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Eric Fox7 Eric Fox7 Regular
320 messages
joined Jul 2012
#1781 ·
Golden State Warriors (St. Louis Cardinals) - Niigata Albirex (S) over 2.5 @ 1.7 SS (over 3.5 @ 2.7; both teams to score 3+ @ 2.00 PSK)

Just looking at a pure statistical matchup here based on a pretty decent sample size of their head-to-head history.
The average number of goals when these two meet is an insane 4 goals—we're talking 156 total goals dropped in just 39 matches.
We've seen at least 3 goals in 32 of those meetings (that's 82% of the time).
And if you look at games with at least 3 goals where both sides actually found the back of the net, that happened in 26 matches (67%).
Even hitting 4 or more goals happened in 24 instances (61%).

So, there's some massive statistical value here—though, obviously, that doesn't mean we won't see some freak 0-0 stalemate that defies all logic for once in history. 🙂
I'll be keeping an eye on the live markets to hunt for more over opportunities.
Laura Castillo6 Laura Castillo6 Active Member
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#1782 ·
Saturday, England 1

Tottenham-Manchester City 2-2, 2.00 SS (4-1)

After riding a six-game unbeaten streak through all competitions, Tottenham finally hit a snag last time out. Now they’re back on home turf for a massive showdown against an objectively stronger squad—Manchester City. It’s looking tough for Spurs, though; they’ll likely be missing two huge pieces in midfield, Moussa Dembele and Nabil Bentaleb, who are both probably sidelined for this one. On the flip side, City might be feeling the pinch without Vincent Kompany and Bernardo Silva in the lineup.

Looking at the history here, Manchester City has absolutely dominated this matchup, winning the last eight league games against Tottenham and putting up a whopping 27 goals in that span. That’s over three goals per game! And man, Sergio Aguero has been on fire, netting 10 times in just seven meetings. For those of you feeling a bit more adventurous if the odds look right, I’d personally consider a parlay where Aguero scores and City wins by more than one goal. My gut feeling? A 3-1 victory for City with Aguero finding the net twice.

Any bookies recommend??

1/3 ; 2.00
Laura Castillo6 Laura Castillo6 Active Member
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#1783 ·
Scotland 1

Celtic-Hearts handicap (0:2) 1 2.70 Supersport (0-0)

Celtic is hands down the best team in Scotland, and even without Šimunović out injured in defense, I think they’re cruising to an easy win here. Aberdeen is sitting five points behind them, so they really need this one to stay ahead. Honestly, Celtic showed exactly what they're capable of in that 2-2 draw against Ajax.

Looking at the history against Hearts, Celtic has swept the last 10 matches, racking up 35 goals while only letting in 2. Because of that, I wouldn't be surprised to see a three-goal victory, especially since Celtic tends to average nearly four goals per game when playing at home. Plus, Griffiths is back in the lineup after missing the cup game, and I have a feeling he might find the back of the net. That 2.70 odds looks pretty tempting, so why not give it a shot? 😁.

Villarreal/vs-Atletico Madrid YES SS 2.10 (1-0)

We've got two teams in great form facing off this round. I’d give a slight edge to Atletico Madrid because their defense looks a bit more solid right now, and having Jackson Martínez and Antoine Griezmann up front is just incredible. Villarreal started things off with a draw, but they've been on a roll with four straight wins since then. They kept a clean sheet away against Malaga, though they did let in a few goals at home against Athletic Bilbao and Espanyol. In their two home games, Villarreal has netted 6 goals (averaging 2 per match), bringing their season total to 11, with Roberto Soldado accounting for 2 of those.

On the flip side, Atletico has been scoring at an average of 2.5 goals per game over their last two away matches. Griezmann is looking sharp, and Fernando Torres has been making waves too.

1/5 ; 2.00
Lately, Atletico seems to be the stronger side. They just pulled off a 1-0 win in their last outing, and overall they have 11 wins compared to Villarreal's 9 (with 6 draws). Since both sides are scoring, I'm leaning toward an Atletico win at 2-1, with Jackson Martínez getting on the scoresheet.
Eric Fox7 Eric Fox7 Regular
320 messages
joined Jul 2012
#1784 ·
Personally, I wouldn't bet even two bucks on Celtic, let alone a handicap. Heart of Midlothian have been playing out of their minds this season.
Austin Ramos5 Austin Ramos5 Member
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joined Mar 2015
#1785 ·
Limerick-Dundalk Over 2.5 goals @ 2.10 US League (1-3)

What can I even say... it's the bottom-dwellers from the US First Division
The away side is basically playing with house money here—no pressure at all—so there's really no reason we shouldn't see some action in the net. Honestly, looking back at their last two years, this exact scenario popped up in 7 out of 9 games they played. It’s basically a pattern at this point.

7/12 ; 1.79
Eric Fox7 Eric Fox7 Regular
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#1786 ·
copy copy/paste 😁

Eric Fox7 said:c/p
Eric Fox7 said:Loksa-Istria Over 2.5 goals + @ 2.15 (PSK) (4-2)

Looking at their last five outings—results were 2:3, 3:2, 4:2, 2:1, 2:1—with three instances of halftime/fulltime shifts (twice Loksa, once Istria) 😍
Half/Full Time 2/1 @ 20 (1-2/4-2) (Supersport, that was the line yesterday), won't be long now.

Loksa-Istria Over 2.5 goals + @ 2.05 (Over @ 1.65) (PSK) (6-1)

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Istria-Loksa Over 2.5 goals + @ 2.1 Supersport (2-1)

13 out of 19 head-to-head matches went over 2.5 goals, and we just saw a massive 6:1 to start this season.
Following the usual pattern, let's look at the HT/FT shifts 2/1 and 1/2 (1-1/2-1) (The Lottery hasn't touched these yet, so lines are sitting @ 28 and @ 29, while Supersport is already down to @ 15)

5/11 ; 2.00
Ethan Jones5 Ethan Jones5 Active Member
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#1787 ·
RNK Split - Hajduk Split (T.R.) 0-0 @8 SS (0-2)

Sipping some coffee here. Things have gotten pretty boring, so I figured I’d type something up...

The last time RNK played an attacking game against Hajduk Split was probably before I was even born. I expect them to play physical, just like usual, looking for half-counters and set pieces. That's their standard approach against teams that look better on paper, but when they face their local rivals, that defensive aggression and low block get dialed up even higher..

Even with Ohandza upfront, Hajduk Split struggles to find the back of the net, let alone without him. They mostly try to play through the middle, relying on individual brilliance or counterattacks, which won't be easy against an organized Split side... word is Balić isn't even playing, and he's one of those guys who can change a game with a single move..

I expect Hajduk Split to take control of the ball, dictating the tempo without taking too many risks moving forward... unless someone pulls off a total fluke or a solo magic run from the second line, we might actually have a watchable match. In games against such defensively minded teams, any chance at a goal will be strictly guarded, and I don't expect them to leave themselves wide open..

Alright, I'm going to go place my bets, finish this coffee, and then head out for a quick walk.☕

0/2
Sean Brown52 Sean Brown52 Member
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joined Sep 2015
#1788 ·
Split vs. Hajduk Split 2 @2.70 Supersport (0-2) 19:00

Hajduk Split is missing some key guys today (Ohandza, Balić), but they’re still way better than this Split squad. In their last matchup this season, Vulić set up a total defensive fortress that Burić's boys just couldn't crack. I bet he learned from that. Split hasn't been playing well against the big teams lately, and honestly, it’s about time their unbeaten streak against Hajduk Split comes to an end. Plus, you have to look at that Hajduk Split vs. Dinamo Chicago game where Hajduk Split got absolutely robbed. The news has been full of talk all week about bad calls against Hajduk Split in recent games against Split—three penalties in the last four matchups, and all of them were questionable. It wouldn't surprise me if the refs make a "make-up" call against Split here just so people don't think they're always screwing over Hajduk Split. Bebek is the ref, and the odds are definitely worth it.

4/8 ; 2.04
stormyharbor13 stormyharbor13 Member
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#1789 ·
Monday, 09/28.
US 2nd Division


8:00 PM Jong Ajax - FC Oss Over 3 (2-2)
I am sticking with this option.
The Ajax youngsters called for this specific bet last week; it’s rare to see two unders in a row.
Oss is a significantly weaker side; they just gave up 8 goals over their last two matches.

SS @1.60

5/14 ; 1.52
stormyharbor13 stormyharbor13 Member
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#1790 ·
Tuesday, 09/29
Champions League


8:45 PM BAT Borisov - Roma 2 (3-2)
While I don't think BAT Borisov will suffer a humiliation quite as bad as their last Champions League outing, I am still convinced they’ll finish dead last in the group. It wouldn't be surprising if they end up with zero points.
They have enough strength to keep winning their domestic league (even if Dinamo Minsk is starting to look like a legitimate threat), and they have the experience to bully smaller teams in the qualifiers, but I suspect Roma should handle this comfortably and take all three points today.
BAT doesn't look solid enough to me for matches at this level, and Vučica desperately needs points before facing Bayer Munich. Given the circumstances, I think the odds on an away win are quite good.

SS @1.80

5/15 ; 1.52
redjackal redjackal Newcomer
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#1791 ·
Bayern Munich vs. Dinamo Chicago 2 @ 37.69 Pinnacle (@40 SS, HL, PSK) 2/10 (0-5)

What can I say about a bet like this besides using the App? I'm risking a beer or maybe two for a massive payout... Dinamo Chicago can actually hold their own, especially against heavy hitters. Plus, Bayern has a huge derby this weekend, so they’ll probably rest Lewandowski, Vedran Vida, Arjen Robben, Franck Ribéry, and a few others tonight. At 40 odds, it's worth a shot...

Add these in:

2+ Junior Fernandes scores @173 PSK 1/10
2+ Pjaca scores @173 PSK 1/10
2+ Vincent Abdenague scores @173 PSK 1/10
2+ Henriquez scores @120 HL 1/10


You'd have to be crazy not to play this.☕

A 0:0 draw could also happen 0:0 @ 29
It wouldn't be the first time a massive favorite fails to score. Who knows, maybe Mamardashvili stays solid in goal—when he's on, he's unbeatable.🙏
So, pick how much you want to risk and go for it, instead of messing around with those useless handicaps on the Germans. Back when Germany actually produced footballers, they were warriors; now they're just losers, and that mindset has bled into their football. Tatta will probably outsmart them anyway...

0/10
Brandon Castillo7 Brandon Castillo7 Newcomer
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#1792 ·
Honestly, looking at the odds on Bet365, I think there's some serious value in betting that Bayern Munich will be leading by at least two goals at halftime (4-0). I mean, come on, the gap in sheer talent here is just massive, and frankly, I don't see them resting a single player; they’ll likely field a full-strength squad just to make a point. Plus, you can't ignore that relentless German mentality—just look back at how they absolutely dismantled Porto in the Champions League quarterfinals last season... Bayern is basically a meat grinder, and they aren't the type of squad that settles for a comfortable 2-0 lead and starts coasting halfway through. They’ll keep pushing until the whistle blows. I really don't think Dinamo Chicago is going to have a good night tonight; after all that crazy luck they had against Arsenal, this is the reality check that's going to bring them crashing back down to earth...

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1/1 ; 2.38
Sean Brown52 Sean Brown52 Member
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joined Sep 2015
#1793 ·
Bayern Munich - Dinamo Chicago hattrick YES @8,00 Bet365

No need to overthink this. Dinamo has a history of struggling in the Champions League, and now they’re facing one of the most consistent powerhouses on the planet. If Robert Lewandowski can drop a hattrick against Wolfsburg in just 20 minutes, I don't see why we shouldn't take the odds on Müller / Lewandowski absolutely tearing through Andreas Pivarić, Leon Benković, and Taravel. Dinamo is going to rely heavily on Eduard, so if he has an off day, it really helps this bet hit.

Arsenal FC - Olympiacos 1 @1,50 Bet365 (2-3)

Arsenal needs this win before their matchup with Bayern Munich, especially after they made life difficult for themselves with that embarrassing performance at Maksimir. Aside from the Chelsea game, they've been in great shape lately, and the value here is solid. Olivier Giroud is out, so Theo Walcott will likely start—maybe I'll throw a play on him finding the net too.

5/10; 3,23
Eric Fox7 Eric Fox7 Regular
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joined Jul 2012
#1794 ·
Sean Brown52 said:Bayern Munich vs. Dinamo Chicago hat trick YES @ 8.00 on Supersport

Look, let's not overthink this—Dinamo has a bit of a history of getting bullied in European competition, and now they’re heading out to face one of the most consistent powerhouses on the planet. If Robert Lewandowski can drop a hat trick against Wolfsburg in just twenty minutes, I don't see why we shouldn't take a shot at the odds that Müller and Lewandowski will absolutely tear through Andreas Pivarić, Leon Benković, and Taravel. Honestly, Dinamo is going to be leaning heavily on Eduard, and if he happens to have an off day—or even just a mediocre one—it really helps this bet play out.

The "issue" is that Lew and Müller might not even start, though that doesn't mean someone like Mario Götze won't step up and grab three goals himself. 😉

By the way, PSK is offering @ 10 for that option.
casualskipper65 casualskipper65 Member
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#1795 ·
redjackal said:Bayern Munich vs Dinamo Chicago 2 @ 37.69 Pinnacle (@40 SS,HL,PSK) 2/10

What am I even supposed to say about a bet like this besides "use the App"? I'm risking a beer, maybe two, for a massive payday... Dinamo can actually hold their own, especially against these heavyweights, and since Bayern has a huge derby coming up this weekend, they’ll probably sit out Lewandowski, Vida, Robben, Ribéry, and a few others tonight. At 40 odds? It's worth a shot...

Throw these in too:

2+ Junior Fernandes at @173 PSK 1/10
2+ Pjaca at @173 PSK 1/10
2+ Soudani at @173 PSK 1/10
2+ Henriquez at @120 HL 1/10

You're straight-up delusional if you don't play this. ☕

And we could even see a 0:0 @ 29
It wouldn't be the first time a massive favorite fails to find the net. Honestly, maybe Mamardashvili will step in goal; when he's on his game, he's unbeatable. 🙏
So, pick how much cash you want to burn and just play it. Don't waste your money on those useless handicaps on the Germans. Back in the day when German football actually meant something, they were warriors—now they're just losers, and that attitude bled into the pitch. Today, Tatta is probably going to run circles around them...

Eric Fox7 said:The "problem" is that Lewandowski and Müller probably won't start, though that doesn't mean someone like Götze won't drop a hat trick. 😉

By the way, PSK has that option at @ 10.

I'm not totally convinced Guardiola is going to bench too many guys, considering how much he rotates the squad anyway. Take the last match against Mainz, for example: Vidal came on for Müller in the 58th, and Götze replaced Douglas in the 70th. Against Wolfsburg, Lewandowski only played the first half. Against Darmstadt, Müller came on in the 68th for Douglas... It's entirely possible nobody plays the full 90, but it's just as likely everyone gets some minutes.
casualskipper65 casualskipper65 Member
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#1796 ·
Brandon Castillo7 said:Bet365 is offering what I honestly think is a killer line on Bayern Munich leading by at least two goals at halftime. To me, the gap in pure quality here is just massive. Bayern should be able to steamroll this regardless of who they put on the pitch, and I highly doubt they’ll even bother rotating much. There's also that whole German mentality factor to consider. Just look back at their Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Porto last season... Bayern is basically a meat grinder. That German mindset isn't built to settle for a 2-0 lead and coast through the rest of the match. Honestly, I don't see Dinamo Chicago having any fun tonight. After that wild run of luck they had against Arsenal, this game is going to bring them right back down to earth.

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Bayern Munich has been absolutely steamrolling everyone lately, but you really have to look at how these scores are actually playing out. It’s one thing to win, but check out these numbers:

Mainz 05 vs. Poland. Half time was a deadlocked 0-0, but they absolutely fell apart in the second half. Finished 3-0. Total collapse.
Wolfsburg - 0:1 - 5:1
Darmstadt 1-0, then straight to 3-0. Typical.
Olympiacos 0-0 3-0
Augsburg - 0:1 - 2:1
Bayer Munich - 1:0 - 3:0
Hoffenheim - 1:1 - 2:1
HSV - 1:0 - 5:0

Basically, the first half was a breeze, but things always get messy in the second. It’s the same old story with Dinamo Chicago—they tend to fall apart once the second half kicks in (and let's be real, they almost always crumble right after they concede a goal), so I'm placing my bets accordingly. More second-half goals at 2.10 on the PSK spread (looking for that 4-0 or 5-0 blowout).

The odds for Dinamo Chicago scoring are sitting at 2.40, which honestly feels pretty high. But I’ve got this nagging feeling they’re going to find the back of the net. If they pull it off, though, my gut says it’ll happen in the first half rather than waiting until the second. Might be worth putting a little something on that. Dinamo scores in the first half at the 5:00 mark (4-0)..

2/13 ; 3,10
Richard Kelly7 Richard Kelly7 Member
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joined Mar 2019
#1797 ·
B Mönchengladbach - Manchester City 2 @2.00 (1-2)

After that total meltdown last week in the Champions League—where even the Vegas oddsmakers got blindsided by Juventus—City needs to actually show up today. They need to use their heads and come out aggressive from the very first whistle... especially since they're struggling to find any rhythm in the Bundesliga right now.
With those two recent domestic losses (probably because they were playing catch-up for the Champions League), City owes the fans a win, and today is the perfect chance to fix things.

Manchester United - Wolfsburg 1 @ 1.85 (2-1)

The exact opposite of City here—United have finally found their groove and climbed to the top of the Premier League. If they can carry that confidence over to the Champions League, they'll be dangerous.
A win basically puts them in the "3-point club," because let's face it, it’s a tall order for PSV Eindhoven to pull something off in Moscow.
It wouldn't even be a stretch to expect at least 2 goals against that Volkswagen squad (odds are 1.70)

all Supersport odds

2/2 ; 1.93
Mark Murphy79 Mark Murphy79 Member
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joined Mar 2013
#1798 ·
Man Utd : Wolfsburg/CSKA : PSV 3.5-2 yellow cards 1.85 DraftKings (5)
Both games are super high stakes... honestly, thinking we won't see at least 4 yellows seems wild. Looking at both refs, they both tend to hand out more than 4 per match on average. Plus, every single one of these teams has a few players who play pretty rough... 4 cards isn't much at all. At FanDuel or BetMGM, the line is set at 4.5 for 1.85
http://worldreferee.com/referee/viktor_kassai
http://worldreferee.com/referee/buquet

Borussia Dortmund : Manchester City 2 2.10 DraftKings (1-2)
Dortmund started off absolutely terrible on all fronts—just a mess. City is clearly the better side with way more depth on their roster too. After that home loss against Juventus, Dortmund really needs this win, and honestly, getting 2.10 is just too tempting to pass up... I think Dortmund's main goal now is just salvaging what's left of their season and trying to play spoiler in the Champions League to grab some extra cash. Even if City doesn't get the 3 points, it wouldn't kill them, but a win would definitely help their domestic standing...

18/22 ; 1,68
Daniel Edwards Daniel Edwards Newcomer
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#1799 ·
Manchester United - Wolfsburg 1 @1.85 SS (2-1)

United is sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League right now—they’ve picked up three straight wins, scoring three goals in each match too... They aren't exactly playing world-class football yet, but they are definitely finding their rhythm. Anthony Martial has integrated seamlessly and added a whole new dimension to their attack—plus, it's great to see Wayne Rooney getting back into scoring form after that long drought. It actually matters quite a bit since he's just a couple of goals away from climbing the ranks of the club's all-time leading scorers. On the other side, Wolfsburg is coming off a loss to Bayern Munich and a draw against Hannover 96... United really needs this win today, and I have a feeling they'll get it done.

4/4 ; 2.14
Henry Hayes3 Henry Hayes3 Member
44 messages
joined Oct 2014
#1800 ·
USA, Primera
Kickoff: 01:45 tonight


Monarcas - UNA

over 2.5
@ 1.95 (2-2) (Bet365)

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- Insane history for the over in their H2H. Last three league meetings all hit the over...
Two of those were 4 and 5 goals, most recent was three.

08.03.15 PRI UNA Monarcas 2 : 1
20.09.14 PRI Monarcas UNA 2 : 3
08.03.14 PRI Monarcas UNA 3 : 1

Both sides are high-scoring lately. Form says goals...

Monarcas home last 5;

24.09.15 COP Monarcas Monarcas Guadalajara 1 : 2
20.09.15 PRI Monarcas Monarcas Club America 0 : 3
30.08.15 PRI Monarcas Monarcas Tijuana 1 : 2
20.08.15 COP Monarcas Monarcas Zacatecas 2 : 1
16.08.15 PRI Monarcas Monarcas Leon 3 : 4

UNA away last 5

20.09.15 PRI Cruz Azul UNA 2 : 1
17.09.15 COP Chiapas UNA 2 : 1
29.08.15 PRI Santos Laguna UNA 3 : 4
26.08.15 COP Cafetaleros de Tapachula UNA 2 : 0
16.08.15 PRI Pachuca UNA 1 : 2

Look at the H2H, last 3 went over. Home side's last 5 at home? All over. Away side's last 5 on the road? 4 out of 5 over. We're early in the season, only ten games in. UNA is sitting pretty in third while Monarcas is down in eleventh. Honestly, looking at this, you'd expect the visitors to take it. Monarcas defense is a mess, while UNA's attack is lethal and their backline looks way more solid than what Monarcas is putting up. But since UNA has been leaking goals too—even if they keep scoring—the over is the play here. Monarcas will find a way to nick one...

Prediction:

Monarcas 1:2 UNA

2/2 ; 2.23

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