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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Odds View Post
    You are welcome. (10 out of 10000 yes...)
    I think you forgot 3 decimal points there

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    You wish...

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    My point is that these teams do not concede as often as others. Sure Spa & Por can score but how many vs the other teams & each other. I see more than 1 game going 0-0 here...thus my bet

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    Top Scorer Future;

    Only once since 1982 when FIFA started to give out the Golden Boot did the top scorer come from the last team standing. I'm looking outside the top 3 juiced favs to find a player that had a chance to get to the Quarters while facing suspect defences. That player also has to be the fav as top scorer & top penalty taker for their respective team. I'm avoiding the likes of Neymar & Messi and including Griezmann & James because no player has won back to back top scorer awards in the WC or the Euros. That leaves a dozen or so players with great lottery type odds. My strategy is to bracket my 3 picks as at least one of them is very likely to get to the QF with some goals in his pocket;

    8. Top Scorer H. Kane (ENG) @ 17.00/+1600 (1 Unit)
    9. Top Scorer R Lukaku (BEL) @ 19.00/+1800 (1 Unit)
    10. Top Scorer R. Lewandowski (POL) 34.00/+2400 (1 Unit)

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    I took lukaku really like it to cash if they go far

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    WildCelticsFan---Gotta love the odds

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    great writeups and BOL, DJ

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    Jake---

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    Nice write ups jack. Group D seems like it could be a mess.

    Colombia should win group H IMO though

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    thetrinity--- You are right about group D... IMO the hardest to predict.

    Colombia could take out Poland to 1st ... I just don't think Senegal & Japan have a chance

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    Surprise Team of 2018

    Morocco -- This team could be the Costa Rica of 2014. Heading onto this tournament since Aug a record of 14W 4D ZERO losses. The books are not giving them any love placing them ahead of only Korea, Panama Tunisia & the Saudis to win the whole thing at 1:501. The most underrated team odds wise. I'm not crazy thinking they will win the world Cup but they could qualify and face a weaker side from Gr A. They have the benefit of playing Spain last who may already be at 6 points. Memories of 1986 when in a group with ENG POL & POR they qualified to the rd of 16 sending Portugal home.

    11. Morocco Stage of Elimination QF @ 26.00/+2500 (1 Unit)

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    I also considered

    Top African Team Morocco at 8.00/+700
    To Reach Quarter Final @ 13.00/+1200

    But loved the odds for stage of Elimination

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    Appreciate the analysis DiamondJack

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    BOL DJ


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    Flagrant---
    Franz---

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    You guys will be surprise of Portugal finishing first in group. Morocco doesn't stand a chance.

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    Easy--- Stating that Portugal a fav in the WC will top the group is like me saying ENG will top the group (not a surprise) Morocco getting out of that group will be a surprise

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    yeah ur right, bad choice of words from me.

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    WOLD CUP WINNER

    12. BELGIUM @ 12.00/+1100 (1 Unit)

    Stacked with talent, smart move going outside of Belgium for a manager. Undefeated since world cup qualification began with a record of 14W & 5 draws. Scoring an unbelievable 64 goals that is 3.36 per game. I think it is their time to shine.

    That is my final future, looking forward to a great tournament

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    swords&tequila---

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    My futures summarized...Back later with game by game analysis and picks in a separate thread.

    1. Uruguay to win Group A @ 1.91/-110 (1 Unit)
    2. Morocco to Qualify @ 4.50/+350 (1 Unit)
    3. Peru to Qualify @ 3.00/+200 (2 Units)
    4. Serbia to Qualify @ 2.20/+120 (1 Unit)
    5. Sweden to Qualify @ 2.25/+125 (2 Units)
    6. Highest Scoring Group H @ 9.00/+800 (1 Unit)
    7. Lowest Scoring Group B @ 6.50/+550 (1 Unit)
    8. Top Scorer H. Kane (ENG) @ 17.00/+1600 (1 Unit)
    9. Top Scorer R Lukaku (BEL) @ 19.00/+1800 (1 Unit)
    10. Top Scorer R. Lewandowski (POL) 34.00/+2400 (1 Unit)
    11. Morocco Stage of Elimination QF @ 26.00/+2500 (1 Unit)
    12. World Cup Winner BELGIUM @ 12.00/+1100 (1 Unit)

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    Quote Originally Posted by DiamondJack View Post
    My futures summarized...Back later with game by game analysis and picks in a separate thread.

    1. Uruguay to win Group A @ 1.91/-110 (1 Unit)
    2. Morocco to Qualify @ 4.50/+350 (1 Unit)
    3. Peru to Qualify @ 3.00/+200 (2 Units)
    4. Serbia to Qualify @ 2.20/+120 (1 Unit)
    5. Sweden to Qualify @ 2.25/+125 (2 Units)
    6. Highest Scoring Group H @ 9.00/+800 (1 Unit)
    7. Lowest Scoring Group B @ 6.50/+550 (1 Unit)
    8. Top Scorer H. Kane (ENG) @ 17.00/+1600 (1 Unit)
    9. Top Scorer R Lukaku (BEL) @ 19.00/+1800 (1 Unit)
    10. Top Scorer R. Lewandowski (POL) 34.00/+2400 (1 Unit)
    11. Morocco Stage of Elimination QF @ 26.00/+2500 (1 Unit)
    12. World Cup Winner BELGIUM @ 12.00/+1100 (1 Unit)
    When you say qualify, I think you mean "to advance" right??

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    Esco--- Correct

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