@darxiaomi, congrats on the win, you nailed it perfectly! 

I couldn't recognize PSG in the second half, they were absolutely terrible, all they had to do was catch City on counter attack early and end the game with a second goal. Instead, they gave up control and were punished by two, let's call it, easy goals...all three goals from set pieces though. 
I just don't see Man City losing at home in the reverse fixture...anyway, speaking of winnings, i got this little fucker, wish i had taken over 19.5 bookings each because it was paying almost double.

It's difficult to pinpoint a single reason for their recent mediocre results, things are, imo, very complex.

The campaign began well for them as you noted, with just one loss in their first 25-30 matches iirc, possibly the best performing team in all of Europe, and it just wasn't possible to keep up until the end, it was unsustainable as simple as that.

The tight schedule (including their Europa League rendezvous) and multiple injuries in defense primarily resulted in rather unwanted draws against weaker opponents. And, although they have a reasonable amount of players to choose upfront, Pioli is forced to play with Kalulu and Tomori (neither of them has a place in this team) if Kjaer and Romagnoli are not available. I'll use Liverpool as an example: when your key guys (centre-backs) are absent, things get really difficult.

Milan will almost certainly not qualify for the Champions League, Atalanta and Napoli have relatively easy remaining fixtures, and the final spot will probably go to Juventus, who have a direct match with Milan next week.

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Game 1:  40' 2-0 Villarreal
Game 2:  40' 2-1 Leicester

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I had some doubts that the Celtics will cover that huge spread, but no way in hell i could see them losing by 21 points, Hornets won all four quarters. lol

By the way, these two teams could meet in the first round of the playoffs or the play-in, it won't be easy for the Celtics, as LaMelo is expected to return soon for CHA.

Anyway, decent week, can't really complain, i should be back around Tuesday with my picks, gl everyone!

^ I missed the early opportunity with -6.5, and now the line has jumped up to -8.5, which means to lay almost 10pts with the visiting team, and i hate laying double-digit numbers with anyone so i'll pass on the spread.

Kemba ruined a bet for me in their last meeting, i believe i had him at O18.5 points and he only scored 12, so let's try Rozier today:

Rozier 15+ pts + Celtics -1.5 + O195.5 total odds 1.86 lost

Rozier has scored 15 or more points in 10 of Charlotte's last 11 games. I expect the Celtics to win, but i'm slightly worried about the total, both teams appear to hit the under more often than not, i'm hoping 195.5 is low enough.

Afaik, Sportsbet will not be the shirt sponsor for Watford next season, which was confirmed by two independent sources already. Well, that doesn't stop them from working together again in any capacity (maybe an official betting sponsor or something, like their deal with Arsenal), but yeah, Southampton should be the only team in EPL with the Sportsbet logo on their jerseys come next season...that's unless the UK government decided to ban gambling companies from sponsorship on shirts etc.

...and 12 straight covers against the spread  , talk about missing the train lol, i'm curious how much more wins and covers will they get before it ends? I'm not sure when the Knicks last had a run like this, which is totally nuts but also well-deserved the way they are playing right now. Imagine if i told you a year ago that the Knicks will host a first-round playoff game, haha right, it's bound to happen though.

A few tickets that have for today, my last couple of betbuilders, should have more time to do my singles come next week.

Heat +4.5 + Vucevic 15+ pts + White 15+ pts/reb/ast + O188.5 total odds 1.90 won

I'm super mad at the Heat losing vs the short-handed Hawks a few days ago, hope they cover that alt spread. Bulls are still without LaVine, they can lose to teams like the Magic and the Cavs but beat Boston, go figure lol, not sure if they want to make the play-in or not, regardless Vucevic will get his 20 tonight.

Zion 20+pts + Spurs + 11.5 + O213.5 total odds 1.67 won

I've no reservations about Zion's totals and the over, previous two meetings this season between the two were one-possession games, probably another close one.

Lakers +10.5 + Drummond 20+ pts/reb/ + Doncic 20+ pts + Schroder 5+ assists total odds 1.83 lost

Can't see the Lakers getting blown out (Porzingis is not playing), Drummond had a decent game vs Mavs with 19/13 just the other day, Doncic should top the 20 with ease and Schroder has covered 5 assists in 15 of the last 16 games for the Lakers.

Verona's defense has been abysmal these last few fixtures, and with Inter coming off two straight draws, it might be a long Sunday afternoon in Milan. Also, Verona has zero wins at San Siro against Inter (historically speaking)...if i were you, i'd mark that match off my list of possible upsets for tomorrow.

As for Juventus, unlikely, can't see it happening, but i'm hoping for goals, Fiorentina's last three home matches have produced 5 or more goals, so i'm tempted to go for O3.5...we'll see. 


Weird seeing Sassuolo keep a clean sheet, Samp hit the post once and were not given a penalty in the second half, this one should have also been btts.

Can't believe Brentford managed to beat Bournemouth just now with a man down, regardless let's double down on Watford winning today. Millwall has nothing to play for, last three matches they have conceded 7 goals. Sarr anytime goalscorer @ 2.22 seems like a pretty good option too.

Let's go Hornets!

edit; 1:0 final, 80+ minutes without a goal, i genuinely thought this would be a 3 or 4 goals match, at least Sarr scored one for me.

I have two tickets on today's card, ml on three favorites, and Westbrook to get a triple-double against one of his former teams, OKC.

Heat ml + Wizards ml + Clippers ml total odds 1.89 lost Hawks bench chipped in with 51pts 

Hawks will be without Young and Capela, while the Heat will have a full squad. I believe ATL's two missing pieces will be huge, and they will not be able to compensate for their absence. OKC is on a 12-game losing streak, and the Wizards are desperate to reach the play-in tournament at the very least, every game is a must win from now on. Clippers got a few guys back, so not really worried about them.

Westbrook 15+ pts + O9.5 rebounds + O9.5 assists @ 1.70 won as of the start of the 4Q Westbrook with 30pts, wish i took at least 20...

Mr. Triple-double is back in Oklahoma, where it all started, and i could totally see him putting up the above numbers without much sweat, 20+ points gets you even better odds...

Gl, everyone!  

13)  Kamura Usman
12)  Weili Zhang
11)  Valentina Shevchenko
10)  Uriah Hall
9)  Jimmy Crute
8.) Randy Brown
7)  Dwight Grant
6)  Brendan Allen
5)  Pat Sabatini
4)  Danaa Batgerel
3)  Zhu Rong
2)  Jeff Molina
1)  Na Liang

199 total strikes

Yeah, both were pretty much destroyed in the first quarter, with the Knicks and Atlanta having nearly 80pts to begin the game, and Dallas had another slow start. I'm more pissed about Memphis losing though, had them +4.5 with Morant and Anderson spreads, i can't believe they lost to a gutted Clippers roster, they literally had Yogi Ferrell (a guy on a 10-day contract) beat them in the 4th and this was with Jaren Jackson Jr. back for the Grizzlies, i hope this loss doesn't bite them at the end of the season. Anyway, i still had a few winners, too bad i don't have time to play my regular singles and simply cook a stupid betbuilder for each game, i guess better than nothing, heh!

Thoughts on the Lakers v Mavs totals O/U: 216?...line has moved up from 213.5

source: https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/matchup/trends/242617

Six rounds and a month of football left before it's all concluded and we have our champion crowned.

Trofo leapfrogged into third place with a monster 14pts performance, i guess i have to worry about him too now, 20pts ain't that much.

Since this thread serves other purposes, such as bashing on Atalanta, these jerks had no business losing points today, they should've scored 3 or 4 before halftime, Muriel missed a three-foot sitter in the second, he probably misses one in a thousand on a bad day, then a red card and a goal from the logo (if i can use an NBA term). We should form an Atalanta hate club or something, who's with me? 

It's been quiet, what are you guys liking today, we have a full 12 game card today?

Randle 20+ pts + U233.5 + Knicks +10.5 total odds 1.78 lost

Both teams played last night and i usually like to go over in situations like this but i expect this one to a slow-paced game, playoffs type one. Knicks beat ATL twice already this season and i do favor them to win outright, currently on 7 game winning streak. As for Randle's totals, he should be able to get to 20 with ease imo, last time these two faced each other he went for 44 with 7 made 3s.  

Doncic 20+ pts + U232.5 + Mavs - 0.5 1Q total odds 1.73 lost

Mavs fleeced me last week losing to Sacramento, they just can't afford to give games away like that, i can see them come strong in the first quarter and take care of business. Not sure if Pistons can reach 100 tonight vs a highly motivated team.

Not really feeling today's games, a single ticket on the Hawks:

Bogdanovic 20+ pts/reb/ast + U232.5 + Hawks -3.5 @1.88 won

Bogdanovic has been putting consistent minutes for Hawks in recent games, he has covered the "20+ pts/reb/ast" in 8 of their last 9 games. It's a front end of a back-to-back for Atlanta, i think they will win comfortably here, they need all wins they can get. The fight for the 4th seed and first round home-court advantage will be huge between them, the Knicks (who they play tomorrow), and Boston. As for the under 232.5, ORL have a tendency of not scoring many points on the road (second to last on the season with 102), they could very well finish with under 100 here vs. a very good defense.

The 4-3-Free promo, is it a daily thing or weekly? I suppose nobody was able to collect more than 2 correct picks, certainly not with zero goals and just three total corners. lol


With the way the other games went today, Watford needs a lot less than three wins. If they beat Millwall this Saturday, something i'm sure they can deliver on, they will secure direct promotion, neither Brentford nor Bournemouth will have a chance, and Swansea have a shitty goal difference. Even a tie or two will suffice, honestly, only a miracle would prevent Hornets from returning to Premier League. I have to admit, i was skeptical about the coaching change a few months ago, but as time has shown, it was the correct decision. So early congrats from me on returning to the elite, too bad Sportsbet will not be their jersey sponsor next season.

As for the Southampton offers that we had this weekend, 11 free blackjack hands have been credited to our accounts, each worth 0.05mbtc and valid until the end of the week. gl! 

^ You guys got super unlucky with the Nets spread and ml, Durant only played like 4-5 minutes in the first quarter, thigh injury or something, otherwise they should have won, it was still a close game but Bam nailed the game-winner in the end.

I have one last play for today (capping off a great week for me), Mavs FH/FT + Clippers ML @1.72 lost

SAC has been the worst team in recent weeks imo, and honestly, i stopped counting their losses, it looks like they have given up. Mavs, on the other hand, are coming off a tough loss to the Knicks, they should be highly motivated here as they need every win they can get if they want to catch the 6th seed and avoid the play-in tournament. Clippers are coming off a loss as well, and i just don't see them losing two in a row, particularly at home to Minnesota.

Arsenal single-handedly destroyed our multi magic bets, and to make matters worse, the other three matches all came through. The Gunners ruined my promo betbuilder when all i wanted was one yellow card from them, pfff where is Xhaka when you need him the most? lol

It's a pity Southampton didn't make it to the FA Cup final, but considering their recent form, it's not surprising. Hope you guys had a better betting weekend than i did. 

Good find! They seem to have been in a hurry to set it up and go online, but clearly missed cleaning a few spots, a rush job at best!