MNF Footnote

This was the first betting book I read.(p 1989)

Root threw out several contrarian theories inside.

Two applied to the Bears tonight.

"Nightmare on Elm Street Theory"

Betting bad teams in spots when nobody else will.

"Monday Night Biggie"

Intra-division Home Dogs were like 80% ATS in the 80's.

Root called this the single best bet of the decade.

With confirmed Sharp action, this was a strong play.

Hindsight is always 20/20, but I missed an easy one.

Congrats Winners!!

NFL Mon 10/31

We've got another horrible prime-time game.

The 5-1 Vikings and the 1-6 Bears.

This is a classic sharp vs squares game.

Public all over the Vikings.

Books are trying to hold the line around 4.5.

Serious sharp money on the Bears here.

But they are such a disaster, I can't do it.

Trying to stay away from bad teams.

They will burn more money than they will make.

I'm not sharp enough to see the value here.

So, I'm sitting this one out.

Da Bears, Trick or Treat??

Best Wishes!!

NFL Sun 10/30

YTD 90-62-2, +35.77

London 2-0, +3.00
Redskins+3(+100) 2 units(Winner)+2.00
2ndH Bengals-120(Winner)+1.00

Late
Chargers+4(-105)(loss)-1.05
Falcons-3(-107)(loss)-1.07

SNF
Eagles+5(-107) 2 units(loss)-2.14
2ndH Cowboys-4.5(-110) 2 units(Winner)+2.00


I fell asleep and missed the early starts.

So I'm stuck rooting for a 7 team parlay.

Was-Hou-NE-TB-Car-SD-Atl

BOL!!


Knew the Eagles would fuck this up.

That's why I took Dallas 2nd half.

I put this on the head coach.

Eagles were up 7 in FG range.

They throw a backwards pass for -6 yards.

Knock themselves out of FG range.

Punt and Dallas never looks back.

Just brutal!!

3-3, +0.74

YTD 93-65-2, +36.51

MLB Sat 10/29

YTD 161-168, -0.46

Cubs-120 (2 units)(loss)-2.40

Best Wishes!!


Cubbies on the brink.

And my picks stink.

0-1, -2.40

YTD 161-169, -2.86

CFB Sat 10/29

YTD 60-44-2, +20.76

Early 3-5, -2.40
Louisville-33(-103)(loss)-1.03
Kentucky+6(-112)(Winner)+1.00
Iowa St+6.5(-118)(Winner)+1.00
1stH Under 37.5(-107)Lou-UVa(Winner)+1.00
1stH Under 29.5(-107)PSU-Purdue(loss)-1.07
2ndH KansasSt-3(-110)-1.10(loss)-1.10
2ndH Louisville-16.5(-110)(loss)-1.10
2ndH Michigan-12.5(-110)(loss)-1.10

Middle 1-4, -3.23
Miami-106(loss)-1.06
Ohio St-26(-106)(loss)-1.06
Maryland+3.5(-106)(loss)-1.06
2ndH Over 27(-105)Cin-Temple(loss)-1.05
2ndH Indiana-3(-110)(Winner)+1.00

Late 2-3, -0.16
Wyoming+14.5(-106) 3 units(Winner)+3.00
FSU+5.5(-112)(Winner)+1.00
UNLV-3(-108)(loss)-1.08
Over 65.5(-104)New Mexico-Hawaii (2 units)(loss)-2.08
2ndH Hawaii-2.5(+102)(loss)-1.00

Best Wishes!!


I hit my strongest play with Wyoming.

The rest were a complete disaster.

6-12, -5.79

YTD 66-56-2, +14.97

MLB Friday 10/28

YTD 159-166, +0.82

Indians+192(Winner)+1.92
Indians+rl-107(Winner)+1.00
Over 8.5(+100)Cle-Chi(loss)-1.00
Live Cubs-160 (2 units)(loss)-3.20

Best Wishes!!


Thought the Cubs would steal it.

Should have just let it play out.

2-2, -1.28

YTD 161-168, -0.46

CFB Thurs 10/27

YTD 55-43-2, +16.88

1stH Va Tech-2.5(-112)(loss)-1.12
1stH Under 30.5(-110) Akron-Buffalo(Winner)+1.00
1stH Under 38.5(+100) Cal-USC(Winner)+1.00
Appalachian St-5(-120)(Winner)+1.00
USC-19.5(-110)(Winner)+1.00
2ndH Cal+10.5(-106)(Winner)+1.00

Best Wishes!!

5-1, +3.88

YTD 60-44-2, +20.76

NFL Thurs 10/27

YTD 90-60-2, +39.10

Jags+3.5(-114) 2 units(loss)-2.28
2ndH Under 20.5(-105)Jax-Ten(loss)-1.05

Best Wishes!!

0-2, -3.33

YTD 90-62-2, +35.77

NFL Mon 10/24

YTD 88-60-2, +35.10

Broncos-7.5(-110) 3 units(Winner)+3.00
1stH Broncos-4.5(-110)(Winner)+1.00

We have a fully focused favorite tonight.

They are coming in off 2 embarrassing losses.

Elway is pissed about Brock Osweiler leaving.

He took his Top Dogs out to dinner this week.

That's how bad he wants to win this one.

Gary Kubiak is back in the saddle again.

He hasn't forgotten being fired by Houston.

They can get right and get even at the same time.

Huge motivation edge for Denver tonight.

That's why the line seems inflated.

Broncos Big!!

Best Wishes!!


Congrats and Cheers Winners!!

2-0, +4.00

YTD 90-60-2, +39.10

NFL Sun 10/23

YTD 81-53-2, +31.62

London 1-0, +2.00
Giants-2.5(-104) 2 units(Winner)+2.00

Early 5-4, +3.75
Eagles+3(-110) 3 units(Winner)+3.00
Colts+3.5(-107) 2 units(Winner)+2.00
Redskins-2(-104)(loss)-1.04
Jags-2(-105)(loss)-1.05
Jets-2(-102)(Winner)+1.00
Over 51(-113)NO-KC(loss)-1.13
Over 50(-103)Was-Det(loss)-1.03
2ndH Over 24(-103)Was-Det(Winner)+1.00
Over 48.5(-105)Ind-Ten(Winner)+1.00

Late 1-2, -1.12
2ndH 49ers+125(loss)-1.00
2ndH Chargers+0.5(+103)(Winner)+1.03
2ndH Steelers+3.5(-115)(loss)-1.15

SNF 0-1, -1.15
Cards-1(-115)(loss)-1.15

Best Wishes!!


This was a tough, grind it out day.

Cardinals screwed things up.

Coulda hit a middle with that chip shot.

Had Sea+3.5 and Under 37.5 Live.

Oh well, we move on.

7-7, +3.48

YTD 88-60-2, +35.10

CFB Sat 10/22

YTD 44-39-2, +6.26

Early 3-0, +3.00
Louisville-19(-102)(Winner)+1.00
Wisconsin-4(-110)(Winner)+1.00
Northwestern-3(-106)(Winner)+1.00

Middle 4-3, +1.74
Michigan-39.5(-106) 2 units(loss)-2.12
Colorado St+2(-110) 2 units(Winner)+2.00
UCLA-4.5(+100) 2 units(loss)-2.00
Over 58(-107)TexA&M-Alabama 2 units(loss)-2.14
Over 57(-104)Mem-Navy 2 units(Winner)+2.00
2ndH Alabama-7.5(-112) 2 units(Winner)+2.00
1stH Auburn-6.5(-110) 2 units(Winner)+2.00

Late 4-1, +5.88
LSU-8.5(-107) 2 units(Winner)+2.00
Penn St+17.5(-114) 2 units(Winner)+2.00
2ndH Ohio St-8.5(-106) 2 units(loss)-2.12
Arizona St+7.5(-112) 2 units(Winner)+2.00
Wyoming-7(-111) 2 units(Winner)+2.00

Best Wishes!!


Strong day in college football.

11-4, +10.62

Congrats and Cheers Winners!!

YTD 55-43-2, +16.88

CFB Friday 10/21

YTD 43-37-1, +8.34

2ndH S.Florida-4.5(+100) 2 units(loss)-2.00
Under 48(-111)SJSt-SDSt 2 units(Winner)+2.00
Under 90(-104)Ore-Cal 2 units(loss)-2.08

Best Wishes!!


Damn I hate Unders.

Just a horrible way to watch a game.

Let's hope for nothing to happen, yah.

And when you need a 40 yd FG to dodge OT.

Of course, he misses it.

Thrilling!!

1-2, -2.08

YTD 44-39-2, +6.26

CFB Thurs 10/20

YTD 42-37-1, +6.84

BYU+7.5(-112) 1.5 units(Winner)+1.50

Best Wishes!!

Boise is not the blue field monster any more.

BYU was +5 in turnovers, and still lost.

They blew a few golden opportunities.

Can't wait until next week.

The overrated Broncos visit Wyoming.

Upset Alert!!

1-0, +1.50

YTD 43-37-1, +8.34

MLB Thurs 10/20

YTD 159-165, +1.82

Dodgers+150(loss)-1.00

Maybe I can mush my Cubs future home, lol.

More hedge than opinion here.

So the Cubs are probably the right side.

Best Wishes!!


Probably better to just take the winner.

But I knew this was a long shot.

Cubs future looking much better.

They got all the juice now.

0-1, -1.00

YTD 159-166, +0.82

NFL Thurs 10/20

YTD 79-53-2, +29.28

Packers-7.5(+105) 1.28 units(Winner)+1.34
2ndH Over 22.5(+100)Chi-GB(Winner)+1.00

Might get back-doored here.

Buy to -7 if you can.

The Bears can't be trusted.

I dare them to make it a game.

Best Wishes!!


The Bears are who we thought they were.

They are a complete disaster.

If Barkley has to play, Fuggetaboutit.

Who would win this 4 team playoff?

Bears-Jets-49ers-Alabama

Tide for the max please, lol.

Congrats and Cheers Winners!!

2-0, +2.34

YTD 81-53-2, +31.62

MLB Weds 10/19

YTD 159-164, +3.90

Forgot to post my Indians+162.

But I made it clear I like Cleveland.

They are the hot city.

The Cavs broke the losing streak.

And winning is contagious.

So I like them no matter the NL Champ.


Tonight all the pressure is on the Cubs.

And Lackey should be ok.

But pressure busts pipes.

And MOMENTUM is EVERYTHING!!

So I like the Dodgers now.

Cubs futures are almost up in smoke.

Gotta keep fading them from here.

Dodgers-104 (2 units)(loss)-2.08

Los Angeles-Cleveland=League Champions

Best Wishes!!


Nice gut check win for the Cubs.

About time they start getting some hits.

They better keep it up.

I don't see the Dodgers going down easy.

0-1, -2.08

YTD 159-165, +1.82

MLB Tues 10/18

YTD 158-162, +5.00

Cleveland is gonna win it all.

Hoping the Cubs get there.

But they are in trouble.

Indians+108(loss)-1.00
Dodgers+103(Winner)+1.03
Over 6.5(-113)Chi-LAD(loss)-1.13

Best Wishes!!

1-2, -1.10

YTD 159-164, +3.90

NFL Monday 10/17

YTD 76-52-2, +27.28

Cards-7(-106)(Winner)+1.00
1stH Under 23(-104)NYJ-AZ(Winner)+1.00
Under 45.5(-105)NYJ-AZ 2 units(Winner)+2.00
2ndH Over 23(+106)NYJ-AZ 2 units(loss)-2.00

Best Wishes!!


Got a little greedy.

Gave some back.

We move on.

Congrats and Cheers Winners!!

3-1, +2.00

YTD 79-53-2, +29.28

NFL Sun 10/16

YTD 72-51-1, +24.34

Looks like a tough week.

Nothing strong here.

So these are just leans.

Bengals+7.5
Steelers-7.5
Redskins+3
Giants-3.5
Panthers-2.5
Bills-7.5
Titans-7.5

Late 2-1, +0.88
Seahawks-6.5(-106) 2 units(loss)-2.12
Cowboys+5(-110) 2 units(Winner)+2.00
2ndH Under 23.5(+100)KC-Oak(Winner)+1.00

SNF 2-0-1, +2.06
Colts+3(-103) 2 units(push)
2ndH Texans-3(+106)(Winner)+1.06
2ndH Over 23.5(-121)Ind-Hou(Winner)+1.00

Best Wishes!!


A little something out of nothing.

Congrats and Cheers Winners!!

4-1-1, +2.94

YTD 76-52-2, +27.28

CFB Sat 10/15

YTD 42-34-1, +9.96

Early
Clemson-19.5(-106)(loss)-1.06
Rutgers+3.5(-102)(loss)-1.02
Maryland-5(-104)(loss)-1.04

Best Wishes!!

Decided to shut it down.

Before it got real ugly.

I did like Temple and USC.

I had my eyes on a few losers, too.

0-3, -3.12

YTD 42-37-1, +6.84

NFL Monday 10/10

YTD 70-50-1, +21.37

Bucs+6(-107) 3 units(Winner)+3.00
Bucs+211(Winner)+2.11
2ndH Panthers-6(-107) 2 units(loss)-2.14

Best Wishes!!

2-1, +2.97

YTD 72-51-1, +24.34

MLB Sun 10/9

158-161, +6.49

Blue Jays-RL+104 (1.49 units)(loss)

Best Wishes!!

Can't stop the bleeding.

0-1, -1.49

YTD 158-162, +5.00

NFL Sun 10/9

YTD 61-45, +17.20

Early 5-3, +2.41
Steelers-9.5(-105) 2 units(Winner)+2.00
Vikings-6(-107) 2 units(Winner)+2.00
Eagles-3(-118) 2 units(loss)-2.38
Browns+10(-113)(loss)-1.13
Redskins+3.5(-103)(Winner)+1.00
Colts-4(+100)(Winner)+1.00
2ndH Jets+6.5(-108)(loss)-1.08
2ndH Eagles-5.5(-113)(Winner)+1.00

Late 4-2, +1.76
Broncos-3.5(-105) 2 units(loss)-2.10
Raiders-3.5(-110) 3 units(loss)-3.30
Cowboys+2.5(+100) 2 units(Winner)+2.00
Bills-2(-114) 2 units(Winner)+2.00
2ndH Over 21.5(+108)Atl-Den 2 units(Winner)+2.16
2ndH Under 23(-110)Cin-Dal(Winner)+1.00

SNF
Packers-7(+100) 2 units(push)

Best Wishes!!

Got back-doored on a couple.

Coulda been a nice day.

Back to the drawing board.

9-5-1, +4.17

YTD 70-50-1, +21.37

CFB Sat 10/8

YTD 36-27, +9.74

Early 1-3-1, -2.12
Navy+17(-120) 2 units(Winner)+2.00
Texas A&M-7(-108) 2 units(push)
Michigan St-4.5(-106) 2 units(loss)-2.12
2ndH Ohio St-11.5(+116)(loss)-1.00
2ndH UNC+110(loss)-1.00

Late 5-4, +2.34
Alabama-14(-110) 3 units(Winner)+3.00
Kansas St-9.5(-106) 2 units(loss)-2.12
FSU+1.5(-106) 2 units(Winner)+2.00
Oregon+10.5(-115) 2 units(loss)-2.30
Stanford-7(-111) 2 units(loss)-2.22
2ndH Utah-4.5(-110) 2 units(Winner)+2.00
2ndH Stanford-4(-109) 2 units(loss)-2.18
2ndH Over 27.5(+108)Wash St-Stanford 2 units(Winner)+2.16
2ndH Over 24(-125)UCLA-Az St 2 units(Winner)+2.00

Best Wishes!!

Tough day, K State blew a late cover.

Ohio State was a flag away from one.

Oregon and Stanford are pure garbage.

6-7-1, +0.22

YTD 42-34-1, +9.96

MLB Friday 10/7

YTD 158-159, +11.96

Rangers-122 (2 units)(loss)-2.44
Red Sox-101 (3 units)(loss)-3.03

Best Wishes!!


WTF???

Been out all day.

So I didn't witness this disaster.

The Red Sox got shut out, really??

Get the fuck out of here.

Betting playoff baseball blows.

Gotta kick ass tomorrow.

I'm pissed.

0-2, -5.47

158-161, +6.49

CFB Thurs 10/6

YTD 35-27, +7.74

2ndH Memphis-6.5(-105) 2 units(Winner)

Best Wishes!!

1-0, +2.00

YTD 36-27, +9.74

NFL Thurs 10/6

YTD 60-45, +15.20

Cards-191 (2 units)(Winner)+2.00

Best Wishes!!

1-0, +2.00

YTD 61-45, +17.20

MLB Thurs 10/6

YTD 157-156, +14.64

Rangers-110(loss)-1.10
Under 9.5(+111)Tor-Tex(loss)-1.00
Red Sox-129 (2 units)(loss)-2.58
Over 8.5(-115)Bos-Cle 2 units(Winner)+2.00

Best Wishes!!

Tried to fade the steam early.

That blew up in my face.

Boston came up just short.

But I still like them over the Tribe.

1-3, -2.68

YTD 158-159, +11.96

MLB Weds 10/5

YTD 156-156, +12.64

Giants-115 (2 units)(Winner)+2.00

Best Wishes!!

1-0, +2.00

YTD 157-156, +14.64


I played a few World Series futures, yesterday.

I won't count them here.

But they may influence some of my plays.

[14024] SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS +1800
[14029] TORONTO BLUE JAYS +1000
[14004] BOSTON RED SOX +500

I also have a nice free play position on the Cubs.

NFL Monday 10/3

YTD 60-43, +19.65

Giants+4.5(-115) 3 units(loss)-3.45
Giants+175(loss)-1.00

Best Wishes!!

0-2, -4.45

YTD 60-45, +15.20

NFL Sunday 10/2

YTD 54-38, +15.20

London 1-0, +2.00
Jags+1(-102) 2 units(Winner)+2.00

Early 1-2, -2.20
Jets+1.5(-110) 2 units(loss)-2.20
Panthers-3(+102) 2 units(loss)-2.00
7pt Teaser(-130) 2 units(Winner)+2.00
Redskins-0.5(W)
Ravens+3.5(W)

Late 3-3, +1.65
Cowboys-1(-108) 3 units(Winner)+3.00
Rams+10(-110) 2 units(Winner)+2.00
Bucs+3.5(-110) 2 units(loss)-2.20
Chargers-4(-105) 2 units(loss)-2.10
2ndH Cards-4(-105)(loss)-1.05
2ndH Cowboys-118 (3 units)(Winner)+3.00

SNF 1-0, +3.00
Steelers-3(-110) 3 units(Winner)+3.00

Best Wishes!!


This was a tough grind it out day.

My top plays Dallas and Pittsburgh cashed.

So we ended up on the plus side.

6-5, +4.45

YTD 60-43, +19.65

MLB Sat 10/1

YTD 156-155, +15.07

Mariners-162 (1.5 units)(loss)-2.43

Best Wishes!!


Looks like I mushed the Mariners.

Sorry Seattle fans.

0-1, -2.43

YTD 156-156, +12.64

CFB Sat 10/1

YTD 23-22, -2.44

Early 3-1, +3.70
Temple-13.5(-106) 2 units(Winner)+2.00
Northwestern+13.5(-112) 2 units(Winner)+2.00
Syracuse+10.5(-115) 2 units(loss)-2.30
Boston College-19(-109) 2 units(Winner)+2.00

Middle 3-2, +1.80
Michigan-11.5(-110) 2 units(loss)-2.20
Minnesota+3.5(-110) 2 units(Winner)+2.00
Maryland-11(-103) 2 units(Winner)+2.00
Kansas State+3.5(-115) 2 units(Winner)+2.00
FSU-10.5(+100) 2 units(loss)-2.00

Late 6-2, +4.68
S. Miss-26(-106) 2 units(loss)-2.12
Alabama-36.5(-110) 2 units(loss)-2.20
Clemson+1(-102) 2 units(Winner)+2.00
Indiana+5.5(-110) 2 units(Winner)+2.00
USC-9(-110) 2 units(Winner)+2.00
Wyoming+6(-115)(Winner)+1.00
UCLA-11(-106)(Winner)+1.00
Hawaii+3.5(-109)(Winner)+1.00


Best Wishes!!


Strong day in college football.

12-5, +10.18

YTD 35-27, +7.74