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Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson

Quote from: HogFanInBryant on September 06, 2013, 04:45:44 pm
Actually your mom said she would give a BJ to the entire Oregon St team if they cover the spread and they know she is great at it so its a no brainer.

You got something to offer? Yeah I know my mom. Question is anything intelligent. We often disagree in here. That's what this thread is all about. In case you didn't know.  I miss games wildly sometimes and am called out on it. I try and learn from those mistakes. And guess what skippy. I don't make many!
Let's make some waves.

Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson

Quote from: HogFanInBryant on September 06, 2013, 04:16:13 pm
Sunday I LOVE the Titans +7 against the Steelers and think they will win the game outright.  Steelers have a terrible Oline, less than average RB's, and lots of questions all over their defense.  Titans will no doubt me more solid with a healthy Locker at QB and what many think will be a salty Oline.  Last but not least, Chris Johnson is healthy and we all know the talent is there to have another 2000 yard rushing season. 

Final:
Titans 23
Steelers 17

Just a question. Do you live in Nashvile?  I don't claim to be near as good at nfl as college, but I hold my own. If there is one team I know it's the steelers.  Their o-line is actually healthy for the first time in two years.

They may no cover the 7, but thy will win.

How about 500.00 me and you head up since you think the titans will win period. All I need is your actual name and address and I will take your credit son!
Let's make some waves.

 

DadVader1

Quote from: Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson on September 06, 2013, 10:19:13 pm
Okay you would bet the under 51, but expect a 41-34 type game.

Razorbackid was recommending that someone else drop the under from their card.  He thinks it's going over and wasn't recommending betting the under.

widespreadsooie

Hogs -32.5

Saw some nonsense on the last page. Let's take that elsewhere. We have a good thing going here.

widespreadsooie

After adds, final card comes to be:

(in order of played)

Miami +3
OK St. -26
Navy/IU o68
BAY/BUF o67.5
Oregon -22.5
FL/MIA u48
Hogs -32.5

Don't mean to litter the thread with repeated plays. More of an organization/OCD thing.

Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson

Quote from: razorbackid on September 06, 2013, 05:31:23 pm
I am no expert....actually I pretty much stink at these things..but, if I dropped one of those it would be the under on ND/Mich., wouldn't be surprised to see  41-34 type of game here.

Big Ten defense is an illusion.

I would like to apologize to you. I misread your post and jumped your case for it.  I am truly sorry and 100% my fault.
Let's make some waves.

Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson

Quote from: DadVader1 on September 06, 2013, 11:08:31 pm
Razorbackid was recommending that someone else drop the under from their card.  He thinks it's going over and wasn't recommending betting the under.

You are so right and I feel bad about that. Just publicly made my apology to him.
Let's make some waves.

Break & Run

I believe Texas is a lock at -7.  If they don't beat BYU by more than 7, I'll go to Austin and find Mack Brown myself. :puke:
Quote from: Michael BernalWhat's your favorite Arkansas tradition?
"I can't be cliché and say 'Call the Hogs,' but I think I have to.  That's just something that sets our university apart.  When you're out on the field and everyone in the stadium stands up, it's amazing.  Even when we're at a football or basketball game, just to see that many people around you doing the same thing for you when you're on the field or for the other guys who are playing, it's pretty awesome."

SPAL


yraciv

September 07, 2013, 12:10:12 am #3509 Last Edit: September 07, 2013, 12:28:46 am by yraciv
Quote from: Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson on September 06, 2013, 10:07:33 pm
Hey I know you were in here last year anyway. If you don't like his posts don't read them. That's what everyone tells me. 

It's the best thread around, so I'm not going to run from it.  You get trolls on message boards, I get that and have been known to have fun with it. Was just stating I agree it does bottle the thread up, because he does post quite a bit. But u keep doing you BJ, don't change for noone!

widespreadsooie

After watching WF's offense tonight, they may be in fade mode the next couple weeks.

Break & Run

As someone who is just learning the art of sports investing, everything I have read from BJO has been on par with the local people I know in sports investing.  Yes, he throws in his stories and what not, but the principle information he provides has been pretty much spot on.
Quote from: Michael BernalWhat's your favorite Arkansas tradition?
"I can't be cliché and say 'Call the Hogs,' but I think I have to.  That's just something that sets our university apart.  When you're out on the field and everyone in the stadium stands up, it's amazing.  Even when we're at a football or basketball game, just to see that many people around you doing the same thing for you when you're on the field or for the other guys who are playing, it's pretty awesome."

yraciv

Quote from: Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson on September 06, 2013, 10:12:15 pm

Yracie haven't seen you much lately so why call a recent posters antics old and then post your own play. Maybe your antics are getting old. Did I type that clearly enough for you to understand?


Sorry I don't post and have friendly banter with ya'll every day. I rarely bet basketball/baseball in the offseason. Why did I post my play? Because I've been posting my plays in here for years and enjoy the discussion.  It's great having a place to get second opinions on my plays, and I respect most of yours opinions. That being said, I clearly don't have a personal vendetta.  I've taken it with a grain of salt, haven't said a word, but a mod expressed his opinion and I simply stated my opinion. I haven't called for his head though. And he wasn't here last year, when I was a little more active.

 

SPAL

I'm glad you found your way back, yraciv. I'm still mad that I can't figure out the code behind your username , but I digress. Welcome back.

la20688

Saturday picks:
Cincy -8               2u
WKU/Tenn o58      2u
Hou -3                 2u
Florida -3              1u
SDSU  +28            1u
Navy   +13           1u

FL,SDSU,Navy- 3 team parlay 1u

-3 units for the year, have 10 units going so far tomorrow.

Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson

Quote from: sir-pigs-a-lot on September 07, 2013, 12:39:30 am
I'm glad you found your way back, yraciv. I'm still mad that I can't figure out the code behind your username , but I digress. Welcome back.

Been working on that myself for quite some time and have never figured it out either.
Let's make some waves.

Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson

Quote from: yraciv on September 07, 2013, 12:24:36 am
Sorry I don't post and have friendly banter with ya'll every day. I rarely bet basketball/baseball in the offseason. Why did I post my play? Because I've been posting my plays in here for years and enjoy the discussion.  It's great having a place to get second opinions on my plays, and I respect most of yours opinions. That being said, I clearly don't have a personal vendetta.  I've taken it with a grain of salt, haven't said a word, but a mod expressed his opinion and I simply stated my opinion. I haven't called for his head though. And he wasn't here last year, when I was a little more active.


Nice to see you back in here:).  Hope you have a profitable year!
Let's make some waves.

Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson

Quote from: widespreadsooie on September 06, 2013, 11:23:17 pm
After adds, final card comes to be:

(in order of played)

Miami +3
OK St. -26
Navy/IU o68
BAY/BUF o67.5
Oregon -22.5
FL/MIA u48
Hogs -32.5

Don't mean to litter the thread with repeated plays. More of an organization/OCD thing.

Haa I hear ya.  I'm the same way, but people tell me it's an OCD thing :)
Let's make some waves.

Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson

Already posted my Okie St play for 5 units

Adding

S Florida +23 / 2 units
Houston -3 / 3 units
Horns -7 / 5 units
Virginia +23 / 2 units
Notre Dame +4 / 3 units

Let's make some waves.

McKdaddy

Quote from: sir-pigs-a-lot on September 07, 2013, 12:39:30 am
I'm glad you found your way back, yraciv. I'm still mad that I can't figure out the code behind your username , but I digress. Welcome back.

Agreed....sometime in the last 12 months I simply asked him but he wouldn't tell me, ha. He said it should be easy to figure out if I'd just think about it.
Don't buy upgrades, ride up grades.

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McKdaddy

Don't buy upgrades, ride up grades.

"You are everything that is wrong with this place . . . Ban me"

"CPI, ex-food and energy, is only good for an anorexic pedestrian"--Art Cashin

MuskogeeHogFan

Quote from: Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson on September 06, 2013, 09:58:52 pm
Lock
Okie St -26
Texas -7
Houston -3

Avoid WKU Tennessee.  I have no clue here. Vols have talent up the ass. Petrino can game plan like no other. I wouldn't touch this game with sir pigs dong :)!



I agree, OSU should beat UTSA by 26.
Also like the Houston game.

But I think that Texas at BYU game might surprise some folks. Keep in mind that Texas turned the ball over 3 times last weekend against maybe the worst team in FBS. BYU didn't set the world on fire playing Virgina last weekend but even as poorly as their QB played, they still outgained Virginia and only lost by 3 after traveling across 3/4 of the country to play.

I know Texas put up a lot of points and yards last weekend, but playing in the thin air in Utah and their T/O's last weekend make me a little wary of this game and the point spread.

Your thoughts, Jeff?
Go Hogs Go!

McKdaddy

Quote from: MuskogeeHogFan on September 07, 2013, 07:20:00 am

Your thoughts, Jeff?


Quote from: Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson on September 07, 2013, 06:22:41 am
Already posted my Okie St play for 5 units

Adding

S Florida +23 / 2 units
Houston -3 / 3 units
Horns -7 / 5 units
Virginia +23 / 2 units
Notre Dame +4 / 3 units




Jeff gave his thoughts, 5 units on the Sips, ha.

In all seriousness, Musk, I expressed earlier in this thread how I was a bit concerned how all of us in this thread were calling the Sips a lock of the week, yet the line wasn't moving much. I wholeheartedly support this bet, but think Vegas might have us near a trap, ha.
Don't buy upgrades, ride up grades.

"You are everything that is wrong with this place . . . Ban me"

"CPI, ex-food and energy, is only good for an anorexic pedestrian"--Art Cashin

McKdaddy

Don't buy upgrades, ride up grades.

"You are everything that is wrong with this place . . . Ban me"

"CPI, ex-food and energy, is only good for an anorexic pedestrian"--Art Cashin

 

MuskogeeHogFan

Quote from: McKdaddy on September 07, 2013, 07:26:27 am


Jeff gave his thoughts, 5 units on the Sips, ha.

In all seriousness, Musk, I expressed earlier in this thread how I was a bit concerned how all of us in this thread were calling the Sips a lock of the week, yet the line wasn't moving much. I wholeheartedly support this bet, but think Vegas might have us near a trap, ha.

I may be entirely wrong about it, just didn't seem to be a "lock" to me, but Jeff seems to do a lot of this so that is why I was asking for his reasoning. How about yours?
Go Hogs Go!

MuskogeeHogFan

Go Hogs Go!

McKdaddy

Quote from: MuskogeeHogFan on September 07, 2013, 07:32:37 am
I may be entirely wrong about it, just didn't seem to be a "lock" to me, but Jeff seems to do a lot of this so that is why I was asking for his reasoning. How about yours?

Here's some thoughts Musk...Texas rarely had problems w/ CU at Boulder, a place of elevation. They did struggle at Wyoming last year (I think it was last year). I've seen a lot of discussion concerning how they will handle the Provo altitude, but I believe it is being slightly overplayed.

Texas finally has some consistency on both sides of the ball w/ 18 returning starters. The last 2 years they've been bi-polar, with the offense being good 1 year while the defense stunk, and vice versa the other year. This year should show the consistency, including at qb. I think Texas will get better as the season goes along.

Admittedly, Phil Steele loves this Texas line, and I tend to buy into a lot of what he has to say.
Don't buy upgrades, ride up grades.

"You are everything that is wrong with this place . . . Ban me"

"CPI, ex-food and energy, is only good for an anorexic pedestrian"--Art Cashin

MuskogeeHogFan

Quote from: McKdaddy on September 07, 2013, 07:58:05 am
Here's some thoughts Musk...Texas rarely had problems w/ CU at Boulder, a place of elevation. They did struggle at Wyoming last year (I think it was last year). I've seen a lot of discussion concerning how they will handle the Provo altitude, but I believe it is being slightly overplayed.

Texas finally has some consistency on both sides of the ball w/ 18 returning starters. The last 2 years they've been bi-polar, with the offense being good 1 year while the defense stunk, and vice versa the other year. This year should show the consistency, including at qb. I think Texas will get better as the season goes along.

Admittedly, Phil Steele loves this Texas line, and I tend to buy into a lot of what he has to say.

That line opened at -3 1/2 and has moved to -7 and Sportsbook.com has it at -9 today. So there has been some line movement and while I know that so much of that has to do with trying to influence money to one side of the line or the other, I would still think that Texas would be favored by more.

Again, I may be totally wrong about that game but just a cursory look at it indicates (as much as you can tell after one game) that Texas scored once for every 13 offensive plays at home and BYU needed 23 offensive plays to score on the road last weekend. Will that turnaround any with Texas on the road and BYU at home? Second game improvement? BYU is #15 in total defense after week #1.

Everyone wants to say that Texas has "returned" to being a team worthy of being ranked. I'm not convinced, yet. We'll see, I'm just a little uncertain about that point spread. 
Go Hogs Go!

McKdaddy

Musk the sites I go to for opening lines all say -6.5 for Texas for the beginning of the betting week....http://www.scoresandodds.com/casinogrid.html

Sportsbook.com had it at -7.5 this morning when I got online about 4am, and now has it at 8.5 upon logging in. Fwiw.

Much of the line movement has been today.
Don't buy upgrades, ride up grades.

"You are everything that is wrong with this place . . . Ban me"

"CPI, ex-food and energy, is only good for an anorexic pedestrian"--Art Cashin

OldCoot

Quote from: HogFanatic on September 06, 2013, 10:17:27 pm
BJO is solid.
I would take his word over half the folks here.
That = money.

Look at my previous posts and you'll see I was no fan. Primarily because I interpreted it as making fun, and I personally have family and friends who are really like that.  BUT, in this thread, he is contributing solid info and giving some pretty good advice.  It would sure be nice to actually meet people before making inferences.  I for one appreciate all the contributions and I REALLY appreciate the noob helping here.

MuskogeeHogFan

Quote from: McKdaddy on September 07, 2013, 08:27:54 am
Musk the sites I go to for opening lines all say -6.5 for Texas for the beginning of the betting week....http://www.scoresandodds.com/casinogrid.html

Sportsbook.com had it at -7.5 this morning when I got online about 4am, and now has it at 8.5 upon logging in. Fwiw.

Much of the line movement has been today.

Here is where I go for point spreads, totals, etc.

http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-football/odds/las-vegas/?s=1478
Go Hogs Go!

McKdaddy

Don't buy upgrades, ride up grades.

"You are everything that is wrong with this place . . . Ban me"

"CPI, ex-food and energy, is only good for an anorexic pedestrian"--Art Cashin

MuskogeeHogFan

Go Hogs Go!

razorbacker231

:/ my book has Texass at -8.5 did i wait too long and it move that much?!?  Or is my book being a jack wagon?

Edit...late to the party.  See it was just asked...

OldCoot

Quote from: Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson on September 07, 2013, 06:22:41 am
Already posted my Okie St play for 5 units

Adding

S Florida +23 / 2 units
Houston -3 / 3 units
Horns -7 / 5 units
Virginia +23 / 2 units
Notre Dame +4 / 3 units

I see texass is your big play too.  Wondering bout Houston, but why oh why 3 on Notre Dame?

MuskogeeHogFan

Quote from: Dude on September 07, 2013, 08:43:27 am
I see texass is your big play too.  Wondering bout Houston, but why oh why 3 on Notre Dame?

So what are you thinking about Arkansas State @ Auburn (-10 1/2) 62 Total?
Go Hogs Go!

Hawgndaaz


OldCoot

Quote from: MuskogeeHogFan on September 07, 2013, 09:02:15 am
So what are you thinking about Arkansas State @ Auburn (-10 1/2) 62 Total?

I don't have a feel on that game.  I think it's too early and too much unknown.  Auburn definitely has Gus and talent alone but I think it could be a pickem.  Have no idea what raw talent Chizik left him with.  I do know that A state has been well coached and they could pull an upset. I'm not laying any of my scratch on that one though.

The biggest question imho is how much raw talent Gus has to work with.

Hooch

Quote from: Hooch on September 06, 2013, 09:50:19 am
Summary

4-2 after last night up 2.5 units.

Things I am liking as of now:

Vikings +5
Dolphins +1
Bears -3
Eagles +3.5
Ok St. -28
Minnesota -16.5  New Mexico St may be the worst team in College football

You guys talked me into Texas.

Going Ok St. 1 unit
Minnesota   1unit
Texas      1 unit

Break & Run

I'm not touching the Michigan/Notre Dame game with a 10 foot pole.  I think Michigan covers and wins by 7-10 but you just never know in "rivalry" games.
Quote from: Michael BernalWhat's your favorite Arkansas tradition?
"I can't be cliché and say 'Call the Hogs,' but I think I have to.  That's just something that sets our university apart.  When you're out on the field and everyone in the stadium stands up, it's amazing.  Even when we're at a football or basketball game, just to see that many people around you doing the same thing for you when you're on the field or for the other guys who are playing, it's pretty awesome."

MuskogeeHogFan

Quote from: Dude on September 07, 2013, 09:11:43 am
I don't have a feel on that game.  I think it's too early and too much unknown.  Auburn definitely has Gus and talent alone but I think it could be a pickem.  Have no idea what raw talent Chizik left him with.  I do know that A state has been well coached and they could pull an upset. I'm not laying any of my scratch on that one though.

The biggest question imho is how much raw talent Gus has to work with.

I think Auburn will be improved over last year but their overall improvement is probably going to be slower than a lot of Auburn fans hoped when they brought Gus back. I believe that his tenure at Auburn will be in direct correlation to the ability of the Auburn Admin and Fans to be patient.

It's hard to say how really good ASU is going to be when they opened with Ark PB. They did what they should have done, which does say something about them.

I wouldn't place a bet on this game either but I think it is very possible that ASU could pull out a win to the tune of about 38-35.
Go Hogs Go!

HogFanInBryant

Quote from: Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson on September 06, 2013, 10:31:46 pm
Just a question. Do you live in Nashvile?  I don't claim to be near as good at nfl as college, but I hold my own. If there is one team I know it's the steelers.  Their o-line is actually healthy for the first time in two years.

They may no cover the 7, but thy will win.

How about 500.00 me and you head up since you think the titans will win period. All I need is your actual name and address and I will take your credit son!

This just proves to me that you are a "hater"....why would I bet straight up with you at even $ if I want the Titans to win outright when I can get +230 elsewhere?  The fact that you think the Steelers have a good Oline just proves that you have no clue about NFL.  I think next time you need to tee off on someone who doesn't know more about sports betting than you do.  Why don't you give me the Titans +7 for $1000 if you are so sure of your Steelers?  And no I don't live in Nashville, if you could read you would know I am in the Bryant area.

yraciv

September 07, 2013, 09:27:36 am #3542 Last Edit: September 07, 2013, 10:46:28 pm by yraciv
3 Units
Ohio -4 W
Duke -4 W

2 Units
Lafayette +10.5 L
Georgia -3.5 W
Virginia +23 L
BC -3 W

1 Unit
OK State -26 L
Houston -3 W
Auburn -10.5 W

YTD 9-7, +7 units

OldCoot

September 07, 2013, 09:29:55 am #3543 Last Edit: September 07, 2013, 09:42:28 am by Dude
Absolutely last one. :D  Also see the Ohio State line has dropped to -27.  I'm in at -28.

4 TEAM Parlay

OREGON -23½
DUKE -4½
TEXAS -7½
BOWLING GREEN -6½


EDIT- Line on OK just dropped to -21 so I laid on them.  I'm trying to make my deposit bonus if anyone is wondering why I'm playing so much this week, plus I'm solid on my picks. I've stayed away from emotional plays like WKU.  There is a lot to be made the first two or three weeks.  One reason I think pre-season rankings are good. ;)

HogFanatic

I wouldn't pick a winner in the Auburn game. I expect Auburn to lose a close one, but wouldn't lay money.
I would imagine it goes over 62 though. Prolly close to 80.

Hooch

Quote from: HogFanInBryant on September 07, 2013, 09:27:00 am
This just proves to me that you are a "hater"....why would I bet straight up with you at even $ if I want the Titans to win outright when I can get +230 elsewhere?  The fact that you think the Steelers have a good Oline just proves that you have no clue about NFL.  I think next time you need to tee off on someone who doesn't know more about sports betting than you do.  Why don't you give me the Titans +7 for $1000 if you are so sure of your Steelers?  And no I don't live in Nashville, if you could read you would know I am in the Bryant area.

Not to jump in on this little pissing match you have going here, but you don't know more than Jeff about betting. 

2nd you continually post your LOCKS, as you did last year when you started numerous threads about your can't miss pick, then when they did miss you disappeared. 

I AM TYPING THIS IN CAPS SO YOU WILL BE SURE TO NOTICE:  THIS THREAD WAS CREATED TO KEEP PEOPLE LIKE YOU FROM SPOUTING OFF EVERYTHING YOU THINK WITH NO ACCOUNTABILITY FOR YOU PICKS......SOUND FAMILIAR? 

So lets see some results, that will get you some respect in here, like Jeff, and some others who have proved theirs in here for the last 2 years. 

Your LOCKS don't mean @#$# without some stats. 

Porked Tongue

Quote from: yraciv on September 07, 2013, 09:27:36 am
Georgia -3.5
Good luck here.  For some reason this one seems like a tough one to call. 

HogFanatic

FWIW, I feel Georgia wins by 14.
Georgia is not gonna start 0-2 again this year. They have a better team.
South Carolina is soft.

MuskogeeHogFan

Quote from: Porked Tongue on September 07, 2013, 09:42:45 am
Good luck here.  For some reason this one seems like a tough one to call. 

I agree, I wouldn't go there. I think S. Carolina wins and Clowney (after being dissed a bit last week) has a big day at least in terms of Hurries, if not Sacks.
Go Hogs Go!

Porked Tongue

Nothing new here, but I'll express it anyway.

When you look at a slate of games, you tend to look at games that "jump out" at you as being 'wrong'.  More often a game looks "neutral".  Hence why most people don't better dozens of games per day.

When you look at the games people choose, they obviously wager based on a "scale' of some kind with the difference in amounts risked. 

Something along the lines of:

1 unit = 60% sure
2 units= 70% sure
3 units= 80% sure

Other things influence wagers too.  Things like it being your team of choice, it's a big tv game, you simply hate a team, looking to make some bank, chasing some previous loses or even boredom.  All those things cloud judgment.

The keys?  No emotion.  No exotics.  Loss limits each week.  Don't play catch-up.  Minimize number of games played.

I had a real illness years ago.  It was numbing.  Once I found the bottom, I sat out a few years.  Then when I resumed, I followed the rules I listed above and it helped me a ton.

Two final things:
Value the half point on hard numbers(3.5 vs 3, 7.5 vs 7, etc)
Don't brag during a winning streak. :)

As for today, my first public picks for this thread are:

Ok St -27
NW/Syr over 53
Penn St -24.5

All 1 unit.