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Over 2.5 goals

It's too late to be making predictions so this does not count, but Spurs v Arsenal is surely going to produce more than 2 goals. Cant remember many games it didnt.

Kina

I don't know what it is about her, I think she is the best bitch in Ireland, but i keep getting slagged off about her on Facebook etc.

Tonight she has a great make-up in the Newbridge Oaks semi final. I think she could be 7/2. Must be worth a bet. Any trouble she WILL win.

RECOMMENDATION:DROOPYS KINA Newbridge Oaks Semi

Premiership 2009/10: Wk 10

Do the pools - I think there are draws aplenty this weekend.

RECOMMENDATION: ARSENAL v SPURS DRAW 3/1 General

RECOMMENDATION: EVERTON v VILLA DRAW 12/5  General

RECOMMENDATION: SUNDERLAND v WEST HAM DRAW 5/2 General

RECOMMENDATION: BIRMINGHAM v MAN CITY DRAW 5/2  General

PREMIERSHIP 2009/10: 22 BETS 9 WINS LOSS -3.31pts

NFL 2009/20: Wk 8

Well I continue to pick the winners - 3 nice ones last week all very comfortable.

This week I am in danger of maybe getting complacent - 2 games in particular jump out at me.

Resurgent New York Jets are back at home after 3 games on the road. They were wobbling but they came back with a bang last weekend when they whooped the raiders 38-0 in Oakland. They had let 'three-n-o' become 3-3 and the season looked iffy.  The Dolphins registered just their second win of the year when they edged the Jets by 4pts in Miami 3 weeks ago.  Not putting too fine a point on things, being a divisional game, both teams can do massive things to their standing with a win. And Miami Dolphins' play-off chances will be all but dashed if they are beaten.  Rex Ryan will have learnt by the defeat in Miami, and if the Jets are to go into their bye-week in 4-3 as opposed to 3-4, expect the Meadowlands to be rocking. BIG GAME!

I will stick my neck out here and say that I think the Jets will win handy.  Their running game is getting going and complimenting rookie Sanchez. I think Stan James 12pts at 11/4 is very nice indeed, with a saver on the more standard -3.5pts available with the majority of firms.

RECOMMENDATION: NEW YORK JETS (-12pts) 11/4 Stan James

RECOMMENDATION: NEW YORK JETS (-3.5pts) EVENS General

Not sure what has happened Baltimore Ravens - they have a 3 game losing streak - but those games were away at in form Pats and Vikings, and a loss at home to flying Bengals, Saying that, Denver's 6 game winning run has seen wins on the road at Dallas. This game is scary though - Ravens despite their 3 defeats are ranked 5th in points scored, 5th in yards - so how do you match them against the Broncos, who after all are the No.1 ranked defense in the league. They allow only an average of 11pts per game.

The key to the game is whether Joe Flacco can get loose and I don't think he will. Broncos will eat up the Ravens run, and therefore odds of the Denver Broncos winning are, frankly, disrespectful to a team undefeated almost half way through the season.  I forecast a dour, low scorer.

RECOMMENDATION: DENVER BRONCOS 13/8 Stan James

RECOMMENDATION: TOTAL POINTS UNDER 41.5 EVENS Totesport

NFL 2009/2010 Season: 19 bets 13 wins Profit +9.30pts (MARGIN 49%)
NFL 2008/09 Season: 22 bets; 13 wins; Profit +7.62pts (MARGIN 35%)
NFL 2009 YTD 24 bets; 15 wins; Profit +11.00pts (MARGIN 46%)

Tonight's Sky Card: St Leger at Wimbledon

Please post your selections here.  Also if anyone can get Hobbsy's tips as my Sky is on the blink and will not be able to get them. Thanks

Premiership 2009/10: Week 9

A winner last week when I got a 2/1 treble up.

This week I am not brave enough to go for a Liverpool win at home to United. I will go for a quirky one on tomorrow's Spurs v Stoke game.

I think Aaron Lennon and possibly Kranjcar will see lots of the ball and I really think it is a perfect scenario for a penalty. I also think Robbie Keane will get lots of chances with Crouch nodding them down - although if Spurs opt for a lot of up and under versus Stoke, it will be meat and drink for the Potters.

RECOMMENDATION: PENALTY TO BE AWARDED 13/5 BOYLESPORTS

RECOMMENDATION: ROBBIE KEANE TO SCORE AT ANY TIME IN MATCH 11/8 BOYLESPORTS

PREMIERSHIP 2009/10: 20 BETS 9 WINS LOSS -1.31pts

NFL 2009/10: Week 7

Am trying to keep in front - this week is TOUGH!!!

Chicago go to Cincinatti in a real tough heads up - I make both teams even but Bengals are at home must be worth a few points.  Over/Under 42pts - who knows? I will go for Cincinatti.

Boyles go 10/11 Bengals to win straight which is a price not bettered even on the spread 1 or 2 points generally.

RECOMMENDATION: Bengals 10/11 Boylesports

Dallas have a 'must win' game in Arlington and although I realise that is not always a factor in the final result, I believe the bye week will have sorted a few things (Romo especially) and a defeat is unthinkable. Expect Jason Witten to be heavily involved as well.

RECOMMENDATION: Cowboys (-3) 9/11 Coral

I think the Cardinals are under-rated as they go on the road to the Meadowlands to face the Giants.  Cards have a great 'D' against the run and that will be very important. 13/5 Cardinals is massive - i will ignore the 6.5pts spread - Warner, Fitz, Breaston, Hightower - they will score 25pts at least.

RECOMMENDATION: Cardinals 13/5 SkyBet

NFL 2009/2010 Season: 16 bets 10 wins Profit +4.97pts (MARGIN 31%)
NFL 2008/09 Season: 22 bets; 13 wins; Profit +7.62pts (MARGIN 35%)
NFL 2009 YTD 21 bets; 12 wins; Profit +6.67pts (MARGIN 32%)

Lorrys Options St Leger

Semi Finals are run tonight and Lorrys Options will certainly make the final if not win his heat.  He is drawn in 2 with a fast starter inside him. He is sure to get a clear run to the 3rd bend where he usually kicks on. I won't be backing him at 2/1 or shorter this evening, instead I will gobble up a bit of the 7/1 outright available this afternoon with Stan James.  He could even be a nice 'back to lay' prospect

RECOMMENDATION: Lorrys Options to win St Leger 7/1 Stan James

Champions League 2009/10: Gameweek 3

I read the man in the Racing Post suggesting that Arsene Wenger would happily take a 1-0 win tonight in Alkmaar.  I disagree.  Arsene Wenger and Arsenal only know one way, a throwback to the black and white era and every neutral's favourite team.  Expect goals and lots of them tonight.

I would suggest betting that both teams to score would not be a crazy thing to do although it's a bit skinny at 0.83/1

RECOMMENDATION: AZ ALKMAAR v ARSENAL OVER 2.5goals Betfair 1.77 (0.77/1)

Liverpool are really struggling and yes they could whack in a few tonight but I don't think so, not against this strong Lyon team who are very good away from home in the Champions League group stages.  A low scoring draw looks the most likely result.

RECOMMENDATION: LIVERPOOL v LYON DRAW 13/5 general

RECOMMENDATION: LIVERPOOL v LYON UNDER 2.5 goals Betfair 1.85 (0.85/1)

A cheeky 1pt Accumulator on the exchanges as well working out at 4.17 (3.17/1)

RECOMMENDATION: ACCUMULATOR: Rangers (5/6), Fiorentina (2/5), Inter (4/9) & Barcelona (1/8)

NFL Week 6

2 from 4 last week and a loss of 0.15pts.

This week I was considering betting on the unders(38.5) in the Cleveland - Pittsburgh game and think Cincinatti could cover the spread (-4) home to Houston but instead I will just take these 2 peaches in the live games.

RECOMMENDATION: Arizona (+2.5) @ Seattle Evens Totesport

RECOMMENDATION: NY Giants (+3) @ New Orleans 11/10 VCBet

NFL 2009/2010 Season: 14 bets 9 wins Profit +4.97pts (MARGIN 36%)
NFL 2008/09 Season: 22 bets; 13 wins; Profit +7.62pts (MARGIN 35%)
NFL 2009 YTD 19 bets; 11 wins; Profit +6.67pts (MARGIN 35%)