Alright folks, the time all of us soccer fanatics have been
waiting for has arrived.I’ll keep all
my picks in this thread for ease of reference.Going to be playing a few futures, and of course, more than a few
games.This is an exciting time to be a
soccer fan and to make a few bucks, as I feel this tourney can be
profitable.So let’s get to it.
OUTRIGHT WINNER
Alright, let’s start by deduction.Here’s the teams that have no chance
whatsoever of taking the cup:Austria, Switzerland,
Poland, Romania and Turkey.These guys don’t have a chance in hell.Slim chance of winning: Russia, CzechRepublic, Greece
and Sweden.I don’t see any of these teams winning,
although a couple could surprise and go far.Lightning won’t strike twice for Greece, Czechs and Swedes are on
the decline.Russia, I just don’t see it.That leaves us with: Germany, Italy,
France, Croatia, Portugal,
Spain and Netherlands.France, I don’t see it.They struggled a bit in qualification, they
are getting older, no Zidane any more to shore up the midfield.Croatia could be this years Greece, the
Croats always play hard and with pride, although they lack the skill they used
to have in years past, so it will be tough.Netherlands
is interesting and will depend on how Van Nistelrooy will play.There was plenty of animosity between him and
the coach, so we will see.Portugal is similar to Netherlands, in that most of the pressure is on
Cristiano Ronaldo to excel, but he has choked in the past for Portugal, but if he plays like he did all year
for Manchester United, no question Portugal can win this thing.Spain has a good team on paper, but
for some odd reason, they have always choked on the national stage.They have been underachievers for so long, I
always have a tough time believing they get it done.Italy is the world champs, but they
have struggled immensely in the Euros for some odd reason, but you can never
count them out.And Germany is stacked with talent and
have tons of depth, not to mention an easy group as well, they are the
favourite for a reason.So I will play:
Portugal
+760 (1 unit)
Italy
+680 (1 unit, a bit of a homer play, they are my team)
Alright folks, the time all of us soccer fanatics have been
waiting for has arrived.I’ll keep all
my picks in this thread for ease of reference.Going to be playing a few futures, and of course, more than a few
games.This is an exciting time to be a
soccer fan and to make a few bucks, as I feel this tourney can be
profitable.So let’s get to it.
OUTRIGHT WINNER
Alright, let’s start by deduction.Here’s the teams that have no chance
whatsoever of taking the cup:Austria, Switzerland,
Poland, Romania and Turkey.These guys don’t have a chance in hell.Slim chance of winning: Russia, CzechRepublic, Greece
and Sweden.I don’t see any of these teams winning,
although a couple could surprise and go far.Lightning won’t strike twice for Greece, Czechs and Swedes are on
the decline.Russia, I just don’t see it.That leaves us with: Germany, Italy,
France, Croatia, Portugal,
Spain and Netherlands.France, I don’t see it.They struggled a bit in qualification, they
are getting older, no Zidane any more to shore up the midfield.Croatia could be this years Greece, the
Croats always play hard and with pride, although they lack the skill they used
to have in years past, so it will be tough.Netherlands
is interesting and will depend on how Van Nistelrooy will play.There was plenty of animosity between him and
the coach, so we will see.Portugal is similar to Netherlands, in that most of the pressure is on
Cristiano Ronaldo to excel, but he has choked in the past for Portugal, but if he plays like he did all year
for Manchester United, no question Portugal can win this thing.Spain has a good team on paper, but
for some odd reason, they have always choked on the national stage.They have been underachievers for so long, I
always have a tough time believing they get it done.Italy is the world champs, but they
have struggled immensely in the Euros for some odd reason, but you can never
count them out.And Germany is stacked with talent and
have tons of depth, not to mention an easy group as well, they are the
favourite for a reason.So I will play:
Portugal
+760 (1 unit)
Italy
+680 (1 unit, a bit of a homer play, they are my team)
I really don’t see anyone but Portugal topping this group.Tukey and the Swiss, no chance.CzechRepublic has an outside
chance if the Portugese choke (which they can)I’m going light on this one though.
Group B: Germany
-160 (7 units)
There is no easier play in Euro 2008 than this one.We have a group that includes Germany, Croatia,
Poland and Austria.Germany
will beat Austria for sure,
should have no problems beating Poland.Croatia might give them a run, but
I see no less than a draw.That equals
group winner.This one is EASY
folks!Pound it!
Group C: NO BET
The Group of Death, any team (apart from Romania) can
win this group.
Group D: Spain
-124 (1 unit)
I worry about Spain because they are constantly
underachieving in these tourneys.However,
you got to believe Spain
takes this group.But they worry me.
Small bet here.
I really don’t see anyone but Portugal topping this group.Tukey and the Swiss, no chance.CzechRepublic has an outside
chance if the Portugese choke (which they can)I’m going light on this one though.
Group B: Germany
-160 (7 units)
There is no easier play in Euro 2008 than this one.We have a group that includes Germany, Croatia,
Poland and Austria.Germany
will beat Austria for sure,
should have no problems beating Poland.Croatia might give them a run, but
I see no less than a draw.That equals
group winner.This one is EASY
folks!Pound it!
Group C: NO BET
The Group of Death, any team (apart from Romania) can
win this group.
Group D: Spain
-124 (1 unit)
I worry about Spain because they are constantly
underachieving in these tourneys.However,
you got to believe Spain
takes this group.But they worry me.
Small bet here.
This is Portugal’s
main threat.For them to be successful,
Ronaldo will have to put the ball in the back of the net.We know he can do it at the club level(scored
the most goals this year with Man United), but can he do it at the National
level?I think he can.Forget the last tournaments (WC 2006 and Euro
2004) he was just a kid then.He has the
experience now and the confidence of Scolari.If the Portugese go deep (and I think they can) this will sail over 2.5
goals.
M. Klose over 2.5 goals, -110 (1 unit)
Germany
has a lot of offensive threats, but Klose is the main one.I see Germany going deep in this tourney,
so that means Klose will be playing in a lot of games.That means a lot of chances for Klose to put
it in the net.Should get at least 3
here.
Total Goals by country prop
Austria
under 2.5, -125 (2 units)
Austria
is going to have a real tough time scoring goals in this tourney.Austria doesn’t have any offensive
firepower.This is a low total, but I
really don’t see them scoring 3 goals in this tourney.Germany for sure will shut them
out.They might get 1 or 2 goals in the
other games against Croatia
and Poland.But even that’s stretching it.
Don't want to stretch my $$$ to much on futures, so that's it for me. Of course, I'll post my individual game plays too.
This is Portugal’s
main threat.For them to be successful,
Ronaldo will have to put the ball in the back of the net.We know he can do it at the club level(scored
the most goals this year with Man United), but can he do it at the National
level?I think he can.Forget the last tournaments (WC 2006 and Euro
2004) he was just a kid then.He has the
experience now and the confidence of Scolari.If the Portugese go deep (and I think they can) this will sail over 2.5
goals.
M. Klose over 2.5 goals, -110 (1 unit)
Germany
has a lot of offensive threats, but Klose is the main one.I see Germany going deep in this tourney,
so that means Klose will be playing in a lot of games.That means a lot of chances for Klose to put
it in the net.Should get at least 3
here.
Total Goals by country prop
Austria
under 2.5, -125 (2 units)
Austria
is going to have a real tough time scoring goals in this tourney.Austria doesn’t have any offensive
firepower.This is a low total, but I
really don’t see them scoring 3 goals in this tourney.Germany for sure will shut them
out.They might get 1 or 2 goals in the
other games against Croatia
and Poland.But even that’s stretching it.
Don't want to stretch my $$$ to much on futures, so that's it for me. Of course, I'll post my individual game plays too.
You rate too many teams above Poland. While I do not think they will win it, as they do have a hellish group, Greece, Russia, Czech Republic, and perhaps the Swedes if they keep up their current form could fall to the Poles.
Then again, Germany -160 to win their group seems safe.
You rate too many teams above Poland. While I do not think they will win it, as they do have a hellish group, Greece, Russia, Czech Republic, and perhaps the Swedes if they keep up their current form could fall to the Poles.
Then again, Germany -160 to win their group seems safe.
Alright, future bets are in, now to the games:
Czechs/Swiss UNDER 2, -114 (2 units)
No Rosicky in midfield really hurts for Czechs, as they lose his
creativity. The Czechs main threats are Koller and Baros, but they had
dissapointing seasons this year at the club level. The Swiss will be
playing defensively in this one I am sure, and they will be tough to
crack. I can't see many goals in this game at all, as both teams will
also play cautiously. I think at most we see a 1-1 game today.
Alright, future bets are in, now to the games:
Czechs/Swiss UNDER 2, -114 (2 units)
No Rosicky in midfield really hurts for Czechs, as they lose his
creativity. The Czechs main threats are Koller and Baros, but they had
dissapointing seasons this year at the club level. The Swiss will be
playing defensively in this one I am sure, and they will be tough to
crack. I can't see many goals in this game at all, as both teams will
also play cautiously. I think at most we see a 1-1 game today.
A perfect start to the tourney, everything went as expected today. Let's keep the hot start going.
Croatia -0.5, -118 (2 units)
How bad is Austria? Considering that a poll conducted in Austria prior to the tourney beginning showed that a majority wanted Austria to bow out of the tournament to avoid embarassment is all that needs to be said. I can't see Austria winning here against a team that knows they have to win this one to aid their chances to go through to the KO stages. No Eduardo Da Silva hurts Croatia, but they are more than capable of beating the weakest team in the tournament in Austria.
Still looking at the later game between Germany and Poland.
A perfect start to the tourney, everything went as expected today. Let's keep the hot start going.
Croatia -0.5, -118 (2 units)
How bad is Austria? Considering that a poll conducted in Austria prior to the tourney beginning showed that a majority wanted Austria to bow out of the tournament to avoid embarassment is all that needs to be said. I can't see Austria winning here against a team that knows they have to win this one to aid their chances to go through to the KO stages. No Eduardo Da Silva hurts Croatia, but they are more than capable of beating the weakest team in the tournament in Austria.
Still looking at the later game between Germany and Poland.
This may very well end with Germany winning by 1, but it will be tough for Poland to get a draw in this one. I was confident that Germany would win their group, so I'm confident they take this one. Upsets happen, but you have to take the better team. Ballack and Klose, if they are on their game, will be tough for the pesky Poles to contain. I see a 2/0 Germany win in this one.
This may very well end with Germany winning by 1, but it will be tough for Poland to get a draw in this one. I was confident that Germany would win their group, so I'm confident they take this one. Upsets happen, but you have to take the better team. Ballack and Klose, if they are on their game, will be tough for the pesky Poles to contain. I see a 2/0 Germany win in this one.
I see another low scoring game here. Romania will play a defensive game today and France has had a ton of problems against teams that doesn't allow many chances. I don't think we will see many goals in this one.
I see another low scoring game here. Romania will play a defensive game today and France has had a ton of problems against teams that doesn't allow many chances. I don't think we will see many goals in this one.
I feel this is the safest pick in this game. Liked the under originally, but I can see this game going over as well, so that is a no play. The Dutch are without Robben, and that is a huge blow. Also, the Dutch had problems scoring during qualifiers and their defence is not the best. This is Euro, so anything can happen, but I just don't see Italy losing, but there is a possibility of a draw so I'll take them at a pk.
I feel this is the safest pick in this game. Liked the under originally, but I can see this game going over as well, so that is a no play. The Dutch are without Robben, and that is a huge blow. Also, the Dutch had problems scoring during qualifiers and their defence is not the best. This is Euro, so anything can happen, but I just don't see Italy losing, but there is a possibility of a draw so I'll take them at a pk.
does anyone here have a idea if usually euro2008 games in previous year where low scoring so far 5-0 under 2.5 goals ..1 2 1 2 and 0 today i think with italy the best defensive team playing soon ive taken all unders so far by assuming that theyd go under cause its 2nd to the world cup in terms of wanting to win it.
does anyone here have a idea if usually euro2008 games in previous year where low scoring so far 5-0 under 2.5 goals ..1 2 1 2 and 0 today i think with italy the best defensive team playing soon ive taken all unders so far by assuming that theyd go under cause its 2nd to the world cup in terms of wanting to win it.
game day props at pinny yesterday they said over under 5 goals for both games 3 where scored..today over under was 4 goals 0 so far and italy to come so thats 3 days in a row at even money that have won if u take that bet.
game day props at pinny yesterday they said over under 5 goals for both games 3 where scored..today over under was 4 goals 0 so far and italy to come so thats 3 days in a row at even money that have won if u take that bet.
I feel this is the safest pick in this game. Liked the under originally, but I can see this game going over as well, so that is a no play. The Dutch are without Robben, and that is a huge blow. Also, the Dutch had problems scoring during qualifiers and their defence is not the best. This is Euro, so anything can happen, but I just don't see Italy losing, but there is a possibility of a draw so I'll take them at a pk.
I feel this is the safest pick in this game. Liked the under originally, but I can see this game going over as well, so that is a no play. The Dutch are without Robben, and that is a huge blow. Also, the Dutch had problems scoring during qualifiers and their defence is not the best. This is Euro, so anything can happen, but I just don't see Italy losing, but there is a possibility of a draw so I'll take them at a pk.
Had my first losing day yesterday, losing a bit of juice on the damned
Italy game. Still, can't complain about a 5-1 start. Let's hope we come
out positive today:
Spain -0.5, -1, -119 (2 units)
Like with Germany, -155 is a bit too much juice, so I'll risk pushing
half of my bet. I've heard people say Russia might get something out of
this game like Holland did against Italy, but this isn't Holland here,
this is Russia. Very little experience playing in a tourney like this.
Biggest problem for Russia is the loss of Arashavin and Pogrebnyak.
There goes there scoring right there. Russia will play a very defensive
minded game and hope to get something on the counterattack. For Russia
to get something out of this game, they will have to really shine on
defence, but I don't think they have the horses. What Russia does have
is a good coach and a good goalie, but I don't think that will be
enough against a spain team stacked with firepower in Torres, Villa and
Xavi.
Had my first losing day yesterday, losing a bit of juice on the damned
Italy game. Still, can't complain about a 5-1 start. Let's hope we come
out positive today:
Spain -0.5, -1, -119 (2 units)
Like with Germany, -155 is a bit too much juice, so I'll risk pushing
half of my bet. I've heard people say Russia might get something out of
this game like Holland did against Italy, but this isn't Holland here,
this is Russia. Very little experience playing in a tourney like this.
Biggest problem for Russia is the loss of Arashavin and Pogrebnyak.
There goes there scoring right there. Russia will play a very defensive
minded game and hope to get something on the counterattack. For Russia
to get something out of this game, they will have to really shine on
defence, but I don't think they have the horses. What Russia does have
is a good coach and a good goalie, but I don't think that will be
enough against a spain team stacked with firepower in Torres, Villa and
Xavi.
Another low scoring game in this one I think. Greece plays a very boring, defensive minded game. Ibrahimovich has never excelled at these tourneys, and Larsson is old and definitely past his prime. Sweden is a team on the decline right now and I believe may have some difficulties finding the back of the net. They struggled in the qualifiers and I just don't know if they can turn this around. In any event, I wouldn't be surprised if this turned out to be a replica of the France/Romania game yesterday, which was a total snorefest, therefore I feel the under is the best bet here.
Another low scoring game in this one I think. Greece plays a very boring, defensive minded game. Ibrahimovich has never excelled at these tourneys, and Larsson is old and definitely past his prime. Sweden is a team on the decline right now and I believe may have some difficulties finding the back of the net. They struggled in the qualifiers and I just don't know if they can turn this around. In any event, I wouldn't be surprised if this turned out to be a replica of the France/Romania game yesterday, which was a total snorefest, therefore I feel the under is the best bet here.
The Czechs didn't impress me one bit in their first game against the
Swiss. In fact, the Swiss outplayed them for the most part in that
game. Meanwhile, Portugal was impressive against Turkey. I see another
win for Portugal in this one, and if they win, they should clinch the
group.
The Czechs didn't impress me one bit in their first game against the
Swiss. In fact, the Swiss outplayed them for the most part in that
game. Meanwhile, Portugal was impressive against Turkey. I see another
win for Portugal in this one, and if they win, they should clinch the
group.
I actually cashed two bets yesterday, with the Portugal game bet, as
well as my Portugal to win the group bet. With Portugal's win, they now
secure 1st place in Group A. A fantastic start so far to the tourney,
let's keep it going:
Germany -0.5, -127 (2 units)
Well, Croatia is certainly missing Eduardo Da Silva. They played an
awful game against Austria in their first game and got lucky to eek out
a 1/0, thanks to an early PK. Today they face one of the best teams in
the competition in Germany. We saw how Germany handled Poland (who are
no slouches when you consider that they won their group in Euro
qualification). I just can't see anything other than a Germany win.
Also, historically this matchup has favored Germany, with 7 games
played between these two, Germany winning 5 times, Croatia winning once
and the other being a draw. Germany just has too much firepower in
Klose, Ballack and Podolski, and without Da Silva, Croatia just doesn't
have enough to get an upset.
I actually cashed two bets yesterday, with the Portugal game bet, as
well as my Portugal to win the group bet. With Portugal's win, they now
secure 1st place in Group A. A fantastic start so far to the tourney,
let's keep it going:
Germany -0.5, -127 (2 units)
Well, Croatia is certainly missing Eduardo Da Silva. They played an
awful game against Austria in their first game and got lucky to eek out
a 1/0, thanks to an early PK. Today they face one of the best teams in
the competition in Germany. We saw how Germany handled Poland (who are
no slouches when you consider that they won their group in Euro
qualification). I just can't see anything other than a Germany win.
Also, historically this matchup has favored Germany, with 7 games
played between these two, Germany winning 5 times, Croatia winning once
and the other being a draw. Germany just has too much firepower in
Klose, Ballack and Podolski, and without Da Silva, Croatia just doesn't
have enough to get an upset.
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