SOCCER TODAY PLAYS (8/17)

YTD (SOCCER):  4-4 (BIG PLAY!!!:  2-0)

Was a really lucky yet amazing day yesterday hitting both the Liverpool FH and the -1.5 FG lines, with the latter being via a gift only Liverpool can present.  Then I ruined the perfect day with a play on Marseille against 10 man Rennes giving me a glimpse into the ineptness of the Marseille front line (though they did hit the post 3 times in the 2nd half).

Today there were/are quite a few games but I am again on PST so I missed the first couple, including Tottenham who have shown me the change in coach is going to yield a much better home record as well as, I'm guessing. overall record.  A bit bummed I missed them but let's see how the scores play out.

One thing to remind you all and note, my BIG PLAYS are 2 units and any HUGE PLAY is up to your description but, for me, is over 2 units.  Yesterday I went FIVE units on that FG Liverpool so you can understand just how excited (and blessed) I was feeling.  Ok, on to what is left for today:

MANCHESTER CITY -1 (-115):  I will keep this as a normal play only b/c of the change in the squad, lots of pieces have moved on, and the handful of meaningful injuries.  BUT, there is little way I see Pep Guardiola coming out and losing this game to a team they have quite honestly owned over the years, even at Molineux.  They have a lot of scoring options and will want to come out strong after last years "down year" it's only those missing in defense that have me a bit on edge.  Last year, they won all of their road games but at least 2 goals so this is a good enough situation to lock in a top team in the opening game where motivation should not be an issue vs a team that has been awful in preseason and I think could very well lose by 3 today.

BARCELONA FH (-122):  They have had a great preseason, a few guys are missing, they are playing a solid team on the road, but they are Barcelona and rarely lose under Hansi in the FH.  Today will be no different.

MONACO FH (-149)...BIG PLAY!!!:  HUGE mismatch and I see a big win by Monaco here as they will seriously contend this year, Le Havre will not.

Getting this posted asap.  As always, tail or fade, good luck to all....

Wasn't easy but Monaco pulls out the 1st half win with an own goal 1-0 

@tt_boy Haha I know Im a bit in disbelief they produced little threats even though they had full possession.

And Barcelona also up and Man City up by more than 1.  Could be a "smashing" day ;) 

And just as I push ENTER Haaland gets another.  Good night and the above assessment looks more accurate than ever at this point.

hope we get another couple in Monaco 

Going to add...

BAYERN MUNICH -1 (-125):  They are as good as a team gets in Europe more so because they are consistent in their approach.  I know the game is in Stuttgart but Bayern haven't had many problems there.  I am taking the -1 because Stuttgart were very strong last season and lost in this same game on penalties to Leverkusen, but I think Munich will be focused and are another type of beast.

Hoping we can get a full sweep, not easy but great start.  Man City dismantled.

@LAGameofInches

 Where are you located? I never asked.

@Brooklyncapper I'm in Los Angeles.  I'm guessing you're in Brooklyn I have a ton of family there if so.

Outstanding day after yesterday's.  Been a great start to the season.  4-0-1 on the day...

UPDATED YTD (SOCCER):  8-4-1 (BIG PLAY!!!:  3-0)

I'll be back later for a few MLS if anyone is interested.  Same thread .

Adding a few more for anyone whose eyes actually set onto this thread...

PHLADELPHIA FH (-120):  Not only do the Union own NY Red Bulls both at home and away, but they have lost only ONE FH this year (though they have tied quite a few).  NYRB have lost more than a handful FH at home this year so this is a really strong spot for me to take a stab at it.

CHARLOTTE (-110):  This should be a Charlotte W and pretty comfortably if you ask me.  Real Salt Lake will have no Diego Luna and he will not be replaced easily.  Charlotte has a full throttle of offensive weapons healthy oh, and they are the 3rd best home team in the league.

OVER 3.5 (LAG/MIAMI):  Full disclosure, I had placed a wager on Miami before the line shot up but that's just confirmation that Messi will play.  And given the Galaxy have the worst defense in the league, even more horribly on the road, I see lots of goals.  Miami has some defensive issues themselves but not enough where I see trouble for them.  They should win, 3-1 or something along those lines.

Hoping to get these last few and be back tomorrow.  As always, tail or fade, good luck to all...

I’m in bud! NM…. Missed the start 

Turns out I'm on a run.  2-0-1 tonight with the MLS.  Updated record:

UPDATED YTD (SOCCER):  10-4-2 (BIG PLAY!!!:  3-0)

See everyone tomorrow though I might miss out on Chelsea.

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