Copa America Contest -- 10 point entry fee

[SoV]

Lines will be from the SBR Sportsbook. This ensures that everyone has access to the same lines and can make their plays accordingly.

The entry fee is 10 POINTS which MUST be paid before the commencement of the first match of Round 1 unless you have made special arrangements with me. If you're a Non Pro who begins to pay points yet stop at any point throughout the contest, your entry will be voided and all points paid forfeited.

Each pick is ONE unit. You need to pick correct pick and/or total.

Maximum picks: 52

Minimum picks: 30

PM me your picks. This ensures transparency. Before posting lines for next day, I will post PM picks here and tally scores.

In the contest so far:

SoV

Latinrus (Paid 6 points)

beeps220 (Paid 6 points)

birdmanweezy (I'm paying his entry fee)

courtemanche08 (Paid 2 points)

bigcici (Paid 2 points)

RubberKettle

Jimmy0607

FindTheLock (Paid 2 points)

Wiesnak (Paid 2 points)

Once everyone pays their points, we will decide on points prizes.

Good luck everyone, for this contest and with your money bets!

[courtemanche08]

I'm def in how do you give you the 10 points?

[SoV]

Opening game today, Argentina vs. Bolivia!

Total:

Over 3.5 goals

Under 3.5 goals

Spread:

Argentina -2.5

Bolivia +2.5

PM me your picks

[SoV]

I'm def in how do you give you the 10 points?

Send 2 points/day, for the next 5 days. I'll edit the post above and confirm.

[bigcici]

I want to play too!!!

[SoV]

MAJOR EDIT:

I'm backing out of this contest. Like before, everyone PM me your picks. This will ensure fairness. It's a trial contest, something which we can emulate in the future.

Let's get more people in! Atleast 10 people should make it fun!

[Tommy_de1st]

Gl guys, I'll be popping in from time to time to see how you doing

[RubberKettle]

I'm in SoV, 2 points for your troubles. Will PM picks l8r

[latinrus]

How much time before kick off we have to send the picks?

[FindTheLock]

I will pay 2 points for 5 days. My first 2 for today are in your OP.

[SoV]

How much time before kick off we have to send the picks?

Post them before kick-off. 10 min would be optimum but if I get the PM a bit late, I will forfeit your picks. So get them in asap!

I will pay 2 points for 5 days. My first 2 for today are in your OP.

Yes, no problems. Good luck

Already got 3 PMs with picks to get the contest underway!

[SoV]

Quick question: Now I really want to participate. I just want people to have the confidence in me that I won't be stealing picks and making them on my own. To make it more transparent, I can offer to PM my picks to someone not involved in the contest. Let me know!

[RubberKettle]

Just post your picks in here around game time. Since its either side or over under lots of people will have the same picks.

Like tonight most will have Argentina spread and over.

[FindTheLock]

yeah, or send them to a moderator. Either way is fine. If you are around the internet at game time post them at kick off.

[SoV]

Just post your picks in here around game time. Since its either side or over under lots of people will have the same picks.

Like tonight most will have Argentina spread and over.

Time difference will mean that I won't be around close to game-time. I'll PM them to you or someone else, like latinrus, because I know you guys will be making your own picks.

I'll ask a moderator for a favour.

[latinrus]

Already sent my picks!

[latinrus]

Time difference will mean that I won't be around close to game-time. I'll PM them to you or someone else, like latinrus, because I know you guys will be making your own picks.

I'll ask a moderator for a favour.

u can PM me and later I'll corroborate that u send ur picks on time!

[RubberKettle]

They really need to get the contest software compatible with soccer.

[StraitShooter]

Opening game today, Argentina vs. Bolivia!

Total:

Over 3.5 goals

Under 3.5 goals

Spread:

Argentina -2.5

Bolivia +2.5

PM me your picks

you say one unit each game..does that mean these are -1.10-1 or one unit point per win?

will they all be goal lines even money?..or spreads like 220-100...or..100-200 on dog?

are you saying you can win no more than one unit?..or risk no more than one unit but win more than one unit?

all my points are at risk but I will have the points to play later today about 11pm for sure..If I can make a "special arrangement to pay tonight..but after first game..I can play..let me know

[SoV]

u can PM me and later I'll corroborate that u send ur picks on time!

Good stuff! Currently talking to a mod, and if it works out, I'll PM my picks to the mod. If not, I'll send them to you.

They really need to get the contest software compatible with soccer.

Yes, a lot of trouble with lines and odds, unfortunately.

you say one unit each game..does that mean these are -1.10-1 or one unit point per win?

will they all be goal lines even money?..or spreads like 220-100...or..100-200 on dog?

are you saying you can win no more than one unit?..or risk no more than one unit but win more than one unit?

all my points are at risk but I will have the points to play later today about 11pm for sure..If I can make a "special arrangement to pay tonight..but after first game..I can play..let me know

Yes, 1 unit/pick. Unfortunately, SBR's contest page doesn't support soccer lines, so we will have to do it this one. I first thought of including odds, but line movement would make it redundant.

However, if people want, I will also include MLs from tomorrow, so you will be picking ML/spread and a total.

As for points, I can cover for you right now, and then you can repay me. Get the points by Sunday night, so we know you're interested.

[FindTheLock]

wait if you include ML it will be too easy. Everyone here knows Argentina is going to win, the question is by how much? haha

[FindTheLock]

If we aren't going to include the juice I think we should stick to totals and spread. Just my opinion though.

[SoV]

wait if you include ML it will be too easy. Everyone here knows Argentina is going to win, the question is by how much? haha

Yes, but if the ML is 1.60, and you pick that over the spread, which is at 2.00, you win +0.6 units compared to 1 unit.

I will ensure the spread is as close to Even odds as possible, so I will be getting lines from different books too.

[FindTheLock]

ok then maybe we should post the odds you're giving for the games so that way there is no discrepancies? For instance before each match find some odds you think are fair for each match, and then we have to make our picks from that. that way everyone gets the same odds.

[latinrus]

ok then maybe we should post the odds you're giving for the games so that way there is no discrepancies? For instance before each match find some odds you think are fair for each match, and then we have to make our picks from that. that way everyone gets the same odds.

I have to agree heree. It would be better to post the odds. So everybody can see them in the thread.

And about the ML, I think u can post ML but just in case the ML is >1.5 (-200) for favorites I mean.

[latinrus]

OK boys I'm out I'll be back maybe for the gametime but who knows, today I'm going with my friend to dance and to the bar

But maybe I'll be at home by 4 am that is when the game is in Moscow time!

[SoV]

2 am here!

And I have work tomorrow

I'm PMing Shari91 my picks. She's in Australia, so there might be some hiccups but atleast more transparency.

[shari91]

Hey guys - I'll be posting SoV's picks like he said so just bear with me if the timing's a bit off. I'm on a lot though so it should work out.

I'm also donating 250 pts to the contest. Really happy to see this going on in the soccer forum and I hope you all have a great time with it. If I had a clue, I'd enter as well. Best of luck!

[SoV]

Hey guys - I'll be posting SoV's picks like he said so just bear with me if the timing's a bit off. I'm on a lot though so it should work out.

I'm also donating 250 pts to the contest. Really happy to see this going on in the soccer forum and I hope you all have a great time with it. If I had a clue, I'd enter as well. Best of luck!

Boys, the stakes just went up!!

Shari

[StraitShooter]

okay I am in..I will be pming my picks in each day starting today..and I will pay tonight for my contest

im ok with whatever scoring plan you guys pick..some games will be closer odds so maybe have moneylines?

or if you only go spreads..like -.5 or +.5..forget the juice and not complicate things

just count each correct pick as a point

[StraitShooter]

and..you could post the game lines daily..and each guy just has to pick from the posted odds in this thread

[EaglesPhan36]

I'll play for kicks. Probably finish last, but it'll make it more fun to watch. One question, we are just picking with the lines listed correct?

[yisman]

I will join.

I will not be online tomorrow, really, but I'll pick from what's posted now and then resume on Sunday.

[gti175]

im in Sov

[FindTheLock]

it's a good thing I didn't take Argentina on the ML. They were lucky to get the draw in that game. Bolivia had better chances to score!