys sat out all preseason and I would absolutely stay away from the game, but it seems very hard to imagine this Carolina team having a strong start and winning on the road.

Not to mention that is the new stadium Home opener. Should provide even more of a frenzied atmosphere. I won't be laying 7 but will most likely be taking the Giants in a Survivor Pool.

[Suicane75]

Finished CFB Week 1 at 4-3-1 and minus bonuses up $40. I'm a high roller!!
That Houston game Saturday night pissed me off.

I stay away from Parlays and generaly teasers but i've done well with Sweetheart Teasers and really like to mix and match NFL & NBA on those once the season starts.

[TCY Junkie]

Finished CFB Week 1 at 4-3-1 and minus bonuses up $40. I'm a high roller!!
That Houston game Saturday night pissed me off.

I stay away from Parlays and generaly teasers but i've done well with Sweetheart Teasers and really like to mix and match NFL & NBA on those once the season starts.

Thanks for that covers site. I always did one 8 team parlay of my best picks for 2 dollars to keep track of my top 8 plays, hit one some how. Told my mom and she thought I said a 18 team parlay.

[MrBug708]

Take Cal vs Colorado (-7.5 last I saw).

[jbergey22]

Anyone who likes the saints better jump on them now. The line has moved from -4.5 to -6 overnight.

Where are you seeing 6? Its -5 in Vegas.

If I can get the Vikings +6 now and get the Saints at -3/-4 at gametime Id be pretty excited.

Once Joe Public realizes Favre is fine and Harvin is playing it will be back to a 3/4 point spread.

[Lathum]

Bodog has it at -6

[jbergey22]

Bodog has it at -6

Thank you!

[Lathum]

Do you have a bodog account?

[jbergey22]

Do you have a bodog account?

I do but I havent used it since they were having financial problems a few years back. I do like to line shop on the NFL though especially since most of the games end up so close to the spread.

[Flasch186]

betus has the vikes +5.5

[Lathum]

Thinking about jumping all over the +49 for tonights game.

Anyone know any sportsbooks offering an NFL deposit bonus?

[Suicane75]

Seetheart teased
Saints +7
Over 36 1/2
Temple +6
Auburn +10 1/2

Will probably use the total on the Minn/NO game in a few other teasers.

[Suicane75]

Another teaser put in tonight

Minn/NO Over 36 1/2
Miami/Buff Under 51 1/2
Packers +10
Packers/Eagles Over 34 1/2

[Lathum]

Went with the over 49 plus a few prop bets.

Brees +285.5 yards
Brees +2 TD's thrown
over 10 points in first quarter

[Flasch186]

i have the saints D in fantasy so no bets tonight.

[Bigsmooth]

Goddam. Had Saints -3 1st half. Stupid missed FG.

[Lathum]

The season is not off to a good start. Need a 5 TD second half...

[Suicane75]

I have a feeling alot of people will end up on the wrong side of the total tonight.

[Lathum]

yeah, Vegas is going to make a killing on this one.

[Bigsmooth]

Got the push at NO -5. Garrett Hartley kills both my bets that sob.

[Suicane75]

I'm all over Hou/Utep Over 74.

[Bigsmooth]

I'm on Houston -20. Nice revenge spot for them on national TV.

[Suicane75]

So what are people thinking when it comes to the NFL slate? My initial reaction was to pound the Packers and the over in that game but it just looks too easy. As Howard Eskin used to say "the line is telling me something". Everybody and their mother have been all over the Packers all offseason and even though it's on the road they're facing a first time QB and an untested defense that doesn't project to be all that great.

And if you think the Lions are gonna be good, the ML is a strong play I think.

[Suicane75]

I'm on Houston -20. Nice revenge spot for them on national TV.

I know UTEP has been slowly getting better but other than peripheral knowledge I have no idea how good they are.

[kingfc22]

I'm taking OKST -14.5 and the Niners -3.5

[Suicane75]

The more I look at the NFL lines i'm getting see alot to like. Miami/SF/Jax all look solid plays.

I'm putting a small wager on WV tonight. Public is big on them and it seems like the public has been better than average so far. My spidey sense is telling me that it looks obvious because it is obvious.

Also really liking ECU tomorrow.

[Lathum]

Took the over 46 in the WVU game and over 23.5 in first half.

[kingfc22]

WVU not looking so hot so far.

I wish I would have jumped on Oregon and Cal when the lines first came out. I'm on the fence with Stanford but will more than likely pass.

[Suicane75]

Taking Houston -21, cause why not.

[Lathum]

I drank tho over 74 Kool Aid for the Houston game, I know I'll regret it. I have a feeling it will be something like 10-7 end of the first half.

[Bigsmooth]

Would REALLY like to see Houston put some points up with 1:23 left in the half. They get the ball coming out of Half too, I believe.

edit: Love this Houston team.

[kingfc22]

That score there will help on the quest for the over.

[Lathum]

Took the over 38 for first half and minus -11, was a nice late TD.

[kingfc22]

I added Hawaii +2.5 for tomorrow as well.

[Bigsmooth]

Why do I have a feeling that missed extra point is gonna kill me. Christ.

[Bigsmooth]

Sweet, nice work by Houston despite losing Keenum. Hawaii is a popular pick tomorrow, what's the reasoning? Thanks.

[B & B]

Sweet, nice work by Houston despite losing Keenum. Hawaii is a popular pick tomorrow, what's the reasoning? Thanks.


Uhh, last weeks nationally televised cover against #14USC where they put up more first down, yardage and TOP against the Trojans.

[Suicane75]

Got Texas A&M -20
USC -20
SC -3
ECU -13 1/2 (Love this one)

Still looking for another early game.

Hawaii traveling that far and starting so early scares me.

[Sublime 2]

Anyone with any action on the Miami v OSU game? Thinking about taking Canes +8, I'm just not a believer in Pryor and think Miami's D will be wayyy faster than Marshall's. Not sold on the bet yet, though. Anyone talk me out of it?

[Suicane75]

I neither have a feel for it, nor have I seen many opinions on it. I know alot of people thing OSU has a big time defense but I still don't trust the Big10.

[CleBrownsfan]

As a huge Buckeye fan I'm staying away from this one. The Bucks win but really not sure by how much. This is hopefully the true coming out part for Pryor and gang. I'm thinking Saine is up for a big game - at least that's what I'm hoping for.

Anyhow - my prediction is OSU 20 'Canes 17.

[Bigsmooth]

Uhh, last weeks nationally televised cover against #14USC where they put up more first down, yardage and TOP against the Trojans.

That game versus SC couldn't have been a better scenario for Hawaii, though. Like Suicane said, this is a wayyyy different environment for them on the road and playing very early. Haven't seen Army play but I imagine they can run the ball and play smart.

[Lathum]

Early Games


Ga Tech-KU- -50- Is there any reason to think this game goes over 50?

Memphis- ECU- +58- I think the line is high based on what ECU did last week but I'll risk it.

Hawaii +3- Offense looked good last week

Wisconsin-San Jose +53- The Badgers showed they will igive up some points, I'm looking for something like 44-13

FLA- MSU- +56- both teams showed they can score in their first game last week.

Fla-USF +50- I think Fla puts up a lot more points and is much crisper than last week with regards to snapping the ball.

Nebraska -28- I think their defense provides them with great field position all day.

[kingfc22]

Hawaii +2
East Carolina -15
OK State - 14.5

4 team parlay: SJ State +40, Oregon/Tenn over 52, Texas -28.5, Hawaii +2 (I like to do a small parlay on games I have a hunch on but am unwilling to place an actual single game wager)

[Bigsmooth]

I played a 5 (maybe 6, can't remember) point tease ECU-8, Oklahoma-2.

5Dimes has a cool "tie wins" bet on teasers.

Also, looks like a great call on Hawaii. Wish I had rolled with it!

[Suicane75]

You guys on Hawaii, bravo. I didn't have the balls for that one.

[kingfc22]

ECU -13 1/2 (Love this one)

Thanks for brining this one up. I didn't even want to go near ECU as I was not impressed last week. I took a quick look to see why you loved this one and could see why...Memphis is BAD.

[Suicane75]

Yeah, early games going good so far. Will likely add OKS and Cal later.

[RainMaker]

If you guys are looking for a sneaky pick tonight, I've got Southern Illinois +11.5 vs Illinois. SIU is #2 in the FCS and always a tough game for FBS teams (almost beat Indiana last year) and Illinois looks to be a mess.

[Bigsmooth]

Damn, think we jinxed that Hawaii game.

[Lathum]

Afternoon picks

Iowa -14
Cal-Colorado +50
Fl state +7 ( I think they win outright)
Mich-ND -53 ( Heard the weather was pretty bad)
Navy -29
Miami- OSU +47

[k0ruptr]

hawaii comes back and wins! wow.

[Suicane75]

Kickin my ass for not putting anything down on Cal. Liked that one alot, just walked away from the comp and forgot bleh.

Adding
Oklahoma State -14
Arkansas -34
Southern Illinois +11

Might add 1 or 2 more in the next hour or so.

[Suicane75]

Finalized my evening card with
Texas Tech -25 1/2
Rutgers -15

Also doubled up on Oklahoma State

[Lathum]

I like

Oregon-Tenn +53
Bama- PSU -44
LSU -11
Texas -28
UW-Cuse +50

[CleBrownsfan]

Please no OT in the Mich/ND game!

[CleBrownsfan]

Dola - TD!!!! ;)

[CleBrownsfan]

Hit a nice 4 team parlay with that Mich TD...

[k0ruptr]

Took Hawaii +2.5 this morning, nailed it

now on:
Oklahoma St. -13.5
Texas Tech - 24.5
SMU -12

[RainMaker]

This is why I don't go with FCS schools. Just never know what to expect. SIU looks shellshocked against Illinois. So pissed at myself for taking that game.

[Lathum]

I really like USC -21 tonight. I think they get the defensive breakdowns figured out and destroy a weak UVA. I see a 55-7 game in the making.

[Lathum]

dola- plus my wife is going to dinner with a friend and the kid is fast asleep, gonna be a nicwe Saturday night, especially if the wife has a few mojitos.

[CleBrownsfan]

dola- plus my wife is going to dinner with a friend and the kid is fast asleep, gonna be a nicwe Saturday night, especially if the wife has a few mojitos.

:thumbsup:

[Lathum]

Sweet!

Punt return for a TD gives me the over in the Oregon game plus I loaded up on the second half over 26. I knew UT wouldn't be able to keep Oregon down.

[CleBrownsfan]

Yeah but what about that USC pick? I jumped on it last second 'cause of you ;)

[Lathum]

Plenty of time...

[CleBrownsfan]

Going to bed - USC better get their ass is gear...

[Lathum]

Penalties are killing USC

[Bigsmooth]

Went 9-0 (10-0 if Stanford can hang on at -6.5) against the spread in a weekly pick'em contest today. Pretty cool but would be way better if I had actually played the majority of them at my sportsbook. I'm guessing things will really tighten up going forward now that Vegas has 2 weeks of games to go on.

[Lathum]

Loaded up on USC -10 in the second half,hope they come through.

[kingfc22]

4 team parlay: SJ State +40, Oregon/Tenn over 52, Texas -28.5, Hawaii +2 (I like to do a small parlay on games I have a hunch on but am unwilling to place an actual single game wager)

Damn you Texas!

[Bigsmooth]

Feeling pretty good after today's games. Threw this parlay down for manana:
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[Lathum]

I can see the niners screwing you, Seattle is decent when Hasselback is healthy

[kingfc22]

Any thoughts on the NFL tomorrow.

Only game I have a really strong feeling on is the Niners covering over Seattle.

[Bigsmooth]

I can see the niners screwing you, Seattle is decent when Hasselback is healthy

Yeah, I'll be at the game. Figure if the Hawks can actually win it I'll be happy either way.

[Lathum]

Nice, I'll be at the Loft in Ballard.

[Bigsmooth]

Any thoughts on the NFL tomorrow.

Only game I have a really strong feeling on is the Niners covering over Seattle.

The lines for tomorrow are crazy. 9 of the games are either pick or have less then a 3 point spread. If you know which teams you think will be good (a la Bill Simmons' picks column this week), seems like a good opportunity to make some cash. A lot of them are too good to be true IMO. I don't see any one game I'd be willing to play big on. If I had to choose 1, it'd be the Colts. They have to be pissed coming off the Super Bowl and hearing all off season how the Texans are the new kids on the block. Texans without roidy mcroid Cushing. Colts have all their weapons back on offense. Should be close but Manning for the win, please.

edit: Also probably the only time all year you can play the Colts as a pick'em (or dog)

[bhlloy]

I really like USC -21 tonight. I think they get the defensive breakdowns figured out and destroy a weak UVA. I see a 55-7 game in the making.

Seriously man, for the health of your bank account get off the SC bandwagon. This is a bad football team.

[Suicane75]

What an unpleasant evening slate.

Got Miami -3, Jax -3 and Detroit ML for the early games tomorrow.

[Lathum]

Seriously man, for the health of your bank account get off the SC bandwagon. This is a bad football team.

Yeah, done with them for this season.

[Suicane75]

Colts line down to -2 1/2. It's like they're getting naked and begging me to make love to them. Metaphorically.

[Suicane75]

Added Colts -2 1/2
and Cardinals -4 which I will likely double up on later.


Really love SF and Arizona later today. I just think the Rams and Seahawks are gonna be terrible this year and you probably won't get lines this good on them all season.

[Lathum]

OK, gonna do all the games just for the fun of it.

Giants- Panthers- +41- Giants can score and the defense is a question mark.

Dolphins -3- The Bills are terrible and the Dolphins have a brutal schedule to start, they know they need this win.

Falcons-Pitt -38- I'm not sold Pitts offense can do anything.

Lions- Bears +44.5- Both teams offenses should be improved

Bengals-PAts +45- I am amazed the line is this low

Browns +3- Tampa Bay doesn't deserve to be favored over anyone.

Jacksonville -3- Garrard finds a way to cover against a beat up Broncos team

Colts -2.5- I really waant to pick the Texans, but until they prove they wont melt down against the Colts you have to ride Manning, especially giving less than 3 points.

Raiders-Titans -40- Both teams will look to run the ball alot

PAckers-Eagles 48- I expect at least one special teams TD in this game and Rodgers to throw the ball all over the field.

Seattle +3- I think a healthy Hasselback finds a way to get it done here.

Cards- Rams -39- Rookie QB vs. Derrick Anderson. I would rather watch bowling. OK, maybe not but still, an ugly game.

Redskins +3.5- Dallas offense showed nothing in preseason and the offensive line is beat down. I think McNabb feels he has a lot to prove and wins here with pure emotion.

[Bigsmooth]

whoops.

[weegeebored]

NFL plays for Week 1

Packers -3

Patriots -5.5

Ravens +2.5

[kingfc22]

Going with:

MIA - 4
SF- 3.5
ARZ -3
SF - over 20

[B & B]

Buffalo +3

Cleveland +3


Dont bet on underdogs unless you think they can win the game outright.

[kingfc22]

How did I not bet on Tennessee. I should slap myself for even considering the thought that the Raiders would be improved.

[Suicane75]

Added Niners -3 and Parlayed Niners/Cards and Packers/Niners

[Flasch186]

I ended up taking SEA +4 and the over @ 37....

SEA paid but the Parlay on the the over was "cancelled" so it paid out the regular 1 bet.

Anything for tonight or tomorrow?

[Suicane75]

Very nice afternoon Lathum.

I really wanna play the Skins tonight but i'm butt hurt and gun shy.

Edit: Eff it, put a play down in the Redskins ML, most the Covers big dogs are touting them, I'll bite.

[Lathum]

I like the over 41 tonight.

[Suicane75]

What the hell, i'll follow ya.

[Flasch186]

I took the O40.5 and can justify that one

[Suicane75]

Does anyone else get this awesome feeling in their gut when they put their whole bankroll on the line on a whim, like your chest dipping into your stomach and this flutter in your throat that's a cross between a vomit and a whisper?

In alot of ways i'm not a very good gambler.

[Lathum]

please tell me you didnt put your whole bankroll on over 41 tonight

[sovereignstar]

DON'T SELL YOUR WRESTLING FIGURES

[Flasch186]

um... no i didnt but i dont think u were talking to me.

[Suicane75]

please tell me you didnt put your whole bankroll on over 41 tonight

lol, no.

[Suicane75]

DON'T SELL YOUR WRESTLING FIGURES

What do you care, you didn't wanna play with em anyway.

[sovereignstar]

*crickets*

[Flasch186]

the Over's in trouble

[CleBrownsfan]

Does anyone else get this awesome feeling in their gut when they put their whole bankroll on the line on a whim, like your chest dipping into your stomach and this flutter in your throat that's a cross between a vomit and a whisper?

In alot of ways i'm not a very good gambler.

After all these years playing online poker you would think I would have better money management by now. I do this pretty often playing poker... I've hit some nice wins doing this though

[kingfc22]

My weekend would have been very solid if it wasn't for the damn Niners.

Oh well, I still finished up a bit and may play SD tomorrow.

[Bigsmooth]

Does anyone else get this awesome feeling in their gut when they put their whole bankroll on the line on a whim, like your chest dipping into your stomach and this flutter in your throat that's a cross between a vomit and a whisper?

In alot of ways i'm not a very good gambler.

Haha. Yeah, I really like betting on football games. Just got home from Hawks game, what an unexpected thrill that was! Congrats on those who took the Skins, well played.

[Lathum]

Had a nice day and feel great about my Seahawks and Redskins picks. The Seahawks are so much better with Hasselbeck, I love the guy, I just hope he is out November 7th :)

[Lathum]

I think the Ravens come out today and punch the Jets right in the mouth.

[Cuckoo]

I think the Ravens come out today and punch the Jets right in the mouth.

+1

[Bigsmooth]

I'm on the Jets in this one. I think the Ravens D isn't as good as advertised and the Jets will be able to move the ball well enough to scrape out a win by 3 or so.

[CleBrownsfan]

I think the Ravens come out today and punch the Jets right in the mouth.

That's what I'm thinking & betting on BUT after my betting showing yesterday I advise all to do the opposite of me :banghead:

[Lathum]

I'm on the Jets in this one. I think the Ravens D isn't as good as advertised and the Jets will be able to move the ball well enough to scrape out a win by 3 or so.

I just don't see how. Last year Greene surprised everyone in the playoffs. Now teams will gameplan for him and make Sanchez beat them, which I don't see happening.

[RainMaker]

Went 3-2 yesterday and hoping to go 4-2 with Baltimore +1. Just think the Jets are overated and Sanchez is not an NFL starting QB.

[kingfc22]

I really want to bet SD tonight, but I'm just not so sure with all the players they are missing.

[Lathum]

That's what I'm thinking & betting on BUT after my betting showing yesterday I advise all to do the opposite of me :banghead:

pleas post your pics earlier.k.thx.;)

[kingfc22]

I can tell you I'm liking Cal -4 @Nevada.

[Lathum]

wow, that is a sick line

[CleBrownsfan]

I can tell you I'm liking Cal -4 @New Mexico.

I never really follow west coast college ball. Cal good or is NM that bad for you to like that spread?

[Lathum]

err, Cal plays Nevada...

New Mexico plays Utah

[CleBrownsfan]

Actions for the night game??

[Lathum]

Tonight is a tough game to call. I think I am going with the over 45.5

[Bigsmooth]

Wow, we deserve some points in the late game. What an ugly game that was. I teased Chiefs +9, over 40.5.

[kingfc22]

err, Cal plays Nevada...

New Mexico plays Utah

That's what I meant. It was a typo but still pretty good.

[Lathum]

Sweet, bet +7.5 for first quarter points and the Charles run got me there, plus took +62.5 for Charles rushing yards.

[Bigsmooth]

Played the Pack at -14 (+110). Perfect storm here, home opener after a tough win last week where the offense didn't necessarily play to their potential. It's showtime in week 2. The Bills are pretty good against the pass and Grant is out but Jackson is equal to Grant IMO and just too many weapons for the Pack. 42-17 ish.

edit: wondering if this line will end up closer to 12-13? Too late for me though, already jumped in.

[Bigsmooth]

Really surprised Eagles are only 3.5 point favorites with Stanton starting at QB for the Lions. Looks like Vick is starting for the Eagles which gives them a big advantage with his scrambling ability. Hmmm.

[weegeebored]

NFL plays for Week 1

Packers -3

Patriots -5.5

Ravens +2.5This week: 3-0. Season-to-date: 3-0.

I had a really good year last year betting the NFL. I expect another good one again. Pretty soon, I'll be charging you guys. :D

[Suicane75]

Jumped all over the Eagles -4 this morning.

[jbergey22]

Tenn +16.5
Ohio +31.5
Colorado -10

NFL
Jaguars +8
Rams +4
Steelers +5

[kingfc22]

Jumped all over the Eagles -4 this morning.

I'm all over that one!

[Lathum]

That Eagles line worries me, to many people love it.

I may wait until it gets toe Eagles -5.5 then jump on the Lions.

[jbergey22]

Jumped all over the Eagles -4 this morning.



That Eagles line worries me, to many people love it.

I may wait until it gets toe Eagles -5.5 then jump on the Lions.

The value in this line in my opinion is taking the Lions if Kolb starts this week. I dont know how you can safely take Kolb as a road favorite at this point. Vick on turf however is going to be scary for the Lions defense. Unless you are 75 percent confident Vick is starting this week Id be a little scared of taking this line early in the week. Good luck either way.

[kingfc22]

I see Philly -7 now in some places. I'm glad I got on that earlier.

BUF/GB +42.5 is tempting

[Lathum]

I see Philly -7 now in some places. I'm glad I got on that earlier.

BUF/GB +42.5 is tempting

Bodog has it at 6 right now.

I jumped on the Colts -5.5 earlier today and it is already at 6.

[kingfc22]

Bodog has it at 6 right now.

I jumped on the Colts -5.5 earlier today and it is already at 6.

Lathum - Do you have an account anywhere other than Bodog?

[Lathum]

Lathum - Do you have an account anywhere other than Bodog?

I had one back in the day with WSEX.

Why do you ask?

[kingfc22]

I had one back in the day with WSEX.

Why do you ask?

Just curious. Trying to find a reliable online sportsbook.

I was reading over at covers and kept hearing about 5dimes, thegreek and a few others. Was wondering if you had any experience with those.

[Lathum]

ahh

FWIW I've never had any issues with BoDog. Lemme know if you wanna sign up there, I get a referral.

[jbergey22]

Just curious. Trying to find a reliable online sportsbook.

I was reading over at covers and kept hearing about 5dimes, thegreek and a few others. Was wondering if you had any experience with those.

Bet Jamaica is great. When Ive cashed out Ive gotten money in 2 days. Ive also heard great things about the greek.

Ive actually had friends checks from Bodog bounce but Ive heard its a thing of the past. I know their former owner is no longer involved directly with the company as he was forced out.

[Bigsmooth]

I just switched to 5Dimes from sportsbook.com. Really enjoying it thus far, there are a lot of betting options.

[Lathum]

anyone have thoughts on tonights game? I am thinking of taking the under, neither team has looked like barnburners.

I am also considering taking Cincy, the ACC has been embarrassing this year so far.

[Bigsmooth]

Ended up taking NC State at -1.5 mostly because they are at home and Russell Wilson is electric.

[Lathum]

Major bailout. I took the under 27.5 in the first half, NC State misses an extra point to give me the cover.

[Bigsmooth]

Tossed in NC State PK at the half, too.

Loving Boise St at -23 in Wyoming. They've been off forever and you know what that means for the Broncs. Woodshed time. Also, they will be in FU mode after VTech's loss.

[Bigsmooth]

Major bailout. I took the under 27.5 in the first half, NC State misses an extra point to give me the cover.

Very nice although I'm sure the gambling gods will repay you for that win, bastards.

[Lathum]

I took the +28 in the second half, I think Cincy will make something happem. I think I may be wrong. I am drunk.

[Lathum]

That ECU-Va Tech line blows my mind. How can they be that big a favorite over anyone? Which means Va Tech probably covers.

[kingfc22]

That ECU-Va Tech line blows my mind. How can they be that big a favorite over anyone? Which means Va Tech probably covers.

Yea. I'm staying away from that one.

[Suicane75]

Love Cal tonight -3, Nevada struggles against big schools despite their offensive prowess otherwise and Cal has more than enough firepower to hang with em.

Alot of people loved Nevada in a similar situation last year against ND and they got whooped 35-0. I don't think this will be as bad but I think Cal wins it rather comfortably.

I'm all over Houston and USC tomorrow as well, if i'm being suckered in by the low lines then so be it.

Michigan State and Temple are my other plays so far tomorrow but i'm likely to add FSU and Utah.

[jbergey22]

Going with
Southern Miss -5
Cal/Nevada over 65.5 tonight

[Bigsmooth]

Have Cal -2.5 in a bet. Also, teased So Miss -1 & Cal/Nev OVER 60.5 in another bet. Good call on that Nevada game against ND last year, Suicane. I was all over Nevada in that one.

[Lathum]

Cal it is, I'll probably take the over as well. I also have the over 55 in the KU game.

[Bigsmooth]

So Miss is really pissing away so many chances already. Should easily be up 3 TD's. Fugggg.

[kingfc22]

Come on Cal. Make a play on defense at least once tonight. Yeesh!

[Bigsmooth]

Now we are in business! Cal needs to kill Kaoaewruppernicdk (or whatever) though. Frustrating guy to have money against...

[Lathum]

That won't help. but I bet the over 67 really big and also bet big on the over 33 for the second half, so I like the pick 6 there.

[Lathum]

BOOM

and there is the over!

[jbergey22]

Sat
--------------------------
10* Virginia Tech -19(W)
10* Oklahoma State -7(W)
5* Oklahoma -17(L)
5* W Michigan -3.5(L)
5* Indiana -13(W)
5* Iowa/Ari under 45(L)
3* Ark/Geo over 53.5(W)
1* Temple +6(W)
1* Wyoming +23(L)
1* Nebraska -3(W)

Good spot for Virginia Tech here. I had ECU ranked 105th to start the season. They are finally playing a team that will play defense and have yet to stop anyone on offense.

Oklahoma is just far more talented that Air Force. Whenever Air Force plays a team with far superior talent they usually get destroyed. They are well coached but far outmatched this game.

Indiana is facing my 120th ranked team in the nation. I wouldnt expect this one to be close.

Western Michigan usually beats up on Toledo and being at home I like only giving 3.5.

[jbergey22]

That won't help. but I bet the over 67 really big and also bet big on the over 33 for the second half, so I like the pick 6 there.

Well done

[Lathum]

Yeah. Huge win. I made the kind of bet that makes you a little uncomfortable.

[Lathum]

Dola

Uncomfortable with regards to bankroll managment. My kid would still have eaten tomorrow regardless of the outcome.

[Lathum]

Early Games

UGA-Arkansas- +53- Mallet seems to be ramping it up

Mary-WVU- +44- this line is really low for a college game

Purdue -17- Ball state coming off a loss to Liberty

Illinois -7.5- Have shown more than people thought they would. May buy the half point.

Uconn-Temple -49- Seems like a high number in a grind it out sort of game

PSU -21- Gonna be angry coming off the bad loss at Bama

UNC-3- Their defense eats up Ga Tech

Army -5.5- They showed some moxy against Hawaii

ECU +19.5 @ Va Tech- I just dont get this line given the mess Va Tech has been.

[Bigsmooth]

Have Arkansas at +7.5 to finish off a nice teaser. Still haven't put my money where my mouth is on Boise St. Probably end up teasing that too.

Have these teasers in play:

1.) Hawaii +19, UW +8, Oklahoma -11.5, Northwestern -1
2.) Florida St -4.5, USC -5

Overall I'm a little tease happy.
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[jbergey22]

Virginia Tech fucking sucks.
162 yards they have given up to a crappy team in just over a quarter. So much for the assumption that talent will eventually come through against subpar talent.

[jbergey22]

Really? VT isn't what they were hyped to be but ECU is a very good offensive team. ECU has 110 points scored, 963 yards and 54 first downs through two weeks. Not exactly great talent played, but still no reason to think their offense would struggle against a very inexperienced VT defense.

According to everything I seen they were around the 105th-110th best team in the nation. They returned 2 defensive starters and 6 on offense. Not enough that I would have expected them to scare Virginia Tech.

[jbergey22]

How about watching the games instead of "seeing" things. Phil Steele is a starting point to be ignored once the first few weeks are done. 2 time CUSA champs with 6 returning starters on offense (which was very good the last two years) should be expected to score a ton.

I highly doubt anyone has time to watch 60 games a week so I will ignore the first part of your statement.

The past two years with with 9 starters returning on offense they averaged 27, and 7 starters returning they averaged 23.4 with Pinkney in his 5th and 6th years. Hardly something you'd think Virginia Tech would have any problems with. Virginia Tech is just complete crap right now and it has very little to do with how good ECU is IMO.

If we could all cap games at 100 percent wed all be rich.

[Lathum]

USC -12.5
OK -17
Duke-Bama +57
Mawaii-Colorado +56
Wisc-Az st -49
SMU -23.5

[Suicane75]

I'm super intrigued to see how USC could possibly fuck this up. Pardon my french.

[Bigsmooth]

Looks like VaTech was the right side afterall heh.

[Suicane75]

I'm sure he'll be back to apologize.

[jbergey22]

VTech was a lucky cover. I feel sort of bad for those of you that had ECU as you guys actually picked the team that should have covered. ECU had a 24-23 first down advantage. Virginia Tech is certainly a fade team this year.

[Lathum]

Fuckface Layne Kiffen and his stupid obsession with 2 point conversions is going to cost me a push on USC -7 in the first half.

[Bigsmooth]

Fuckface Layne Kiffen and his stupid obsession with 2 point conversions is going to cost me a push on USC -7 in the first half.

Yeah saw that. What the fuck is he doing?

[Lathum]

I hate dumbass Layne Kiffen. Moron takes 3 timeouts to the lockerroom instead of trying to get the ball back and score with 3 minutes left.

[Lathum]

Shoot me in the face now...

[bhlloy]

Seriously man, for the health of your bank account get off the SC bandwagon. This is a bad football team.

Lathum, seriously. The first step is admitting you have a problem

STOP BETTING ON USC THEY ARE NOT VERY GOOD

[Lathum]

lol, I know, but Minny has been SO bad.

[Lathum]

dola- I'm going al JB magic blackjack style on USC, sooner or later they have to cover.

[Chubby]

If i ever decide to bet, I'm going to do the opposite of what Lathum picks

[Lathum]

If i ever decide to bet, I'm going to do the opposite of what Lathum picks

Not sure why, 5-4 in the early games and so far having a winning season, but you keep on hatin...

[kingfc22]

I should have put down more cash on Troy.

[Suicane75]

Yeah, I was vacillating on USC until a certain someone, lets call him "Tovereignbar" kept telling me how awful Minny was. But i've watched both USC games this year and I ought have know better.

[sovereignstar]

hahaha

I'm Wayne Brady, bitch!

[Suicane75]

And then that happened.

[Lathum]

STOP TRYING 2 POINT CONVERSIONS!!!!

[Suicane75]

Seems like everyone is having a pretty good day today. :cool:

[Suicane75]

What do we like this evening? I already have Utah, Houston and Michigan State.

[jbergey22]

I like Oklahoma State tonight. I think I will make them a 10*

[Suicane75]

I like Oklahoma State tonight. I think I will make them a 10*

They buttfucked me last week. Can I trust them?

[jbergey22]

They buttfucked me last week. Can I trust them?

Well this game is going to be a shootout in which I doubt Tulsa will stop Okl St more than once or twice. Tulsa looks terrible on defense.

[Suicane75]

I'll roll with ya on OK State.

[sovereignstar]

Gophers with one last chance at a TD. lol

[Suicane75]

Dear god no. Please don't let this happen.

[jbergey22]

I'll roll with ya on OK State.

Good luck to us:)

[sovereignstar]

whoomp there it is

[Suicane75]

I simply don't have words.

[Lathum]

I really hate USC

[Lathum]

I hope someone shoots Lane Kiffen in the face and he ends up all deformed like that woman who got attacked by that ape...

[RainMaker]

Holy fuck that is a shitty way to lose a bet.

[Suicane75]

My heart and my balls seem to have swapped positions in my body.

[jbergey22]

The USC alumni are going to fucking kill Kiffin if he doesnt stop blowing their covers by going for 2 every fucking time.

[sovereignstar]

My heart and my balls seem to have swapped positions in my body.

Got more bad news for you. Your balls can't pump blood and your heart can't help make babies.

[Lathum]

Got more bad news for you. Your balls can't pump blood and your heart can't help make babies.

probably good news for the rest of us.

[Suicane75]

Took Oklahoma State -7 and a parlay on the them and the over at 70.

[kingfc22]

Wow. Troy that is pathetic.

You let a team go 99 yards with 1:09 left :(

[Lathum]

LaLAte games

OSU-UL +55
South Carolina -33
Tulda-OK state +69
Texas-Tech +52
Notre Dame-MSO +54
Indiana -14

[RainMaker]

I have

Texas -3 (bought half a point)
Northwestern -6.5