Going for Broke
Daily Bet: Chiefs +7.5 at Chargers
November 1st, 2012
The last time my Chargers graced the prime-time stage, they raced out to a 24-0 halftime lead against Denver at home. In the six quarters since, San Diego has produced a grand total of two field goals while giving up 42 points. Read more »
Going For Broke
Bankroll takes devastating hit as Eagles fail to fly past Falcons
November 1st, 2012
In case you missed it, I rolled the dice last week with a $3,300 play on the Eagles and Andy “13-0 all time following a bye” Reid as a 2½-point favorite against the undefeated Falcons. By now you know the Falcons are still undefeated, Reid is now 13-1 following a bye and I’m on the verge of the unemployment line. Read more »
Daily Bet: Trail Blazers +2.5 vs. Lakers
October 31st, 2012
Well, didn’t take long to learn a couple of NBA wagering lessons. After just one night, it’s clear that the Heat are every bit the juggernaut they were last year when they won it all (120 points against the Celtics—with five players scoring in double figures?). Read more »
Daily Bet: Celtics +6.5 at Heat
October 30th, 2012
Did I ever mention how much I thoroughly enjoyed the most recent NBA season? No, not because LeBron got his first ring. Not because I won money (who can win money consistently betting the NBA?). Read more »
Daily Bet: 49ers-Cardinals UNDER 38.5
October 29th, 2012
Coffee, soda, energy drink, crack—whatever your preferred stimulant, you’re going to need a double shot of if your goal is to stay awake during what figures to be a Monday night snoozer between the 49ers and Cardinals. Read more »
Daily Bet: UNR-Air Force OVER 66 1/2
October 26th, 2012
Why should you not hesitate to load up on the over in this Air Force-Reno contest, despite a total that’s higher than a party co-hosted by Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson? Read more »
Daily Bet: Giants (+105) vs. Tigers
October 25th, 2012
Let me get this straight: Behind another brilliant outing by Barry Zito—and isn’t it time MLB officials handed him a cup to pee in?—the Giants beat the crap out of Justin Verlander last night, cruising to an 8-3 Game 1 victory. Read more »
Going For Broke
Here goes nothing: Laying it all on the line with the (gulp!) Eagles
October 25th, 2012
How and why are the Eagles favored here? I haven’t a clue. All I know is I’ve been at this long enough to understand that if an NFL point spread makes no sense—and Atlanta as an underdog here makes no sense—you run the other way. Fast. Read more »
Daily Bet: Giants (+140) vs. Tigers (to win World Series)
October 24th, 2012
I’m not going against a well-rested Justin Verlander in Game 1 of the World Series tonight—certainly not when his mound counterpart is Barry Zito. Read more »
Daily Bet: Giants (-140) vs. Cardinals
October 22nd, 2012
If I believed the old baseball cliché that momentum only lasts as long as the next day’s starting pitcher, I’d be backing the Cardinals tonight in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series. Read more »
