August 2015 - July 2016 Soccer Picks
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Tottenham PK (-113) to win 1 unit
West Brom +0.5 (-125) to win 1 unit
Norwich +1 (-121) to win 1 unit
OM -103 to win 1 unit
BvB -2 (-119) to win 1 unit
Schalke +1 (-129) to win 1 unit
Chievo +128 to bet 1 unit
Empoli PK (+108) to bet 1 unit
Juventus -162 to win 1 unit
CSKA +100 to bet 1 unit
Real Madrid -1.5 (+124) to bet 1 unit
Dallas -110 to win 1 unit
NYRB -140 to win 1 unit
West Brom +0.5 (-125) to win 1 unit
Norwich +1 (-121) to win 1 unit
OM -103 to win 1 unit
BvB -2 (-119) to win 1 unit
Schalke +1 (-129) to win 1 unit
Chievo +128 to bet 1 unit
Empoli PK (+108) to bet 1 unit
Juventus -162 to win 1 unit
CSKA +100 to bet 1 unit
Real Madrid -1.5 (+124) to bet 1 unit
Dallas -110 to win 1 unit
NYRB -140 to win 1 unit
grats Steed, not sure how much you actually care
Kamara is the hot player in the league, but Portland seems to be the hot team, it should be a good matchup. Not really sure who I like yet
On another note - I am pretty sure Napoli is going to win Serie A fairly easily. I could see Juventus maybe making a run at them, but fall short
Everton PK (-122) to win 1 unit
Nice PK (+130) to bet 1 unit
Cesena +1.5 (-138) to win 1 unit
Atletico Madrid -1.5 (+122) to bet 1 unit
Kamara is the hot player in the league, but Portland seems to be the hot team, it should be a good matchup. Not really sure who I like yet
On another note - I am pretty sure Napoli is going to win Serie A fairly easily. I could see Juventus maybe making a run at them, but fall short
Everton PK (-122) to win 1 unit
Nice PK (+130) to bet 1 unit
Cesena +1.5 (-138) to win 1 unit
Atletico Madrid -1.5 (+122) to bet 1 unit
Stoke +1 (-139) to win 1 unit
Swansea PK (-112) to win 1 unit
Chelsea -1.5 (+108) to bet 1 unit
Monaco +129 to bet 1 unit
Gladbach +1.5 (-108) to win 1 unit
Wolfsburg +0.5 (+128) to bet 1 unit
Roma PK (-107) to win 1 unit
Inter -157 to win 1 unit
Valencia +1.5 (+113) to bet 1 unit
Swansea PK (-112) to win 1 unit
Chelsea -1.5 (+108) to bet 1 unit
Monaco +129 to bet 1 unit
Gladbach +1.5 (-108) to win 1 unit
Wolfsburg +0.5 (+128) to bet 1 unit
Roma PK (-107) to win 1 unit
Inter -157 to win 1 unit
Valencia +1.5 (+113) to bet 1 unit
Newcastle +1 (-104) to win 1 unit
Rennes +0.5 (-113) to win 1 unit
Stuttgart +110 to bet 1 unit
Eintracht +106 to bet 1 unit
Fiorentina -1 (-114) to win 1 unit
Sampdoria PK (-144) to win 1 unit
AC Milan -131 to win 1 unit
Malaga +1 (-103) to win 1 unit
Columbus +111 to bet 1 unit
Rennes +0.5 (-113) to win 1 unit
Stuttgart +110 to bet 1 unit
Eintracht +106 to bet 1 unit
Fiorentina -1 (-114) to win 1 unit
Sampdoria PK (-144) to win 1 unit
AC Milan -131 to win 1 unit
Malaga +1 (-103) to win 1 unit
Columbus +111 to bet 1 unit
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sorry Neymar is injured and you wont be able to watch him
sorry Neymar is injured and you wont be able to watch him
Norwich Cty PK (+109) to bet 1 unit
Manchester City -1.5 (-120) to win 1 unit
Manchester United +133 to bet 1 unit
Montpellier +106 to bet 1 unit
Werder Bremen PK (-125) to win 1 unit
Bayer Leverkusen +101 to bet 1 unit
Genoa -102 to win 1 unit
Torino PK (-106) to win 1 unit
Inter Milan +103 to bet 1 unit
Espanyol +1 (-103) to win 1 unit
Manchester City -1.5 (-120) to win 1 unit
Manchester United +133 to bet 1 unit
Montpellier +106 to bet 1 unit
Werder Bremen PK (-125) to win 1 unit
Bayer Leverkusen +101 to bet 1 unit
Genoa -102 to win 1 unit
Torino PK (-106) to win 1 unit
Inter Milan +103 to bet 1 unit
Espanyol +1 (-103) to win 1 unit
Arsenal -1 (-103) to win 1 unit
West Brom +1 (+123) to bet 1 unit
Monaco +112 to bet 1 unit
Schalke PK (-116) to win 1 unit
BvB -2.5 (+106) to bet 1 unit
Verona +1.5 (-125) to win 1 unit
Napoli -145 to win 1 unit
Juventus -124 to win 1 unit
Atletico Madrid -1 (+103) to bet 1 unit
West Brom +1 (+123) to bet 1 unit
Monaco +112 to bet 1 unit
Schalke PK (-116) to win 1 unit
BvB -2.5 (+106) to bet 1 unit
Verona +1.5 (-125) to win 1 unit
Napoli -145 to win 1 unit
Juventus -124 to win 1 unit
Atletico Madrid -1 (+103) to bet 1 unit
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Manchester United +130 to bet 1 unit
This is really a tough game to pick IMO, but as a degenerate I naturally must do it. Man U/LvG in a desperate situation here. It's fair to question where the goals come from, but I expect they sneak through here. Playing Stoke in Brittania can present it's challenge, however I believe the desperation gets Man U out of this one. If not, LvG will be getting the sack.
Leicester +0.5 (-107) to win 1 unit
I find this line to be funny, and this is probably the square pick. Under Klopp Liverpool have shown even worse results in truth then they did under Rogers. This is at Anfield, but they've barely snuck by, or gotten draws where they shouldn't be even at home. I actually expect a draw in this one, but in the off chance Mahrez or Vardy score I'm getting with the spread.
Watford +1 (+109) to bet 1 unit
Admittedly I only watched bits and pieces of last weeks game, and it appears the books consider Chelsea is back on that result. Based on what I watched after Sunderland scored to make it 3-1, Chelsea is still pretty leaky in the back. This would be based on a game against relegation bound Sunderland. Watford is a solid team, I think they have a good chance to get a result out of this one. Hazard is out of this one as well, if that means anything.
Everton +125 to bet 1 unit
Everton has only lost one game this year on the road, while Newcastle is struggling with Aston Villa. I think the talent overcomes in this one, Lukaku is having a great year that is going unnoticed.
Southampton +0.5 (-129) to win 1 unit
This to me appears to be one of those games where Arsenal drops points. They look to be the class of the league outside Leicester. Ozil is having a spectacular year (despite Moyes claiming he still has to prove himself, no wonder he is unemployed), and thanks to that Giroud is having the season of his life. I think the results aren't exactly accurate when you consider who they don't have. No Cazorla, Sanchez or Wilshire, typically starting players. I think we see them drop some points today in typical Arsenal fashion
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Manchester United +130 to bet 1 unit
This is really a tough game to pick IMO, but as a degenerate I naturally must do it. Man U/LvG in a desperate situation here. It's fair to question where the goals come from, but I expect they sneak through here. Playing Stoke in Brittania can present it's challenge, however I believe the desperation gets Man U out of this one. If not, LvG will be getting the sack.
Leicester +0.5 (-107) to win 1 unit
I find this line to be funny, and this is probably the square pick. Under Klopp Liverpool have shown even worse results in truth then they did under Rogers. This is at Anfield, but they've barely snuck by, or gotten draws where they shouldn't be even at home. I actually expect a draw in this one, but in the off chance Mahrez or Vardy score I'm getting with the spread.
Watford +1 (+109) to bet 1 unit
Admittedly I only watched bits and pieces of last weeks game, and it appears the books consider Chelsea is back on that result. Based on what I watched after Sunderland scored to make it 3-1, Chelsea is still pretty leaky in the back. This would be based on a game against relegation bound Sunderland. Watford is a solid team, I think they have a good chance to get a result out of this one. Hazard is out of this one as well, if that means anything.
Everton +125 to bet 1 unit
Everton has only lost one game this year on the road, while Newcastle is struggling with Aston Villa. I think the talent overcomes in this one, Lukaku is having a great year that is going unnoticed.
Southampton +0.5 (-129) to win 1 unit
This to me appears to be one of those games where Arsenal drops points. They look to be the class of the league outside Leicester. Ozil is having a spectacular year (despite Moyes claiming he still has to prove himself, no wonder he is unemployed), and thanks to that Giroud is having the season of his life. I think the results aren't exactly accurate when you consider who they don't have. No Cazorla, Sanchez or Wilshire, typically starting players. I think we see them drop some points today in typical Arsenal fashion
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Swansea +0.5 (-128) to win 1 unit
Crystal Palace has had a wonderful year, and a win here could take them into the top 4 given all the right pieces fall into place. They have historically struggled against Swansea, even at home. As a whole they themselves have struggled at home, dropping points Sunderland and Man U last month (they beat Newcastle at home 5-1). Most importantly they are missing Bolasie and Sako, think we are likely looking at 1-1 draw.
Arsenal -1.5 (+150) to bet 1 unit
I believe Bournemouth are playing Arsenal at the wrong time. This will be redemption for Arsenal, and they should win by at least 3 goals today.
Chelsea PK (+115) to bet 1 unit
I said in my NFL thread yesterday, never go against a streak. 7 straight winless for Man U and there is absolutely no reason to think it gets better. Goalless draw IMO
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Swansea +0.5 (-128) to win 1 unit
Crystal Palace has had a wonderful year, and a win here could take them into the top 4 given all the right pieces fall into place. They have historically struggled against Swansea, even at home. As a whole they themselves have struggled at home, dropping points Sunderland and Man U last month (they beat Newcastle at home 5-1). Most importantly they are missing Bolasie and Sako, think we are likely looking at 1-1 draw.
Arsenal -1.5 (+150) to bet 1 unit
I believe Bournemouth are playing Arsenal at the wrong time. This will be redemption for Arsenal, and they should win by at least 3 goals today.
Chelsea PK (+115) to bet 1 unit
I said in my NFL thread yesterday, never go against a streak. 7 straight winless for Man U and there is absolutely no reason to think it gets better. Goalless draw IMO
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Leicester +0.5 (+104) to bet 1 unit
Probably super contrarian or something, but I have my reasons. Leicester is a very strong team at home, we are talking back to last year with only 4 losses at home in the entirety of 2015 going back to last season. Man City is very weak on the road, they are winless in there last 5 on the road going back to September. Including dropping points to Villa and Stoke. That could be credited to the fact that David Silva and Aguero have been out for a bunch of games this season. I think the game in Leicester last year is very telling, where Leicester was in dead last at this time last year. The final score was 1-0 scored by Lampard in the 40th minute. By all indications, Leicester dominated that game and Man City was sloppy. They have finishers this year (who they had last year, but not as effective) , if you don't believe in Vardy, you at the very least believe in Mahrez. For Man City, this is a big game, for Leicester this is a season changing game. I think they show up.
Leicester +0.5 (+104) to bet 1 unit
Probably super contrarian or something, but I have my reasons. Leicester is a very strong team at home, we are talking back to last year with only 4 losses at home in the entirety of 2015 going back to last season. Man City is very weak on the road, they are winless in there last 5 on the road going back to September. Including dropping points to Villa and Stoke. That could be credited to the fact that David Silva and Aguero have been out for a bunch of games this season. I think the game in Leicester last year is very telling, where Leicester was in dead last at this time last year. The final score was 1-0 scored by Lampard in the 40th minute. By all indications, Leicester dominated that game and Man City was sloppy. They have finishers this year (who they had last year, but not as effective) , if you don't believe in Vardy, you at the very least believe in Mahrez. For Man City, this is a big game, for Leicester this is a season changing game. I think they show up.
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Liverpool -144 to win 1 unit
The fact of the matter is that this is a shit game. A lot of shit flying in from both sides. Liverpool stinks to high heaven on the read. They've got 3 road wins all season, Stoke, Chelsea and Man City. But Sunderland is even more shit then that, as they only have 3 wins all season. Think this is your conventional boring game, Liverpool wins 1-0 in an unwatchable game. Probably not a game anyone should be betting
Real Madrid -2.5 (+107) to bet 1 unit
Despite the pressure that Rafa has gotten all year, Real has won by nearly an average of 3 goals this season in wins. Last 2 wins at home against Real Sociedad, RM won by 3 goals in one, and 2 goals in other. Expect to see more of the same in the same one. RM actually go top of the league if they win (for now)
Espanyol +1.5 (-136) to win 1 unit
Sevilla has turned it on since the start of the season, and they have now won 5 in a row at home, including against Real Madrid and Juventus. However, I think this ends up being a tight game with Sevilla missing 2 key pieces in Krychowiak and Parejo. They obviously still have a lot of power up front, but Parejo is keying to organizing the offense.
Athletic Bilbao PK (+110) to bet 1 unit
Oddly enough the last 3 games against these two has resulted in victory for the road team (Athletic winning 2 of them). I am still unconvinced by Celta Vigo. They have improved on result since getting blown out by Real and Valencia, but the results were against teams in the lower half and 2 victory against Almeria who is in the Segunda Division in the Copa Del Rey. Key missing piece with Nolito being out due to injury. Draw at worst for Athletic here.
Liverpool -144 to win 1 unit
The fact of the matter is that this is a shit game. A lot of shit flying in from both sides. Liverpool stinks to high heaven on the read. They've got 3 road wins all season, Stoke, Chelsea and Man City. But Sunderland is even more shit then that, as they only have 3 wins all season. Think this is your conventional boring game, Liverpool wins 1-0 in an unwatchable game. Probably not a game anyone should be betting
Real Madrid -2.5 (+107) to bet 1 unit
Despite the pressure that Rafa has gotten all year, Real has won by nearly an average of 3 goals this season in wins. Last 2 wins at home against Real Sociedad, RM won by 3 goals in one, and 2 goals in other. Expect to see more of the same in the same one. RM actually go top of the league if they win (for now)
Espanyol +1.5 (-136) to win 1 unit
Sevilla has turned it on since the start of the season, and they have now won 5 in a row at home, including against Real Madrid and Juventus. However, I think this ends up being a tight game with Sevilla missing 2 key pieces in Krychowiak and Parejo. They obviously still have a lot of power up front, but Parejo is keying to organizing the offense.
Athletic Bilbao PK (+110) to bet 1 unit
Oddly enough the last 3 games against these two has resulted in victory for the road team (Athletic winning 2 of them). I am still unconvinced by Celta Vigo. They have improved on result since getting blown out by Real and Valencia, but the results were against teams in the lower half and 2 victory against Almeria who is in the Segunda Division in the Copa Del Rey. Key missing piece with Nolito being out due to injury. Draw at worst for Athletic here.
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Villarreal +103 to bet 1 unit
Villarreal has only lost 1 game at home this year, to Celta Vigo. They have some pretty great wins in that streak including Real Madrid, Sevilla and Atletico. Valencia on the other hand has struggled on the road this year, taking only 2. Valencia has the upper hand historically in this series, but they appear to be having a rough year as they are mid-table. Injuries to Feghouli and Mustafi will help in limiting Valencia's chances to score.
Villarreal +103 to bet 1 unit
Villarreal has only lost 1 game at home this year, to Celta Vigo. They have some pretty great wins in that streak including Real Madrid, Sevilla and Atletico. Valencia on the other hand has struggled on the road this year, taking only 2. Valencia has the upper hand historically in this series, but they appear to be having a rough year as they are mid-table. Injuries to Feghouli and Mustafi will help in limiting Valencia's chances to score.
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West Ham +0.5 (-115) to win 1 unit
It seems that Benteke has finally found a little bit stride, but the fact remains that this team looks somewhat lost in the final third despite pulling 2 consecutive wins together. Liverpool has a ton of injuries, Sturridge, Origi and Skrtel. It appears that Payet may be playing today, likely coming off the bench rather then in the starting XI, he is well on his way to being one the best attacking midfielders in the league. I'm really not sure why West Ham is the underdog at home in this game, they've lost 2 games all season, and they were the first 2 of the season. See this game as a draw or WHU straight up win.
Bournemouth +0.5 (-115) to win 1 unit
It looks like oddsmakers are calling it a season for Leicester, or at least predicting the top form ends. Leicester has had a tough set of games the last week, Liverpool and Man City, I imagine they are pretty exhausted. Bournemouth despite losing 2-0 on Monday and being in 16th place have had a good run of form and have looked far better going undefeated in 4 straight. I think we see a tight game, and maybe to Teed's excitement Bournemouth manages to get one in the back of the onion bag today.
Manchester City -1 (+118) to bet 1 unit
Watford really showed a lot of heart against Tottenham and to be honest probably deserved a point at the very least, if not a win. It's hard to ignore that Man City haven't won on the road in the EPL since September, but I will have to do so for this game. I think Watford starts to slide in the 2H of the season, Ighalo and Deeney have shown heart, but a nearly fit Manchester City side (no Kompany) is hard to bet against. If Watford get a result out of this, I'll be happy to see it.
Levante +2 (-144) to win 1 unit
The side that they don't talk about on the shows and in the papers, Atletico Madrid has been on fire the last 2 months losing exactly one game in all competitions. Levante has been terrible, dead last in La Liga this year. What I find interesting is that Atletico has beat one team by more then 2 goals all season, even in the Copa Del Rey, and that was Sevilla in September. This seems to be Atletico's MO and has been for years, they win games but they tend to keep the games pretty close. Atletico wins, but predicting something like 2-1.
West Ham +0.5 (-115) to win 1 unit
It seems that Benteke has finally found a little bit stride, but the fact remains that this team looks somewhat lost in the final third despite pulling 2 consecutive wins together. Liverpool has a ton of injuries, Sturridge, Origi and Skrtel. It appears that Payet may be playing today, likely coming off the bench rather then in the starting XI, he is well on his way to being one the best attacking midfielders in the league. I'm really not sure why West Ham is the underdog at home in this game, they've lost 2 games all season, and they were the first 2 of the season. See this game as a draw or WHU straight up win.
Bournemouth +0.5 (-115) to win 1 unit
It looks like oddsmakers are calling it a season for Leicester, or at least predicting the top form ends. Leicester has had a tough set of games the last week, Liverpool and Man City, I imagine they are pretty exhausted. Bournemouth despite losing 2-0 on Monday and being in 16th place have had a good run of form and have looked far better going undefeated in 4 straight. I think we see a tight game, and maybe to Teed's excitement Bournemouth manages to get one in the back of the onion bag today.
Manchester City -1 (+118) to bet 1 unit
Watford really showed a lot of heart against Tottenham and to be honest probably deserved a point at the very least, if not a win. It's hard to ignore that Man City haven't won on the road in the EPL since September, but I will have to do so for this game. I think Watford starts to slide in the 2H of the season, Ighalo and Deeney have shown heart, but a nearly fit Manchester City side (no Kompany) is hard to bet against. If Watford get a result out of this, I'll be happy to see it.
Levante +2 (-144) to win 1 unit
The side that they don't talk about on the shows and in the papers, Atletico Madrid has been on fire the last 2 months losing exactly one game in all competitions. Levante has been terrible, dead last in La Liga this year. What I find interesting is that Atletico has beat one team by more then 2 goals all season, even in the Copa Del Rey, and that was Sevilla in September. This seems to be Atletico's MO and has been for years, they win games but they tend to keep the games pretty close. Atletico wins, but predicting something like 2-1.
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From the land of Socrates
Leicester are a scalp now. they will find it hard to maintain their top form. Bournemouth have outrun their opponents in all 19 of their league games, they have only one defeat in their last seven league games (3W, 3D, 1L) and they have taken seven points from a possible 12 in their last four away games(2W,1D, 1L).
If Silva and Aguero keep getting minutes under their belts and gain match sharpness, they won't be much longer away of form. Mangala had a decent game for once(they said he has been doing extra training on his own) and he won't be bullied from Deeney/Ighalo. City should boss the midfield and get the so coveted away 3points to get back on track.
If Silva and Aguero keep getting minutes under their belts and gain match sharpness, they won't be much longer away of form. Mangala had a decent game for once(they said he has been doing extra training on his own) and he won't be bullied from Deeney/Ighalo. City should boss the midfield and get the so coveted away 3points to get back on track.
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Chelsea +105 to bet 1 unit
Just as yesterday I said it was hard to bet on Man City on the road, it is hard to do it with Chelsea. Chelsea has a grand total of one victory on the road, and that was back in August. A positive for Chelsea is that Fabregas is out tomorrow, he can only hurt the team. In terms of Crystal Palace and why I am betting against them, they have struggled to score since Bolasie has gone out. No Cabaye as well tomorrow, as he is on a red card. If Chelsea can score one, it's all but over.
Tottenham PK (-116) to win 1 unit
This pick can't really surprise many. I expect a draw at the worst in this one, but hoping for victory. Everton has not beaten Tottenham since 2012, they struggle against them. They also have a long list of injuries, Jagielka, Hibbert and Cleverely are all going to be out. The form at home for Everton has been very up and down, the defense looks shambolic at times. While Tottenham has showed consistency all season long. This would be a big win for Tottenham
Valencia +1 (-102) to win 1 unit
This line kind of blows my mind, so much so that I wonder if I am just missing something. Valencia has a few injuries in Fagouli and Mustafi, but they've been dealing with that for a while now. The stat that stands out to me is that Valencia has lost 1 home game in La Liga in the last 2 seasons, and that was to Barcelona over a year ago. That's an incredible stat. Last year when Real Madrid traveled to Valencia, Valencia won the game outright. Valencia hasn't been in as good of form as last year, but neither has Real. They've beat up against small teams that never stand a chance, but traveling to Valencia will not be easy for them.
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Chelsea +105 to bet 1 unit
Just as yesterday I said it was hard to bet on Man City on the road, it is hard to do it with Chelsea. Chelsea has a grand total of one victory on the road, and that was back in August. A positive for Chelsea is that Fabregas is out tomorrow, he can only hurt the team. In terms of Crystal Palace and why I am betting against them, they have struggled to score since Bolasie has gone out. No Cabaye as well tomorrow, as he is on a red card. If Chelsea can score one, it's all but over.
Tottenham PK (-116) to win 1 unit
This pick can't really surprise many. I expect a draw at the worst in this one, but hoping for victory. Everton has not beaten Tottenham since 2012, they struggle against them. They also have a long list of injuries, Jagielka, Hibbert and Cleverely are all going to be out. The form at home for Everton has been very up and down, the defense looks shambolic at times. While Tottenham has showed consistency all season long. This would be a big win for Tottenham
Valencia +1 (-102) to win 1 unit
This line kind of blows my mind, so much so that I wonder if I am just missing something. Valencia has a few injuries in Fagouli and Mustafi, but they've been dealing with that for a while now. The stat that stands out to me is that Valencia has lost 1 home game in La Liga in the last 2 seasons, and that was to Barcelona over a year ago. That's an incredible stat. Last year when Real Madrid traveled to Valencia, Valencia won the game outright. Valencia hasn't been in as good of form as last year, but neither has Real. They've beat up against small teams that never stand a chance, but traveling to Valencia will not be easy for them.
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