MLB Picks, May 17th

One interleague game that has two old rivals meeting looks like a good opportunity for a few bucks.

$15 on Pittsburgh (Gomez) over Houston (Lyles) -1 1/2 @ +100

Gomez is 2-0 with a 2.28 ERA in three strarts this season. Lyles is 1-1 with an 8.36 ERA, also with three starts for the year. The Pirates have won 6 of their last 7 games. The Astros have dropped 6 of 7. Caesars/Harrahs has the best price on this one.

Starting Bankroll                          $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                    ($36.10)
Current Bankroll                          $1,463.90

Action is considered dead unless both listed pitchers start.

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at you own risk.

Good luck!

MLB Picks, May 16th

One game on today's MLB schedule that's worth a peek.

$10 on St. Louis (Wainwright) over NY Mets (Neise) -1 1/2 @ -110

Wainwright is 5-2 with a 2.30 ERA this season and is coming off a complete game shutout versus the Rockies. Niese is 0-3 with a 9.60 ERA in his last 3 starts. In his last outing he gave up 8 runs in 4+ innings against the Pirates. The Cards are 3-0 aversus the Mets this season, outscoring them 20-9. St. Louis is 12-2 in their last 14 games. NY has dropped 6 straight.

Starting Bankroll                          $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                    ($26.10)
Current Bankroll                          $1,473.90

Action is considered dead unless both listed pitchers start.

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at you own risk.

Good luck!

MLB Picks, May 15th

A couple games look interesting on the MLB docket today.

$10 on Texas (Ogando) over Oakland (Straily) -1 1/2 @ +130

Ogando is 3-2 with a 3.09 ERA this season. Straily is 1-1, 7.06 for the year, including a 5 inning, 6 run outing against Seattle in his last start. The Rangers have won 5 of their last 6 games. The As have dropped 7 of 9. 

$15 on St. Louis (Miller) over NY Mets (Marcum) -1 1/2 @ -110

Miller is 5-2 with a 1.58 ERA this season. Marcum is 0-3 with an 8.59 so far this year. The Cards are 2-0 against the Mets this season, outscoring them 16-7. New York is on a 5 game losing streak. St. Louis has won 11 of their last 13.

Starting Bankroll                          $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                    ($52.75)
Current Bankroll                          $1,447.25

Action is considered dead unless both listed pitchers start.

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at you own risk.

Good luck!

Hockey Picks, May 14th

The second round of playoffs begin in the NHL tonight. There's one series I like a lot.

$90 on Pittsbergh (-360) over Ottawa to win series

The Penguins won all three match ups this season, outscoring the Senators 9-4. Including playoffs, Pittsburgh outscored their opponents by 53 goals. Hard to see Ottawa beating them four times.

Starting Bankroll                                $1,000.00
Profit/Loss                                          ($181.65)
Current Bankroll                                  $818.35

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at your own risk.

Good luck!

BS !!!

In Psychology.

Lucki, Graduate, Sonny Boy, and Ms. Duck

The Duck family took a 90 minute drive northwest to the sleepy little college town of Stephenville, home of Tarleton State University. The Texans for those who care.

Got it!

 
The occasion was to see my daughter Meridith receive her diploma. After a year of screwing off, she got serious about her school work and has not only gotten her bachelors degree, but also snagged a Graduate Assistance job. Even better, it's a paying position! Nice.

She begins her Masters program in a couple weeks, so it'll be a short summer.

A few years ago :)

It doesn't seem that long ago that I was picking her up from elementary school. It's gone by fast.

A great weekend for our family, especially for one proud Dad!

MLB Picks, May 13th

Three games look good on the MLB schedule today.

$20 on St. Louis (Lynn) over NY Mets (Hefner) -1 1/2 @ +105

Lynn is 5-1 with a 2.72 ERA this year, and is 3-0, 1.35 at home. Hefner is 0-4 this season, with a 4.63 ERA. On foreign soil he is 0-2 with a 6.75. The Redbirds have won 10 of their last 12. The Mets have lost 11 of 15 and are 0-6 this year when Hefner starts.

$15 on Washington (Zimmerman) over LA Dodgers -1 1/2 @ +140

Zimmerman is 6-1 with a 1.59 ERA this season and 3-0 with a 0-38 in her last 3 starts. Beckett is 0-4 this year, with a 5.13 ERA. The Nats are 5-2 in their last 7 games. The Dodgers have lost 8 of 10.

$10 on Pittsburgh (Burnett) over Milwaukee (Estrada) -1 1/2 @ +140

Burnett is 3-1 with a 1.97 ERA in his last 5 starts. Estrada is 0-2 with an 8.59 ERA in his last 3, including surrenduring 8 runs in 3+ innings his last time out versus the Cardinals. The Pirates have won 4 of their last 6 and the Brewers have lost 9 of their last 10.

Starting Bankroll                          $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                    ($84.75)
Current Bankroll                          $1,415.25

Action is considered dead unless both listed pitchers start.

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at you own risk.

Good luck!

Vegas or Bust Poker League

Our second season of our Vegas or Bust Poker League began last Friday.

We had ten runners seated at the table for the first tournament. From left to right on your radio dial were Big Daddy, Dealer Larry, Lil' Annie Okie, Tin Man, Ranger Rick, Bobby Dee, Stamps, J-Dawg, Philly Phanatic, and yours truly, Lucki Duck.

One addition this season is a $20 high hand pot. Philly won it early when his pocket kings turned into a full house, which also knocked Big Daddy out in tenth place.

Newcomer Ranger Rick was next to go, which surprised me because he's one of the better players. I expect better days are ahead for him.

Philly rivered Tin Man to felt him in seventh, followed by Stamps in sixth.

I was on the ropes when I lost two big pots to Annie and Philly. I shoved my stack  in with A-K soooted and rivered the nut flush. Whew!

J-Dawg was next to fall on his sword, with Bobby Dee out not much later.

Dealer Larry got off to a fast start, but later had a run of bad cards and finished in fourth.

Down to three players, Annie toe-tagged Philly and we were heads up. Annie had a huge chip advantage, but the blinds were high which gave me a chance.

I had a nice run of cards early in the heads up match and combined with a few steals, was able to pull ahead. I raised on the final hand will pocket jacks and Annie shoved with A-J. She was unable to improve and I was able to ship the opening tourney!

It's always nice to get off to a good start :) Click here for the results.

Because of trips to the WSOP by myself and Stamps, our June tournament won't be until the 28th. We should get back on our regular second Friday of the month schedule.

Although it was nice to win, the tournament was far from being the best part of my weekend! Stay tuned, I'll be posting about a big event within a day or two.

Till next time, win the flips.