The Players Championship May 8, 2008
Posted by Vince Mullins in Golf, sports betting, sports investing.Tags: Golf, PGA, Sucka-MC, Tiger Woods
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is it the fifth major, regardless of Tiger Woods’ absence?
The Players Championship tees off on Thursday without it demi-god who is still nursing his knee. While there will always be drama at the fantastic island green of the 17th, I might have some ways for you to enjoy even more drama with your .
Three of the past four TPC winners led the field in GIR, and two of those champions also led in fairways hit. This course plays super tight so favor the great iron players.
An issue I do not see enough of when predicting golf is the weather, and it is freakin hotter than McDonald’s coffee in Jacksonville/Ponta Vedra this weekend – expect the ectomorphs and fitness enthusiasts like Camillo Villegas and Adam Scott to do better than Phil Mickelson or Chad Campbell. (more…)
NBA Tuesday May 5, 2008
Posted by justinmsmith in Basketball, sports betting, sports investing.Tags: NBA, NBA Playoffs
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Tonights NBA action brought to you by
Cavs +9.5 Over ( 184 ) Under Celtics -9.5
The Celtics at home giving points has worked in the first round. It’s when they go on the road that the wheels start to fall off. The Cavs are coming off a very physical 6 game series with the Wizards. Looking at the series stats from round 1, LeBron was the team leader in points (twice as many as 2nd place), rebounds, blocks and assists. It’s a one man show. The Celtics have a much more balanced attack offensively. On the defensive side of the ball, the Celtics are tough at home. The Cavs did take 2 in Washington in the first round, so they proved they can win on the road. (more…)
Monday NBA, plus Derby review May 5, 2008
Posted by justinmsmith in Basketball, sports betting, sports investing.Tags: Kentucky Derby, NBA
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How did everyone do with the Derby ? Sad when a horse goes down, especially after coming in 2nd behind Big Brown in the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby. In all fairness, Eight Belles went out on top. Ran the race of her life on the biggest stage of horse racing. Nobody ever wants to see a horse put down, but if it had to happen, at least it was after a great run. Larry Jones, the trainer of Eight Belles, was looking to win the Kentucky Oaks / Kentucky Derby double. Gabriel Saez won the Kentucky Oaks the day before aboard Proud Spell and was looking for the same result in the Derby aboard Eight Belles. The filly gave a brilliant performance which only was overshadowed by the tragic events that followed shortly there after.
To the night’s action in the NBA, brought to you by
Magic +6.5 Over (184.5) Under
Pistons -6.5
In Game 1 the Magic shot 2 of 15 from behind the arc. They hit 10 of 20 from the “free throw line”. Detroit held a 1 point lead at the half, than shut down the Magic in the 2nd half. Detroit outscored the Magic 48-30 in the 2nd half. Detroit is known for playing tough , physical basketball. That and 22,000 screaming fans should be enough to keep the Magic in check. Look for Detroit to come out and shut down the Orlando offense. Even if Howard doubles his point total from game 1, it still shouldn’t matter.
Spurs +2.5 Under (182.5) Under
Hornets -2.5
The Hornets come into Game 2 after handing the Spurs a 19 point loss in Game 1. Much like Detroit, the Hornets took over in the 2nd half. The Spurs took a 4 point lead into half. Than , like the Magic, could manage only 33 points in the 2nd half. Chris Paul is in the zone and playing at home. Look for the young and talented Hornets to send this series to Texas with the Spurs backed up against the wall.
I like the Pistons giving points and under 184.5 in Game 1 with the second leg taking the Hornets laying the points with the over 182.5
Play Ogilvy at the Wachovia May 4, 2008
Posted by Vince Mullins in Golf, sports betting, sports investing.Tags: Geoff Ogilvy, Golf
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If there is one thing I enjoy as much as watching college football, it is watching golf on a lazy Sunday. Occasionally I attempt to enhance the viewing pleasure with a trip to a and bet on said action, and this week I see an great chance to get down on Geoff Ogilvy’s Sunday performance.
Ogilvy has taken his spot among the golfing elite in the last two years (elite is one step below Tiger, a category of one), and today you should be able to get the lanky Aussie at -135 over Stewart Cink +105.
Granted, Cink is as hot as McDonald’s coffee with a blistering 65 yesterday and a win at Harbour Town last week, but do not be tempted by the chance to play Cink at better than even money.
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