Week 2 Picks

[Gamblinmann]

16-11-1 +$270 (did not include A&M winnings, forgot to post it and does not include tonight)

Oklahoma St-26.5 vs South Alabama $330 to win $300

I seriously had this line coming out at -32 or higher. Against Tulsa, Rudolph goes off for 20/24 over 300 yds, 3 tds and NO PICKS. I believe he left sometime in the 3rd quarter.

What I loved most on the Cowboys was the huge plays. All 3 RBs, Hill (34), King (71) and Brown (73) had explosive runs. Washington caught 6 for 145 with 2 tds and he had a 93 yd catch.

Ole Miss had several big plays against South Alabama and this Cowboy offense is better than anything the Rebs have. I also would say Tulsa's offense is better than SA.

I expect another explosive offensive show from Okie St as they hang 50+ for second straight week.

[Gamblinmann]

Washington St-9 vs Boise St $220 to win $200

Falk went 33/39 for 311 and 3tds with NO PICKS. He started the game going 20/20! WS had over 500 yds of offense. What was significant for me is WS had lost their last 5 home openers under Leach, so this win was impressive despite the quality of their opponent.

Rypien was a pedestrian 13/23 160yds and a pick. His poor performance opened the door for an unexpected QB controversy. Cozart is more runner than passer but both should share time which is not good for the continuity of an offense. Also, Boise St scored on an 81 punt return so that much feared Boise St offense put up 17 points.

The Cougar's D is better this season and that gives the Offense shorter fields to drive. I expect Washington St to light it up in front of their home fans and Boise St will struggle again to find any offensive rhythm. It's gonna be tough for that Bronco D to go up against a high tempo quick play offense and they will wear down in the 2nd half.

[Gamblinmann]

Play Time:	2017-09-08 20:00
Selection:	Oklahoma State to win
Odds:	Point Spread (-26.5) -110
Bet Odds:	-110
Bet Amount:	$330.00
Bet Payout:	$630.00
Won Amount:	Wager Pending
Time Placed:	2017-09-04 12:00:51

[Gamblinmann]

Play Time:	2017-09-09 22:30
Selection:	Washington State to win
Odds:	Point Spread (-9.0) -110
Bet Odds:	-110
Bet Amount:	$220.00
Bet Payout:	$420.00
Won Amount:	Wager Pending
Time Placed:	2017-09-04 12:03:25

[Gamblinmann]

Also got the Fighting Irish at -6.5. Will do that write up tomorrow. Once those wealthy ND alumni start betting, the Irish line always goes up. Hope all have a great holiday and remember there is no such thing as drinking to much beer......

[BigdaddyQH]

Really? You really think that defeating a team at home that went 4-7 in the Big Sky conference last season was "Significant" and "Impressive"? You had better sober up. That is one of the dumbest statements you will see in here all day. Now the actual wagers are O.K. You, being a huge MWC homer, (or at least you were before Colorado State got it handed to them) should know by now just how bad that conference is. My only concern here is that Mike Leach teams are capable of defeating anyone, and also capable of losing to anyone.

As far as Okie State is concerned, I really do not understand why the line is only 26 1/2 at your book (you never named it) and 28 1/2 at every other book you can possibly play. I am calling you out. Name the book. I mean now you dumb drunk.

[Gamblinmann]

Oddsmaker and my ticket is posted. I understand mentally ill people cannot read but your problem not mine. It is clearly marked what time I bet it. May I suggest remedial reading school for ya? The line came out at -26.5 all over and jumped quickly. It was 26.5 at most online books early this morning.

You make the mistake of thinking I care what you have to say. You are not worth my time as you are an insignificant petty ball-less little man. Dude, you are a fake. All your boasting is a lie. I sincerely hope you get some help. This will be my last response to you as I got nothing to prove. Jealousy is a sad and pathetic character flaw.

[Gamblinmann]

Anyone who has oddsmaker know they email you the bet ticket. This is mine:
You have placed the following bet(s) in your account:

Play Time:	2017-09-08 20:00
Selection:	Oklahoma State to win
Odds:	Point Spread (-26.5) -110
Bet Odds:	-110
Bet Amount:	$330.00
Bet Payout:	$630.00
Won Amount:	Wager Pending

[Gamblinmann]

oddshark.com has the opening lines posted and Oklahoma ST opened at -26.5 so once again bigdaddy is proven a liar and a moron

[Gamblinmann]

Copied from 247 sports:

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The first full week of the 2017 college football season is in the books, save for two games on Sunday and one on Monday, so now it’s time to look ahead to Week 2.
On Sunday, the oddsmakers have started to unveil their opening lines for next weekend’s slate of games, which includes three matchups of top 25 teams from the preseason AP Poll.
With that in mind, here’s a look at the opening lines for the Week 2 games involving AP top 25 teams, along with some other notable matchups, via OddsShark.
AP Top 25
Fresno State at No. 1 Alabama (-45)
No. 7 Oklahoma at No. 2 Ohio State (-9)
Louisiana Monroe at No. 3 Florida State (-33.5)
No. 14 Stanford at No. 4 USC (-10.5)
No. 12 Auburn at No. 5 Clemson (-9)
Pittsburgh at No. 6 Penn State (-20)
Montana at No. 8 Washington
Florida Atlantic at No. 9 Wisconsin (-36)
No. 10 Oklahoma State (-26.5) at South Alabama

[BigdaddyQH]

Oddsmaker and my ticket is posted. I understand mentally ill people cannot read but your problem not mine. It is clearly marked what time I bet it. May I suggest remedial reading school for ya? The line came out at -26.5 all over and jumped quickly. It was 26.5 at most online books early this morning.

You make the mistake of thinking I care what you have to say. You are not worth my time as you are an insignificant petty ball-less little man. Dude, you are a fake. All your boasting is a lie. I sincerely hope you get some help. This will be my last response to you as I got nothing to prove. Jealousy is a sad and pathetic character flaw.

Now you listen to me, you worthless piece of crap. According to your own post, you allegedly got -26 1/2 at 12:00. According to their records, the line has been at 28 1/2 since yesterday, not today like you posted. You are the same fraud that claimed (under a different screen name) to be a vet last season. Two people found you and beat the living caca out of you. You just don 't learn, do you? You are a drunk. You do not have a pot to pee in. Are you begging for more? I have just PROVED that you are a liar.

[BigdaddyQH]

oddshark.com has the opening lines posted and Oklahoma ST opened at -26.5 so once again bigdaddy is proven a liar and a moron

You do not play there. You play at a different casino, and they claim you are a liar. Keep this up and you will suffer the same fate you did last season. Now get the f**k out of here.

[Gamblinmann]

Gotta feel bad for delusional mentally ill people.

[Gamblinmann]

For anyone who cares about this drama nonsense, this is my first time on this forum. I am the ORIGINAL Covers legend. I paved the way for guys like Megalocks. There is only one Gamblinman. Ask Phil Steele about the guy who called him out on his A&M best improved team and told him it should be LSU the year Matty Flynn won the title and NO ONE except me saw that coming. I live outside Chicago and have not been to Vegas for 4 yrs. Yep, I CHOKED under the pressure after I was established. Fought my way back from the grave and some loser wanabee ain't running me out of anywhere.

[gojetsgomoxies]

leach is doing an awesome job at WSU....

but i would think boise +9 is good against almost any team... i agree rypien hasn't been so great for awhile - i think going back to last season - but he was a 4 star (5 star??) recruit and has had alot of success too.... big geographic rivalry game - although the matchup might be newish - and there should be ton of Boise fans at the game (i assumed it's in pullman. i didn't see an reference to neutral site like seattle)....

so i'd be all over boise.... the weakness to my argument might be that boise has slipped more than i realize but i think that they are a pretty scrappy, overachieving program anyway. just maybe the days of being up 35-0 on medicore opponent halfway through the 2nd quarter are over

[Gamblinmann]

leach is doing an awesome job at WSU....

but i would think boise +9 is good against almost any team... i agree rypien hasn't been so great for awhile - i think going back to last season - but he was a 4 star (5 star??) recruit and has had alot of success too.... big geographic rivalry game - although the matchup might be newish - and there should be ton of Boise fans at the game (i assumed it's in pullman. i didn't see an reference to neutral site like seattle)....

so i'd be all over boise.... the weakness to my argument might be that boise has slipped more than i realize but i think that they are a pretty scrappy, overachieving program anyway. just maybe the days of being up 35-0 on medicore opponent halfway through the 2nd quarter are over

You know what, you might be right. However, I view this as a statement game for Washington St. I had this coming out as -5. It seems to me that Vegas BS, is begging you to take Boise St and the points.

I look back at my weaknesses in capping and I'll be honest with you, I never paid attention to Vegas and line moves. But, there are certain trends only a fool ignores. I have argued countless times with guys who swore Vegas just wants equal action and they live off the juice. BS, our world is all about money. I was wrong and now I pay attention to what the linesmakers tell me. I mean think about it, doesn't +9 feel like a gift?

[Gamblinmann]

Good 1st half GT

[Gamblinmann]

Missed FG to seal the deal and Tenn marches right back. Gotta sweat out the 4th quarter

[Gamblinmann]

Notre Dame-6.5 vs Georgia $150 to win $136

Yep, shoulda waited as it's 2 points lower but hopefully 2 points won't come back to bite me.

422 rushing yds for the Irish! Three one hundred yd rushers! Winbrush is the kind of dual threat QB that can give this Bulldog D problems. Adams and Williams each had a 60+ yd run. The Irish D looks to be much improved this season. Yeah, Temple not the best but still held them to 85 rushing yds.

Georgia against Appy St ran the ball for 221 and Fromm threw for 146. Not very impressive numbers. I do not see him beating the Irish with his arm. The key to this game will be thr ND run D. If they can limit Chubb and company on the ground and get off the field on 3rd down, Winbrush and the Irish offense can do some damage.

[Gamblinmann]

Ball St -12.5 vs UAB $110 to win $100

Ball St dominated Illinois in TOP having the ball for 37 minutes. Outgained them 375-216. Neal had an efficient game going 21-34 for 204 and a TD. UAB blew out a scrub team but were only up 3 at the half. I'll take the team that stood up to better competition.

Ball St 6-0 ATS last six Sept home games.

[Gamblinmann]

Oregon-14 vs Nebraska $110 to win $100

Might add to this one depending on the wild fires out there. Ducks had to move practice to the coast.

Oregon put up video game numbers vs Southern Utah. 77 points and over 700 total yds on offense. Now they go up against a Nebraska D that was owned by Arkansas St. They gave up over 400 yds passing. They needed a last second batted down pass to preserve the win. It would appear that the Ducks are back to that high octane offense from a few years back. Their speed will dominate a slow Cornhuskers team.

[Gamblinmann]

I rarely play totals because well, I'm just not that smart. However, this one screamed out to me.

Northwestern vs Duke over 55 $216 to win $196

Both teams had over 500 yds of total offense in game 1. Both teams have good qbs who can throw the ball. Both teams have running games. Northwestern is VERY thin in their secondary. I checked the weather and it would appear to be perfect conditions. I believe this total came out based on last years game. I expect to see lots of points in this one.

[JMF2479]

I rarely play totals because well, I'm just not that smart. However, this one screamed out to me.

Northwestern vs Duke over 55 $216 to win $196

Both teams had over 500 yds of total offense in game 1. Both teams have good qbs who can throw the ball. Both teams have running games. Northwestern is VERY thin in their secondary. I checked the weather and it would appear to be perfect conditions. I believe this total came out based on last years game. I expect to see lots of points in this one.

I like this play a lot

[Gamblinmann]

I like this play a lot

Was watching the local news/sports last night and the thin secondary for NW was mentioned. I'm seeing a 30+ to 30+ kinda game. Fingers crossed.......

[gojetsgomoxies]

i know i said i like boise taking the points vs. WSU..... but one thing i will say is once teams finally get over the hump they tend to have amazing positive momentum in rivalry and semi-rivalry games. see washington finally destroying oregon last year but it was i think their first win in the series for many years....... so that is consistent with your pick.

[Gamblinmann]

i know i said i like boise taking the points vs. WSU..... but one thing i will say is once teams finally get over the hump they tend to have amazing positive momentum in rivalry and semi-rivalry games. see washington finally destroying oregon last year but it was i think their first win in the series for many years....... so that is consistent with your pick.

I'm scared to death of betting against Boise cause that has been suicide pretty much for how many years? I do think WS has turned the corner cause they have a defense now which was always missing. Plus it's at home, should be a raucous crowd. Gonna play them first half to as soon as my offshore book puts it out tomorrow night.

[Eddy Munny]

I jumped on Ducks -10 when it was posted Sunday evening.

Loved Canes -13.5 too but I guess the real 'cane got the game nixed.

Don't disagree with the Notre Dame pick necessarily but I don't know how much stock to put in ND's rushing performance against a Temple defense that was gutted by attrition. Georgia's defense is leaps and bounds better. I bet the Under 55.

[Gamblinmann]

I jumped on Ducks -10 when it was posted Sunday evening.

Loved Canes -13.5 too but I guess the real 'cane got the game nixed.

Don't disagree with the Notre Dame pick necessarily but I don't know how much stock to put in ND's rushing performance against a Temple defense that was gutted by attrition. Georgia's defense is leaps and bounds better. I bet the Under 55.

Congrats on the Ducks at -10 I took a little to long to pull the trigger on that one. I admit my Irish bet is more of a "I'm pissed cause I got scared by the line move and failed to bet them vs Temple" kinda thing. The only saving grace is Georgia is one of those teams that is hyped every year lately so I guess we will see. Good luck

[Gamblinmann]

Iowa-2.5 vs Iowa St $200 to win $179

The high flying Wyoming offense led by an early top 5 NFL pick at QB got spanked by a very good Iowa defense racking up a meager 206 yds off offense. The Iowa offense was efficient with just enough of a passing game by Stanley who was 18/25 for 125 yds and 3 tds and had 100 yd rusher. This is a rare gift from the lines makers, jump on it!

[Gamblinmann]

Purdue-3.5 vs Ohio $55 to win $50

It would appear the new HC has started to change the culture at Purdue. They impressed the hell out of me last week while also costing me some serious cash. So, I will learn from my mistake and try to get it back a little at a time.......

[homerbush]

Play Time:	2017-09-08 20:00
Selection:	Oklahoma State to win
Odds:	Point Spread (-26.5) -110
Bet Odds:	-110
Bet Amount:	$330.00
Bet Payout:	$630.00
Won Amount:	Wager Pending
Time Placed:	2017-09-04 12:00:51

Quick question. Is it fair to say your amounts went up this week on the average? I didn't follow your picks last week but it seems based on money made and picks made you upped the dollars this week or one of your losses last week was pretty big?

[Gamblinmann]

Quick question. Is it fair to say your amounts went up this week on the average? I didn't follow your picks last week but it seems based on money made and picks made you upped the dollars this week or one of your losses last week was pretty big?

My betting philosophy has always been that rarely does anyone win more than 60%, so I bet heavier on picks I am confident in. I used to have many debates with guys back on covers in the day about money mgmt. and I get their point about being strict, and I might agree with them depending on each bettors situation. This works for me over the past 2 decades, but again, it probably is better to have better discipline than I do.

[BigdaddyQH]

First, Phil Steele claims that he has never heard of you. No surprise there.

How can you say that ANY betting philosophy you have used in the past two decades has worked for you when you, yourself, admitted that you are a "Choke" artist. Pro's do not choke under pressure. You are no legend. If what you say is true, and this is your first year in here, why did you leave your other sites? What happened at Covers? Enough of my questions. All of us know the answers. Now as far as your picks go:

Iowa -2 1/2. I agree with you there and that worries me because you are a loser at heart. Well even the biggest loser wins one occasionally.
Purdue - 3 1/2. Really? 55 to win 50? Why even bother playing the game?
Duke OVER 55. 216 to win 196. First, a very stupid amount to wager, but here is the obvious thing that you forgot. Tell the reading audience just how Northwestern and Duke played last week to roll up this large amount of yardage. Here is a hint amateur. NO ONE bases this years TOTAL on last years results. Pass.

You know, for someone who allegedly knows the ropes, you are a major disappointment. You KNOW that your system ha been a major failure. You admitted that yourself. You know that you should have better discipline and far as your wagering goes. Again you admitted that yourself in your last post. If you know all of this, why don't you do something about it.? I know that you are an alcoholic. Alcoholics use alcohol for excuses. If you are honest, you will admit that you have lost a lot more money than you have won. Stop trying to convince what you USED to be. No one gives a caca. Try to keep better records.

[BigdaddyQH]

Also, tell us who Northwestern and Duke played.

[Na_mean]

Bigfdaggy,
F off from his thread, plain and simple. Keep up the good shaat GMan!

Haters gonna hate....