Let me take you back to May 1st. It was Kentucky Derby Day. I told everyone to put their money on Rock Your World to win, and Keepmeinmind to finish top 3. Rock Your World finished 17th, and Keepmeinmind finished 7th. I wasn't even close. What an absolute disaster. The reality is, I got cocky; … Continue reading Sports Bets: January 22nd- We’re Back!
The NHL’s Flawed All-Star Selection Process
The NHL can be a bit of a Mickey Mouse league at times. Their approach to picking players for their All-Star Game is a great example of that. First of all, they recently decided that NHL players wouldn't get to play the Olympics. The best on best Olympic Tournament is something a lot NHL fans … Continue reading The NHL’s Flawed All-Star Selection Process
Sports Bets: April 24th
Betting Stats: NBA: 3-5 (down $227) NHL: 10-8 (up $392) MLB: 2-6 (down $364) NCAA Basketball: 1-0 (up $165) Golf: 0-1 (down $25) Parlay 1-1 (up $42) At this point, if you've bet along with us, you've pretty broke even. That's not good. We need to be better. Clearly, the NBA and MLB are big … Continue reading Sports Bets: April 24th
Beer Blog #12: Farmer’s Daughter
This is a heckuva beer. First of all, let’s all think back a couple of weeks ago to spring fever starting to hit. The snow was melting, dark cold days were turning warmer and lighter, winter clothes were put away, and there was excitement and anticipation for patio weather and the cottage weekends to come. … Continue reading Beer Blog #12: Farmer’s Daughter
Sports Bets: April 18th- Parlay Day!
Betting Stats: NBA: 3-5 (down $227) NHL: 10-8 (up $392) MLB: 2-5 (down $264) NCAA Basketball: 1-0 (up $165) Golf: 0-1 (down $25) After a rough day yesterday, going just 1-3, I need to change things up a bit here. That's why today is Parlay Day! I'm not a huge parlay guy, if just one … Continue reading Sports Bets: April 18th- Parlay Day!
Hockey’s Version of the Jordan ‘Flu Game’
Let's go back a ways for this one. I think I was 12 years old. I played hockey and baseball growing up but hockey was my true love. There were times when I didn’t feel like going to baseball- practices were usually pretty boring, and the cold weather games were a drag. Hockey, though, was … Continue reading Hockey’s Version of the Jordan ‘Flu Game’
Sports Bets: April 17th
Betting Stats: NBA: 3-4 (down $127) NHL: 9-7 (up $397) MLB: 2-4 (down $164) NCAA Basketball: 1-0 (up $165) Golf: 0-1 (down $25) Not a bad day of betting on Thursday. Had the Braves won by 1 more run, I would've been a perfect 3-0 on the day. That's alright, I think I saved my … Continue reading Sports Bets: April 17th
Sports Bets: April 15th, Plus a Look Back at my Red Wedding
Betting Stats: NBA: 3-4 (down $127) NHL: 8-7 (up $287) MLB: 1-3 (down $155) NCAA Basketball: 1-0 (up $165) Golf: 0-1 (down $25) Do you guys remember the Game of Thrones episode, Red Wedding? If you watched the show, you know exactly what I'm referring to. Poor Robb Stark never saw it coming. If you … Continue reading Sports Bets: April 15th, Plus a Look Back at my Red Wedding
Sports Bets: April 14th
Betting Stats: NBA: 3-4 (down $127) NHL: 8-6 (up $387) MLB: 1-1 (up $45) NCAA Basketball: 1-0 (up $165) Golf: 0-1 (down $25) So Tony Finau couldn't quite get it done. Golf is fun to bet on but so tough to get it right. I'm happy I didn't go with a full $100 bet- always … Continue reading Sports Bets: April 14th
Sports Bets: April 6th
Betting Stats: NBA: 3-3 (down $27) NHL: 7-6 (up $202) MLB: 0-1 (down $100) NCAA Basketball: 1-0 (up $165) There was a point last night, when the Mets were up 2-0 with deGrom dominating, the Jets were beating up on the Sens 4-1, and the Nets were up 5 late against the Knicks, that I … Continue reading Sports Bets: April 6th
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