May 25, 2023: Zero to Four
The Celtics beat the Heat on Thursday night in Boston as they try to go from zero to four in their 7 game series. Down 3-0, the Celts have now won 2 straight; can they come all the way back? … Continued
May 22, 2023: Sweep Dreams
Well, well, well… The Nuggets actually completed the sweep of the Lakers last night; I wonder what the odds of a Nuggets sweep were before the series started… I’m sure that would have been sweet. Anyhoo… after it was official, … Continued
May 20, 2023: Disbelief
I’m still kind of in disbelief; the Lakers are down 3-0 after losing to the Nuggets on Saturday night in LA. It’s not a bad disbelief; I’m actually thrilled with the results of the series thus far. Still, I thought … Continued
May 19, 2023: Raised By Bulls
I wasn’t that surprised the Heat won Game 1 in Boston the other night. I WAS surprised that they took down the Celtics again in Boston during Game 2 on Friday night. How are the Heat doing it? Well, their … Continued
May 18, 2023: Paying for Wins
There is this philosophy, among die-hard fans, that when it comes to betting on the other team, you’d be happy to lose it. Since you really want YOUR team to win, you’re technically paying for wins. I shared this philosophy … Continued
May 16, 2023: The Hate Files LX
We made it to another milestone; the 60th version of The Hate Files. Who would have thought that this would turn into bedtime reading material for my son, as he asks me to read him a Hate File before bed. … Continued
May 15, 2023: Feeling Lucky
The Bears got the #1 overall pick in this year’s NFL draft not only due to their commitment to the tank, but a lucky break delivered to us by the Lovie and the Houston Texans. The Blackhawks got lucky in … Continued
May 14, 2023: Ten and Two
Found out on Sunday night we had lost a legend. Yes, Doyle Brunson, the Godfather of Poker, is gone. I think about the original WSOPs, the big Texas hat, and of course, ten and two. Who could forget his “go-to-junk … Continued
May 12, 2023: Thread Hanging
There are ups, and there are downs… like anything… with sports betting. I’ve been in the middle of a big time cooler. My record for May has been 9-27… that’s good for taking my Draft Kings balance from $60 down … Continued
May 5, 2023: One for Five
Was thinking about some kind of “five” themed blog for today’s post on Cinco de Mayo. Of course, the 5th day of the 5th month of the year. This day has been a memorable one for me since I was … Continued