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Sunday, March 31, 2013

Basketball Picks, March 31st

One game on the NBA menu tonight that looks interesting.

1 unit @ -105 on NY Knicks (-6 1/2) over Boston
The Knicks have won 7 straight and the Celtics have lost 5 of 7.


Starting Bankroll                        300 units
Profit/Loss                                (11.30) units
Current Bankroll                      288.70 units

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

Good luck!

Saturday, March 30, 2013

A Pauper's Grave

I drove my mother halfway to Houston today and delivered her to my sister and brother in law, who will take her to their home for the week. She has her one year check up with her doctor on Monday to be sure the lung cancer hasn't shown it's ugly face again.

I stopped at the Ft. Parker cemetary in Groesbeck to visit my father's grave on my way back home and drove thru the the section where the pauper's graves are (pictured below). I couldn't help but think how sad it is that the only thing on your headstone is the word "Unknown."

Surely someone knew them.

Basketball Picks, March 30th

Three games on the hoops schedule today look interesting.

2 units on Chicago (+175) over Dallas
The Bulls have won 3 straight and won the only games against the Mavs this season 101-78.
 

2 units on Sacramento (+110) over LA Lakers
The Kings beat the Lakers in Sacramento earlier this season 113-97. LA has dropped 4 of their last 5 games. Sacramento has won 4 of 6.
 
2 units on Marquette (+205) over Syracuse
Marquette won the only game between the two teams 74-71 in February.


Starting Bankroll                          300 units
Profit/Loss                                  (5.30) units
Current Bankroll                        294.70 units

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

Good luck!

Hockey Picks, March 30th

Several games look good on a busy NHL schedule.

$56 on Boston (-140) over Philadelphia
The Bruins have won 4 straight over the Flyers.
 

$10 on Carolina (+135) over Winnipeg

$12 on Washington (-115) over Buffalo

$10 on NY Rangers (+140) over Montreal

$13 on Ottawa (-125) over Toronto

Starting Bankroll                              $1,000.00
Profit/Loss                                        ($200.35)
Current Bankroll                                $799.65

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

Good luck!

Friday, March 29, 2013

Basketball Picks, March 29th

Four NCAA Tournament games tonight and I have no idea. Florida Gulf Coast is tempting at +13, but who knows how they will react playing in Cowboy's Stadium. It's a big difference between a football stadium and a college gym.

Starting Bankroll                       300 units
Profit/Loss                               (5.30) units
Current Bankroll                    294.70 units

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

Good luck!

Hockey Picks, March 29th

One game stands out on tonight's NHL schedule.

$21 on Minnesota (-105) over Dallas
The Wild has run off 7 straight wins. The Stars are 3-6 in their last 9. Minnesota has won both games between the two teams, outscoring the Stars 8-4.


Starting Bankroll                           $1,000.00
Profit/Loss                                     ($179.35)
Current Bankroll                            $820.65

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

Good luck!

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Hockey Picks, March 28th

One game looks like it's worth a peek tonight.

$16 on Nashville (-160) over Phoenix
The Predators have won 3 straight and the Coyotes have dropped 7 straight. Phoenix is playing back to back games, coming off an overtime loss last night.

Starting Bankroll                        $1,000.00
Profit/Loss                                  ($163.35)
Current Bankroll                         $836.65

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

Good luck!

Stress!


There are times in life when several different things that are causing stress all come to a head at the same time. That seems to be happening at the Duck Blind right now.

As I have mentioned on several occasions, my mother was diagnosed and treated for lung cancer at this time last year. I'll be driving her to my sister's home in Houston on Saturday. Bright and early Monday morning, she'll have her one year follow up.

Stress.

As I have also mentioned, Ms. Duck has been a victim of "downsizing." Her last day after 30+ years with State Farm Insurance is tomorrow. As you can imagine, it's a very emotional time and almost like a death of someone close to you. My business will close in observance of Good Friday and I plan on spending most of it at her office, helping her move out the final items as the office is shuttered. Everyone she worked with has already moved on. It'll be a sad day.

Stress.

One thing I haven't mentioned is my daughter's back issues. She's had varying amounts of pain over the last 12-18 months and has been seeing her primary care physician. I've never cared for this doctor for reasons too lengthy to get into here, and have suggested on several occasions that she needs to see a back specialist to see what's going on. Her doctor has refused to send her to a specialist, preferring to provide physical therapy in her office and collecting the insurance money. My daughter finally contacted the insurance company and they agreed to let her see a back specialist without a referral from her primary care physician. She had an MRI yesterday and is at the back specialist discussing the results as I peck away at this keyboard.

Stress.

Another item on my plate that I haven't written about is that for the last 8 months, I have chaired a search and transition committee at the church I attend. We hired an interim minister last August to lead the congregation thru the transition period, preparing for a new senior minister. The previous minister had been there for 36 years, so I/we felt like we needed some time to separate from him in order to keep the new minister from being constantly compared to the old.

The search for a new senior minister began in earnest last week. It has (and will continue to) taken up a lot of my time. It is a critical decision for the future of the church and one I don't take lightly. As with any important decision, it is causing a lot of...

Stress.

So that's what going on in my little corner of the world. Gotta go now, it's time for another blood pressure pill :)


Basketball Picks, March 28th

The Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament begins tonight. One of the four games looks good, and a second is a possibility. I'm looking at the Miami/Marquette game and might add it later.

1 unit @ -105 on Ohio St  (-3 1/2) over Arizona
The Wildcats got here by beating Belmont and Harvard and have only won 3 games this season against top 40 teams. The Buckeyes are definitely a top 40 team and quite a step up in competition for Arizona.

Starting Bankroll                        300 units
Profit/Loss                                 (4.30) units
Current Bankroll                     295.70 units

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

Good luck!

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Basketball Picks, March 27th

Nothing on today's menu looks very good, so I'll ride the pines today.

Starting Bankroll                        300 units
Profit/Loss                                 (4.30) units
Current Bankroll                     295.70 units

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

Good luck!

Hockey Picks, March 27th

One game looks good on the frozen pond tonight.

$40 on Minnesota (-155) over Phoenix
The Wild have won 6 straight, scoring 27 goals. The Coyotes have dropped 6 straight, scoring only 5 times.
Starting Bankroll                        $1,000.00
Profit/Loss                                  ($189.15)
Current Bankroll                         $810.85

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

Good luck!

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Hockey Picks, March 26th

A busy schedule in the ice tonight, but I don't see any match ups worth betting. I am watching the line on one game, so you might want to check back later.

Starting Bankroll                        $1,000.00
Profit/Loss                                  ($189.15)
Current Bankroll                         $810.85

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

Good luck!

Basketball Picks, March 26th

Not much from which to choose today. Both the NBA and NCAA schedules are short, so I'll sit it our today.

Starting Bankroll                        300 units
Profit/Loss                                 (4.30) units
Current Bankroll                     295.70 units

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

Good luck!

Monday, March 25, 2013

Hockey Picks, March 25th

Two games look good on tonight's menu.

$30 on Anaheim (-1 1/2 @ +210) over San Jose
The Ducks are 7-3 in their last 10 games. The Sharks are 2-7 in their last 9. Anaheim has won 2 of 3 from the Fish this season.

$25 on Ottawa (-130) over New Jersey
The Senators are 4-1 in their last 5 games. The Devils have dropped 3 of 5. Ottawa won the only game between the two this season.
Starting Bankroll                        $1,000.00
Profit/Loss                                  ($172.85)
Current Bankroll                         $827.15

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

Good luck!

Basketball Picks, March 25th

One game on the NBA docket tonight that's worth a shot.

3 units on Philadelphia (+295) over Utah
The Jazz have lost 4 in a row and 8 of 10. The 76ers won the only matchup this season between the two teams.

Starting Bankroll                        300 units
Profit/Loss                                 (1.30) units
Current Bankroll                     298.70 units

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

Good luck!

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Basketball Picks, March 24th

Two games on the docket tonight that are promising.

2 units @ -105 on Brooklyn (-6) over Phoenix
The Suns are 1-6 in their last 7 games. The Nets are 6-3 in their last 9 and won the only matchup between the two this season 99-79.


2 units @ -105 on Sacramento (-3) over Philadelphia
The Kings are 19-15 at home and the 76ers are 6-25 on the highway.


Starting Bankroll                        300 units
Profit/Loss                                 2.70 units
Current Bankroll                     302.70 units

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

Good luck!

Hockey Picks, March 24th

A couple games on the frozen pond tonight that are worth a look.

$10 on NY Rangers (-145) over Washington
The Rangers are 2-0 versus the Capitals this season, outscoring them 6-2.


$20 on Pittsburgh (-1 1/2 @ +165) over Philadelphia
The Penguins have beaten the Flyers in two of the three they've played this season. There have been 24 goals scored in the three games, so there should be a lot of scoring.


Starting Bankroll                        $1,000.00
Profit/Loss                                  ($142.85)
Current Bankroll                         $857.15

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

Good luck!

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Hockey Picks, March 23rd

One game on the ice tonight that looks good.

$20 on Boston (-135) over Toronto
The Bruins are 2-0 against the Leafs this season, outscoring them 5-2. Toronto has lost 6 of their last 7 games.


Starting Bankroll                                  $1,000.00
Profit/Loss                                             ($122.85)
Current Bankroll                                       $877.15

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

Good luck!

Basketball Picks, March 23rd

Sorry I'm late getting these up, but a flat tire and then some issues getting it fixed caused some unexpected delays. Hopefully, tonight's games won't bring anything unexpected :)

3 units on Syracuse (-320) over California
Syracuse has won 4 of their last 5. California is 2-2 in their last 4.
 
3 units on Gonzaga (-280) over Wichita State
Gonzaga has run off 15 straight wins. The Shockers are 3-3 in their last 6. 



Starting Bankroll                       300 units
Profit/Loss                                 4.75 units
Current Bankroll                    304.75 units

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

Good luck!

Friday, March 22, 2013

Basketball Picks, March 22nd

Only one Tournament game looks promising today.

4 units on Kansas State (-240) over LaSalle
The Wildcats have won 8 of their last 10 and just finished playing the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City last week, so they are used to the surroundings ans practically playing a home game. LaSalle is a pedestrian 4-3 in their last 7 games.

Starting Bankroll                                 300 units
Profit/Loss                                         8.75 units
Current Bankroll                               308.75 units

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

Good luck!

Hockey Picks, March 22nd

A couple of games look good on tonight's menu.

$40 on Pittsburgh (-150) over NY Islanders
The Penguins are 2-1 against the Isles this season and have outscored them 10-3 in the last two matchups. NY is 3-4 in their last 7 games and 1-3 at home in their last 4. Pittsburgh has won 10 straight games.
$40 on Anaheim (-160) over Detroit
The Ducks beat the Wings 5-2 last month. Anaheim has won 7 of their last 8 games and Detroit is 2-4 in their last 6.

Starting Bankroll                          $1,000.00
Profit/Loss                                    ($109.55)
Current Bankroll                            $890.45

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

Good luck!

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Hockey Picks, March 21st

Only one game on the NHL schedule is worth a nibble.

$20 on the OVER (5 @ -120) Dallas/Los Angeles
The OVER is 3-0 in the last 3 games between these two and is also 3-0 in the Stars last 3 games. The OVER is 3-1-1 in the last 5 Kings' games.

Starting Bankroll                          $1,000.00
Profit/Loss                                     ($89.55)
Current Bankroll                           $910.45

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

Good luck!

Basketball Picks, March 21st

The picks are thin again today in the hoops world, with only one game making a blip on my radar.

3 units on the OVER (128 @ -105) Denver/Maryland
The OVER has cashed in 10 of Denver's last 12 games and 4 straight Maryland games.
Starting Bankroll                                 300 units
Profit/Loss                                         11.75 units
Current Bankroll                               311.75 units

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

Good luck!

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Hockey Picks, March 20th

Nothing on tonight's hockey menu that looks good enough to bet so I'll sit in penalty box.

Starting Bankroll                          $1,000.00
Profit/Loss                                     ($89.55)
Current Bankroll                           $910.45

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

Good luck!

Basketball Picks, March 20th

Only one game worth a look in the hoops world.

2 units @ -105 on Dallas (-3 1/2) over Brooklyn
The Mavs beat the Nets 98-90 earlier this month in Brooklyn. Dallas has won 6 of their last 8 games.
Starting Bankroll                                 300 units
Profit/Loss                                         13.75 units
Current Bankroll                               313.75 units

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

Good luck!

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Basketball Picks, March 19th

There are two tournament games that look promising tonight.

1 unit on Norfolk State (+16) over Virginia
Norfolk is 9-1 in their last 10 games. The Cavs are 1-3 in their last 4.
1 unit on Denver (-6 1/2) over Ohio
Denver is 9-1 in their last 10 games and is 13-2 at home. Ohio is 4-9 ATS in their last 13 road games. They are 4-3 in their last 7 overall and 7-6 on the highway this season.
Starting Bankroll                                 300 units
Profit/Loss                                         13.80 units
Current Bankroll                               313.80 units

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

Good luck!

Hockey Picks, March 19th

A couple of games on tap on the frozen pond tonight look good.

$10 on Carolina (-160) over Florida
The Jackets are 2-1 versus Florida this season, outscoring them 9-4 in their last two meetings. Florida has dropped 6 straight and 9 of 10.
$10 on Pittsburgh (-195) over Washington
The Penguins are have won both games against the Caps this season, outscoring them 11-5. The Caps are 2-4 in their last 6 games while Pittsburgh has won 9 straight.

Starting Bankroll                          $1,000.00
Profit/Loss                                     ($84.70)
Current Bankroll                           $915.30

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

Good luck!

Monday, March 18, 2013

#1 is Number One! (Brag Post)


As part of my marketing plan to get my #1 SportsPicks site some traffic, I post my picks on a few of the sites that track picks from the professional handicappers. Below is the results from last week on one of those sites.

LAST WEEK'S TOP 5
BEST SPORTS HANDICAPPERS
WL$
Number 1 Sports Picks 5 0 +500
Smart Money J 6 1 +490
Mr Profits Picks 6 1 +463
CarolinaCapper 5 1 +390
The Bets That Win 5 1 +390



That's right, they charge for their picks and they're all my BIATCHES!

We now resume our regular programing.

Hockey Picks, March 18th

One game on tonight's schedule is worth a peek.

 $20 on Anaheim (-145) over San Jose
The two teams have split two games this season, with the Ducks winning at home. Anaheim has won 5 of their last 6 games and the Sharks have dropped 5 of 6. The Ducks have won 7 of the last 9 games between the two.

Starting Bankroll                          $1,000.00
Profit/Loss                                     ($98.50)
Current Bankroll                           $901.50

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

Good luck!

Basketball Picks, March 18th

One NBA game looks juicy, so let's take a bite.

1 unit @ -105 on Golden State (-1 1/2) over New Orleans
The Warriors have won 3 of their last 4 games, and are 2-0 versus the Hornets this season. New Orleans has dropped 6 of their last 7.

Starting Bankroll                                 300 units
Profit/Loss                                         12.85 units
Current Bankroll                               312.85 units

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

Good luck!

Sunday, March 17, 2013

This Week in Poker

Friday night was a tough one for me at the poker table.

We had only six players sit down for Tin Man's $5 NLHE Tourney. Seated clockwise were Philly Phanatic, Lil' Annie Okie, Tin Man, Big Daddy, OxyJohn, and yours truly, Lucki Duck.

Big Daddy was first to fall on his sword, followed shortly by OxyJohn. Annie was next to get felted, but that's where the trouble bagan for me.

Tin Man pushed his last 6 BB with A-J, and I insta-called with K-K. Unfortunately, he hit his 3 outer on the turn, doubling up and knocking me down to 5 BB.

I was able to build my stack once again and was called by Tin Man when I pushed with pocket sevens. Tin Man tabled K-Q and paired his queen on the flop. I wasn't able to improve and that was that. Tin Man and Philly chopped the prize money at that point.

I was able to win a little of my buy-in back in the cash game, walking away with a $3 profit. However, combined with an $12 loss in our Tuesday night Pokerpalooza, it was a tough week.

Oh well, next Tuesday is just around the corner!

Till next time, win the flips (unlike me).

Basketball Picks, March 17th

A short college schedule as the conference tournaments wind down and everyone waits to see who's going to the dance. The only game I like in the NBA is Houston over Golden State, straight up (Houston has beaten the Warriors 3 times this season), but the -300 line is too high.

Another day on the bench :(

Starting Bankroll                                 300 units
Profit/Loss                                         12.85 units
Current Bankroll                               312.85 units

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

Good luck!

Hockey Picks, March 17th

Nothing on today's NHL schedule looks good, so I'll hope for a better situation tomorrow.

Starting Bankroll                          $1,000.00
Profit/Loss                                     ($98.50)
Current Bankroll                           $901.50

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

Good luck!

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Hockey Picks, March 16th

A couple games look good on today's NHL menu.

$20 on Montreal (-125) over New Jersey
The Canadians have won 4 straight. They are 4-1 in their last 5 games at New Jersey and beat the Devils 4-3 in January. New Jersey has lost 7 of their last 10.
$10 on Chicago (-135) over Dallas
The Blackhawks have won 8 of their last 10 games, and beat the Stars 3-2 in their only match up this season. The Stars have dropped 3 straight.
$10 on the UNDER (5 1/2 @ -125) Chicago/Dallas
The UNDER has cashed in the last 3 games between the Hawks and Stars.
Starting Bankroll                          $1,000.00
Profit/Loss                                    ($111.90)
Current Bankroll                            $888.10

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

Good luck!

Basketball Picks, March 16th

One NBA match looks like an opportunity to pick up some coin.

1 unit @ -105 on Portland (-10) over Detroit

The Blazers have won 5 of their last 7. The Pistons haven't been hitting on all cylinders lately, dropping 7 straight games.


Starting Bankroll                       300 units
Profit/Loss                                11.90 units
Current Bankroll                      311.90 units

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

Good luck!

Friday, March 15, 2013

Basketball Picks, March 15th

One game on the court tonight that looks like a winner.

3 units on Kansas (-260) over Iowa State
The Jayhawks beat ISU 108-96 on the road last month. Kansas has won 8 of their last 9 games. The Cyclones are 6-4 in their last 10.

Starting Bankroll                         300 units
Profit/Loss                                 10.75 units
Current Bankroll                       310.75 units

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

Good luck!

Hockey Picks, March 15th

Only one game worth a peek on a short NHL schedule.

$10 on the OVER (5 1/2@ +110) New Jersey @ Philadelphia
These two teams have combined for 15 goals between them in their last 2 games.

Starting Bankroll                          $1,000.00
Profit/Loss                                    ($101.90)
Current Bankroll                            $898.10

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

Good luck!

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Hockey Picks, March 14th

A couple of games look interesting on tonight's NHL docket.

$20 on the OVER (5 @ -110) Los Angeles @ San Jose
The OVER has cashed in 6 of the last 7 Kings games and is 2-0-3 in the last 5 Sharks games.
$40 on Boston (-255) over Florida
The Bruins beat Florida 4-1 last month. Boston has won 3 of their last 4 games while Florida has dropped 7 of 8.

Starting Bankroll                          $1,000.00
Profit/Loss                                    ($135.30)
Current Bankroll                            $864.70

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

Good luck!

Basketball Picks, March 14th

A lot of games on the menu tonight, but nothing that really looks good. Another night off.

Starting Bankroll                         300 units
Profit/Loss                                 10.75 units
Current Bankroll                       310.75 units

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

Good luck!

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Basketball Picks, March 13th

A couple NBA games are worth a peek, but nothing in the college ranks.

2 units on the OVER (193.5 @ -105) Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers
The OVER is 4-2-1 in the last 7 games between there two teams.
2 units on the OVER (207.5 @ -105) NY Knicks vs Denver Nuggets
These teams have scored OVER 208 points in 8 straight match ups.
Starting Bankroll                         300 units
Profit/Loss                                 10.85 units
Current Bankroll                       310.85 units

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

Good luck!

Hockey Picks, March 13th

One game on the hockey menu look like a winner.

$20 on New Jersey Devils (-120) vs Philadelphia Flyers
The Devils are 2-0 against the Flyers this season, outscoring them 8-3. NJ is 8-5 at home while Philly is 4-10 in enemy territory.
Starting Bankroll                          $1,000.00
Profit/Loss                                    ($151.30)
Current Bankroll                            $848.70

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

Good luck!

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Basketball Picks, March 12th

Once again today, it doesn't look like there are any games that look very good.

I liked the UNDER 191 in the Boston/Charlotte game, but the line moved to 187, which I don't like so much.

Starting Bankroll                         300 units
Profit/Loss                                 10.85 units
Current Bankroll                       310.85 units

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

Good luck!