xHeroOfTheDayx WC 2010 --- Road To Big $$$

[akatdrake]

Good work buddy :)

[TheShank]

:victory:

And the streak continues for Hero. Great game and even though it should have been 2-2 at one point, the better team won and I don't think anyone can argue that. Great win for Argentina too to cash my parlay and that quarters matchup should be siiiiick.

You thinking of riding Germany again or do you think the road ends here? I think Germany has a good chance of winning if they play like they did today. Argentina's D and G are very suspect and Germany's quick counter attacks should burn them.

[xHeroOfTheDayx]

Thanks guys.. let's keep it going. :thumbs:

Germany vs. Argentina is going to be one hell of a match-up. Argentina is flat out amazing up front, and have been able to score at will against anyone really. I love the way Argentina plays, and they have world class talent.. but don't get ahead of yourself.

Nigeria, South Korea, Greece, Mexico. They are going to see an entirely different monster in ANY team they get along the way now. Remember all the trouble Argentina had in qualifying. Nothing has magically clicked yet, and Diego Maradona is still not worthy of coaching one of the biggest sides in football. I don't care how good he was as a player. Argentina is playing with great form right now, and has yet to run into a team unafraid of them.

Germany is +150 to qualify for the next round, so obviously I will be playing them. But mostly for value this time. I seriously can't see Argentina netting 2+ goals, and Germany not answering. The first goal is going to be CRUCIAL in this game, as whoever falls behind and starts pressing, has to deal with one of the best counter-attacks in the World Cup.

This should be a game for the ages. I'll have my play in full on Friday. :thumbs:

[TheShank]

:cheers:

You playing anything tomorrow? I think I'm going to make a big play on both Netherlands and Brazil. Obvious picks but I can't see them going out this early.

[threats77]

nice call on ghana yesterday,all though US had plenty of chances,they no doubt aren't good enough,question for you,if you were that confident why didn't you place the bet on money line? my friend did that,hah! just figured if you thought they were going to win for sure you'd take the good value on them..i went to vegas but didnt bet that match,people were hammering US last minute..kind of nuts how people bet with emotion which is obviously stupid!

anyways i went to vegas to place a large wager on germany,i think we got very lucky,england was playing well i think,that bad call changed the game, hah ill take it.i still think germany is clearly better but no doubt that was a game changer there!

as for argentina vs germany..im staying off it,it seems you have a crush on germany( i think you stated that) maybe it wouldnt be smart to bet the match? matches like this can go either way,i dont think there is any clear cut advantage but whoever wins spain and portugal will win the following the round for sure

nice streak you got going! what online book do you use? as i told you before i dont trust them anymore,but ive never used 5 dimes(which ive never heard anything negative about)

anyways keep on winning

[xHeroOfTheDayx]

WORLD CUP

Netherlands vs. Slovakia


Slovakia's result over Italy was fantastic. Not many people were tuned into the Paraguay-New Zealand game on Thursday, as everyone was watching Slovakia make World Cup history. Fresh in the mind of everyone, is the goal fest that took part in Ellis Park that day. Combine that + Netherlands ability to score goals at will, and you have money pouring in on the over.

This match isn't going over. No way.

Zdeno Strba is suspended for this match. He deserves most of the credit for Vittek's amazing campaign so far. Without him, scoring will be virtually impossible. Slovakia will bunch up, and look to counter.

Japan had the right idea vs. Netherlands, but ultimately Sneijder was too damn good. Slovakia knows they can't run with the Dutch, and they accept that. That doesn't mean they can't advance.

Do I think the Dutch will lose, and not advance? No. But this isn't going to be the woodshed beating everyone expects. A 0-0 HT, followed by a 1-0/2-0 victory by the Dutch is my best guess. I would take the prop "Both Teams To Score = NO", but it's juiced at -185.

I'd rather take the under, and take my chances with The Netherlands not netting 3 here. I'm also covered by the far away possibility this ends in 1-1. But I wouldn't be surprised in the least if they went 0-0 into AET.

Play:

Netherlands vs. Slovakia Under 2.5 Goals (-150)
$900 to win $600

Prediction: Netherlands 1-0 Slovakia


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No play on the Brazil-Chile game. That is going to be a VERY fast game, and I can't see Chile not scoring. A 1-1 scenario seems all too likely. I'm not even thinking about a play here.


BOL to everyone! :thumbs:

[xHeroOfTheDayx]

nice call on ghana yesterday,all though US had plenty of chances,they no doubt aren't good enough,question for you,if you were that confident why didn't you place the bet on money line? my friend did that,hah! just figured if you thought they were going to win for sure you'd take the good value on them..i went to vegas but didnt bet that match,people were hammering US last minute..kind of nuts how people bet with emotion which is obviously stupid!

anyways i went to vegas to place a large wager on germany,i think we got very lucky,england was playing well i think,that bad call changed the game, hah ill take it.i still think germany is clearly better but no doubt that was a game changer there!

as for argentina vs germany..im staying off it,it seems you have a crush on germany( i think you stated that) maybe it wouldnt be smart to bet the match? matches like this can go either way,i dont think there is any clear cut advantage but whoever wins spain and portugal will win the following the round for sure

nice streak you got going! what online book do you use? as i told you before i dont trust them anymore,but ive never used 5 dimes(which ive never heard anything negative about)

anyways keep on winning

Thanks for the support. :beerbang:

I didn't touch the USA/Ghana ML because it simply wasn't a wise bet. Whether I thought Ghana would win in regulation, or not... I got +110 on Ghana to advance. That's 150 cent insurance IMO, while only sacrificing what, 50/60 cents? No goal other than the PK... that lone PK would of cost me $2,500 had I tried for too much. Just not smart thinking. "A fool and his money are soon parted".

Like I said before, I will definitely be laying on Germany because of the value. The public's perception of Argentina is god-like. All I need to know is: German attackers vs. Argentina's back 4. You can sway all other variables in Argentina's way, and that still doesn't justify getting +150 on Germany to advance. The problem is, there are still advantages Germany has over Argentina.

Bookmaker.com, and Sportsbook.com

I have been everywhere else. As long as European, and Asian books are off limit, I will never switch to any other.

[threats77]

Thanks for the support. :beerbang:

I didn't touch the USA/Ghana ML because it simply wasn't a wise bet. Whether I thought Ghana would win in regulation, or not... I got +110 on Ghana to advance. That's 150 cent insurance IMO, while only sacrificing what, 50/60 cents? No goal other than the PK... that lone PK would of cost me $2,500 had I tried for too much. Just not smart thinking. "A fool and his money are soon parted".

Like I said before, I will definitely be laying on Germany because of the value. The public's perception of Argentina is god-like. All I need to know is: German attackers vs. Argentina's back 4. You can sway all other variables in Argentina's way, and that still doesn't justify getting +150 on Germany to advance. The problem is, there are still advantages Germany has over Argentina.

Bookmaker.com, and Sportsbook.com

I have been everywhere else. As long as European, and Asian books are off limit, I will never switch to any other.

no i hear ya on yer thinking,my friend thought exactly as you did on ghana but not betwise.. i havent even seen odds yet on arg/germ

do you get payouts without any bull**** from bookmaker and sportsbook? they both gave me hassles 2-3 years ago,sportsbook was worse than bookmaker with payouts,but that was a few years ago so i dont know how they are now

i MAY open an account online,not sure yet.if not i will go back to vegas before the next round

thanks

[xHeroOfTheDayx]

no i hear ya on yer thinking,my friend thought exactly as you did on ghana but not betwise.. i havent even seen odds yet on arg/germ

do you get payouts without any bull**** from bookmaker and sportsbook? they both gave me hassles 2-3 years ago,sportsbook was worse than bookmaker with payouts,but that was a few years ago so i dont know how they are now

i MAY open an account online,not sure yet.if not i will go back to vegas before the next round

thanks

Yeah, you just have to know that you DO have to verify your information before you can make your first deposit. (Proof of ID, copy of utility bill)

After that, it's smooth sailing. I have been with both of them for years. I have had limited problems with either of them. (None which were they were responsible for)

[ZulTarik]

Hero what are your thoughts on the tuesday games? Japan vs Paraguay and Portugal vs Spain. Was impressed by both Japan and Portugal in the group stages enough to pick them at +3 goals. Japan is solid defensively and Paraguay isn't known for being a blowout team so I think it will be a 1 goal win in full-time for either team or ET/PK's. And on the other hand Spain vs Portugal, everyone seems to be riding Spain again after a slow start. Thoughts on this game also cause dont see it being a blowout and +3 covering as well for Portugal. Action for tomorrow Brazil +2 and Holland +2 lol so those are pretty much automatic. Brisbane v Taringa was alternate over 2.5 and that was pretty much a lock as well so added.

My Parlay is as follows and Im currently 5/9:

Parlay:

1. Over 2.5 @ -267 (Brisbane vs Taringa)
2. Uruguay +2.0 @ -2500
3. Ghana +3.0 @ -4000
4. Germany +3.0 @ -4000
5. Japan +3.0 @ -2000
6. Brazil +2.0 @ -5000
7. Argentina +2.0 @ -5000
8. Holland +2.0 @ -8000
9. Portugal +3.0 @ -1800

Total: -133


Let me know what you think, Thanks bro

[akatdrake]

With you on unders, Hero. Good luck tomorrow. :)

[TheShank]

I locked in Holland to win to nil (+105) on my book. I liked both teams not to score but as you said it was too juicy so I went with this.

Also bet Holland 1-0 and 2-0 exact scores. I get my money back if it ends 0-0. GL on the under, I'll most likely make a play on that as well before the game.

And both of Chile's central defenders got injured last game, which is why I think Brazil should win this in regulation. I think the Over 2 is probably the best bet in that game though.

[xHeroOfTheDayx]

Netherlands 1-0 Slovakia 19'

That is just pathetic. Same guy, same foot, same side of the box... you know its coming, but you still play to protect the left side. I don't get it.

[xHeroOfTheDayx]

Netherlands 1-0 Slovakia HT

I still can't believe giving up that goal. Making Robben switch to his right foot not only gives him a horrible angle, but he has 1/5 the power with his right.

[SwaggerMcDagger]

Netherlands 1-0 Slovakia HT

I still can't believe giving up that goal. Making Robben switch to his right foot not only gives him a horrible angle, but he has 1/5 the power with his right.

weak goal to give up by the slovaks, I agree....fortunately the pace looks like that under 2.5 still has a good shot. GL to both of us mate.:beerbang: