[Alexgurv]

1. Early January 08 - Giants to win the SB - Win
2. Late November 07- Kansas to win the NC - Win
3. Mid April 08- Lakers to win the NC - Loss (Runners up)
4. Mid April 08 - Pens to win the Stanley Cup - Loss (Runners Up)
5. Mid April 08 - Cubs to win the WS - Loss (1st round)
6. Late May 08 - Germany to win the EC08 - Loss (Runners up)
7. Mid August 08- Oklahoma to win the BCS - Loss (Runners up)
8. Mid August 08 - Chargers to win the SB - Loss (2nd round)
9. Mid September 08 - San Jose to win the SC - Loss (1st Round)
10. Mid October 08 - Suns to win the NBA - Loss (Missed playoffs)
11. Mid October 08 - Tennessee to win the NCAA - Loss (1st round)
12. Mid April 09 - Tigers to win the WS - Pending - Loss (Missed playoffs)
13. Mid August 09 - Texas to win the BCS Championship - Loss (Runners Up)
14. Mid August 09- Atlanta to win the Superbowl - Loss (Missed Playoffs)
15. Mid September 09 - Red Wings to win the Stanley Cup - Loss (2nd Round)
16. Mid October 09 - Nuggets to win the NC - - Loss (2nd Round)
17. Mid October 09 - Texas to win the NC - - Loss (2nd round)
18. Mid March 10 - Phillies to win the WS - Pending
19. Early June 10 - Brazil to win the WC - Lose
20. Mid August 10 - Alabama to win the BCS Championship - Pending
21. Mid August 10- Patriots to win the SB - Pending


I do these every year as you know. Decided to call it quits on the NHL, just dont know enough about hockey other then the Penguins.

Here are some thoughts on teams

Miami Heat +170 - Not even worth it. This is not different then placing a bet on the baseball game tonight. Don't see why anyone would tie up there money for a year on these odds

Lakers +280 - Always been a fan of the Lakers, but this again, is just not worth it to me.

Celtics +1000 - Too old IMO. With Shaq and Garnett there always good for injuries.

Bulls +2400 - Even though they have some how been named by the best team in the NBA, and Noah is the best player in the NBA, I don't see it happening. Boozer will help, but who knows with his health

Mavs +2500 - They will never get it done in there current state

Spurs +3200 - Getting up there in age as well. Talks of Parker going. Some injury concerns as well with the big 3 on this team

Nuggets +3500 - My team last year, they didnt get it done obviously but I think they could had Karl stayed the whole year. With the Carmelo controversy, I dont see it


My Pick To win the NBA Championship :

Orlando +1400

I will always cheer for the Lakers to win it all, but I will be backing this team as well and I think they can get it done. They have all the pieces. As long as the health remains. JJ Reddick staying was huge to me, hes coming into his own as an NBA player and a great role player. Q. Richardson could be great coming off the bench for some 3's. Dwight Howard will always be consistent. Van Gundy is insane but he generally knows what he's doing and they've got the team that can play up against the Heat.

Let me know what ya think

[top310]

good odds but I dont see anyone other than
Miami or Lakers winning considering their healthy.

[h3da]

Current Laker's form will struggle to even make the finals..

[hawley]

Current Laker's form will struggle to even make the finals..

what current form? preseason?

[Alexgurv]

Current Laker's form will struggle to even make the finals..

Lol. The only current form I could take seriously is the last time I saw them play a meaningful game

[Alexgurv]

good odds but I dont see anyone other than
Miami or Lakers winning considering their healthy.

Prob right Miami or Lakers will win it, but just no value at all in those picks. Waiting 9 months for a +200 bet to win not worth it to me

[tealish]

Sorry, but I'm pretty sure the Magic will do worse than last year.

[kobefanatic]

Current Laker's form will struggle to even make the finals..

you can't judge a team by watching preseason games, playoff teams especially veteran teams (lakers,celtics,spurs) usually don't take the preseason seriously, they could care less about playing their bench warmers for a long period of time

[nitty48]

i think the lakers will win it again.

[Alexgurv]

Sorry, but I'm pretty sure the Magic will do worse than last year.

why

[TakeIt]

orlando...no chance

[secret007]

Decent odds but no chance of happening. If you plan on hedging later on in the playoff, it's ok to take orlando now, but if you do not have any plan to hedge, send the money for donation instead. VC is mentally weak, Dwight Howard.. is weak offensively. He needs to spend more time practicing his post move instead of practicing scoring from half court.