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 account that the Boston Celtics need a win more tonight than the Cleveland cavaliers. The Celtics have struggled at times and could use a win right now over the best in the Eastern Conference for their confidence. The statistical part of this is that Boston has won nine straight matchups between the two in Boston.
Celtics +130
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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
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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
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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 the gold tournament.” The irony is that Accenture was the first sponsor to drop Tiger, the same company that is the sponsor for this week’s match play tournament. Tiger’s selfish acts showed no respect for his family, now they are showing no respect for the game which has given him so much in his life.
On to tonight’s bets, all from the NBA.
Utah -227
Portland -133
New Jersey +126
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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
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Knicks Look Done
After last night’s showing by the Knicks I think we have to go with the Bulls tonight.
Chicago +116
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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
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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
The Streak Is Over
My win streak ended last night at ten games. Hopefully tonight is the start of a new one. I’ll go back to picking NHL games where I am 31-14. The loss last night drops me to 47-30 overall.
Tampa Bay -112
San Jose -110
Dallas +132
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