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Monday, December 31, 2012

Basketball Picks, Jan 1st


One NBA match up looks like a possibility to make a little moolah on this New Year's Day.

4 units on LA Clippers (+$105) over Denver
The Clippers bring an 17 game winning streak to Denver. LA is 10-3 on the highway. The Nuggets are 3-3 in their last 6 games, but are 9-1 at home this season.

Starting Bankroll        300 units
Profit/Loss               (4.75) units
Current Bankroll    295.25 units

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

Good luck!

Football Picks, Dec 31st

Although there are plenty of bowl games from which to choose today, I don't think any of them offer enough of an edge to place a wager. With that in mind, I think I'll sit 'em all out.

Besides, my eyes are tired from two solid days of watching football!

Starting Bankroll           $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                        $172.00
Current Bankroll            $2,172.00

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

Good luck!

Basketball Picks, Dec 31st

A couple of New Year's Eve games look interesting.

4 units on San Jose St. (+$110) over UTSA
The Spartans continue their trip thru Texas with a stop in San Antonio. They have won 4 of their last 6 games and are 3-2 on the highway. The host Roadrunners have dropped 6 of 7 and are 2-1 at home.


3 units on New Mexico (+$160) over St. Louis
The 13-1 Lobos visit the 9-3 Billikens in a match up of two hot teams. New Mexico is 4-0 on the road and St. Louis has won 6 straight.


Starting Bankroll            300 units
Profit/Loss                   (6.15) units
Current Bankroll         293.85 units

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

Good luck!

Sunday, December 30, 2012

DOJ Holding All the Full Tilt Chips


According to Buzzfeed Sports, the DOJ is taking a page out of Full Tilt's playbook and is not moving forward on payments to US poker players.

I know you're as shocked as I am that our government's word is no good. After all, politicians never lie... right? And the treasury is chocked full of money from the recent budget cuts and the increased tax revenue from the tax cuts, which has the economy on fire.

What's that? We're broke and the economy is in the crapper? Hmmm... we just may be screwed :\
According to Steven L. Kessler, an attorney based in New York City who specializes in forfeiture law and is representing high-stakes pro Adam Webb's attempt to recover nearly $59,000 in this case, it's business as usual to make seized funds difficult to recover. “Any forfeiture case is about fund-raising,” he says. “In one of its publications [the 'National Asset Forfeiture Strategic Plan 2008–2012'], the government talks about bringing in $2 billion in forfeitures and returning only $700 million.” Recouping Full Tilt funds will be “a long, drawn-out process to the point that you will need to be out five or six or seven figures for it to be worth pursuing. The system is set up so that you are discouraged from going after your money. There is the cost in terms of emotion, time, effort, and cash. You can do the claim yourself, but the discovery process will require you to show tax returns and bank statements. ... It's virtually impossible to do without an attorney. Plus, look at what you’re exposing to get back what belongs to you. You have to wonder if it will turn into a tax case.” He adds that PokerStars administering its own payment, in a simple and straightforward manner, was an anomaly. “I am surprised that they let PokerStars do it that way,” he says.
Click here to read the entire article.

Bowl Experiment - Update


I began an experiment earlier this month. I was curious as to what would happen if you bet the money line underdog on every college bowl game this year.

So, I decided to bet ten bucks per game and see what happens.

Below are the lines on all the bowl games that have been played and the next one (or ones) coming up.

I'll update as we go along.

Dec. 15th

Nevada (+$330) over Arizona - LOSS (0-1, <$10>)
Toledo (+$350) over Utah State - LOSS (0-2, <$20>)

Dec. 20th

San Diego State (+$145) over BYU - LOSS (0-3, <$30>)

Dec. 22nd

East Carolina (+$220) over La. Lafayette - LOSS (0-4, <$40>)
Washington (+$175) over Boise State - LOSS (0-5, <$50>)

Dec. 24th

SMU (+$375 ) over Fresno State - WIN (1-5,<$12.50>)

Dec 26th

Central Michigan (+$220) over Western Kentucky - WIN (2-5, $9.50)

Dec 27th

Bowling Green (+$250) over San Jose St. - LOSS (2-6, <$0.50>)
Duke (+$320) over Cincinnati - LOSS (2-7, <$10.50>)
Baylor (+$135) over UCLA - WIN (3-7, $3.00)

Dec 28th

Ohio (+$260) over La.Monroe - WIN (4-7, $29)
Rutgers (+$110) over Virginia Tech - LOSS (4-8, $19)
Minnesota (+$400) over Texas Tech - LOSS (4-9, $9)

Dec 29th

Rice (+$120) over Air Force - WIN (5-9, $21)
Navy (+$475) over Arizona St.- LOSS (5-10, $11)
Syracuse (+$155) over West Virginia - WIN (6-10, $26.50)
Texas (+$145) over Oregon St. - WIN (7-10, $41)
Michigan St. (+$125) over TCU - WIN (8-10, $53.50)

Dec 31st

North Carolina St. (+$260) over Vanderbilt
Georgia Tech (+$260) over USC
Tulsa (+$100) over Iowa St.
Clemson (+$195) over LSU

NFL Picks Contest - This Week's Picks


Here are the picks for this week's Small Potatoes NFL Picks Contest.

lightning- New England
TwoMinuteWarning- San Francisco
Grange95- Denver
ohcowboy12go-  ?
Full House- ?
Music City Momma- San Francisco
MOJO-  Denver
ggrouchie- San Francisco
Vegas Vic- San Francisco
Captain Crunch- San Francisco

Good luck!!!

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Football Picks, Dec 30th

The bowl season takes a day off for the pros. Only one game in the NFL looks interesting.

$20 on Carolina (+$200) over New Orleans
The Panthers have won 4 of their last 5. On the road they are 3-4 this season. The host Saints have dropped 3 of 5 and are 4-3 at home.


Starting Bankroll           $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                        $132.00
Current Bankroll            $2,132.00

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

Good luck!

Basketball Picks, Dec 30th

A couple of games on the hard court that are worth a peek.

3 units @ 11/10 on San Antonio (-3 1/2) over Dallas
The Spurs visit the metroplex, arriving on a 4 game winning streak. They are 11-6 on the highway and beat the Mavs 129-91 last week. Dallas has lost 5 straight and 8 of 9. They are 8-5 at home this season.
3 units @ 11/10 on Dayton (-1 1/2) over USC
The Flyers have won 5 of their last 6 games and are 1-1 on the road. The Trojans have lost 7 of 8 and are 4-4 at home.


Starting Bankroll            300 units
Profit/Loss                   (5.85) units
Current Bankroll          294.15 units

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

Good luck!

Bowl Experiment- Update


I began an experiment earlier this month. I was curious as to what would happen if you bet the money line underdog on every college bowl game this year.

So, I decided to bet ten bucks per game and see what happens.

Below are the lines on all the bowl games that have been played and the next one (or ones) coming up.

I'll update as we go along.

Dec. 15th

Nevada (+$330) over Arizona - LOSS (0-1, <$10>)
Toledo (+$350) over Utah State - LOSS (0-2, <$20>)

Dec. 20th

San Diego State (+$145) over BYU - LOSS (0-3, <$30>)

Dec. 22nd

East Carolina (+$220) over La. Lafayette - LOSS (0-4, <$40>)
Washington (+$175) over Boise State - LOSS (0-5, <$50>)

Dec. 24th

SMU (+$375 ) over Fresno State - WIN (1-5,<$12.50>)

Dec 26th

Central Michigan (+$220) over Western Kentucky - WIN (2-5, $9.50)

Dec 27th

Bowling Green (+$250) over San Jose St. - LOSS (2-6, <$0.50>)
Duke (+$320) over Cincinnati - LOSS (2-7, <$10.50>)
Baylor (+$135) over UCLA - WIN (3-7, $3.00)

Dec 28th

Ohio (+$260) over La.Monroe - WIN (4-7, $29)
Rutgers (+$110) over Virginia Tech - LOSS (4-8, $19)
Minnesota (+$400) over Texas Tech - LOSS (4-9, $9)

Dec 29th

Rice (+$120) over Air Force - WIN (5-9, $21)
Navy (+$475) over Arizona St.- LOSS (5-10, $11)
Syracuse (+$155) over West Virginia - WIN (6-10, $26.50)
Texas (+$145) over Oregon St. - WIN (7-10, $41)
Michigan St. (+$125) over TCU - WIN (8-10, $53.50)

Basketball Picks, Dec 29th

Several NCAA round ball match ups look interesting.

3 units on San Jose (+$130) over Texas State
The Spartans travel to San Marcos for a tilt with the Bobcats. San Jose is 5-4 this year while Texas State is 4-9 and has lost 5 of their last 6.


3 units @ 11/10 on South Florida (-3) over George Mason
The Bulls have won 5 of their last 6 games. The Patriots are 7-4 overall and 3-2 on the highway.


2 units on UNLV (+$175) over North Carolina
The 11-1 Rebels visit Chapel Hill for a match up against the 9-3 Tarheels. UNLV is 3-0 on the road and has won 9 straight overall. North Carolina has won 4 of 5.


Starting Bankroll         300 units
Profit/Loss                 (10.45) units
Current Bankroll       289.55 units

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

Good luck!

Football Picks, Dec 29th

Five bowl games on a busy Saturday, three of which are worth a peek.

$20 on Rice (+$120) over Air Force
"Battle of the Birds," as the Owls and Falcons meet. Rice has won 4 straight and 5 of their last 6. On the highway they are 3-3. Air Force is 1-3 in their last 4 outings and are 1-5 on the road. They've only covered once in their last 8 games.


$20 on Navy (+$475) over Arizona State
The Middies have won 7 of their last 8 and are 4-2 in enemy territory. A-State is 2-4 in their last 6 and 3-3 on the highway. I would be a little surprised to see Navy pull off a win here, but at almost 5-1 I think it's worth a shot.

$20 on Syracuse (+$155) over West Virginia
 The Orangemen have won 5 of their last 6 and are 3-3 when sleeping in hotel rooms. West Virginia won their last two games, but lost the previous 5. They are 3-2 on the highway.


Starting Bankroll       $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                   $97.00
Current Bankroll        $2,097.00

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

Good luck!

Friday, December 28, 2012

NFL Picks Contest - Picks Due

If you haven't sent in your pick, I'll need it by midnight (CST) Saturday.

You can leave it in the comments or e-mail it to nfl.picks@ymail.com.

Good luck!

Football Picks, Dec 28th

There are three bowl games on tap today. I don't think any of them are worth betting, so I'll watch from the sideline.

Starting Bankroll        $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                  $97.00
Current Bankroll        $2,097.00

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

Good luck!

Bowl Games Experiment - Update


I began an experiment earlier this month. I was curious as to what would happen if you bet the money line underdog on every college bowl game this year.

So, I decided to bet ten bucks per game and see what happens.

Below are the lines on all the bowl games that have been played and the next one (or ones) coming up.

I'll update as we go along.

Dec. 15th

Nevada (+$330) over Arizona - LOSS (0-1, <$10>)
Toledo (+$350) over Utah State - LOSS (0-2, <$20>)

Dec. 20th

San Diego State (+$145) over BYU - LOSS (0-3, <$30>)

Dec. 22nd

East Carolina (+$220) over La. Lafayette - LOSS (0-4, <$40>)
Washington (+$175) over Boise State - LOSS (0-5, <$50>)

Dec. 24th 

SMU (+$375 ) over Fresno State - WIN (1-5,<$12.50>)

Dec 26th 

Central Michigan (+$220) over Western Kentucky - WIN (2-5, $9.50)

Dec 27th

Bowling Green (+$250) over San Jose St. - LOSS (2-6, <$0.50>)
Duke (+$320) over Cincinnati - LOSS (2-7, <$10.50>)
Baylor (+$135) over UCLA - WIN (3-7, $3.00)

Dec 28th

Ohio (+$260) over La.Monroe
Rutgers (+$110) over Virginia Tech
Minnesota (+$400) over Texas Tech

Basketball Picks, Dec 28th

Quite a few games on the hard court tonight that look like good opportunities.

3 units @ 11/10 on Orlando (-1) over Washington
The Magic are 4-3 in their last 7 games, but have dropped their last 3. They are 5-8 on the highway this season and 12-16 overall. Washington has lost 8 straight and are 2-11 at home. The Wizards are 3-23 this season, including a 90-83 loss to Orlando last week.
3 units @ 11/10 on Miami (-8) over Detroit
The Heat have won 6 straight, covering the spread in all 6. They are 6-4 in enemy territory this season. The Pistons have lost 9 of 11 , with both wins against a terrible Washington team. Detroit is 9-22 overall and 6-8 at home.
3 units @ 11/10 on LA Clippers (-2 1/2) over Utah
The Clippers have won 15 straight including a 105-104 victory at Utah earlier this month. LA has won 9 of 12 on the road. The Jazz is 15-15 this year, and 9-3 at home.
4 units on Toronto (+$120) over New Orleans
The Raptors have won 5 of their last 6 games, but are only 2-15 on the highway. The Hornets have dropped 11 of 12 and are 3-11 at home this season.
2 units on Missouri (+$165) over UCLA
The Tigers have won 6 in a row and are 10-1 overall with their only loss to #2 Louisville. The host Bruins are 9-3.

Starting Bankroll          300 units
Profit/Loss                  (4.25) units
Current Bankroll         295.75 units

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

Good luck!

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Football Picks, Dec 27th

Two of the three bowl games today look interesting.

$33 @ 11/10 on Cincinnati (-9) over Duke
The Bearcats are 4-1 in their last 5 games and 5-1 in their last 6 ATS. The Belk Bowl is close to home for the Blue Devils (Charlotte). Duke is 1-5 in their last 6 games, 0-4 ATS. Their defense has collapsed, surrendering 49+ PPG in their last 4 outings.
$20 on Baylor (+$135) over UCLA
The Bears are 4-1 in their last 5 games and 5-0 ATS. However, they are just 1-4 on the highway. The Bruins lost their last 2 games (both to Stanford), but won the previous 5. UCLA is 4-2 on the road this season and will be playing close to home in San Diego.
Starting Bankroll        $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                  $40.00
Current Bankroll        $2,040.00

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

Good luck!

32 and Counting

Ms. Duck at the Venetian, July 4, 2011

 Ms. Duck and I celebrate 32 years of marital bliss today. Twenty for me and 12 for her :)


Happy anniversary Sweetie!

Bowl Experiment - Update


I began an experiment earlier this month. I was curious as to what would happen if you bet the money line underdog on every college bowl game this year.

So, I decided to bet ten bucks per game and see what happens.

As of December 27th, I am up $9.50. WOO-HOO :o)

Below are the lines on all the bowl games that have been played and the next one (or ones) coming up.

I'll update as we go along.

Dec. 15th

Nevada (+$330) over Arizona - LOSS (0-1, <$10>)
Toledo (+$350) over Utah State - LOSS (0-2, <$20>)

Dec. 20th

San Diego State (+$145) over BYU - LOSS (0-3, <$30>)

Dec. 22nd

East Carolina (+$220) over La. Lafayette - LOSS (0-4, <$40>)
Washington (+$175) over Boise State - LOSS (0-5, <$50>)

Dec. 24th 

SMU (+$375 ) over Fresno State - WIN (1-5,<$12.50>)

Dec 26th 

Central Michigan (+$220) over Western Kentucky - WIN (2-5, $9.50)

Dec 27th

Bowling Green (+$250) over San Jose St.
Duke (+$320) over Cincinnati
Baylor (+$135) over UCLA

Basketball Picks- Dec 27th

I don't see anything on the college schedule tonight that's worth a bet, but there is one NBA game that's worth a nibble.

4 units @ 11/10 on LA Clippers (-8) over Boston
The host Clippers have won 14 straight and are 6-1 in their last 7 games as a home favorite. The Celtics are 1-6 in their last 6 road games and 1-5 in their last 5 as an away underdog.
Starting Bankroll          300 units
Profit/Loss                  (7.95) units
Current Bankroll         292.05 units

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



Good luck!

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Football Picks, Dec 26th

Tonight's Pizza Bowl match up is worth a look.

$20 on Central Michigan (+$220) over Western Kentucky
The Chippewas bring a 6-6 record to the party, but won 4 of their last 5. The Hilltoppers finished 7-5, but lost 4 of their last 6 and have dropped 3 straight ATS as a favorite. Central Michigan played a soft schedule (#118 out of 124), so this will be one of their toughest games of the year.

Starting Bankroll        $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                     <$4.00>
Current Bankroll        $1,996.00

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

Good luck!

NFL Picks Contest- Results and Standings

"Vegas Vic" takes the lead!
Here are the results and updated standings in the NFL Picks Contest

lightning- New England (W 23-16) = 17 pts.
TwoMinuteWarning- Green Bay (W 55-7) = 58 pts.
Grange95-  New England (W 23-16) = 17 pts.
ohcowboy12go- Indianapols (W 20-13) = 17 pts.
Full House- No Pick = 0 pts.
Music City Momma- Indianapolis (W 20-13) = 17 pts.
Coach-  No Pick = 0 pts.
Waffles- No Pick = 0 pts.
MOJO-  New England (W 23-16) = 17 pts.
ggrouchie- New England (W 23-16) = 17 pts.
Vegas Vic-  Green Bay (W 55-7) = 58 pts.
Captain Crunch- Denver (W 34-12) = 32 pts.

Here are the current standings;

Vegas Vic - 16+19+22+13+16+40+15+23+43+58 = 265 pts.
MOJO - 40+19+22+13+16+18+24+68+22+17 = 259
TwoMinuteWarning - 13+19+22+16+31+18+19+23+31+58 = 250
Grange95 - 20+19+22+13+14+40+24+23+43+17 = 235
Music City Momma - 17+19+24+5+17+34+24+24+43+17 =  224
Captain Crunch - 13+11+18+16+31+18+24-(2)+31+32 = 192
lightning - 13+19+24+13+16+18+24+24+22+17 = 190
grrouchie - 14+48+20+5+16+40+17+23-(28)+17 = 172
Coach - 20+19+22+13+16+40+17+38-(28)+0 = 157
ohcowboy12go - 13+19+22+5+13+24+23-(7)+17=129
Waffles - 15+11+22+16+14+0+24-(28)+31+0 =105
Full House - 20+19+22-(34)+16+18+17+24-(7)+0 =95

Congratulations to Vegas Vic for taking the lead!

Basketball Picks, Dec 26th

No college games scheduled today, but there are a couple of NBA tilts that are worth a peek.

3 units @ 11/10 on Orlando (-2) over New Orleans
The Magic have won 4 of their last 6, but have dropped their last 2. They are 7-7 at home and 12-15 overall. The visiting Hornets have dropped 11 straight and 20 of 22 after a 3-2 start. 
2 units @ 11/10 on Miami (-10) over Charlotte
The Heat has won 5 straight and 7 of their last 8. However, they are only 5-4 on the highway this season and are playing back to back games. The Bobcats have lost 15 straight games and are 1-5 in their last 6 ATS. They are 5-10 at home this year.

Starting Bankroll          300 units
Profit/Loss                  (6.65) units
Current Bankroll         293.35 units

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


Good luck!

Sunday, December 23, 2012

NFL Picks Contest - This Week's Picks


Here are the picks for this week's Small Potatoes NFL Picks Contest.

lightning- New England
TwoMinuteWarning- Green Bay
Grange95- New England
ohcowboy12go- Indianapolis
Full House- ?
Music City Momma- Indianapolis
Coach- ?
Waffles- ?
MOJO- New England
ggrouchie- New England
Vegas Vic- Green Bay
Captain Crunch- Denver

Good luck!!!

Basketball Picks - Dec 23rd

A couple of games on today's basketball line up look interesting.

3 units @ 11/10 on LA Clippers (-6 1/2) over Phoenix
The Clippers have run off 12 straight wins and are 8-3 on the highway this season. The Suns are 11-16 overall and 9-5 at home. Phoenix played yesterday while LA rested.


2 units on Nebraske (+$200) over UTEP
The Huskers are 8-3 this season, but have only played twice on the road, splitting them. The host Miners are 5-5, but 5-2 at home.
 

Starting Bankroll          300 units
Profit/Loss                  (7.35) units
Current Bankroll         292.65 units

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


Good luck!

Merry Christmas!

Ms. Duck, the ducklings and I travel to see Ms. Duck's family Sunday.

Before we crank the engine for our five hour trek to the southeast, allow me to take a moment to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas. I hope your next few days are filled with smiles, giggles, and hugs as you spend time with your loved ones.

I'll be away from the computer for a few days, so it'll probably be Wednesday before I post again.

If you're traveling, be careful out there!

HO, HO, HO!

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Basketball Picks, Dec 22nd

Only one game on the roundball menu tonight that's worth a nibble.

4 units @ 11/10 on Indiana (-3 1/2) over New Orleans
The Pacers have won 2 in a row and 7 of their last 10. The host Hornets are 3-10 at home. Overall they have dropped 10 straight and are 5-21 this season.


Starting Bankroll         300 units
Profit/Loss                (10.95) units
Current Bankroll       289.05 units

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

Good luck!

NFL Picks Contest - Picks Due

If you haven't sent in your pick, I'll need it by midnight (CST) tonight.

If you're picking the Saturday game, I'll need it by 6:30 (CST) tonight.

You can leave it in the comments or e-mail it to nfl.picks@ymail.com.

Good luck!

Friday, December 21, 2012

Basketball Picks, Dec 21st

Only one game at the college level that looks interesting.

2 units on CS Sacramento (+$145) over Montana
The host Seahawks are 4-1 at home, but have dropped 2 of their last 3 overall. The Grizzles are 5-4 this season and are 2-3 in enemy territory. They have also dropped 3 of their last 5 games.
Starting Bankroll       300 units
Profit/Loss              (8.95) units
Current Bankroll     291.05 units

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

Good luck!

Vegas or Bust Poker League Tournament


We had the 12th of our 16 league tournaments last Friday at Tin Man's home. There are ten players vying for the top two places, which both win a trip to Vegas and an entry in the WSOP next summer.

Seated from left to right on your radio dial were Tin Man, Dealer Larry, Lil' Annie Okie, Philly Fanatic, Ollie the Accountant, Big Daddy, J-Dawg, Bobby Dee, Stamps, and your humble scribe, Lucki Duck.

Ollie was the first to fall on his sword, which was painful because he came into the tourney in second place. His early exit dropped him to third in the standings. Big Daddy went out next, followed by another one of our top players, J-Dawg.

I was able to knock out Philly in seventh, then Dealer Larry was felted by Annie. Tin Man went out in fifth, which was pretty good considering that he was on some strong pain meds following a surgical procedure on Wednesday.

I played the part of the Grim Reaper to both Stamps and Bobby Dee, knocking them both out with pocket aces. As a matter of fact, I started with A-A five times in the tournament! Incredibly, they held each time.

Down to heads up with Annie, our match only lasted one hand. Annie completed the SB with J-9 and I knuckled my 8-5 offsuit.

The flop was 6-7-9. BINGO!

I checked to Annie, hoping for a C-bet from her. I insta-called when she pushed all-in with her top pair. I had a bit of a sweat when the board paired on the turn, but the river was a harmless 3 and I was able to win the tourney.

It was exciting to win another one after a couple of poor sixth place finishes. I have built a nice lead by winning five tournaments in a row early in the season and now this sixth win puts me in an excellent position to win one of the spots to the WSOP. With four tournaments left I have a 16 point lead over third place. The most points you can receive is 10 per tourney, so I'll be hard to catch.

Click here for the updated standings.

Till next time, win the flips.

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Bowl Game Experiment- Update


I began an experiment last week. I was curious as to what would happen if you bet the money line underdog on every college bowl game this year.

So, I decided to bet ten bucks per game and see what happens. So far I'm down 20 bucks, but would be up $23 if Nevada could hold a 13 point lead in the last two minutes of a football game :o)

Below are the lines on all the bowl games that have been played and the next one (or ones) coming up. I'll update as we go along.

Tonight I have San Diego St. at +$145. Should be interesting. Go Aztecs!

Dec. 15th

Nevada (+$330) over Arizona -    LOSS  (0-1, <$10>)
Toledo (+$350) over Utah State - LOSS  (0-2, <$20>)

Dec. 20th

San Diego State (+$145) over BYU

Football Picks, Dec 20th

Tonight's Poinsettia Bowl featuring BYU and San Diego State is worth a look.

$40 on San Diego State (+$145) over BYU
The Cougars travel to San Diego for what is a home game for the Aztecs. BYU is 7-5 this season, but just 2-4 on the highway. In their last 6 games they are 3-3 and 3-4 ATS in their last 7. San Diego State brings a 9-3 record to the party and a 7 game winning streak. They are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games and are 6-1 at home.

Starting Bankroll        $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                     $36.00
Current Bankroll        $2,036.00

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

Good luck!

Basketball Picks, Dec 20th

Only one game on the docket tonight that's worth a nibble.

3 units @ 11/10 on Oklahoma City (-3 1/2) over Minnesota
The Thunder bring a 21-4 record and a 12 game winning streak into tonight's match up in Minnesota. OKC is 7-2 in enemy territory this season and is 6-2 ATS in road games. The T-Wolves are 12-11, but a spiffy 7-3 at home. The Thunder has won 10 straight against the T-Wolves.
Starting Bankroll       300 units
Profit/Loss              (5.95) units
Current Bankroll     294.05 units

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

Good luck!

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Basketball Picks, Dec 19th

A couple of college games are worth risking a few dollars.

3 units @ 11/10 on Cincinnati (-8 1/2) over Xavier
The Bearcats are 10-0 this season and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games. The visiting Musketeers are 7-2, but 1-2 in their last three ATS.
4 units @ 11/10 on New Mexico (-3 1/2) over New Mexico State
The 11-0 Lobos visit the 5-5 Aggies, who are 3-1 at home this season. New Mexico beat State last Saturday 73-58.

Starting Bankroll       300 units
Profit/Loss              (12.25) units
Current Bankroll     287.75 units

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

Good luck!

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Basketball Picks, Dec 18th

One game on the hard court tonight that's worth a peek.

2 units on Indiana (+$120) over Milwaukee
The Pacers have won 3 straight and 7 of their last 10. The host Bucks are 6-5 at home this season while Indiana is 6-8 in enemy territory.

Starting Bankroll       300 units
Profit/Loss              (10.25) units
Current Bankroll     289.75 units

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

Good luck!

NFL Picks Contest - Results and Standings

Here are the results and updated standings in the NFL Picks Contest

lightning- Houston (W 29-17) = 22 pts.
TwoMinuteWarning- Cincinnati (W 34-13) = 31pts.
Grange95-  Seattle (W 50-17) = 43 pts.
ohcowboy12go- New England (L 34-41) = (7 pts.)
Full House- New England (L 34-41) = (7 pts.)
Music City Momma- Seattle (W 50-17) = 43 pts.
Coach-  Detroit (L 10-38) = (28 pts.)
Waffles- Cincinnati (W 34-13) = 31 pts.
MOJO-  Houston (W 29-17) = 22 pts.
ggrouchie- Detroit (L 10-38) = (28 pts.)
Vegas Vic-  Seattle (W 50-17) = 43 pts.
Captain Crunch- Miami (W 24-3) = 31 pts.

Here are the current standings;

MOJO - 40+19+22+13+16+18+24+68+22 = 242 pts.
Grange95 - 20+19+22+13+14+40+24+23+43 = 218
Vegas Vic - 16+19+22+13+16+40+15+23+43 = 207
Music City Momma - 17+19+24+5+17+34+24+24+43 =  207
TwoMinuteWarning - 13+19+22+16+31+18+19+23+31 = 192
lightning - 13+19+24+13+16+18+24+24+22 = 173
Captain Crunch - 13+11+18+16+31+18+24-(2)+31 = 160
Coach - 20+19+22+13+16+40+17+38-(28) = 157
grrouchie - 14+48+20+5+16+40+17+23-(28) = 155
ohcowboy12go - 13+19+22+5+13+24+23-(7)=112
Waffles - 15+11+22+16+14+0+24-(28)+31 =105
Full House - 20+19+22-(34)+16+18+17+24-(7) =95

Congratulations to Grange, Music City Momma, and Vegas Vic for leading the way this week!

Monday, December 17, 2012

Football Picks, Dec 17th

The NFL's Monday night game looks like an opportunity to make a few bucks.

$30 on NY Jets (+$110) over Tennessee
The Jets, winners in 3 of their last 4 games, travel to Nashville to take on the 5-8 Titans. New York's defense has played well in the last month, holding opponents to 13 points or less in their last three victories. The Titans are 2-4 at home while the Jets are 3-3 on the highway, with their three losses at Pittsburgh, New England, and Seattle.

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!

Sunday, December 16, 2012

NFL Picks Contest - This Week's Picks


Here are the picks for this week's Small Potatoes NFL Picks Contest.

lightning- Houston
TwoMinuteWarning- Cincinnati
Grange95- Seattle
ohcowboy12go-  New England
Full House- New England
Music City Momma- Seattle
Coach- Detroit
Waffles- Cincinnati
MOJO-  Houston
ggrouchie- Detroit
Vegas Vic- Seattle
Captain Crunch- Miami

Good luck!!!

Saturday, December 15, 2012

NFL Picks Contest - Picks Due

If you haven't sent in your pick, I'll need it by midnight (CST) tonight.

You can leave it in the comments or e-mail it to nfl.picks@ymail.com.

Good luck!

Basketball Picks - Dec 15th

There is one college game that looks interesting.

3 units on South Dakota State (+$125) over Montana
The Jackrabbits are 1-3 on the highway, but have won 7 of their last 8 overall. The host Grizzles have dropped 2 of their last 3.


Starting Bankroll       300 units
Profit/Loss              (14.0) units
Current Bankroll     286.0 units

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

Good luck!

Friday, December 14, 2012

Bowl Game Experiment


I'm curious as to what would happen if you bet the money line underdog on every college bowl game this year.

So, ten bucks per game. Let's see what happens.

Below are the lines on all the bowl games. I'll update as we go along. Should be interesting.

Dec. 15th

Nevada (+$330) over Arizona -    LOSS  (0-1, <$10>)
Toledo (+$350) over Utah State - LOSS  (0-2, <$20>)

Dec. 20th

San Diego State (+$145) over BYU

Dec 21st

Ball State (+$255) over Central Florida

Dec 22nd

East Carolina (+$220) over La. Lafayette
Washington (+$190) over Boise State

Dec 24th

SMU (+$375) over Fresno State

Dec 26th

Central Michigan (+$190) over Western Kentucky

Dec 27th

Bowling Green (+$255) over San Jose State
Duke (+$260) over Cincinnati

Dec 28th

Ohio (+$250) over La. Monroe
Rutgers (+$120) over Virginia Tech
Minnesota (+$400) over Texas Tech

Dec 29th

Navy (+$475) over Arizona State
Syracuse (+$165) over West Virginia
Texas (+$115) over Oregon State
Michigan State (+$130) over TCU

Dec 31st

NC State (+$240) over Vanderbilt
Georgia Tech (+$350) over USC
Clemson (+$165) over LSU

Jan 1st

Purdue (+$650) over Oklahoma State
Northwestern (+$120) over Miss State
Michigan (+$200) over South Carolina
Nebraska (+$350) over Georgia
Wisconsin (+$230) over Stanford
Northern Illinois (+$425) over Florida State

Jan 2nd

Louisville (+$475) over Florida

Jan 3rd

Kansas State (+$300) over Oregon

Jan 4th

Oklahoma (+$180) over Texas A&M

Jan 5th

Pittsburgh (+$150) over Miss.

Jan 6th

Kent State (+$170) over Arkansas State

Jan 7th

Notre Dame (+$290) over Alabama

First game is Saturday.


Basketball Picks, Dec 14th

A couple of NBA games are worth a look.

2 units on Boston (+$125) over Houston
The Celtics visit the Lone Star State, having won 3 of their last 4 games. The Rockets are 1-3 in their last 4.
 2 units on Memphis (+$105) over Denver
Memphis is 5-3 on the highway this season. The Nuggets have dropped 6 of their last 9 games.
Starting Bankroll      300 units
Profit/Loss                (10.0) units
Current Bankroll     290.0 units

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

Good luck!

Thursday, December 13, 2012

The Big 'C' - Update

If you've followed this blog for any length of time, you'll remember that my mother was diagnosed with lung cancer earlier this year. If you want to catch up, click here, here, and here. Trust me, it reads a lot faster than it was lived.

Anyhow, earlier today she had a cat scan done to be sure her cancer was still in remission. From there she visited her heart doctor and got a good report. After that she got her morning test results from the lung doc, which showed the cancer was still in remission.

So, it's definitely good news and a relief for our family. Her next check up is in March which means we'll be boarding the emotional roller coaster again in the spring.

A good day today, but cancer still sucks.

NFL Picks Contest- Picks Due

If you're picking tonight's game, I need to have your selection by 6pm (CST). If you are picking one of the Sunday games, I'll need it by midnight (CST) Saturday.

You can leave it in the comments or e-mail it to nfl.picks@ymail.com.

Good luck!

Basketball Picks, Dec 13th

Only one game on the schedule today that is worth risking a few bucks.

4 units on Middle Tenn. State (+$115) over Belmont
The Blue Raiders visit the Bruins in the Curb Events Center, bringing a 7-2 record with them, 3-2 on the highway. Belmont is 6-2, but only 2-2 in their last 4. ATS this season, they are 1-4.

Starting Bankroll      300 units
Profit/Loss                (6.0) units
Current Bankroll     294.0 units

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

Good luck!

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Basketball Picks, Dec 12th

A couple of tonight's college games are worth a nibble.

4 units @ 11/10 on Oregon State (-12) over Portland State
The Beavers are 5-2 this season, with both losses coming to top 35 teams. Last year they beat Portland State by 33. Portland State is 0-4 versus Division 1 schools, losing all four by 10+ points.
3 units @ 11/10 on Wisconsin (-17 1/2) over Green Bay
The Badgers are 9-1 in their last 10 match ups with Green Bay and have beaten them by an average of 21 in their last two. Green Bat has dropped 5 of their last 6 games.

Starting Bankroll      300 units
Profit/Loss                1.0 units
Current Bankroll    301.0 units

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

Good luck!

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

NFL Picks Contest- Results and Standings


We all thought we knew Memphis MOJO. Much like Clark Kent is a mild mannered reporter working for the Daily Planet, MOJO is the mild mannered bridge and poker player from western Tennessee.

Little did we know that he was born on the planet KickUrAss, and when he looks in the mirror he sees a testosterone fueled, macho, Chuck Norris stunt double that will lay a three sixty roundhouse flying monkey kick to your ass that will cause you to have to part your hair in order to take a dump.

While you and I pour over stats and tendencies trying to pick winners, black belt, super-ninja MOJO is at the gym slammin' the pecs and making the ladies all tingly. After a quick stop at the tat parlor for a touch up, MOJO mounts his Harley and winds it out on his way back to his bad-ass man cave to concentrate on his pick. Using his super-ninja powers, he enters a trance-like state and with his superior mental discipline, focuses on the big winner for the week.

Seattle? Who knew?

The Arizona Cardinals, that's who.

Captain KickAss, who has still not forgiven them for leaving St. Louis, made a trip to the desert for a little "discussion" with the Redbirds. After increasing the population of their Injured Reserve List with a few 4th degree super ninja moves, MOJO informed them that they would not score ANY points Sunday and would turn the ball over eight times.

The result? 58-0.

Let's all hope that in the future, he will use his powers for good, not evil.

My friend grrouchie is also impressed.
"MOJO is a ringer.
He is a scam artist who has knowledge of the future.
He might have actually borrowed a Delorian and rode shotgun with Biff a few decades back just to take advantage of this one situation.

Everyone must rise up and revolt against this evil man before he harms us all.

I bow in your presence, overlord."

Here are the results and updated standings in the NFL Picks Contest

lightning- San Francisco (W 27-13) = 24 pts.
TwoMinuteWarning- Denver (W 26-13) = 23 pts.
Grange95-  Denver (W 26-13) = 23 pts.
ohcowboy12go- Denver (W 26-13) = 23 pts.
M Prosk- no pick = 0 pts.
Full House- San Francisco (W 27-13) = 24 pts.
Music City Momma- San Francisco (W 27-13) = 24 pts.
Coach- New England (W42-14) = 38 pts.
Neophyte- no pick = 0 pts.
Waffles- Houston (L 14-42) = (28 pts.)
MOJO-  Seattle (W 58-0) = 68 pts.
ggrouchie- Denver (W 26-13) = 23 pts.
Vegas Vic- Denver (W 26-13) = 23 pts.
Captain Crunch- Tampa Bay (L 21-23) = (2 pts)

Here are the current standings;

MOJO - 40+19+22+13+16+18+24+68 = 220 pts.
Coach - 20+19+22+13+16+40+17+38 = 185
grrouchie - 14+48+20+5+16+40+17+23 = 183
Grange95 - 20+19+22+13+14+40+24+23 = 175
Vegas Vic - 16+19+22+13+16+40+15+23 = 164
Music City Momma - 17+19+24+5+17+34+24+24 = 164
TwoMinuteWarning - 13+19+22+16+31+18+19+23 = 161
lightning - 13+19+24+13+16+18+24+24 = 151
Captain Crunch - 13+11+18+16+31+18+24-(2) = 129
ohcowboy12go - 13+19+22+5+13+24+23=119
Full House - 20+19+22-(34)+16+18+17+24 =102
Neophyte - 17+19+0+13+32+18+0+0 = 99
Waffles - 15+11+22+16+14+0+24-(28) =74

Congratulations to MOJO for a record week!

Basketball Picks, Dec 11th

One game on the NBA docket looks interesting.

3 units @ 11/10 on NY Knicks  (-4 1/2) over Brooklyn
The Knicks take a short road trip to Brooklyn. New York has won 6 of their last 7 games and are 15-5 this season, with 7 of those wins on the highway. The Nets have dropped 4 straight and have lost 3 of their last 4 home games. Brooklyn is 4-4 versus +.500 teams this season.

Starting Bankroll      300 units
Profit/Loss                4.0 units
Current Bankroll    304.0 units

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

Good luck!

Monday, December 10, 2012

Football Picks, Dec 10th

A good match up tonight in the northeast.

$20 on Houston (+$220) over New England
The Texans have won six straight and are 6-0 on the highway this season. The Pats have also won 6 in a row and have a amazing +11 turnover ratio in their last three games. Houston has +14 TO rate this year, so if they are able to hold on to the ball, they should have a shot. Do I expect the Texans to pull the upset? Probably not, but at +$220, I'll take an 11-1 team every time!

Starting Bankroll        $2,000.00
Profit/Loss                     $86.00
Current Bankroll        $2,086.00

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

Good luck!

Saturday, December 8, 2012

NFL Picks Contest - This Week's Picks


Here are the picks for this week's Small Potatoes NFL Picks Contest.

lightning- San Francisco
TwoMinuteWarning- Denver
Grange95- Denver
ohcowboy12go-  Denver
M Prosk- ?
Full House- San Francisco
Music City Momma- San Francisco
Coach- New England
Neophyte- ?
Waffles- Houston
MOJO-  Seattle
ggrouchie- Denver
Vegas Vic- Denver
Captain Crunch- Tampa Bay

Good luck!!!

Basketball Picks, Dec 8th

Four games on the menu that are worth a peek.

3 units on San Francisco (+$150) over Pacific
The Dons bring a 5-1 record and a 4 game winning streak to Pacific. San Fran has only played one road game which was a win. The Tigers are 4-4 this season and 3-2 at home, but have dropped two of their last three.
 
2 units on Tulane (+$115) over San Diego
Two great nicknames meet in San Diego as the Green Wave visits the Toreros. Tulane has won 4 straight and is 8-2 this season, but is 0-2 on the highway. San Diego is 4-5, but 3-1 at home. They have dropped 5 of their last 7.



2 units on Indiana State (+$105) over Morehead State
The Sycamores are 4-2, but both their losses are to top 25 teams. The host Eagles are 4-5, but 3-1 at home. They have lost 4 of theit last 5 games.
 
3 units on Pepperdine (+$260) over Hawaii
The Waves have won 5 of their last 6. The Warriors have dropped 2 of their last 3.
Starting Bankroll      300 units
Profit/Loss                3.2 units
Current Bankroll    303.2 units

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

Good luck!