Soccerball June 29th and 30th

[BobbyBlueChip]

12-6 +4.28 units

After watching two European teams look sluggish in the humidity and then play 120 minutes, I couldn't wait for the line to come out for the final. I was ready to take Brazil to win at anything over +270. . . . but then they came out as favorites. There's a lot of the Spanish players that played 120 minutes on Thursday, but there's also a lot that didn't - David Villa, Santi, Silva, Mata are all fairly fresh and are all better than their Brazilian counterparts. This is also one of the few trophies that this Spanish team doesn't already have.

So, I'll take the most successful international team in history as a dog.

Spain (Confed-Cup) pk +100* vs Brazil (Confed-Cup)

. . . . and really not trying to overthink it. It's a 3rd place game. It's going over.

Italy (Confed-Cup)/Uruguay (Confed-Cup) Over 2? -130*

 

[BobbyBlueChip]

Also like some MLS games.

Dallas plays a lotta long balls and Philadelphia struggles against that. But the Union's offense is on a roll, scoring 10 goals in their last 4.

Dallas (USA-MLS) +? -125* vs Philadelphia Union (USA-MLS)
Dallas (USA-MLS)/Philadelphia Union (USA-MLS) Over 2? -114*

Also. . .
Montreal Impact (USA-MLS) -130* vs Colorado (USA-MLS)
LA Galaxy (USA-MLS) pk -103* vs San Jose Earthquakes (USA-MLS)

 

[layinwood]

I've been going back in forth on the Brazil Spain game. Going into the semis I was sold on Spain winning it all but that game was a long one and those players looked gassed. Neymar is living up to the billing both as a scorer and playmaker for his teammates.

I'm going to sit back and enjoy the game with my wife and kids and not worry about who wins. If you had a gun to my head I would take Brazil.

 

[BobbyBlueChip]

I can definitely see Brazil winning, I just don't think that's the expected result.

Spain (Confed-Cup) -1 +420 1/2 unit

MLS gets a chance between the games to show off their product, but I think they got a snoozer as both clubs come in struggling.

Houston (USA-MLS)/Red Bull New York (USA-MLS) Under 2? -115*

 

[greggraffin]

never bet soccer, but going to take spain for a little action on the advice above for funsies(yea i said it)

someone please tell me the difference between spain as a pk and spain as 188

 

[BobbyBlueChip]

+188 means that they have to be winning after 90 minutes. If its tied after 90, this bet loses

If you take pick and its tied after 90, it's a push

 

[greggraffin]

what if i want to take spain to win including extra time or a shoot out, whichever they do

 

[BleedDodgerBlue]

5 dimes and most books have a Spain to hoist the cup/finish 1st place around -110 ish....heritage at -104 each team now

 

[greggraffin]

thanks, i just had to look one line below to see it

 

[BleedDodgerBlue]

i played brazil over .5 goal -250

can't imagine em getting shutout....but what do i know. running bad/playing bad last week

 

[TennisTapir]

Going with italy to win third place, +115.

Italy has people out. Uruguay is fired up and might take a lead, but ultimately Italy will prove better. Line's too good not to put a couple units on it.

 

[BleedDodgerBlue]

Going with italy to win third place, +115.

Italy has people out. Uruguay is fired up and might take a lead, but ultimately Italy will prove better. Line's too good not to put a couple units on it.

i like your chances.....i just laid -120 on uruguya

 

[TennisTapir]

i like your chances.....i just laid -120 on uruguya

We'll see. If Uruguay is up 1-0 at HT, will probably double down on Italy.

 

[TennisTapir]

Not sure I've ever seen Italy wearing white uniforms before. Must be in honor of Wimbledon.

 

[greggraffin]

the total of 2.5 in the italy game, is that for regulation or regulation and extra time?

 

[TennisTapir]

the total of 2.5 in the italy game, is that for regulation or regulation and extra time?

I think it's always just the 90 + stoppage. NOT extra time, ever.

 

[TennisTapir]

Catenaccio (Italian pronunciation: [ka-te-nacho]) or The Chain is a tactical system in football with a strong emphasis on defence. In Italian, catenaccio means "door-bolt", which implies a highly organized and effective backline defence focused on nullifying opponents' attacks and preventing goal-scoring opportunities.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catenaccio

 

[layinwood]

i played brazil over .5 goal -250

can't imagine em getting shutout....but what do i know. running bad/playing bad last week

I really like this play. I don't see Spain being able to shut down the attack of Brazil.

 

[ocballer]

What a game. Two great penalty kicks from both teams!

 

[BobbyBlueChip]

Fear the cheekbones.