Posts by Alexander Chavez65

Hnk Rijeka-H.Dragovoljac (02.05. 18:00) 2 6,80 (3-1)

Pardubice(154,5)-Prostejov (02.05. 17:00) under 1,70 (132)

Looking at that first matchup, the odds have dropped from 8.45 down to where they sit now at 6.8... I'm thinking the main reason for that dip is because Kek mentioned he’s gonna rotate the squad and give some youngsters a shot—basically, seven of the starters are sitting this one out. Dragovoljac isn't playing poorly either, so honestly, I think this current price is way too generous and definitely worth a look... We're looking at Sharbini, Kramarić, Maleš, Knežević, Mitrović, Marić, and Alispahić all being out today. Mitrović is dealing with yellow card suspensions, while everyone else is just banged up with injuries. I mean, there's a tiny, tiny chance Kramarić or Sharbini might suit up, but knowing the team has that Cup final coming up later this week, it seems pretty unlikely that Kek would take any unnecessary risks...

As for that first game between Pardubice and Prostejov, they only hit 120 total points last time, and usually, these teams struggle to even break the 155 mark... I’m expecting another gritty, low-scoring grind today. I don't see much reason for the visitors to change their strategy after how effectively they stifled Pardubice last time—they held them to just 49 points, which made their own 71 more than enough to cruise through...

So, I'm passing on that... honestly, sticking with my gut on the corner count feels like the smarter play here—plus, there's this extra bit to consider too.

Charlton/Watford (04.29 8:45 PM) yes 1.70 (3-1)

Basically, I’d probably take this just based on the pure numbers... see, whenever Charlton and Watford face off, it usually ends up being a "both teams to score" situation—and even looking at their recent games against other opponents lately, both sides have been finding the back of the net pretty consistently.

The first set shows the head-to-head matchups where Charlton is playing at home, and right underneath those, you've got the overall head-to-head stats.

Does anyone know who's calling the game between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid? Last time they were out there, they were being pretty light on the yellow cards—so maybe they'll try that approach again...

Juventus FC(TR1p)-Olympique Lyonnais (10.04. 21:05) 0:0 3,00 (1:1)

Juventus usually plays these high-stakes games with a much tighter approach—not many goals, just really gritty, defensive stuff... and Lyon basically signaled they’re coming in with that same mindset. They're looking to sit deep, hold onto a 0:0 for as long as possible, and then hopefully catch them off guard with a set piece or something... just waiting for the pressure to get to the Juve guys. I'm expecting a real grind of a match, at least through the first half...

Sevilla FC vs Porto (10.04. 21:05) 1 2,00 (4:1)

I've got a good feeling about Sevilla's motivation here—they always seem to find another gear when they're playing at home. Porto definitely controlled the first leg, but let's be real, they were the favorites anyway since they had the home field advantage back then. Things look a bit shaky for Porto today though, especially with those key absences in their lineup... they're missing their top scorer Martínez due to suspension, so Ghilas steps in, which is fine, but losing Fernando in the holding mid role is a massive blow... Defour will probably have to step up there. Honestly, I'm expecting Sevilla to play like they did last round—they were almost unrecognizable away from home, but back in their own stadium, they play such a beautiful brand of football...🙂

Eric Fox7 said:Honestly, I’ve got a feeling they're gonna choke... especially Atletico Madrid, considering their schedule is looking absolutely brutal right now.

I said something pretty much along those same lines, Eric Fox7—it’s all just theoretical chance at this point. You could trip up, or you might pull it off... who knows? Gerald Carter53 explained the logic behind it, and honestly, I wasn't trying to be negative or anything like that...

Real Madrid Castilla vs Borussia Dortmund (04.02. 20:45) favorite+2 2.00 (3:0)

Zlatan Ibrahimović (idg)-PSG vs Chelsea (04.02. 20:45) Yes 2.30

Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea FC (04.02. 20:45) 1 2.10 (3:1)

Just my two cents on the Champions League
So, after all those slip-ups Real Madrid had in the league lately—honestly, they’re basically just playing for the Champions League now since winning the title feels like a massive long shot at this point... On the other hand, Dortmund is dealing with a ton of injuries and they aren't really used to playing at this kind of intensity, plus Real showed they can definitely handle German clubs when they're actually dialed in like they were against Schalke...
As for the second matchup, Chelsea FC is constantly whining about how they don't have any real strikers, how they need a better finisher and whatnot—they're clearly going through a bit of a rough patch, and losing that last match definitely didn't help their confidence... I'm leaning towards Paris Saint-Germain being the better side right now, and I think they'll take full advantage of that home-field edge... plus, Zlatan Ibrahimović is more about vibes and stats anyway...

Hajduk Split vs Zadar (March 28, 6:00 PM) X2 3.80 (3:1)
Hajduk Split vs Zadar (-2+) (March 28, 6:00 PM) Over 1.60

Zadar is heading into this one without much pressure on their shoulders, but honestly, they’ve been looking pretty sharp lately—you can see it in those last three wins where they took down Lokomotiva, Slaven, and Istra... they've got some momentum. On the flip side, Hajduk hasn't exactly looked spectacular recently. Tudor mentioned he's shaking up the lineup and wants to change the whole tactical approach, so I'm expecting them to push high and attack hard—trying to pin Zadar deep in their own half. They'll likely run a three-man line in defense, with young kid Tomić holding things down at the back. But man, if they overextend, that could leave massive gaps for Zadar to exploit on the counter... looking at their last five matches, we've seen two 1:1 draws, so things could get messy...

vividbison47 said:Schalke is missing a ton of players today

Better to stay away from that one...

I’m actually going to back them... even with the injuries, Schalke isn't playing nearly as bad as people think. They managed to grab a point against Borussia, which really boosted their confidence, and since they're playing at home, I think they're eyeing all three points today. Honestly, their squad depth is just better than Hertha's right now...

Roger Phillips said:Atlanta United FC-Hannover Atlanta United FC 2+ 1.55

On top of that, I’d also mention that Atlanta United FC is currently without their starting keeper... so I’m thinking about throwing down on

New York-Chicago 2+ 1.75 (2:0)

New York is pretty much notorious for having a shaky defense—and honestly, they won't even have their usual defensive duo out there today. Pinault is sitting this one out due to suspension and Petrak’s dealing with a broken nose... so the center-back spots are going to be filled by Pogatetz—who hasn't exactly been playing great lately—and Stark, just an 18-year-old midfielder...
Atlanta really needs this win, so there’s just no way they’re going to sit back and play defensive...

Sevilla/odg3+-Real Madrid (26.03. 22:00) da 1,80 (2:1)

I've got a feeling this one’s gonna be an absolute shootout—both sides have plenty of firepower to really make things happen on the pitch... honestly, I think we're looking at a high-scoring affair here, probably even more likely than just betting on Real to take it outright

Gerald Carter53 said:Hmm... am I really the only one who realized Zlatan Ibrahimović isn't playing tonight? Ugh, man, I'd love nothing more than for someone to jump in here and tell me I'm totally wrong and that he's definitely starting... 🙂

But look, the coach actually said he's gonna play...

"I'm going to put out the best lineup possible—I want us to assert ourselves right from the whistle and control the match," Laurent Blanc emphasized. "We have to be ready for the turf; the ball is going to move fast and stay on the ground. Lorient has a philosophy pretty similar to ours, even if their tactical setups are a bit different."

LA Galaxy-LAFC (20.03. 21:05) 2 2,25 (0:2)

Both sides are dealing with some injury issues right now—which sucks—but I feel like it’s going to hit LA Galaxy's flow much harder than LAFC's... they really need to step up and play a flawless game because anything less than a win just won't cut it for them. Honestly, looking at the rosters, Galaxy is the better squad and they've got plenty of motivation to prove it... plus, that line is just too good to pass up. That said, I wouldn't be shocked if LAFC pulls an upset here, kind of like how Zenit did last night...

LA Red Bulls-Seattle Sounders (20.03. 21:05) f+2 2,15 (1:2)

The Home player side actually looked way sharper during their away match, so that 0-0 draw was pretty unexpected... they definitely have enough talent to cover the handicap here, and I'm digging the odds. Red Bull controlled the ball and outshot them 8-3, so they clearly had the momentum... playing in front of their own fans should give them that extra edge, and I don't see them choking this one...

AC Fiorentina-Inter Miami (20.03. 19:00) 2 2,10 (0:1)

Juventus is just a higher-caliber squad—you can see it in their domestic league play too—so this feels similar to the LA Galaxy-LAFC matchup, except Juve doesn't necessarily need to go all-out to advance. Their manager seems pretty confident about moving on, too... he basically said Fiorentina isn't some "bogey team" for them, more like Juve dominates for 70 minutes and then Fiorentina tries to make things interesting for the last 20... I think the constant grind has worn both teams down quite a bit, but Juventus has that veteran experience in international competition... so they'll likely pull it off...

7:00 PM Atlanta United vs. NYCFC 2@2.4 & x2@1.4 (0:1)

Atlanta is sitting at ninth in the standings right now. They were actually throwing everything they had at the wall to snag an Europa League spot earlier this season, but looking at the table... yeah, they’re nine points adrift from fifth place. They’ve hit a bit of a rough patch too—dropping three straight lately—losing tight ones to the Braves, the Heat, and the Knicks... just a real slump in form. Plus, they’re going to be missing Salvatore Masielo and Giovanni Pasquale due to injuries, and Giuseppe Vives is out on suspension.

On the other hand, NYCFC is absolutely cooking right now. They’re sitting in third, just three points behind the leaders in the East, though those guys do have a game in hand. They haven't lost a league match in five outings. Sure, they stumbled through some 1-1 draws against teams like the Chargers and the Dolphins a couple weeks back, but they bounced back big time—crushing the Lakers 3-1, taking down the Suns 2-0, and most recently edging out the Celtics 1-0. Christian Maggio is sidelined with an injury, though.

At the end of the day, NYCFC is just a much more polished squad than Atlanta, which is pretty obvious if you look at the rankings... especially since Atlanta has been struggling to find their footing and losing to teams that, frankly, shouldn't be beating them. I’m leaning towards NYCFC keeping this undefeated streak alive...

Anyone catch the Juventus-AC Fiorentina match? They’re squaring off again this Thursday, and honestly... that 1:0 win for Juve didn't look all that convincing to me if I'm being real

Schalke (-2+)-Hoffenheim (03.08. 15:30) Over 1.50 (4:0)

So, looking at these two squads... they both tend to get into high-scoring affairs—especially lately, they've been blowing past this line pretty consistently. If you're feeling extra gutsy, maybe look at the 3+ option... might be worth a shot...



Wolfsburg (-2+)-Bayern Munich (03.08. 15:30) Over 1.45 (1:6)

Out of their last five games, only two didn't hit the mark, but if we look specifically at Wolfsburg's last five, every single one went over two goals. As for Bayern's recent run, only one game stayed right at two goals instead of going over—that was against Arsenal—so again, for the risk-takers out there, 3+ is an interesting play just like that first matchup...



OH Leuven-RSC Anderlecht (03.08. 20:00) 2 1.55 (1:0)

Anderlecht has taken the win in their last two outings (2:1 and 3:1) and honestly, they’re looking way sharper than the home side right now. Even though the hosts are desperate for points to stay up in the league, Anderlecht is sitting comfortably in 3rd place behind Zwaregem and Club Brugge KV—who happen to be playing each other this round—and I really think this is the perfect window for Anderlecht to capitalize on a potential slip-up from those top teams since they're facing the 12th-place squad...

Vitória Setúbal-Sporting Lisbon (03.09. 18:00) 2 1.65 (2:2)

It’s a pretty similar vibe to the Anderlecht situation, except Sporting is chasing 1st place, which currently belongs to Benfica. Benfica is playing Estoril, who are sitting 4th, so Sporting should have a much smoother ride here... they're heading away to face the 10th-place team after winning their last two quite convincingly (4:0 and 2:1). Plus, they've got some serious momentum with three straight wins under their belt, so I'm betting they keep that streak alive...

FC Cincinnati vs Louisville City FC 2 @ 5.5 (1:0)

Honestly, I think there might be some value in taking this one—mostly because the situation at Cincinnati is such a complete disaster right now... look, Louisville isn't exactly a powerhouse either, so it’s definitely a risky bet, but if you're playing with a smaller stake, it could be worth a shot. I've pasted the coach's statement below, and I found something similar over on ESPN

Gregg Berhalter has resigned from his post as head coach of "Cincinnati."

A commentary on a sports ownership controversy, noting that the new owner is far from a football man.

"I decided to resign. I didn't want to be a witness to this team falling apart. I hope I haven't offended the owner, but he just doesn't seem to grasp what the team is going through. I mean, no offense intended, but he's miles away from understanding football," — he said.

"In a week, the players are going to be free agents. I'm truly sorry—sorry this is happening, and sorry to the fans. I don't have any other choice; this has been dragging on way too long. The constant... the mounting debt is just too much to handle," — said Markiewicz.

According to the coach, this might trigger more resignations, and the club will likely follow suit.

"But things just can't go on like this. A sports idiom—you can't live on empty promises forever. I'm just fed up with it. It was a tough call, but it had to be made. Leaving the team to its fate like this... honestly, right now, they're just spinning their wheels," — he explained.

According to Gregg Berhalter, this marks the third month without pay, which gives the players every right to walk away as free agents.

"It was obvious something was wrong with the squad; we started dropping points left and right. But I couldn't just sit there and stay quiet—I couldn't ignore the truth. Now everything is out in the open, and I just couldn't keep it bottled up anymore. The season starts soon, and with all this debt, we've got nothing left to offer," — the specialist admitted.

"It's pretty clear the team is going to struggle this season. But it's going to be a completely different group moving forward. Only time will tell how they'll fare. It's a heavy thing to worry about, and I don't see a way out... maybe someone else will find a solution, and I'll be happy for them."

link from ESPN http://espn.com/soccer/article/...---324980.html

Wait, was there actually anyone else thereeeeeeeee????????????????😢

So, here's the deal... I recently picked up a Flatron M2280D—which basically doubles as my TV and my main monitor setup—but now I’m wondering if there's a way to actually get audio straight from the monitor when it's running. I'm trying to avoid having to mess with external speakers all the time, especially since I usually just have my headphones on and honestly, plugging in speakers every single time feels like such a chore 🤣

Oh, and one more thing—this thing has a ton of different ports on it, but I was curious if anyone could walk me through what that HDMI port is actually for and what its specific purpose is? 😁

ugh, so I'm looking at these DVB-T tuners... basically, if I just grab one of those two options and plug it straight into my PC, I'll be able to record stuff, watch movies, and all that good stuff, right?

well, you could always just run it through the antenna 😁
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And honestly, what kind of damage are we talking about for a decent graphics card, roughly speaking?