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The Dutch team made the biggest headline of the first round of games and obviously, big things are expected from them, not only in here but also for the Tournament. However this isn’t a good spot for them mentally and physically, while as weird it might sound, Australia will be a tough matchup for them.
Regarding their spot: coming off a big game vs. World Champions Spain in a tremendous effort, and now having to face the weakest team of the group in an early start? It’s not that hard to imagine a bit of a letdown “too easy” mode for them especially in the first half of the game.
The Dutch side made their damage against Spain primarily because they faced an awful Spanish high defensive line who committed some tremendous errors – Casillas, Ramos and Piquet all looked awful. Spain usually plays w/ a high defensive line as they tend to dominate the ball possession, and their defenders provides them more passing targets… obviously, by giving “some” space between their defensive line & their GK, they are a bit exposed on the back, and the Dutch just take advantage of that! Just look for their goals and you’ll notice that most of them were the result of long through passes that caught Spain off guard…
The problem in here is that unlike Spain, Australia will sit back and play conservative football. It’s going to be almost impossible for the Dutch team to find some space on the back of Australia defense and so, I expect them to struggle a bit early on the game.
Their potential lackadaisical effort to start the game and this tactical approach from Australia could offer some problems to Netherlands.
I’m playing Australia (+0.75) FIRST HALF…there is some value w/ Australia +0.5 @plus money as well, but this +0.75 line suits better us.
Pick: 3 units (Single Dime Play) on Australia (+0.75) FIRST HALF @ -102
(Hernandez/Cashner)
Two great pitchers square off tonight in what should be a great pitchers duel. The bottom line to me in this game is nobody is better than Felix Hernandez and what are the odds the Padres who are scoring less than 2 runs a game over the last 7 are going to come out and hit tonight against of all guys this one? Take the Mariners.
-- The White Sox are 11-0 ($1,420) since 2004 as a dog when their opponent lost at least their last four games and is seeking immediate revenge for a multiple-run loss.
PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:
-- When Jorge De La Rosa starts the Rockies are 13-0 since May 12, 2013 if not a 150+ dog, after his team lost the last time he started vs this opponent for a net profit of $1405.
MLB BIBLE ACTIVE TREND:
-- The Rangers are 0-18 (+$1,800) since 2005 as a 140-plus dog when they are seeking immediate revenge for a loss in which they allowed at least five walks and at least one home run, as long as they were not a 170-plus dogs.
CHOICE TREND:
-- The Nationals are 10-0 since August 11, 2013 as a favorite after a win in which they drew 5+ walks and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $1000.
ACTIVE TRENDS:
-- The Dodgers are 0-8 since April 24, 2014 as a 140+ favorite after a win it is the last game of the series for a net profit of $1195 when playing against.
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