Posts by Eric Fox7

Are the Bad Boys going to be banned from traveling for next week's game against Loki? 🙏🤣

I have to say, though, I really respect what this group is doing—major props to the association for stepping up like this...

When you guys make the trip out to Indianapolis, please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything at all 😉

USA-Panama 2 @ 7,00

Our boys absolutely shined during the opening match of the U17 World Cup in the Emirates—they basically cruised to a three-goal lead against the Moroccans (who, let's be honest, aren't anything special) before even hitting halftime. I don't know much about the Panama squad, but I was honestly surprised to see people underestimating the Canaleros. We all know our teams have historically struggled when they enter a game as the clear favorites playing against an "Indian" side.

One thing is for sure—I'm going to end up losing my shirt on some random underdog pick:



Daugava 1
Honestly, I have no idea why I even put this odd on my parlay. It's almost ridiculous. The home side is chasing a ticket to the Europa League where they'll likely just get embarrassed in the group stages anyway, and the visitors? They’re a joke—they regularly concede five or six goals like it’s nothing.

Stabaek 1
A win here would pretty much guarantee them a return to the top flight. Meanwhile, the away side has already drifted into the abyss of the lower leagues.

Lokossi 1
Not our local favorites from New York that we all root for—no, I mean the guys from Mother Russia. They’re hunting for a spot at the top of the table and that second place that brings the tttttttt anthem.

AIK 1
The squad from the late Turin is chasing a Europa League spot with only two or three games left, facing off against Norrköping, who are sitting comfortably in the middle of the pack.

Besiktas 1
Mindžušarov's squad could move within a single point of the leaders, Fenerbahçe, if they pull this off. But they're up against a decent Rizespor side. This one feels like a potential landmine.

Mersin 1
Since when did the Turkish second division even show up in the betting markets? It's Monday, so might as well throw a dart at the board, and these guys are in peak form. Soccerway shows they've won four straight, while the visitors are struggling with just 5 points in 8 rounds.

Bilbao-Villarreal over 2.5 goals
Both teams score plenty, but they also leak goals like a sieve. Perfect for an over bet, especially since 7 of their last 10 matches have gone over that 2.5 line.

Home-Tampines over 2.5 goals
This is the second half of the Singapore league, where the visitors have basically already locked up the title. I'm expecting some end-to-end action, which should make this bet hit.

Orebro 2
Another total wildcard here. You've got the home team in absolutely atrocious form fighting to stay up, while the visitors are pushing for promotion. Total chaos waiting to happen.

I tacked on a few more picks to this increasingly ridiculous Friday afternoon parlay:

Crystal Palace-Fulham X @ 3.10

A matchup between the bad and the worse. I'm expecting a snooze-fest that ends in a draw. The home side hasn't even managed a tie yet this season.

SS

Sat 19:00 1926 Russia(dn)-Canada 2 @ 2,70 (X2 @ 1,60)

If you ask me, this is a gift from SS—he’s betting that Canada will score more (or at least the same amount, if you're feeling a bit more cautious) than the Russians (otherwise the odds would be even, so SS is basically calling that the Russians will outscore them). Honestly, the Americans playing here are chasing a win in Lithuania where they'll feel right at home with at least 10,000 fans backing them, and I can see them bagging at least 2 or 3 goals. Meanwhile, the Russians have practically locked up first place—they just need a single point in Azerbaijan, though even a loss might do if the Portuguese decide to run up the score against Luxembourg—and they haven't exactly been scoring for fun against the Azeris lately, either at home or away.

Norway-Iceland 2 @ 2,50

Like my buddy Oxus mentioned, this is a "historic" window for the Icelanders to jump into the playoffs against a Norway squad that’s looking a bit banged up. The Icelanders could actually advance even with a loss (assuming the Canadians slip up in Switzerland), but I'm sure they'll want to leave it to their own devices. This is that stellar young group that absolutely tore it up in the U21 qualifiers, remember? They embarrassed Germany twice—grabbing a point on the road and then absolutely dismantling them 4-1 at home.

JEF Utd vs Tokyo FC over 2.5 goals @ 1.75; over 2.5 goals @ 2.00

This Japanese Cup matchup features two sides that seem to have a mutual agreement to keep the scoreboard busy—it’s basically a goal-fest whenever they meet. The home side has seen at least three goals in 7 of their last 9 games, while the visitors have hit that same mark in 5 of their last 7. Even their head-to-head history is loaded with goals and some pretty wild momentum shifts, so I decided to take a swing at the halftime/fulltime market just for the fun of it (2/1 @ 35, 1/2 @ 25). Kickoff is right at noon, but you can catch it live if you're watching.

Barcelona vs Deportivo over 2.5 @ 1.75; over 2.5 goals @ 1.95

Neither team has exactly set the world on fire this season, though let's be real—Barcelona isn't looking to climb the ladder right now; they're just trying to ensure they don't slide down into the second division. On the flip side, Deportivo has no time to waste—they need to get their act together and push for a return to the top flight immediately. Looking back at their last two meetings, we saw scores of 2:1 and 2:3 (with the guys from La Coruña taking both), so I don't see any reason why today would follow a different script. Match starts at noon, but it'll be available for live betting.

Look, even though I’m on board with the bet, it's just not true that those 1.5 draws always hit when you're looking at the Italian side—honestly, I’d go as far as saying they fail more often than they actually land. Once I have a moment to breathe, I’ll try to dig up a few specific examples to prove it.

Look, I’m only chiming in because I’ve seen firsthand how much worse they are compared to DraftKings when it comes to this specific issue. 😉
It’s a real problem with their live betting—if there isn't a goal scored within the first few minutes, the odds jump up like crazy (though, granted, if someone scores right away, you miss out 😁), but even before kickoff, the live lines are often better than what you'll find on the pre-game markets.

Honestly, playing odg3+ at a place like DraftKings just isn't worth the headache—we’ve gone over this a dozen times already. Even FanDuel is being stingy with it; they’re sitting at around 1.90 for this matchup, whereas you could head over to something like BetMGM and snag 2.25 instead.

driftingbear35 said:Seattle Sounders vs. Colorado Rapids 1 @ 1.80

The Seattle Sounders, under coach Mike Warren, have been playing some seriously solid football lately. Bringing in that big transfer, Marcus Robinson, was a massive win—it feels like this squad finally has its identity figured out. That second half against Portland was impressive too; even though the Timbers were the heavy favorites, the Sounders stepped up and pulled off the win, which I'm sure gave the locker room a huge boost in confidence. They haven't managed a home win yet, but honestly, they've been facing nothing but top-tier teams at home so far. Today should be different. Plus, everyone is healthy, and Hernani is back in the lineup.
As for the visitors, they basically dodged a bullet staying in the league last season, and now they’re struggling after losing their star striker, Demjan. They look pretty rough right now, and things aren't getting any easier since they're missing some key pieces today. Richard Zajac, Damian Chmiel, and Bartłomiej Konieczny are all sidelined—and those guys are crucial to their setup.
It feels like it's finally time for Seattle to get a convincing win in front of their own fans.

Where on earth did you copy-paste this from?

Alright. 🙂

Guimaraes vs. Seattle Sounders 2 @ 5.80

Now, unlike the usual suspects over at the big club in LA, Seattle is actually finding some momentum here—they’re looking to grab a win in this opening match just to keep the door cracked open for a shot at the group stage. Guimaraes, though? They’ve been all over the place lately, totally inconsistent, and frankly, they don't inspire much confidence. You also have to consider that the club lost their two heavy hitters from last season—Balde, who headed over to Celtic, and the guy who was basically the engine for the guys in LA, Soudani.
Seattle has proven they can handle themselves on the road—I mean, they went to Germany and managed to grind out a draw to stay in the hunt for the Europa League group stages. So, the Portuguese side should be a bit more manageable. On my other slip, I’ve paired their win with a goal from Benk—it’s a bit of a lottery play, really, maybe something you'd see in a special parlay at @ 7🙄—but the guy's already sitting on 5 goals this season.
The papers are making a massive deal about them missing ten players, but let's be real: most of those guys haven't even seen significant minutes this season, or they were already sidelined with injuries anyway (aside from Knežević, who's out due to yellow cards)🙄
As for the actual key absences, there's a chance Sharbini, Lešković, and Škarabot might miss out—though I'm betting most of them show up, and the latter two will almost certainly get the nod for the full 90.



I might even throw a single bet on Seattle, just in case the big club in LA manages to stumble into a point or two by accident.

Seattle Sounders vs. Chornomorets Odessa 2 @ 5,50

The Sounders have never really known how to handle these types of matchups—even when they’re sitting there as the heavy favorites. On the other side, you’ve got this gritty, under-the-radar squad from Eastern Europe that is notoriously difficult to play against. To make matters worse, the visitors are absolutely cooking right now (they’ve pulled off 8 wins, a draw, and one meaningless loss in their last 10 games, outscoring opponents 12-4), while Seattle is looking pretty shaky—that recent shutout loss at home really shook them. Between the forecasted crappy weather and a likely empty stadium (regardless of those cheap ticket prices), plus having someone like Southampton running the show—who basically demands the players act like big-shot superstars in European competition—it just doesn't feel like it's going to end well for the home side. Since these visitors tend to grind out 1-0 wins quite often, I'm going to take a shot at the exact score 0:1 @ 12,8 (HL)

Edit. I also completely overlooked the fact that the Sounders have never actually beaten a single Ukrainian club before.

Looks like you’ve got that @ 2,10 in the Lottery

pet 12:00 6038 LA Galaxy(2,5)-Inter Miami 2 @ 1,55 (SS) (odg3+ @ 1,90 (HL))

It’s a clash between two squads sitting at completely different ends of the spectrum right now. The home side—even if they aren't exactly thrilled with where they sit—are hovering near the top tier with a decent shot at a high seed (they're just 8 points off that third spot which keeps the Champions League dreams alive). Meanwhile, the visitors are staring down the barrel of a relegation scrap, trailing by 9 points. So, essentially, the away team has to go all-in just to stay afloat, while the home team has nothing left to lose either. I’m expecting a wide-open game because of that desperation.

The recent numbers back this up too. Looking at LA Galaxy's last five outings, they've been absolute goal machines—averaging an insane 5.2 goals per match—and they've consistently cleared the over. On the other hand, you've got Miami, who have seen the over hit in 5 of their last 8 matches (though, to be fair, two of those were just 1-1 stalemates). Even their head-to-head history screams goals; 6 of their last 8 meetings saw three or more goals tucked away, averaging about 3.62 per game. We've even seen some total chaos in the past with games hitting 5, 6, or even 7 goals... so, I think I'll take a live bet on 6+ goals.

Yeah. darkmarlin16—who about half the people in the sports section are basically ignoring right now—is actually posting in the fashion sub.

I was actually reading through an Example back when you were still permabanned, so I’m pretty familiar with how people talk around here.

But honestly, it’s kind of hilarious watching someone complain about something they’re doing themselves—it's just that, for some reason, it doesn't suit them at this exact moment.

Is calling someone a troll actually trolling them?
I wouldn't say so, honestly.

Hey.

darkmarlin16 said:Looks like Gareth is already hitting up the local markets in Madrid. I wonder if they even have digital registers there.