Belgium vs. Panama Womens Over 3.5 goals - 2.40 at SS. I’m expecting a massive defensive bunker, frantic retreating into their own box, and a mountain of fouls within 30-40 yards of the goal. The odds are tempting enough to try for the over—though the nagging question remains: if Belgium cracks the code in the first thirty minutes, does anyone actually need this kind of chaotic game?
Larry Ortiz5 said:Looks good—temps seem fine. Just one thing though: looking at that CPU cooler, you've got it blowing air straight up against the top of the case. Does the chassis actually have vents on top to let that heat escape? If not, my advice would be to flip the cooler—maybe mount it like the rear exhaust fan instead. That way, the hot air gets pushed right out of the system rather than just swirling around inside the case. It’ll keep things much cooler overall.
I'll tell my buddy to flip it tomorrow—not my rig, so I won't mess with it myself lol. Thanks for the tips. 👍
I stripped the side panel, fired up the Democratic Party software, and ran those diagnostics you sent over. The temps are actually looking pretty decent. I even ran my hand along the case—it doesn't feel nearly as hot as the readings suggest. Gameplay is smooth, too—no stuttering or frame drops at all. Here are the stats: http://oi66.tinypic.com/neb3mr.jpg And here’s a shot of the interior setup: http://oi66.tinypic.com/f3ajh4.jpg
Honestly, I’m not expecting anything today—and I mean nothing. Credit to the guys for this run we've been on, but even a streak has to end eventually. It looked like Gervinho was a lock to return, but Garcia decided to give him another week off instead. The real issue is that this is our third match in seven days; the fatigue is obvious, especially after that absolute thriller in Udine playing a man down. Totti is missed more than ever when it comes to building play and attacking, though Pjanić has been doing a solid job covering that lately.
Lineup for today: De Sanctis - Maicon, Benatia, Burdisso, Balzaretti - De Rossi, Strootman, Pjanić - Florenzi, Borriello, Ljajić. On paper, it looks decent—Castan is out due to cards, so it'll be interesting to see how Burda fits into this "perfect" setup. The defense should be solid, but the attack is stalling. My picks are:
Torino vs Roma pick 2 (1.60 - fan bet) (1:1(0:1)) Torino vs Roma total goals under 3 - 1.90 (1:1)
Jumping in here as a fellow Roma fan. Garcia is still preaching caution—saying today is our toughest test of the season—partly because we're missing Totti and Gervinho, and partly due to this brutal weekly schedule. We just came off an away win against Udinese playing a man down, so the squad is gassed. Expect some rotation. That said, Roma has done a complete 180 this year; the attacking flair has dipped slightly because the focus has shifted heavily toward defensive stability. We’ve actually had the fewest shots on goal this season, which just proves how much they're prioritizing a clean sheet. Also, looking back at last year, Chievo beat us twice—the first time I was actually at the game in Verona (honestly, the fog was so thick the match should have been called off), and the second time was late in the season when neither side really had anything to play for.
Romawill likely line up with: de Santis - Torosidis Benatia Castan Dodo - Strootman de Rossi Pjanić - Florenzi Borriello Ljajić. Like I mentioned, there will be some changes, but nothing massive. My bet, besides 1 (1.25) (1:0), would also be total goals in the 1st half under 1.5 (0:0). Roma plays patient, smart football—they wait for you to slip and then tear you apart on the counter.
Two heavyweights in this group face off today—I’m leaning this way because Dnipro is a different beast at home, especially after their win against Shakhtar. Fiorentina? Not even close to last year's level. Plus, they're missing their top three strikers tonight—Gomez, Rossi, Rebić—and they've got a big away game against Lazio this weekend where they'll desperately need to fix their reputation after a shaky start to the season.
Saw a guy over in the MLS thread dropping a pick as a Genoa supporter—well, I’ll weigh in here as a Roma fan. Since replacing the old manager, there’s been a clear positive shift at Roma; they actually managed to take down big names like Juventus and Atalanta under basically impossible circumstances. The squad is playing much more patient, disciplined football now—a far cry from that chaotic "total football" style we saw under Zdeněk. As for injuries, we're missing Castano and Destra for the long haul, and Marquinhos—our best center-back—is a game-time decision. Expecting a grind of a match. Probably a narrow 1-0 or 2-1 win for Roma.
Roger Phillips said:MLS: FC Dallas–LA Galaxy 1 1.55 Dallas has been looking sharp over their last 4-5 matches. They’re sitting on a three-game win streak—scored 11, gave up only 2. The Galaxy haven't picked up an away win yet. They're heading into a tough road trip with plenty of baggage. With their main playmaker gone, the squad feels rudderless—just no direction or clear vision right now. Plus, they're missing two key midfielders, Mike Jensen and Frank Semou. Big edge for the home side here. They're rested, relatively healthy, clearly the better roster, and they have the home-field advantage.
Major League Soccer
Atlanta United-Inter Miami 1 2.10 Atlanta kept most of last year's core together—they'll likely be fighting for playoff spots again. Last round in D.C., they conceded a late one to draw 2-2. Played well enough; earned the point. Miami barely avoided relegation last season. The roster might actually be weaker this year, though they did manage a 2-0 home win against Cagliari in the opener. Lost Palacio, Constant, Ze Eduardo, and Mesto. Silver lining: Gilardino is back from suspension. Expecting a solid performance from the home team. They're the superior side, playing at home (last season's record was 9-5-5) against a team that struggled miserably on the road last year (2-3-14). Value is decent.
If you're looking for deals—especially on jerseys from two or three seasons back that go for maybe $25—check this out. Newer ones sit closer to $50. Just click "more images" under the jersey photo to see the close-up details.
Jeremy Nelson5 said:I don't know if anyone else caught this, but during yesterday's match between Roma and Bayern, the outfield players were wearing kits with a different crest than the official club logo—yet the keeper was rocking the actual official one... is that even legal? It felt super weird seeing one team out there with two different logos on their shirts
That’s just their legacy crest from back in the day—roughly the 1992 to 1997 era. They used it on the black kit last year, but this time it's on the white one.
Selling some original jerseys from the national team—sizes L and XL available. Price is negotiable, but don't expect me to go over $83, let's be real about that.. if you want to see photos, just drop your email and I'll send them over.. honestly, I'm not really looking to flip jerseys, but money is tight right now. They're in great shape—the pictures will show that..
blueheron5 said:Those Stars represent Champions League wins, not domestic league titles. I mean, imagine if clubs started adding stars for every single trophy they won locally... it would be ridiculous...
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Those stars on jerseys from Italian teams represent nothing but Serie A titles. Juventus has two, while Milan and Inter have one each..
1 Star - 10 or more titles 2 Stars - 20 or more titles