February 25th - Champions League

Nicely done yesterday on Arsenal-Roma total ($$$) and the lean on Lyon. February record goes to 7W-5L-3P for a profit of 4.1 units.

Back to business now cause there are more exciting games today!


Real Madrid -½ @ 2.12 (+112) [2 UNITS]

This game couldn't have been in a better time for RM and in a worst time for Liverpool. RM is the hottest team in Spain with 9 straight wins (yes, even hotter than all mighty Barcelona) and Liverpool is really struggling on and off the field; they're 7 points behind Man U in the Premier League, they are in a cold streak with really poor results, Benitez just rejected another contract extension and word is he'll leave at the end of the season, Gerrard has been injured and even though he might play tonight, his fitness won't be great.
Being that said, Liverpool and Benitez are one of the best formulas in knockout rounds during the last decade and Real Madrid has struggled really bad at this stage (since 2003-2004 haven't advanced).
Two great tacticians face off tonight at Santiago Bernabeu's pitch, but I lean for the home side. Home crowd and way better late form will prevail in today's match and the magic European nights will go back to Madrid.

HALA MADRID!

February 24th - Champions League

The excitement of UEFA Champions League is back and there are wonderful matches to watch.



Arsenal-Roma UNDER 2½ @ 1.65 (-155) [2 UNITS]

We're in the last 16 stage and matches will be closer. Arsenal is playing really good defensively, but they're just having serious problems scoring. Adebayor, Eduardo, Fabregas, Walcott are out due to injuries and Arshavin is cup tied. These issues leaves Van Persie and Bendtner by themselves up front with Carlos Vela as the other option in attack.
AS Roma has made an incredible recovery from their poor early season and now they're almost back in top 4 in Serie A. For this game Juan is their only injury. Knowing the Italian style of play (catenaccio) and how hard has been for Arsenal to score goals the under is a really good play in this game. Roma will take and 0-1 loss and will be extremely happy with a 0-0 draw. No more than 2 goals in this game for sure.


I have small leans on draw in Arsenal-Roma and Lyon +½ too. But no official play on it.


Good luck!

Soccer Picks February 21st

Back to domestic duties.

Arsenal-Sunderland UNDER 2½ @ 1.87 (-115) [2 UNITS]

A strong Arsenal team faces Sunderland in Emirates Stadium in London. After 3 draws in a row Arsenal needs a win to get back on track. Usually we see plenty of goals in these matches, but Arsenal has kept clean sheets in 4 of their last 5 and Sunderland in 3 out of their last 5. Arsenal might win, but will not trash Sunderland.


Inter Milan to win @ 2.00 (Even) [2 UNITS]

Opposite sides clash in an early match in Serie A. Inter will dress a class A team and visit Bologna, a team that since former Inter player Mijhailovic is coaching them, has changed for better and now it is a really difficult team, especially at home. Inter will outclass Bologna, and will try to put more pressure on Juventus and AC Milan. Adriano back on track and a high morale victory in Milan's derby makes Inter, at these odds, a great pick.


Barcelona -1½ @ 1.77 (-130) [2 UNITS]

The last time Barcelona beat Espanyol for Liga competition at home was back in 2006. In 2007 Espanyol scored late at Camp Nou and handed the Liga to Real Madrid that scored at the same moment in Zaragoza. This year the Catalan Derby has a different and strange situation. Barcelona is on top and Espanyol is at the very bottom. After dropping 2 points in Sevilla last week, Barcelona will get back on track this weekend and will take advantage of a really poor Espanyol side. The "Pericos" won't be a big obstacle on Barcelona's road.




Real Madrid-Betis UNDER 3 @ 1.67 (-150) [2 UNITS]

Real Madrid's impressive run continues tonight at Santiago Bernabeu, facing a Betis' team that stopped the all mighty Barcelona. RM has won 8 straight and are 10 points behind Barça now. Real Madrid will save Raul and Robben tonight due to the Champions League match against Liverpool next midweek, a really important match because RM hasn't been able to pass the round of 16 since the last time they won it, back in 2002. Close match where a goal, if any, might decide the game.



[February record: 4W-3L-3P for a profit of 2.1 units]

UEFA Cup Picks - Feb 18th

European competitions are back this week and we have a few interesting picks for the 1st legs of the round of 32.



Olympiacos Piraeus -1 @ 2.04 (+104) [2 UNITS]


Greece Champions will square off against a young team from France which is battling the relegation zone as both will try to reach the Best of 16.
Olympiacos has been a really strong team at home and a really poor team away, therefore they'll try to solve the series now, at home and with their crowd. Olympiacos has no significant injuries and will dress their top lineup.
St. Etienne on the other hand will miss 2 key midfielders, Perrin and Landrin, both really experienced and quality players. They have a key matchup on the weekend against Bordeux and might save their strongest team for that match.



Hamburger SV -½ @ 2.02 (+102) [1 unit]

Hamburger playing at top level in the Bundesliga while their hosts, NEC struggling in their domestic league after an impressive 1st half of the season. The most important thing in this game, despite the form both teams, is the amount of key injuries NEC has. Tim Jansen, Dennis Rommendhal, Rachid Bouaouzan and Dani Fernandez; these 4 players are vital for their side and therefore Hamburger could take advantage from their rival's woes plus the quality and class they have and pull up the win in Holland.



Aston Villa -½ @ 2.02 (+102) [1 unit]

Aston Villa has had an impressive performance in Premier League and they want to reflect their local success into the international competition.
Despite having a couple injuries in Emile Heskey, Sidwell and Laursen, they'll recover Gareth Barry and Curtis Davies. Villa's team has been just awesome this season, making all the best teams in England struggle and will face a CSKA team that hasn't played a competitive match since December 4th and definitely this can't help Zico's side at all. Having 2 suspended players and their inactivity will play against CSKA. Villa need the win as the 2nd leg will be in the cold Moscow in a frozen pitch and they don't want to head over there in disadvantage.


English Premier League Bonus Pick!

Manchester United -1½ @ 1.77 (-130) [2 UNITS]

2 very opposite sides clash tonight at Old Trafford. ManU have dropped points just once at home this season, and it was at their home debut in a 1-1 draw against Newcastle. Since then many things have changed and ManU haven't allowed any goals in their last 12 EPL matches played! This is just incredible! With FA cup and Champions League duties restarting next week, the Red Devils will try to win this one and take a 7 point lead over Liverpool. Fulham on the other hand have a terrible away record and have a couple of key players doubtful for this game and depend on late fitness tests: Andrew Johnson and Paul Konchesky; Dickson Etuhu is out too. They can also rest a couple of players here.


Good luck!

[February record stands at 2W-1L-3P for a 1.9 profit]

NBA Picks: February 17th

We're back after the All-Star break and 2 picks for tonight.

Minnesota T'wolves +2½

Oklahoma City Thunder +3½

YTD Record: 42W-35L-2P - Profit: 3.5 Units

Good luck!

FA Cup Pick

Arsenal will play with a top team on the field. Cardiff, the finalist last year won't be a huge obstacle for a more powerful Arsenal team.

Arsenal -1@ 1.77 (-130) for 2 UNITS!

GO GUNNERS!!!

NBA Picks - February 11th

Rough day yesterday with the Nets, Heat and T'wolves blowing the lead (or at least covering the spread) in the 4th Quarter....ohhh and Lakers cracking under pressure during the last minute, and issuing another loss in the day. So instead of a 4-3, 3-4 in worst case scenario; ended up in a 2-5 day.
Updated record goes to 41W-33L-1P for 4.7 profit.

Let's get back on track today :)


Orlando Magic -7½



Charlotte Bobcats -8



Houston Rockets -12



New Orleans Hornets +7½



Best of luck!

Soccer International Friendlies

A lot of international friendlies and some World Cup Qualifiers today, so the world is spinning today at soccer rhythm. Let's see some picks we have for today:

Egypt -½ @ 1.90 (-111)
Home team playing at Cairo Stadium is really tough. This will be their last friendly match before the WC Qualifiers begin, and Ghana is the strongest opponent they have faced. Last time they played, Egypt defeated Ghana in Accra. Egypt will play full strength, including their key player Zidan, Ghana has a really good team, full of internationals but is missing the well known superstar Chelsea's Michael Essien, due to injury.



Morocco PK @ 2.05 (+105)
In preparation for WC Qualifiers, Morocco hosts Czech Republic in Casablanca. The Czechs will be missing well known players Rosicky and Petr Cech due to injury. On the Atlas Lions' side, coach Roger Lemerre called a team full of players playing in Europe. The odds are drifting, so hurry up and get the best price on the Moroccans.


Denmark PK @ 2.35 (+135)
Both, Denmark and Greece shook the world when they won the Euro, the Dannish in 1992 and more recentrly the Greeks in 2004. Now they both are leading their groups on WC Qualifiers. For this at Piraeus Greece is without Amanaditis, Ninis and Koutsianikoulis; 3 rising stars. Denmark called Serie A sensation Simon Kjaer due to Aston Villa's back Laursen retirement from international football. Recent form shows that both teams have had positive results, especially Denmark beating Portugal in Portugal and Greece pulling a draw against the World Champions Italy. Close game where the visitors have a great chance to pull up a win.


Argentina-France Under 2 @ 2.00 (EV)
Argentina under one of the all-time greats is playing France at Stade Velodrome in Marseille. Domenech is under a lot of pressure due to the poor performance at the last Euro and their position at the WC Qualifiers, where they are sitting 5 points off the pace in Group 7. Argentina is walking calm through the CONMEBOL Qualifiers and they are 3rd at the moment, behind Paraguay and Brazil.
France is at full strenght and according to Domenech's style, probably will form tith only 1 forward (Benzema) while Ribery and Henry will appear as wingers. Argentina dropped Coloccini, Villagra, Sosa and more important Riquelme from the match in Glasgow. Still, the always dangerous Messi will form up front with Tevez and the midfield will be guarded by Gago and Mascherano.
Tight match where Maradona is still finding is perfect 11, and Domenech trying to find their own identity. Low scoring match.

So far this is it for soccer...best of luck!

NBA Picks - February 10th

1 pick and 1 win last night. Record goes to 39W-28L-1P for 8.2 profit.

Several picks for the day, all of them for 1 unit.



Atlanta Hawks -8




Miami Heat +1




New Jersey Nets +5




Minnesota T'wolves +2½




Sacramento Kings +11




Chicago Bulls -2½




LA Lakers -11½



Best of luck!!

NBA Pick - February 9th

1-2 on a tough Sunday, and a record of 38W-28L-1P and a profit of 7.2.

Just 1 pick today for 1 unit:


Charlotte Bobcats -1


Best of luck!

NBA Picks - February 8th

3-1 yesterday for an updated record of 37W-26L-1P for a profit of 8.4 units.

Today's picks:




New Jersey Nets +12




New Orleans Hornets -3





Oklahoma Thunder -7



Best of luck!

NBA Picks - February 7th

Another split decision on Friday and record stands at 34W-25L-1P for a profit of 6.5 units.

Here are today's picks:



Atlanta Hawks -7




New Jersey Nets +3




Memphis Grizzlies -1




Chicago Bulls +7



Let's get some cash!

Soccer Picks February 7th

With a pretty thigh game on last Sunday but finally a winner now the record comes to 39W - 21L - 9P and a profit of 15.7 units.
Now for this weekend here I am with some picks for saturday and hopefully a a very good day to come.
So, on England we have on the England Championship Reading playing North Preston End, two very good teams and very good year for both of them. I see a open game so I will take over 2½ 1.92 (-108) for 1 unit.

Now on Premier League we have 3 picks which are Newcastle +½ 1.7 (-143) and the over 2½ 1.93 (-106) for 1 unit a piece. The other pick here is Liverpool -½ 1.77 (-129) coming from a amazing game at Anfield.

Coming back on the field we have the Germany Bundesliga, and two picks here Borussia Monchengladbach over 2½ 1.68 (-147) and Werder Bremen +½ 1.81 (-123) for 1 unit a piece too.

I have two more picks and both of them for 2 units, on the Italian League AC Milan -1 ½ 1.8 (-125) and on the Argentina Primera Estudiantes de La Plata -½ 1.73 (-137).

Let's enjoy the games and of course let's make some money.

Atomic Ant

PS: Bonus Pick from Dr.Harry => Everton -½ 1.73 (-137)
Gooooo Toffees!

NBA Picks - February 6th

On Wednesday we got a record of 2-2 with the Blazers missing the spread by 1 point. No picks yesterday and we're coming back today with 4.

Yearly record stands now at 32W-23L-1P for a profit of 6.7 units.


Orlando Magic -6






Memphis Grizzlies -5






Utah Jazz -2






Phoenix Suns -9½ (on the rematch vs Warriors)



Best of luck!

NBA Picks - February 4th

Tough loss on Boston last night, despite early in the day the line was -1 and went up to -3½ I quoted it here as -2 :'( Then, the record for yesterday is 1-0 on the regular picks and 0-1 on POD's. Record stands now at 30W-21L-1P and a profit of 6.9 units. POD is 0W-1L for -2.2 units.

Now let's make some money today with 4 picks out of 8 games available so far. We might get more picks when the lines are up on the other 3 games. All picks are for 1 unit.



Orlando Magic -12





Miami Heat +4





Portland Trail Blazers +4




Phoenix Suns -2





Best of luck!

NBA Picks - February 3rd

Dallas pulled up the upset, Blazers took advantage of Paul's injury and the Heat covered easily for a 2-1 record with yesterday's picks and improving to 29W-21L-1P for a profit of 5.9 units.

Just 2 picks today:



1 unit on Cleveland Cavaliers -10








2 UNITS on Boston Celtics -2





Best of luck today!

PS: whenever the bet is more than 1 unit, then will be call a POD (Play Of the Day) which means a higher stake on it; we'll keep a separate record for the POD's.

NBA Picks - Monday, February 2nd

Well, after a 1-2 start yesterday with the NBA (thanks to Oklahoma blowing the spread in OT) there are 3 more picks for today trying to get back on track.

Updated record: 27W-20L-1P and a profit of 5 units now.

Orlando Magic -7

Miami Heat -9

Portland Trail Blazers +4