DG's Daily Picks

Skaramouche · 02-01-10, 06:06 PM

Originally posted by ochenta y cinco

Some really good, complete books about poker:

* The Dan Harrington Series (there are 3 volumes, you can find ebooks all over the Internet)
* Doyle Brunson's Super System, Vol. 2 (the one that was published in 2003)
* Phil Gordon's Little Green Book

If you're going to play online poker, especially for cash games, I would recommend anyone to use Poker Tracker 3. You can only have a 60-day trial for free, but it's really worth seeing if you can be a profitable player using it. It keeps track of your stats, your opponents' stats (like their frequency of pre-flop raising, the % of hands they play in early position, middle position, late position, etc., directly at the tables. It can be used with most of the mainstream sites (Stars, Full Tilt, Party, Bwin, Bodog, Absolute, etc.) It's also pretty useful in SNGs and Multi-Table Tournaments. You can also keep track of stuff like your rate of success while holding every combination of 2 cards. Personally, I love PT3 and I doubt I could be a profitable player in online poker without using it.

For poker articles and news, I like visiting pocketfives.com. Many fine articles and knowledgeable people post on the forums.

thanks. i appreciate the info. i will look for these books and visit the site that you reccomend. i will definately use poker tracker

waco66 · 02-01-10, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by DennisGreen

CAR (-150) vs EDM Pinnacle $150 to win $100
I am shocked at the line for this one considering how the Hurricanes are still one of the worst teams in the league. It's unfortunate but it doesn't really matter to me as I see the Hurricanes winning this one. The Hurricanes are playing great hockey and since the East is so weak this year it's still possible for them to make a push for the playoffs. With Souray now going down for the Oilers they are extremely thin on the back end and with the Hurricanes clicking on all cylinders lately the Oilers slide should continue tonight.

i jumped on this yesterday at -130. Canes are finally laying like they should. Sens are the other team in the east that are on the rise aswell.

Doc JS · 02-01-10, 06:28 PM

GL with the Canes!!

Doc

Typo · 02-01-10, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by DennisGreen

CAR (-150) vs EDM Pinnacle $150 to win $100
I am shocked at the line for this one considering how the Hurricanes are still one of the worst teams in the league. It's unfortunate but it doesn't really matter to me as I see the Hurricanes winning this one. The Hurricanes are playing great hockey and since the East is so weak this year it's still possible for them to make a push for the playoffs. With Souray now going down for the Oilers they are extremely thin on the back end and with the Hurricanes clicking on all cylinders lately the Oilers slide should continue tonight.

Carolina still has one of the worst *records* but they're much better than you think. 5-1 in the last six, with a close loss at Philly. They're much better at home, but with Ward playing well again and Staal finally finding his game with the help of some fresh players, they can easily handle EDM.

PuckCoach · 02-01-10, 06:35 PM

I played UNDER in Anaheim/Carolina, CAL GARY and CAROLINA.

I have been riding the road favs last week or so.

Good Luck to all you Cappers out there!!!

DennisGreen · 02-01-10, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by Typo

Carolina still has one of the worst *records* but they're much better than you think. 5-1 in the last six, with a close loss at Philly. They're much better at home, but with Ward playing well again and Staal finally finding his game with the help of some fresh players, they can easily handle EDM.

Yup for sure I agree with you there. Just was saying from a bookie's perspective I am shocked they are -150. I figured around -120 or so, although I guess it did start around -130 and has gone up huge.

Winnipeg Jets · 02-01-10, 07:28 PM

Originally posted by Winnipeg Jets

Panthers haven't hit at least 3 goals in any of their last 7 games. The team total is looking good again for me. The question is how will the Ducks come out after the trade. Was Giguere a popular guy in the dressing room?

I like the Pens/Sabres over. Lots of offense. If Fleury and Millar decide to put on a "I should be #1 on the Olympic team" performance than we might see a different outcome.

Off topic: I'm sure someone can answer my pc related question. Went to buy a wireless connection for the laptop. The girl sold me a usb adaptor. I just don't think this thing will work. Tried it and get nothing. Don't you need a router to hook up a laptop? An adaptor is good if you have a desktop already...correct?

The sales lady said it will work 100%. Yeah right. They don't give no refunds..you have to put the money you spent towards another item. I seen they have a wireless g router..that's what I probably need. Not to comfortable cramped up in the room here. Like to lay back and watch the scoreboard.

3 goals in 7 shots. no goaltending duel..so far.

DennisGreen · 02-01-10, 07:32 PM

ANA/FLA Under 5.5 (-124) Pinnacle $124 to win $100

lolguy999 · 02-01-10, 08:23 PM

Sabres 3-2... if they keep this up and win imma hate myself for not trusting my instincts

Winnipeg Jets · 02-01-10, 08:45 PM

sabres/pens over easy money. also took pens over 3. looks like the panthers won't score 3. should have known better with the ducks garbage hockey style.

lolguy999 · 02-01-10, 08:48 PM

ohh guess i was wrong o.O

lolguy999 · 02-01-10, 08:49 PM

lol @ ducks and panthers no score at second period 8min left

Busterflywheel · 02-01-10, 08:50 PM

Originally posted by Winnipeg Jets

sabres/pens over easy money. also took pens over 3. looks like the panthers won't score 3. should have known better with the ducks garbage hockey style.

Nice call on Overs

bentley19 · 02-01-10, 08:57 PM

Gl dg

Winnipeg Jets · 02-01-10, 09:04 PM

thoughts on oil/canes. i know you guys like carolina...think it goes over.

mebaran · 02-01-10, 09:08 PM

well, it's official...sid crosby is a tornado on skates..lol.

lolguy999 · 02-01-10, 09:12 PM

2-0 for ducks! Looks like gg has been called by the panthers

lolguy999 · 02-01-10, 09:13 PM

Why are these f#$%rs so unpredictable these days??

DennisGreen · 02-01-10, 09:14 PM

Originally posted by Winnipeg Jets

3 goals in 7 shots. no goaltending duel..so far.

Originally posted by lolguy999

Sabres 3-2... if they keep this up and win imma hate myself for not trusting my instincts

Unreal fast over cover in this one. I was leaning under slightly, glad I did not play this one.

DennisGreen · 02-01-10, 09:15 PM

Originally posted by lolguy999

lol @ ducks and panthers no score at second period 8min left

Originally posted by lolguy999

2-0 for ducks! Looks like gg has been called by the panthers

Damn two late goals one with 1 second left that sucks but the under is still looking good. It better not come down to that last second goal

The Ducks do have a solid team I actually like them to sneak in the playoffs this year, they have a lot of depth when they are healthy and a solid goalie in Hiller.

Winnipeg Jets · 02-01-10, 09:16 PM

1 last play. taking flames over 2.5 goals. small bet again. i think they continue where they left off last game against the oil. 3 is pretty doable.

lolguy999 · 02-01-10, 09:35 PM

Panthers are sleeping this one off... they are getting hit way too often and they're giving the puck away on purpose as far as i know. RIGGED GAME!

lolguy999 · 02-01-10, 09:35 PM

Didn't bet today btw lol Im feeling insecure about the games going on today

DennisGreen · 02-01-10, 09:36 PM

Originally posted by lolguy999

Didn't bet today btw lol Im feeling insecure about the games going on today

LOL figured you bet on Panthers judging by your comments. It's still a good call not to bet when you aren't feeling it

lolguy999 · 02-01-10, 10:34 PM

lol omg 2-1 for oilers... what happened to the hurricanes that beat the blackhawks 4-2?? Btw DG i didn't bet anything today I dont have an online account *yet* and im only playing our provincial lotto betting system where u have to bet minimum the outcome on 3 teams to win. = = looks like lazyness to not go to a local dep to buy the tickets paid off

waco66 · 02-01-10, 10:48 PM

No worries here. More than half the game to go

DennisGreen · 02-01-10, 10:50 PM

2-2 there we go

DennisGreen · 02-01-10, 10:55 PM

3-2 Coilers

Wow Canes look like trash. No way in hell they should have scored there, weak goal by Ward. Canes are standing around looking fascinated by the Oilers cycling the puck.

waco66 · 02-01-10, 10:57 PM

yikes

....well, heres hoping that carolina scores again so i hit my over

DennisGreen · 02-01-10, 11:03 PM

Can't believe I hell for the Carolina hype they are still the garbage team from earlier in the year. 50 cents juice on the road for the 3rd worst team in the league. Man I'm a moron.

waco66 · 02-01-10, 11:55 PM

wow...horrible

MathewXB · 02-02-10, 12:05 AM

Who would have thought Edmonton would be able to pull off a win against anyone. Well this was a complete loss on my part. 1-2 for the night.

XB

mebaran · 02-02-10, 12:56 AM

Originally posted by DennisGreen

Can't believe I hell for the Carolina hype they are still the garbage team from earlier in the year. 50 cents juice on the road for the 3rd worst team in the league. Man I'm a moron.

I've lost a few bucks fading them lately..I'm waiting for a good matchup to make my money back by pounding the team they're facing.

And yes...they are still atrocious...

spartiatis · 02-02-10, 01:02 AM

Well, it had to happen sometime

Jays NHL Tips · 02-02-10, 05:50 AM

i seriously cant believe Carolina last night, i knwo they are one of the worst away teams in the league but it was against EDMONTON....... i had an awfull night, 1 winner from 5 so tonight is another night and tonight I WILL get back on track and back to winning ways!

Keep it up DG!