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Monday, September 30, 2013

Just When You Thought It Couldn't Get Worse

Q: "Why do you keep hitting yourself over the head with that hammer?"

A: "Because it feels so good when I stop."

Thank God that's over.

My hope for my favorite team was to keep the losses below 100 this season. They blew by that number two weeks ago, racking up a club record 111 losses, ending the season by dropping their last 15 games.

Fifteen! Geez.

That's 324 losses in the past three seasons. There's no joy in Mudville right now.

They also set a major league record for most strikeouts in a season, shattering the old record by whiffing 19 times in yesterday's game. If you can't hit the ball, you can't move runners around the bases. If you can't move runners, you can't score. If you can't score, you can't win. To quote the title of former Astro Larry Dierker's book, "This Ain't Brain Surgery."

Houston does have one of the strongest minor league programs in baseball. I can't wait for help to arrive.

Ever the optimist, I'm sure that when Spring Training begins in February, I'll start looking in my tool box for that hammer.

BAM! BAM! BAM!

OUCH!

Saturday, September 28, 2013

NFL Picks Contest-This Week's Picks


Here are the picks for this week's NFL Picks Contest. Looks like the Broncos and Colts are this week's most popular picks.

lightning36- Denver
TwoMinuteWarning- Denver
Grange95- Denver
Full House- Denver
Music City Momma- Denver
Coach- Indianapolis
MOJO-  Denver
Vegas Vic- Denver
Captain Crunch- Denver
cokeboy99- Indianapolis
One&Done- Indianapolis
MProsk-
angerisagift- Indianapolis
Tino- Denver

Good luck!!!

Football Picks-September 29th

One game sticks out on today's NFL menu.

$22 @ 11/10 on Seattle (-1 1/2) over Houston
The 3-0 Seahawks are hitting on all cylinders. The Texans, not so much. 
Starting Bankroll         $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                      $186.00
Current Bankroll          $2,186.00

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

Good luck!

Football Picks, September 28th

Quite a few games worth a look on a busy college football Saturday.

$44 @ 11/10 on Bowling Green (-14 1/2) over Akron
Bowling Green is 3-1 this season and has beaten Akron 4 straight and is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 match ups. Bowling Green has covered in 7 of their last 8 conference games.
$44 @ 11/10 on Washington (-9) over Arizona

$22 @ 11/10 on Clemson (-28) over Wake Forest

$22 @ 11/10 on Arizona St (-3 1/2) over USC

Starting Bankroll         $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                      $66.00
Current Bankroll          $2,066.00

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

Good luck!

Friday, September 27, 2013

NFL Picks Contest-Picks Due Tomorrow

Just a friendly reminder that your pick for the NFL Picks Contest is due by 6 pm (CDT) Saturday evening. I have most of them, but if you haven't sent yours yet, it's time to get with it! Please e-mail me at nfl.picks@ymail com or leave a comment here with your pick.

Good luck!

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Football Picks, September 26th

A couple games worth thinking about this weekend.

$44 @ 11/10 on Bowling Green (-14 1/2) over Akron
Bowling Green is 3-1 this season and has beaten Akron 4 straight and is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 match ups. Bowling Green has covered in 7 of their last 8 conference games.
$22 @ 11/10 on Seattle (-2 1/2) over Houston
The 3-0 Seahawks are hitting on all cylinders. The Texans, not so much. 
Starting Bankroll         $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                      $66.00
Current Bankroll          $2,066.00

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

Good luck!

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

100K


The ol' hit counter should top 100,000 today.

Seems like a good time to thank everyone who stops by my little corner of the interweb.

So... thank you :)

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

NFL Picks Contest- Week 3 Results and Standings

Here are the Week 3 results and standings in the NFL Picks Contest.

Congratulations to everyone who picked the Seahawks. angerisagift maintains the lead for the third week in a row.

lightning36- Seattle (W 45-17) = 38 pts.
TwoMinuteWarning- Seattle (W 45-17) = 38 pts.
Grange95-  Seattle (W 45-17) = 38 pts.
M Prosk- San Fran (L 7-27)= (20) pts.
Full House538- Seattle (W 45-17) = 38 pts.
Music City Momma- Denver (W 37-21)= 26 pts.
Coach-  Seattle (W 45-17) = 38 pts.
MOJO-  Seattle (W 45-17) = 38 pts.
ggrouchie- 0 pts.
Vegas Vic- Denver (W 37-21)= 26 pts.
Captain Crunch- Minnesota (L 27-31)= (4) pts.
cokeboy99- New Orleans (W 31-7)= 34 pts.
OneAndDone- Seattle (W 45-17) = 38 pts..
angerisagift- Seattle (W 45-17) = 38 pts.
Tino- New England (W23-3)= 30 pts.

Here are the current standings;

angerisagift-               56+38= 94 pts.
TwoMinuteWarning- 40+38= 78 pts.
Coach-                       30+38= 68 pts.
OneAndDone-           29+38= 67 pts.
lightning36-               28+38= 66 pts.
Grange95-                  27+38= 65 pts.
Full House538-          24+38= 62 pts.
Music City Momma- 30+ 26= 56 pts.
MOJO -                      11+38=49 pts.
cokeboy99-                11+34= 45 pts.
Vegas Vic-                 11+ 26= 37 pts.
Tino-                         (6)+30= 24 pts.
grrouchie -                   12+0= 12 pts.
M Prosk-                  31- (20)= 11 pts.
Captain Crunch-         11-(4)= 7 pts.

Thanks for playing.

Week 4 picks are due by Saturday at 6pm (CDT). Only Sunday and Monday games are eligible.

Good luck!

MLB Picks, September 24th

There are a couple games that are worth a peek on today's schedule.

$25 on Cleveland (Jimenez) over ChiSox (Santiago) -1 1/2 @ -115
Jimenez is 2-0 with a 0.81 ERA in his last 3 starts. Santiago is 0-2 with a 6.39 in his last 3. The Tribe has won 8 of their last 10 and are 15-2 against Chicago this season.
$25 on Pittsburgh (Cole) over ChiCubs (Rusin) -1 1/2 @ -110
Cole is 3-0 with a 0.90 ERA in his last three trips to the bump. Rusin is 0-2 with a 6.14 in his last three. The Cubs have lost 8 of their last 10. The Pirates have won 9 of the last 14 versus Chicago.
Starting Bankroll                          $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                     $143.00
Current Bankroll                          $1,643.00

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!

Saturday, September 21, 2013

NFL Picks Contest-This Week's Picks


Here are the picks for this week's NFL Picks Contest. Looks like the Seahawks are this week's darlings. Better hope they're not flat after their big win over the Niners last week.

lightning36- Seattle
TwoMinuteWarning- Seattle
Grange95- Seattle
Full House- Seattle
Music City Momma- Denver
Coach- Seattle
MOJO-  Seattle
grrouchie-
Vegas Vic- Denver
Captain Crunch- Minnesota
cokeboy99- New Orleans
One&Done- Seattle
MProsk- San Francisco
angerisagift- Seattle
Tino- New England

Good luck!!!

Football Picks, September 22nd

A couple games look worth betting on today's NFL menu.

$22 @ 11/10 on NY Giants (PK) over Carolina
The Giants averaged 390 YPG passing in their first two games. The Panthers are surrendering over 8 yards per pass attempt and are banged up in their secondary. Unless Eli turns the ball over a few times, look for the Giants to win their first game.
$22 @11/10 on Minnesota (-6 1/2) over Cleveland
The Vikings dropped their first two games on the road and will be ready to play in their home opener. An anemic Browns offense has only scored 16 points in their first two games, and that was with their starting QB. Plugging in the third stringer won't make things any better. Cleveland has lost 5 straight going back to last season. 



Starting Bankroll         $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                      $110.00
Current Bankroll          $2,110.00

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

Good luck!

MLB Picks, September 22nd

Only one game of interest on the full MLB schedule.

$25 on Oakland (Gray) over Minnesota (DeVries) -1 1/2 @ -110
Gray is 2-1 with a 1.26 ERA at home this season. De Vries is making his first start and brings a 7.88 ERA to the party. The A's have won 9 of their last 11 and the Twins have dropped 5 of 6. Oakland has beaten Minnesota 5 straight times.


Starting Bankroll                          $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                     $120.25
Current Bankroll                          $1,620.25

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!

Football Picks, September 21st

Three games stick out on this college football Saturday.

$20 on Army (+135) over Wake Forest
The Cadets with their triple option host Wake. The Deacons are have lost 5 of their last 6 dating into last season and 6 straight ATS.
$20 on UTEP (+120) over UTSA
Points should come cheap in this match up. The Minors surrender 31+ per game and the Roadrunners have given up 94 points in their last two games. UTEP averages 287 YPG on the ground.
$22 @ 11/10 on Wisconsin (-22) over Purdue
A pissed off Badgers team hosts the Boilermakers. Fresh off the screwing the Pac 12 officials gave them last week, Wisconsin is averaging 337 YPG rushing this season. Purdue averages 79 on the ground. Guess who's going to have the ball all day? The Badgers have beaten the Boilermakers 7 straight and racked up an incredible 467 yards on the ground in their game last year.

Starting Bankroll         $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                      $130.00
Current Bankroll          $2,130.00

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

Good luck!

Friday, September 20, 2013

NFL Picks Contest- Picks Due Tomorrow

Just a friendly reminder that your pick for the NFL Picks Contest is due by 6 pm (CDT) Saturday evening. I have most of them, but if you haven't sent yours yet, it's time to get with it! Please e-mail me at nfl.picks@ymail com or leave a comment here with your pick.

Good luck!

MLB Picks, September 20th

Two games look like plays on today's MLB menu.

$45 on Oakland (Colon) over Minnesota (Albers) -1 1/2 @ -110
Colon is 2-1 with a 0.95 ERA in his last three starts. Albers is 0-1 with a 6.39 in his last 3. The A's have won 7 of their last 9. The Twins have lost 7 of 9.
$25 on Washington (Zimmermann) over Miami (Turner) -1 1/2 @ -120
Zimm is 11-3 with a 2.82 ERA when eating home cooking. Turner is 0-5 on foreign soil this season and is 0-2 with a 6.14 ERA in his last 3 trips to the bump. The Nats have won 11 of their last 13 and the Fish have dropped 5 of 6. 
Starting Bankroll                          $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                     $58.25
Current Bankroll                          $1,558.25

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!

Thursday, September 19, 2013

MLB Picks, September 19th

One game on the MLB docket is worth a peek.

$25 on Cleveland (Jimenez) over Houston (Keuchel) -1 1/2 @ -115
Jimenez is 3-0 with a 0.42 ERA in his last three outings. Lefty Keuchel is 1-2 with a 7.88 in his last three. The Indians are 29-20 versus southpaws this season. The Astros have lost 5 straight and Cleveland has won 5 of 7.
Starting Bankroll                          $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                     $83.25
Current Bankroll                          $1,583.25

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!

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

NFL Picks Contest- Week 2 Results and Standings

Here are the Week 2 results and standings in the NFL Picks Contest.

Congratulations to Grange and TwoMinuteWarning for leading the way this week. angerisagift is still the one to catch!

lightning36- Houston (W 30-24) = 16 pts.
TwoMinuteWarning- Green Bay (W 38-20) = 28 pts.
Grange95-  Green Bay (W 38-20) = 28 pts.
M Prosk- Atlanta (W 31-24) = 17 pts.
Full House538- New Orleans (W 16-14) = 12 pts.
Music City Momma- Houston (W 30-24) = 16 pts.
Coach-  Houston (W 30-24) = 16 pts.
MOJO-  Philadelphia (L 30-33) = (3) pts.
ggrouchie- 0 pts.
Vegas Vic- Philadelphia (L 30-33) = (3) pts.
Captain Crunch- Philadelphia (L 30-33) = (3) pts.
cokeboy99- Philadelphia (L 30-33) = (3) pts.
OneAndDone- Houston (W 30-24) = 16 pts.
angerisagift- Oakland (W 19-9) = 20 pts.
Tino- Oakland (W 19-9) = 20 pts.

Here are the current standings;

angerisagift-               36+20= 56 pts.
TwoMinuteWarning- 12+28= 40 pts.
M Prosk-                    14+17= 31 pts.
Music City Momma- 14+16= 30 pts.
Coach-                       14+16= 30 pts.
OneAndDone-           13+16= 29 pts.
lightning36-               12+16= 28 pts.
Grange95-            (1 pt.)+28= 27 pts.
Full House538-          12+12= 24 pts.
grrouchie -                   12+0= 12 pts.
MOJO -                      14-(3)= 11 pts.
Vegas Vic-                 14-(3)= 11 pts.
Captain Crunch-         14-(3)= 11 pts.
cokeboy99-                14-(3)= 11 pts.
Tino-                 (26 pts.)+20= (6 pts.)

Thanks for playing.

Week 3 picks are due by Saturday at 6pm (CDT). Only Sunday and Monday games are eligible.

Good luck!

Monday, September 16, 2013

MLB Picks, September 16th

One game is worth a peek on Monday's MLB schedule.

$20 on Tampa Bay (Cobb) over Texas (Garza) -1 1/2 @ +155
Cobb is 5-0 at home this season, with a 3.09 ERA. Garza is 1-3 with a 5.25 ERA on foreign soil this year since moving to the AL. The Rays have won 3 of their last 4 and the Rangers have lost 6 straight.


Starting Bankroll                          $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                     $52.25
Current Bankroll                          $1,552.25

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

Last Friday was the fifth of 12 monthly tournaments in our local poker league. The top two players win a trip to Las Vegas and a buy-in to a WSOP event.

I was holding on to second place by a thread coming in, and my goal was to finish in the top three and gain a little on the field immediately behind me. Consecutive hands in the middle of the tourney prevented that from happening.

Seated at the table were Big Daddy, Tin Man, Lil' Annie Okie, Bobby Dee, J-Dawg, Stamps, Dealer Larry, Ranger Rick, Philly Phanatic, and yours truly, Lucki Duck.

Dealer Larry was the first to fall on his sword, which was good for me because he was one of the players right behind me. Big Daddy was next, followed by Rick, then Tin Man.

Annie felted Stamps when her pocket queens held against his A-K.

The beginning of the end for me began with pocket aces (doesn't it always?). Blinds were up to $50-100 and I was sitting on a stack of around $2,200. With two limpers in front, I popped it to $250, hoping to get a call, but only one. J-Dawg complied and we saw a flop of K-Q-4 rainbow. My hope was that one of the big cards had hit him for top pair. J-Dawg checked, I bet $200 and he smooth called. Things got a little scary on the turn when a 10 appeared, but I bet another $250 after J-Dawg checked and was called again. J-Dawg pushed 600 chips forward on a useless river card. I debated for a minute or so before folding my A-A face up.

"Oh, I don't think I could do that!" said Philly. Then J-Dawg flipped his K-Q for a flopped two pair.

"Good fold," was Philly's observation.

The very next hand I had K-Q on the button. With one limper in front, I once again raised to $250. Tin Man completed from the big blind and the limper folded. Tin Man is very tight, so I wasn't happy with the A-K-6 flop, putting him on an ace. We both checked the flop and turn and saw a Q on the river. Tin man pushed his last $700 in and even after knowing deep down that I was beaten, I didn't want to believe it and called with my two pair. Tin Man flipped his cards on their back, exposing J-T for the straight.

I played that hand badly on so many levels that I felt that I got what I deserved.

With blinds up to $75-150, I pushed my last $450 from the button with A-A. Big Daddy called from the SB with 9-9 and everyone else folded. Big Daddy is one of the luckiest players in our league and I wasn't happy to have my fate in his hands, even if I had him dominated. Bobby Dee mentioned he had folded pocket 9's, so that made me feel a little better.

I hit a third ace on the flop, but there were two spades. Big Daddy had a spade...I didn't.

"Oh crap," I thought, "here we go."

I don't remember exactly what card came on the turn, but I do remember it was a spade.

Was there any doubt the river was going to be a spade?

Death came quickly as the fourth spade hit the board, giving Big Daddy his flush and sending me home in ninth place. Ugh.

"Send those chips to Big Daddy!" my opponent exclaimed, not noticing the spade was an ace, giving me quads.

In my best Lee Corso voice I said, "Not so fast my friend!"

I was able to hang around for a while, but could never get my footing, finally receiving my toe-tag when my 8-9 soooted didn't improve sending me home in fifth place.

Lil' Annie Okie came in fourth, followed by J-Dawg in third. Philly outlasted Bobby in the heads-up match to win the tournament and the 10 points. Unfortunately it moved him ahead of me in the league standings, dropping me to third.

There are still seven tourneys left, so I still have time, but I'm going to have to do better than fifth place to make any headway. Click here for the complete standings.

I did manage to win a few bucks in the cash game. It's unusual to hit quad aces, but not only did I hit them in the tournament, I also managed to do it again in the cash game and got paid off by Big Daddy both times. Twice in one night. Sweet!

Till next time, win the flips.

Saturday, September 14, 2013

NFL Picks Contest-This Weeks Picks


Here are the picks for this week's NFL Picks Contest. Looks like the Texans and Eagles are the most popular picks for Week 2.

lightning36- Houston
TwoMinuteWarning- Green Bay
Grange95- Green Bay
Full House- New Orleans
Music City Momma- Houston
Coach- Houston
MOJO-  Philadelphia
grrouchie-
Vegas Vic- Philadelphia
Captain Crunch- Philadelphia
cokeboy99- Philadelphia
One&Done- Houston
MProsk- Atlanta
angerisagift- Oakland
Tino- Oakland

Good luck!!!

Football Picks, September 15th

Two games are worth a peek on today's NFL schedule.

$22 @11/10 on Oakland (-4 1/2) over Jacksonville
Two bad teams meet in Oakland. The Raiders played the Colts tough last week. The Jags offense looked horrible in a 28-2 loss against the Chiefs.
$22 @ 11/10 on Denver (-4) over NY Giants
Peyton visits Eli's house for the third edition of the Manning Bowl, with big brother winning the first two. Peyton threw for 7 TD last week against the Champion Ravens while the Giants struggled with 6 turnovers in a close loss at Dallas. 



Starting Bankroll         $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                      $90.00
Current Bankroll          $2,090.00

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

Good luck!

Football Picks, September 14th

Three games on the NCAA football menu that look interesting.

$66 @ 11/10 on Louisville (-13 1/2) over Kentucky
The Governor's Cup is on the line when these two meet. Cards QB Bridgewater had a big day against the Cats LY, completing 19 of 21 throws. He has thrown for 9 TD in his first two games this season. Louisville needs to improve their running game, but they should have enough to cover in Lexington.
$22 @ 11/10 on Rice (-6) over Kansas
The Owls are 4-0 ATS in their last four games. And they're playing at home. Cha-ching! 
$20 on Iowa St. (+130) over Iowa
A home dog playing a team that is 1-7 in their last 8 games.  
Starting Bankroll         $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                      $30.00
Current Bankroll          $2,030.00

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

Good luck!

Friday, September 13, 2013

NFL Picks Contest- Picks Due Tomorrow

Just a friendly reminder that your pick for the NFL Picks Contest is due by 6 pm (CDT) Saturday evening. Please e-mail me at nfl.picks@ymail com or leave a comment here with your pick.

Good luck!

MLB Picks, September 13th

Only one game on the MLB menu looks good.

$20 @ +125 on Oakland (Straily) over Texas (Holland)
Straily is 3-0 with a 1.50 ERA in his last 3 outings. Holland has struggled, going 0-2 with a 6.85 over his last four starts. The A's are hot, winning 5 of their last 6 and the Rangers are not, dropping 6 of 7.
Starting Bankroll                          $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                     $27.25
Current Bankroll                          $1,527.25

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!

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Skeleton Crew

You know it's going to be an interesting day when you pull into the parking lot at work and see a Search Team in the field next to your office. On top of that, all the local TV stations have their cameras and reporters on the scene.


Late last week a couple of skeletons were found in the creek (where the tree line is) near our office. One of the searchers said they were looking for more evidence to try and figure out what had happened. I'm hoping they don't find more bodies.



Wednesday, September 11, 2013

MLB Picks, September 11th

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

$45 @ -105 on Miami (Fernendez) over Atlanta (Minor)
Fernandez is 8-0 with a 1.19 ERA at home this season. Minor is also having a good year, posting a 13-6 record with a 3.06 ERA.
Starting Bankroll                          $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                     ($15.50)
Current Bankroll                          $1,484.50

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!

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

NFL Picks Contest- Results and Standings

Here are the Week 1 results and standings in the NFL Picks Contest.

Congratulations to angerisagift for a quick start.

lightning36- New England (W 23-21) = 12 pts.
TwoMinuteWarning- New England (W 23-21) = 12 pts.
Grange95-  Tampa Bay (L 17-18) = (1 pt.)
M Prosk- Indianapolis (W 21-17) = 14 pts.
Full House538- New England (W 23-21) = 12 pts.
Music City Momma- Indianapolis (W 21-17) = 14 pts.
Coach-  Indianapolis (W 21-17) = 14 pts.
MOJO-  Indianapolis (W 21-17) = 14 pts.
ggrouchie- New England (W 23-21) = 12 pts.
Vegas Vic- Indianapolis (W 21-17) = 14 pts.
Captain Crunch- Indianapolis (W 21-17) = 14 pts.
cokeboy99- Indianapolis (W 21-17) = 14 pts.
OneAndDone- Houston (W 31-28) = 13 pts.
angerisagift- Kansas City (W 28-2) = 36 pts.
Tino- Jacksonville (L 2-28) = (26 pts.)

Here are the current standings;

angerisagift- 36 pts.
M Prosk- 14 pts.
Music City Momma- 14 pts.
Coach- 14 pts.
MOJO - 14 pts.
Vegas Vic- 14 pts.
Captain Crunch- 14 pts.
OneAndDone- 13 pts.
cokeboy99- 14 pts.
lightning36- 12 pts.
TwoMinuteWarning- 12 pts.
Full House538- 12 pts.
grrouchie - 12 pts.
Grange95- (1 pt.)
Tino- (26 pts.)

Thanks for playing.

Week 2 picks are due by Saturday at 6pm (CDT). Only Sunday and Monday games are eligible.

Good luck!

MLB Picks, September 10th

One game looks interesting on today's MLB docket.

$20 on Toronto (Buehrle) over LA Angels (Williams) -1 1/2 @ +150
Buehrle is 6-0 with a 2.19 ERA in his last 9 starts. Williams is 6-10 with a 4.60 ERA this season, but has pitched a little better lately. The Jays have won 5 of their last 6 games.

Starting Bankroll                          $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                     $4.50
Current Bankroll                          $1,504.50

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!

Monday, September 9, 2013

Football Picks, September 9th

Two games on tap tonight. One looks pretty good.

$44 @ 11/10 on Houston (-3 1/2) over San Diego
Schaub had over 4,000 yards in the air last year, most of them to Andre Johnson (112 rec/1,598 yds) in leading the Texans to a 12-4 record and a playoff win. A turnover prone Phillip Rivers (47 in the last two years) takes the snaps for the Bolts. JJ Watt is primed for a big game going against an offensive line that surrendered 49 sacks LY.

Starting Bankroll         $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                      $74.00
Current Bankroll          $2,074.00

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

Good luck!

MLB Picks, September 9th

Two games on today's schedule look promising.

$50 on Houston (Cosart) over Seattle (Walker) First 5 @ +145
Cosart is 1-1 with a 2.13 ERA in 9 starts this season. Walker is 1-0 with a 3.60 in three starts. Betting the first 5 innings keeps a horrible Astros bullpen out of the equation.
$50 on Los Angeles (Nolasco) over Arizona (Delgado) -1 1/2 @ +140
Nolasco is 3-0 with a 0.83 ERA in his last three outings and is 6-0 in his last 7. Delgado is no slouch, posting a 4-5 record with a respectable 3.69 ERA.
Starting Bankroll                          $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                    ($138.00)
Current Bankroll                          $1,362.00

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!

Saturday, September 7, 2013

NFL Picks Contest-Week 1 Picks


Here are the picks for this week's NFL Picks Contest. It looks like the Colts are the most popular pick.

Should be fun!

lightning36- New England
TwoMinuteWarning- New England
Grange95- Tampa Bay
Full House- New England
Music City Momma- Indianapolis
Coach- Indianapolis
MOJO-  Indianapolis
grrouchie- New England
Vegas Vic- Indianapolis
Captain Crunch- Indianapolis
cokeboy99- Indianapolis
One&Done- Houston
MProsk- Indianapolis
angerisagift- Kansas City
Tino- Jacksonville

Good luck!!!

Football Picks, September 8th

There are quite a few games on the agenda worth looking at on this opening NFL Sunday.

$20 on Cincinnati (+135) over Chicago
The Bengals won 3 of their last 4 games. Da' Bears dropped 3 of their last 5.
$22 @ 11/10 on Indianapolis (-10) over Oakland
The Colts won 4 of their last 6. The Raiders lost 5 of their last 6. 
$22 @ 11/10 on Seattle (-3) over Carolina
The Seahawks and Panthers both finished strong last year with Seattle going 5-1 and Carolina winning their last 4 games of the season. 
$22 @ 11/10 on Kansas City (-3 1/2) over Jacksonville
There's a new sheriff in town in KC, as the Andy Reid era begins... with a win. 
$22 @ 11/10 on St. Louis (-4 1/2) over Arizona
The Rams swept the Cards last season and finished strong, winning 4 of their last 6. Arizona limped home by losing 5 of their last 6. 
$20 on Atlanta (+150) over New Orleans
Sean Peyton returns to the sidelines for the Saints. Will it be enough?
Starting Bankroll         $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                      $118.00
Current Bankroll          $2,118.00

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

Good luck!

MLB Picks, September 8th

One game worth a peek on the MLB menu today.

$40 on Cleveland (Salazar) over NY Mets (Matsuzaka) -1 1/2 @ +100
Salazar is 0-1 in his last 3 outings, but has a stellar 1.76 ERA. Matsuzaka has struggled in his 3 starts, losing all 3 and posting a hefty 10.95 ERA.


Starting Bankroll                          $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                    ($98.00)
Current Bankroll                          $1,402.00

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!

Football Picks, September 7th

Quite a few games from which to pick today and a few stand out.

$22 @ 11/10 on Baylor (-27) over Buffalo
The Bears have won 13 of their last 14 home games, including a 69-3 rout last Saturday. Buffalo dropped their opener 40-20 at #2 Ohio State.
$22 @ 11/10 on Sam Houston (+38 1/2) over Texas A&M

The Bearcats averaged 40 PPG last year and should be able to score enough points to keep this one under the spread.  The Aggies were burned for over 500 yds of offense against Rice last week. Also, they have Alabama coming up next week and could be looking past Sam Houston.
$22 @ 11/10 on Arkansas (-32 1/2) over Samford

The Razorbacks rushed for almost 300 yards last week and should control both the ball and the game. 
$20 on Miami (+145) over Florida
Two tough defenses meet in this one. Expect a tight game that is decided on a late turnover.


Starting Bankroll         $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                      $71.00
Current Bankroll          $2,071.00

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

Good luck!

Friday, September 6, 2013

NFL Picks Contest-Picks Due

If you have entered the NFL Picks Contest, I need your pick for this week by 6 pm (CDT) Saturday evening. Please e-mail me or leave a comment with your pick.

If you haven't entered yet, it not too late! Click here for the rules, but the most important thing is that it's free to enter! And you could win a tee-shirt and bragging rites.

So far the only picks I've received are from Coach and Angerisagift.

Good luck!

MLB Picks, September 6th


Only one game on the menu today that's worth a peek.

$26 @ -130 on Miami (Fernandez) over Washington (Haren)
Fernandez is 7-0 with a 1.29 ERA at home this season. Haren is 1-1 with a 6.89 ERA in his last 3 starts. Both teams are 3-1 in their last 4 games.

Starting Bankroll                          $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                    ($116.00)
Current Bankroll                          $1,384.00

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!

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Football Picks, September 5th

The NFL kicks off tonight in Denver. Look for the Super Bowl Champs to drop their opener.

$22 @ 11/10 on Denver (-7) over Baltimore
Manning is 9-1 in his last 10 versus the Ravens. Baltimore lost two important defenders in Lewis and Reed.
Starting Bankroll         $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                      $51.00
Current Bankroll          $2,051.00

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

Good luck!

MLB Picks, September 5th

There are a couple games on tap today that look interesting.

$50 on Oakland (Gray) over Houston (Peacock) -1 1/2 @ -125
Gray is 2-0 with a 0.83 ERA at home. Peacock is 3-5 with a 5.98 ERA this season. The A's are 5-1 in their last 6 games and the Astros are 2-7 in their last 9. Oakland has won 12 of 15 against Houston this year.
$20 on Cincinnati (Cingrani) over St. Louis (Lynn) -1 1/2 @ +160
Leftie Cingrani is 6-3 with a 2.76 ERA this season. Lynn is 0-3 with a 7.94 in his last 3 starts. The Reds have won 3 of 5 and the Cards have dropped 5 of 7. St. Louis is 16-21 against southpaws this season. 
Starting Bankroll                          $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                      ($98.00)
Current Bankroll                          $1,402.00

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!

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Two Cents Worth

 

My mother actually had me take the pictured check (two cents) to the bank to cash.

"Umm... I'd like to cash this please," I said as I slid the check across the counter.

The teller slowly looked at the check, and then looked up at me with a raised eyebrow.

"How would you like that sir?" she asked.

"Umm... pennies?"

"Yeah, that's what I thought," she said with a smirk, handing me the pennies one at a time.

"Could I have some that are a little more shiny?"

Teller: :o/

Thanks Mom.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

NFL Picks Contest- (Bumped)

It's BAAAAACKKKK!!!


If you participated in my NFL Picks Contest last year (and your name isn't Memphis MOJO), I hope you'll sign up for this contest and try to redeem your name. Right now, you're a loser and an embarrassment to both your family and the blogging community.

Here's your chance to redeem your name.

You don't have to be a blogger, all readers of this missive are welcome to join in the fun!

Once again, the winner will receive either a tee shirt or sweatshirt with the logo of your favorite NFL team emblazoned on it. Cool!

Here are the rules;

1) You pick the winner of one NFL game each week. Must be a Sunday or Monday game (no Thursday or Saturday games).

2) If your pick wins, you receive 10 points.

3) You will receive additional points based on margin of victory. One point for each point your team wins by. For example, if you pick the Steelers to win this week and they are victors by a score of 29-17, you would receive 22 points for the week, 10 for the win and 12 for the margin of victory (29 minus 17 = 12).

4) If your pick loses, you receive 0 points for picking the winner and points will be deducted based on margin of loss. For example, if you picked the Raiders and they lost by a score of 30-14, you would have 16 points deducted from your point total (30 minus 14 = 16).

5) The person with the most points at the conclusion of the Super Bowl will be declared the winner and will receive a free shirt. If there is a tie, whomever picked the most "winners" on the season will win the tie breaker. If there is still a tie, then all players who are tied for first will receive a shirt.

Sign up today by either commenting below or e-mailing me at harris.creek at yahoo.com. Deadline to sign up is September 7th and your pick will also need to be in by 6pm (CDT) that same day.

Thursday and Saturday games are not eligible for this contest (too hard for me to keep up with), but that still leaves the majority of each week's schedule (Sunday and Monday) from which to choose.

Sign up today and have some fun!

Monday, September 2, 2013

MLB Picks, September 2nd

Two games look like opportunities to make a few bucks.

$60 on LA Dodgers (Kershaw) over Colorado (Bettis) -1 1/2 @ -125

Kershaw is 2-1 with a 0.42 ERA in his last three starts. Bettis is 0-3 with a 4.80 in 6 starts this season. The Dodgers have won 4 straight and the Rockies have won 5 of their last 7.

$20 on ChiSox (Quintana) over NY Yankees (Hughes) -1 1/2 @ +190
Quintana is 2-0 versus the Yankees in his career. Hughes is 4-13 this season and is winless in his last 9 starts. The White Sox have beaten the Yankees 6 straight times.


Starting Bankroll                          $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                      ($126.00)
Current Bankroll                          $1,374.00

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!