Posts by Michael Myers

Is it just me, or does it feel like in most South American matches, they either hand out a penalty to the home team on a silver platter or toss a red card at the visitors? 😁

rustydriver said:I’m not sure if you caught the first leg, but honestly, New York City FC left quite an impression on me. If they can just shut down Ibrahimovic and play some smart defensive football, I could easily see them walking away with a draw or even keeping it to a minimal deficit.
Even if PSG manages to advance, I have a feeling they’ll be out in the very first round next time; they just don't strike me as particularly dominant right now.

On the flip side, Sammir is a question mark, and Tonel isn't in the lineup—Puljic will be stepping in for him instead, so... who knows. Personally, I don't think betting on that specific outcome is worth it at all. A straight win offers a tiny 1.2 odds, and the handicap is just too low at 1.4. Plus, you never know; maybe those underdogs will play the game of their lives and the Parisians will stumble into a frustrating draw.
I’m steering clear of this one.

What looks much better to me is a straight win for Real Madrid (1.5), or perhaps a handicap for a small to medium stake (2.3). I’ve watched their last few matches, and while their style isn't anything to write home about, they are incredibly efficient. They'll definitely want to secure their spot tonight, which would likely lead to a victory.

I also like the look of the X2 option for FC Porto (1.4). Dynamo Kyiv looks absolutely miserable lately (I didn't catch their last match against FC Porto, just the ones leading up to it), and I just don't see how they can pull off a win. Meanwhile, a victory for Porto tonight secures their progression, and I don't doubt they'll try to settle the matter as quickly as possible.

I'm going to pass on Manchester City as well. I just don't have a good feeling about it, even though they'll probably win.

🤣 Look, man, the Parisians were playing that first match at about 20% capacity. Anyone with even a basic understanding of football could see that.

Pure filth 🤦 just shameful..

Honestly, how do these refs manage to completely ruin a game? It’s unbelievable how they just robbed New Jersey like that.🤦

SS hasn't released the schedule for all the games just yet 🤦

Let's take a shot at Dallas for a decent profit here

shadowjackal27 said:Honestly, if I'm being completely real, Mehmet Okur is one of my absolute least favorite players to ever step onto the court.
Because of them, I’ve grown to absolutely loathe the Magic... I can find plenty to criticize about Dwight Howard, but Mehmet Okur? Honestly, that guy wouldn't even make the roster for a local college team, let alone suit up for an NBA squad. Then you have that clown of a coach, Mike van Gundy, constantly forcing both him and Howard into the lineup. When you actually sit down and crunch the numbers on how many shots they've missed together, it’s pathetic—we're looking at a combined field goal percentage of 7/26, or just 5/15 from the free-throw line. It's just brutal. 🤣

I honestly think Dwight Howard is the primary reason they dropped this one. It’s pretty obvious that the team plays much better when he’s sitting on the bench—you can clearly see that from their recent 4/4 run. To be blunt, the guy seems like he doesn't give a damn anymore; he's clearly just playing to get himself traded, and in doing so, he's completely sabotaging the rest of the squad. That says everything you need to know about his attitude right now. 😠 🙂

Dwight Howard is struggling out there, shooting just 6-for-14 from the field and 4-for-11 from the free throw line. What a disaster. 🙂

shadowjackal27 said:that's just typical for him...

But what really baffles me is how coaches just let it slide. Despite all his defensive dominance... especially when it comes to rebounding... he constantly misses a massive amount of free throws...
I remember seeing him miss over 10 free throws in a single game... and honestly, that can absolutely tank a team's performance..🤷

I mean, I know it's a weakness of his, but seriously, why isn't he hitting the gym after practice to work on it? It shouldn't be this difficult to master the free throw line, right?🤷

Dwight Howard is 2-for-8 from the free throw line... man, that is just brutal. 🤦

Looks like the Chicago Bulls managed to pull off a steal at the very end ☕

Neither Stoudemire, Henderson, nor Boston are going to pull this off. It’s looking like a total meltdown from last night. 🤦

Let's go, Stoudemire! 🤦
EDIT: There he goes, already at 6 points with just 3 minutes left in the second quarter.

Jeremy Lee67 said:It doesn't make any sense to burn him out more; Orlando has a game tomorrow.

And honestly, what an absolute clown performance he put on...🤦
Orlando just hit a franchise low for total points scored.😂

Michael Myers said:Damned Howard—sitting there with 4 points in the paint and 9 out of 16 from the line, and here I am, waiting on those final few possessions to hit the over. 🤦

And of course, he gets subbed out right when it matters most. 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂Sniper: 🙂

Howard is absolutely killing it right now—down 4-15 in the game and sitting at 9-16 from the free-throw line—but I’m still holding out hope he hits those last few shots to cover the over. 🤦

Orlando is such a mess, and honestly, the police handled this whole thing poorly—it felt more like a criminal trial than actual justice. 🤦

I’ve been watching how Orlando is playing lately... 🤦

Michael Myers said:The Bulls (-15, 5+) vs. the Heat at 1.85—that looks like a solid play.
01.14. 02:00

Actually, looking closer, Chicago (-180, 5) vs. Washington at 1.85... wait, scratch that.

At 3.42, this should pass pretty easily.

EDIT: Added Washington at 6.80 for the blowout.

Boozer put up 4 points in 25 minutes of action.🤦

Boozer C (-15, 5+) vs Chicago - Boozer at 1.85 is looking like a solid play
141312.01. 02:00

Chicago (180.5) vs Washington - Washington at 1.85 feels like the better value here

At 3.42, I really think this one hits quite easily

EDIT: Also, grabbing Washington at 6.80 for the moneyline.