BETBaseball · MLB · Game
Brewers for the sweep
Milwaukee Brewers (-124)
Milwaukee Brewers at Tampa Bay RaysMilwaukee Brewers -124loss
Why I like it
The rays have yet to show up in the World Series, why should it be different today
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BETBasketball · NBA · Game
Sixers look to go 3-0
Philadelphia 76ers -12 (-116)
Milwaukee Bucks at Philadelphia 76ersPhiladelphia 76ers -12 -116loss
Why I like it
Sixers are looking to go 3-0. Let’s go!
BETBaseball · MLB · Game
Tampa Bay should close it out against Cleveland
Tampa Bay Rays (-148)
Cleveland Guardians at Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay Rays -148win
Why I like it
Freddy Peralta is on a heater. He's given up just 1 run in the playoffs in 3 starts in the playoff. The Rays have them on the ropes. Cleveland has fought extremely hard, but I am not sure they have the experience to get over this series. Travis Bazzana and Chase DeLauter are great foundational pieces. They gave good young arms and I wouldn't be surprised to see them on a few season playoff run. Just not this one.
BETBaseball · MLB · Game
LA Dodgers Shohei Up
If the Dodger go down 3-0 to Milwaukee, this would mean the end for them.
Milwaukee Brewers at Los Angeles DodgersLos Angeles Dodgers -174loss
Why I like it
The big bats have not shown up for the Dodgers yet. Shohei has been hurt, and still is, but he will try to play. It may be better off having him sit, but at his value, you can't. Robert Glasser is a mid level pitcher whose job is to eat innings and limit the damage. I think there are going to be some home runs tonight, Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernandez should have a chance, along with Muncy.
BETFootball · NFL · Game
DeMeco Ryans will right the ship against the Titans
Houston Texans (-390)
Houston Texans at Tennessee TitansHouston Texans -390win
Why I like it
DeMeco Ryans has taken over play calling on Defense. Based on what I saw against the Cowboys, they can score points if they get the balls to Collins and the running backs. Tennessee is terrible and the coaches are not good. You know I have no love for Cam Ward. If the Texans lose, Ryans might be looking for a job, which he will get pretty quickly.
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Week 5 Hot Seat!
It's time to put Bowles and Jim Harbaugh on the Hot Seat!
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Joe — My Name is Joe
Artist: Joe
Album: My Name is Joe
After more than 25 years, I finally got to finish this album. I think I also realize why it took this long. I can’t tell if he’s breaking up with his girlfriend, making love to his girlfriend, or writing a huge pop so…
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After more than 25 years, I finally got to finish this album. I think I also realize why it took this long. I can’t tell if he’s breaking up with his girlfriend, making love to his girlfriend, or writing a huge pop song. He went in the direction of an R. Kelly, and it didn’t really work. I think if he stuck to pop R&B, he would be immensely successful, but I think we know which way he went. From the song stutter and I wanna know, I believe in you featuring *NSYNC was arguably the best song from it. And I think this is also the last time I will ever hear this album.
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Lane Johnson retires midseason
Lane Johnson leave the Eagles to take care of himself. A solemn day for football but happy he is getting what he needs.
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New Orleans takes flight against the Falcons
New Orleans Saints (-120)
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans SaintsNew Orleans Saints -120loss
Why I like it
Tyler Shough is looking like a formidable quarterback in the NFL. He has the it factor for these Saints. Kamara looks to regain the lead dog status at running back. This may be a barnburner and the over is in jeopardy as well, with the Saints scoring and letting up over 50 a game.
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Porter Martone for ROY!
Porter Martone of Gavin McKenna.
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Phillies show up for Game 2
Phillies take Game 2 with an ABS walk off, which is a first. Harper and Schwarber go yard. The biggest takeaway was Andrew Painter showing up under pressure!
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Ne-Yo — In my own words
Artist: Ne-Yo
Album: In my own words
In 2006, this album came out and began the career of a great singer-songwriter. After listening to it from start to finish, I think that his hit song “So Sick” lifted this one. The other song that hit that charts “Sex…
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In 2006, this album came out and began the career of a great singer-songwriter. After listening to it from start to finish, I think that his hit song “So Sick” lifted this one. The other song that hit that charts “Sexy Love” was fine but didn’t hit that same. This album sounds a bit like others in the era in that are about making love and the experience. I’m not sure I’d listen to again but “So Sick” will always be a banger.
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Phillies lose Wild Card Game 1
The Big 3 disappoint again
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If the Phillies make a run in the playoffs, it will not be because of the Big 3.
Phillies just might make it of Hotlanta!
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The playoffs start in less than an hour. For me the Phillies have been a team of disappoints this season. Bryce Harper had the opportunity to prove the president of baseball operations, Dave Dombrowski, wrong with his comments on him regaining elite status. One of them was right. Kyle Schwarber did what his contract value was for, hit massive home runs. Trea Turner must be an ego maniac because he doesn't appear to be imposing but the front office is so scared of him that they will not even bring up his league worst errors and move him to the outfield. Then you will say "well Junior Caminero has that many" True, but he also doubles him in RBI and Home Runs! Bohm couldn't get you low level prospects at the deadline. This is why I think that the role players like Bryan De La Cruz, Edmundo Sosa, and Derek Hill will push this team to the Division Series. After that, the billion dollar top of the lineup better produce or get ready for a hell storm from fans!
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Cam Ward is BAD
I've seen enough out of him to know he is trash.
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I can recall watching him play in college at Miami. His team was in a meaningful bowl game and he quit at halftime. He can have all the athletic ability in the world, but he is missing the thing that matters most in the sports world. HEART! Tennessee was desparate enough to draft this guy on the hopes that he was just immature. Wrong! He is terrible. Not Jamarcus Russell terrible but Akali Smith might have been better. Watching the last drive of the game against the Giants, I finally get it. He can ball out and in typical loser fashion, makes a careless play to cost his team becasue he is selfish. Watch the interception again, he had a clear lane to get 4-5 yards but would get hit so he throw it into the endzone blind to save face.
BETFootball · NCAA Football · Game
Tennessee is going to feel the Horns today
Texas Longhorns (-198)
Texas Longhorns at Tennessee VolunteersTexas Longhorns -198win
Why I like it
Tennessee has undoubtledy shown they can score points and also stop them on defense. Desean Bishop is following up a good season with a great start and is going to need to overcome the injury bug, which long term he just might. There is just one problem... Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns are cooking up a magical season. They went into the Horseshoe and came out victorious. Arch Manning is slinging the rock at a very high clip. With Smothers and Brown running through walls, and even Manning getting in on the run game, this may prove too much for Tennessee. The air attack and big play receivers may be the nail in the coffin. SEC football is going to not disappoint. I think Tennessee will keep it close, but they have played cupcakes thus far so look for this to start out slow but that over under at 54.5 is in danger of being too low.
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Dart has a big Arch in the way.
Jaxson Dart is not going to be a Giant for long.
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Marvin Gaye — Let's Get it On
Artist: Marvin Gaye
Album: Let's Get it On
I have listened to this album a couple of times and I keep coming up with the same conclusion. This must have been a masterful album at the time because it has not held up the test of time for me. The title track is…
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I have listened to this album a couple of times and I keep coming up with the same conclusion. This must have been a masterful album at the time because it has not held up the test of time for me. The title track is still amazing, but there was too much of a continuation I will say that the sounds and melodies are top notch. If you are looking for an album to have a romantic evening, this is great for that, but I am not playing this on a round-trip.
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After a long time of listening to experts in sports, I thought it was about time to throw my hat into the ring. In my lifetime, I have seen ebbs and flows of the sports scene with too much to say from a deferent point of view. I truly don't mind having takes that are contrarian or regionally biased. It is all about the presentation. If you don't agree, that's fine but you better have the 'why' ready to go. I am excited to start this adventure.
BETFootball · NFL · Game
The Rams are going to atone for their sins
Los Angeles Rams (-310)
New York Giants at Los Angeles RamsLos Angeles Rams -310win
Why I like it
The Rams tried to be analytical geniuses in Australia. Turns out if you don'y adjust to the time half way around the world, you play like crap. There is no way the Giants come close to beating them. Dart will be a paper warrior with good numbers but that's because he will be playing from behind. It is rare that the Giants and the Jets win on the same weekend, which happened Week 1. What is also pretty uncommon is that the Harbaugh brothers will lose in the same town and field but that's the NFL for you.
BETFootball · NFL · Game
The Bills Open Their Stadium like a Wild West Shoot Out
Buffalo Bills (-255)
Detroit Lions at Buffalo BillsBuffalo Bills -255win
Why I like it
The Bills are coming off of a wild week 1 against Houston. The offense can score points against a very good defense. The Lions almost lost to the New Orleans Saints in overtime. Josh Allen wants the to be the "House that Josh built". I am going to say the over/under is not safe either. This could be a very high scoring affair.