Archive for February, 2010
Men’s Ice Hockey Semi’s
It’s an exciting day at the Olympics as the Men’s Ice Hockey competition heats up with semi-final action. Here are my picks for the games.
United States -164
Under 4.5 goals USA vs. Finland +100
Slovakia +600
Over 5.5 goals Canada vs. Slovakia -152
Odds courtesy of Betfair
Get In Their Heads
When betting on sports it is important to consider both statistical and psychological information. Last night I went with Russia because it was the third game in four nights for Canada. Canada’s legs weren’t tired because it just wasn’t another game, they were fighting for their Olympic life.
Tonight I am going to take into [...]
The Gold Medal Quarter-Final
Most were awaiting a Russia-canada final in the men’s ice hockey competition at the Olympics. We got the match up but it’s in the quarters. I hate to admit it but the value is on Russia.
Russia +120
Odds courtesy of Betfair
Canada’s Olympics Could Go Down Tonight
http://www.betfair.net/other-sports/canada-face-tough-uphill-battl-230210.html
I’m taking Germany +4.5 goals +100
New Look Knicks Keep Losing
The Knicks made some changes before the trade deadline acquiring Tracy McGrady and Eddie House. They’ve won just one of their past nine games. I’m going with the Bucks tonight.
Milwaukee +106
Odds courtesy of Betfair
Woods Speaks
Tiger Woods announced today in a press conference with close friends that he will begin rehab tomorrow. I have to agree with Ernie Els that this is yet another selfish act by Woods. Els blasted Woods yesterday by saying “Mondays are a good day to make statements, not Friday. This takes a lot away from [...]
Lakers are Hot Without Bryant
Staying with the NBA tonight I’m going with the Lakers. It’s unsure if Kobe will be in the line up. I like the Lakers even more without him.
Lakers -169
Odds courtesy of Betfair
Knicks Look Done
After last night’s showing by the Knicks I think we have to go with the Bulls tonight.
Chicago +116
Odds courtesy of Betfair
Tuesday’s Picks
Another 2-for-3 effort brings the NHL record up to 35-16 and the overall record to 51-32. With no NHL action due to the Olympic break we’ll try to find some NBA value tonight.
Miami +120
Odds courtesy of Betfair
2 out of 3 ain’t bad
2-for-3 last nigt bring the overall record up to 49-31 and the record on NHL games 33-15. Why not try another three NHL games tonight.
Philadephia -172
New Jersey -168
Toronto +228