Rough start to the Euro both individual bets and futures not looking good at all.. If this doesn't turn around at least I'll have the US Open to save me.
Portugal -115 (8 units to win 6.96)
I do have the open future on Portugal to come in last so a win here severly jeopardizes that. I wasn't expecting a Denmark victory in their first match and I'm basically investing that they don't repeat that performance. I think this one ends 1-0 Portugal, so at the moment I'm contemplating the following additional wagers - both teams to score - NO and UNDER 2 goals
Netherlands +200 (10 units to win 20)
Smart bet here would be to play Netherlands Pick, but today's match against Germany is a complete gut check. They can't and shouldn't settle for leaving the field with a point. Germany is exceptional and there are little to no teams who can give them fits. The Dutch happen to be one of those teams and I think they exploit the Germans en route to a victory and place them back in the driver's seat to win the group.
Rough start to the Euro both individual bets and futures not looking good at all.. If this doesn't turn around at least I'll have the US Open to save me.
Portugal -115 (8 units to win 6.96)
I do have the open future on Portugal to come in last so a win here severly jeopardizes that. I wasn't expecting a Denmark victory in their first match and I'm basically investing that they don't repeat that performance. I think this one ends 1-0 Portugal, so at the moment I'm contemplating the following additional wagers - both teams to score - NO and UNDER 2 goals
Netherlands +200 (10 units to win 20)
Smart bet here would be to play Netherlands Pick, but today's match against Germany is a complete gut check. They can't and shouldn't settle for leaving the field with a point. Germany is exceptional and there are little to no teams who can give them fits. The Dutch happen to be one of those teams and I think they exploit the Germans en route to a victory and place them back in the driver's seat to win the group.
Struggling to say the least, but it is a marathon not a sprint. If I can get myself in the black by the end of the tournament the grind will all be worth it.
Italy +146 (6 units to win 8.76)
Croatia / Italy UNDER 2 +121 (6 units to win 7.26)
I don't think Croatia scores and I see a 1-0 Italy final, but don't want any part of the under 1.5 for a greater payout. Croatia was a bit of a mystery in qualifying as many expected them to win their group. They came in second and got stone walled twice by Greece throughout qualifying. From the early goings of the Euro, it seems Greece's defense might not be as strong as advertised. Italy's certainly is and I think Croatia struggles to get any formidable attack on them today.
Ireland +1/2 +326 (3 units to win 9.78)
Ireland +1548 (1 unit to win 15.48)
Crazy? Yeah. Unlikely? Sure. Impossible? Nope. I don't think the odds are warranted here. I watched the Croatia-Ireland game again and the 3-1 final really tells a misleading tale. Spain is ripe for the picking and there probably isn't a more frustrating team based on their heart than the Irish. They can't rely on talent, but they have grit and they battle until the final whistle. Spain should and likely will win this match, but I think there is a chance that Ireland musters a draw. And if I'm right in that thinking, I'd hate to be sitting on the sidelines not having an open Ireland winticket. I'm comfortable that I may have $400 go up in smoke in a matter of minutes, but I'm taking a shot.
Struggling to say the least, but it is a marathon not a sprint. If I can get myself in the black by the end of the tournament the grind will all be worth it.
Italy +146 (6 units to win 8.76)
Croatia / Italy UNDER 2 +121 (6 units to win 7.26)
I don't think Croatia scores and I see a 1-0 Italy final, but don't want any part of the under 1.5 for a greater payout. Croatia was a bit of a mystery in qualifying as many expected them to win their group. They came in second and got stone walled twice by Greece throughout qualifying. From the early goings of the Euro, it seems Greece's defense might not be as strong as advertised. Italy's certainly is and I think Croatia struggles to get any formidable attack on them today.
Ireland +1/2 +326 (3 units to win 9.78)
Ireland +1548 (1 unit to win 15.48)
Crazy? Yeah. Unlikely? Sure. Impossible? Nope. I don't think the odds are warranted here. I watched the Croatia-Ireland game again and the 3-1 final really tells a misleading tale. Spain is ripe for the picking and there probably isn't a more frustrating team based on their heart than the Irish. They can't rely on talent, but they have grit and they battle until the final whistle. Spain should and likely will win this match, but I think there is a chance that Ireland musters a draw. And if I'm right in that thinking, I'd hate to be sitting on the sidelines not having an open Ireland winticket. I'm comfortable that I may have $400 go up in smoke in a matter of minutes, but I'm taking a shot.
Netherlands to win Euro 2012 (1 unit to win 34.75)
Long shot? absolutely. One I'm worth taking? absolutely. I think the Netherlands beat Portugal and stumble into the knockout round. From there, I'm getting a top team to win three games @ +3475 with one of those games being against Poland, Russia, Greece or the Czechs. I realize they still have work to do and need help to put themselves through, but I think they get it down vs. Portugal.
Ukraine / France UNDER 2 (7 units to win 9.1)
France +108 (10 units to win 10.8)
France -1 +200 (3 units to win 6)
Sweden/England Both Score -114 (10 units to win 8.77)
Sweden/England OVER 2.5 +137 (7 units to win 9.59)
Sweden +234 (4 units to win 9.36)
Netherlands to win Euro 2012 (1 unit to win 34.75)
Long shot? absolutely. One I'm worth taking? absolutely. I think the Netherlands beat Portugal and stumble into the knockout round. From there, I'm getting a top team to win three games @ +3475 with one of those games being against Poland, Russia, Greece or the Czechs. I realize they still have work to do and need help to put themselves through, but I think they get it down vs. Portugal.
Ukraine / France UNDER 2 (7 units to win 9.1)
France +108 (10 units to win 10.8)
France -1 +200 (3 units to win 6)
Sweden/England Both Score -114 (10 units to win 8.77)
Sweden/England OVER 2.5 +137 (7 units to win 9.59)
Also, love that Netherlands play. See it at 38-1 on Betfair, think I might join you. Already hammered the Dutch pk vs Portugal on Sunday...also think they have a very good shot at still going through.
Also, love that Netherlands play. See it at 38-1 on Betfair, think I might join you. Already hammered the Dutch pk vs Portugal on Sunday...also think they have a very good shot at still going through.
P4P - thanks buddy. Gearing up for Game 3. I don't think Ukraine scores today and I think I find myself in the minority there. I couldn't settle on a 1-0 or 2-0 final, so tried to position myself to profit in either scenario. Of course a Ukraine goal is going to be crushing.
I think the Dutch are worth a shot, mostly because of who they potentially might face in the quarters. They need to get there first, but I will be joining you on them against Portugal on Sunday.
P4P - thanks buddy. Gearing up for Game 3. I don't think Ukraine scores today and I think I find myself in the minority there. I couldn't settle on a 1-0 or 2-0 final, so tried to position myself to profit in either scenario. Of course a Ukraine goal is going to be crushing.
I think the Dutch are worth a shot, mostly because of who they potentially might face in the quarters. They need to get there first, but I will be joining you on them against Portugal on Sunday.
P4P - thanks buddy. A Sweden win would have been some cap on the day.
Finally some profit taking, but lots of work left to do. And lots of relevant soccer left to play
Poland +120 (10 units to win 12)
I still don't think Czech is as good as advertisaed thus far, so I'll gladly back the host nation in a must win.
Greece-Russia DRAW +260 (5 units to win 13)
This should be a dog fight, but Greece will frustrate the Russians more so than any other team they have played thus far. Greece will sit back and wait for their moment to counter attack.
P4P - thanks buddy. A Sweden win would have been some cap on the day.
Finally some profit taking, but lots of work left to do. And lots of relevant soccer left to play
Poland +120 (10 units to win 12)
I still don't think Czech is as good as advertisaed thus far, so I'll gladly back the host nation in a must win.
Greece-Russia DRAW +260 (5 units to win 13)
This should be a dog fight, but Greece will frustrate the Russians more so than any other team they have played thus far. Greece will sit back and wait for their moment to counter attack.
Clinging for dear life to a profit, but things haev actually turned the corner for the better as I was knee deep in losses early on. Spain and Italy seem the popular plays today and while that's tough to argue, I don't see things so easy for the two favorites.
Spain/Croatia UNDER 2.5 +124 (8 units to win 9.92)
Ireland +1 +136 (6 units to win 8.16)
Ireland +842 (1 unit to win 8.42)
Ireland to score first +292 (4 units to win 11.68)
Euro 2012 : 7-10-3 +1.53 units
Clinging for dear life to a profit, but things haev actually turned the corner for the better as I was knee deep in losses early on. Spain and Italy seem the popular plays today and while that's tough to argue, I don't see things so easy for the two favorites.
Spain/Croatia UNDER 2.5 +124 (8 units to win 9.92)
Ireland +1 +136 (6 units to win 8.16)
Ireland +842 (1 unit to win 8.42)
Ireland to score first +292 (4 units to win 11.68)
ut - I played a DWade over 23 points -120 prop, which I was a push until he hit those two FTs with 13 seconds left. I wasn't home to post any thoughts. I'll be around before Game 4. Already have some thoughts I'll likely put up today.
ut - I played a DWade over 23 points -120 prop, which I was a push until he hit those two FTs with 13 seconds left. I wasn't home to post any thoughts. I'll be around before Game 4. Already have some thoughts I'll likely put up today.
ut - I played a DWade over 23 points -120 prop, which I was a push until he hit those two FTs with 13 seconds left. I wasn't home to post any thoughts. I'll be around before Game 4. Already have some thoughts I'll likely put up today.
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Quote Originally Posted by SettleDownSpaz:
ut - I played a DWade over 23 points -120 prop, which I was a push until he hit those two FTs with 13 seconds left. I wasn't home to post any thoughts. I'll be around before Game 4. Already have some thoughts I'll likely put up today.
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