Rooney's Global Sports Thread

[Rooney]

5-9-10

Bet # 300

England Premier Soccer ** Game starts at 11 AM Eastern

This is a 3 unit bet

Burnley vs Tottenham over 3 goals - 106 @ The Greek

Both teams have nothing to play for on the last day of the Premiership season. Burnley knows they are relegated to the Championship League next season. They have lost eight of their last ten games. Burnley did not keep a clean sheet in any of the ten games. Sunday they will face a Tottenham team that was not shutout in any of their last ten games. Tottenham locked up fourth place and Champions League soccer next season with their mid-week 1-0 win against Manchester City. Tottenham scored two or more goals in six of their last ten games. Tottenham beat Burnley 5-0 earlier this season but I doubt they will keep a clean sheet Sunday.

 

[Rooney]

5-9-10

Bet # 301

Norway Adeccoligaen Soccer ** Game starts at 12 PM Eastern

This is a 3 unit bet

Lov Ham vs Lyn over 3 goals + 110 @ The Greek

Through six games this season, Lyn has yet to be shutout or keep a clean sheet. They have won their last two games after not winning any of their first four games. Lyn scored three goals in each of the wins. Lov Ham has also not kept a clean sheet this season. They conceded two or more goals in four of their six games. Lov Ham has lost two straight and has only two wins out of the six games played. Early on in the season I doubt this will be a defensive battle.

 

[Rooney]

5-9-10

Bet # 302

Peru Primera Soccer ** Game starts at 5 PM Eastern

This is a 3 unit bet

Cesar Vallejo vs Sport Huancayo over 2.5 goals - 145 @ Bookmaker

Cesar Vallejo has won only one of their last four games which put an end to their six game win streak. Vallejo is sitting in third place just six points behind first place San Martin. Vallejo was shutout in only one of their last ten games and they scored two or more goals in seven of the ten games. Sport Huancayo has won only three of their ten games this season. Huancayo was not shutout in any of their last eight games and they are coming off a 3-0 win against Sport Boys. That was their first clean sheet out of their last seven games. Huancayo conceded two or more goals in four of their last five away games. Both games between these two teams last season each ended with three or more goals scored and I doubt this will be a defensive battle.

 

[Rooney]

5-9-10

Bet # 303

Chile Apertura Soccer ** Game starts at 3:30 PM Eastern

This is a 4 unit bet

Universidad de Chile vs Universidad Catolica over 3 goals + 102 @ The Greek

Universidad de Chile has won seven of their last nine games. They were shutout in only one of the nine games and they scored four goals in each of their last four home games. De Chile has kept only two clean sheets out of their last eight games. Universidad Catolica has won five of their last seven games which put an end to their three game losing streak. Catolica was shutout once and they kept only one clean sheet out of their last eight games. They scored three or more goals in each of their last three away games. Two of the last three games between these two teams ended with four or more goals scored and I expect a goalfest today.

 

[Rooney]

5-10-10

Sunday : W = 3 L = 4 P = 1 (- $ 416)

Overall : W = 142 L = 126 (- $ 2,422)

5un (15-16-3)
4un (48-45-14)
3un (79-65-15)

Bet # 304

Italy Serie B Soccer ** Game starts at 2:45 PM Eastern

This is a 3 unit bet

Albinoleffe vs Salernitana over 3 goals - 112 @ The Greek

Salernitana has known for a while that they are relegated and it has shown in their play as they have lost eight of their last nine games. They do have a bit of a streak going with each of their last four games ending with four or more goals scored. Albinoleffe is trying to avoid relegation as they sit just three points above the zone. They have not helped themselves by winning only two of their last ten games. Albinoleffe was not shutout and they did not keep a clean sheet in any of their last seven games. A huge game for Albinoleffe to avoid relegation while Salernitana will try and play the role of spoiler.

 

[Rooney]

5-10-10

Bet # 305

Peru Primera Soccer ** Game starts at 8:15 PM Eastern

This is a 3 unit bet

Cienciano vs Alianza Lima over 2.5 goals + 100 @ Bookmaker

Alianza Lima was knocked out of the Copa Libertadores last week and now they have just league play to concentrate on. Lima has won six of their eleven games so far this season. They were shutout in only two of their last ten games and they scored two or more goals in five of the ten games. Cienciano has struggled this season with only two wins out of the twelve games they have played. They are tied with Alianza Atletico for last place in the league Cienciano kept only one clean sheet out of their last ten games but they were shutout in only one of their last four home games. Lima is no doubt a contender and they have alot of work to do to get back in the top three in the league. I doubt either team will keep a clean sheet and we should get 3+ goals scored.

 

[Rooney]

5-11-10

Monday : W = 2 L = 0 (+ $ 600)

Overall : W = 144 L = 126 (- $ 1,822)

5un (15-16-3)
4un (48-45-14)
3un (81-65-15)

Bet # 306

France National Soccer ** Game starts at 2 PM Eastern

This is a 4 unit bet

Luzenac vs Hyeres over 2.5 goals + 114 @ The Greek

This is a must win game for Hyeres if they want to avoid relegation. They are sitting in the relegation zone and are six points from safety with two games left after today. Hyeres has not helped their chances by winning only two of their last ten games. They have gone seven straight games without keeping a clean sheet. Hyeres was shutout in only two of their last eight games. Luzenac is just about safe from relegation as they are six points above the zone with just two games left after today. They won only two of their last seven games but they scored a total of thirteen goals in their last five games. Luzenac kept only one clean sheet out of their last seven games. Hyeres must go all out for the win today while Luzenac has little to play for except the role of spoiler.

 

[Rooney]

5-11-10

Bet # 307

Slovenia Liga 1 Soccer ** Game starts at 11 AM Eastern

This is a 3 unit bet

HIT Gorica vs Nafta Lendava over 3 goals - 101 @ The Greek

These two teams are in a battle with third place Olimpija Ljubljana for the last Europa League spot. Gorica and Nafta are tied for fourth place but Gorica is ahead thanks to a difference of + 10 in goal differential. Gorica has won three straight games which put an end to a streak of three straight games without a win. They scored a total of thirteen goals in the three wins. Gorica kept only two clean sheets out of their last nine games. Nafta has struggled with only two wins out of their last seven games. They were shutout in only two of their last eight games and they scored two or more goals in four of the eight games. Five of the last six games between these two teams ended with three or more goals scored and I expect another high scoring game as they battle for a Europa League spot.

 

[Rooney]

5-11-10

Bet # 308

France Basketball ** Game starts at 2 PM Eastern

This is a 3 unit bet

Roanne vs Hyeres Toulon game total over 173.5 points - 110 @ The Greek

This is the final game of the regular season. Roanne has locked up third place and is set for the playoffs. They enter today's game on a four game win streak. Roanne scored 97 or more points in each of their last three games and 101 or more points in three of their last four home games. Hyeres Toulon lost five of their last six games which killed their chances at a playoff spot. Hyeres conceded 88 or more points in five of their last six games. Both teams have nothing to play for on this last day and I expect a high scoring open game in front of the Roanne fans.

 

[Rooney]

5-11-10

Bet # 309

Mexico Baseball ** Game starts at 8:30 PM Eastern

This is a 3 unit bet

Chihuahua Dorados vs Laguna Vaqueros game total over 10 runs - 120 @ Bookmaker

The Laguna Vaqueros have won eight of their last nine games. The Vaqueros have gone from having the worst team earned run average in the league to now having the second worst. Laguna now has a team earned run average of 6.13 which is just a bit better than Minatitlan's 6.29 average. Jorge Ibarra will be the starting pitcher for the Vaqueros tonight. Ibarra has a 2-3 win-loss record from nine starts this season and he pitched more than five innings in only one of his nine starts. Left handed hitters have a hefty .440 batting average against Ibarra this season. Laguna still has the second highest team batting average in the league at .320 this season and they lead the league in runs scored with 324. The Chihuahua Dorados have won their last two games which put an end to a four game losing streak. The Dorados scored seven or more runs in four of their last five games. All five games between these two teams this season each ended with fourteen or more runs scored and I expect that will be six in a row after tonight.

 

[Rooney]

5-12-10

Tuesday : W = 4 L = 0 (+ $ 1,356)

Overall : W = 148 L = 126 (- $ 466)

5un (15-16-3)
4un (49-45-14)
3un (84-65-15)

Bet # 310

Switzerland Challenge League Soccer ** Game starts at 12:45 PM Eastern

This is a 3 unit bet

Lausanne vs Gossau over 3 goals - 139 @ The Greek

Both of these teams have nothing to play for with just one game remaining after today. Gossau has known for awhile that they will be relegated as they sit in last place fifteen points from safety. They have lost seven of their last ten games. Gossau did not keep a clean sheet in any of the ten games and were shutout in only two of the ten games. Lausanne is safe from relegation and well out of the promotion race. They were shutout in only one of their last nine games but conceded two or more goals in six of their last ten games. I know this will not be a defensive battle as both teams have nothing to play for.

 

[Rooney]

5-12-10

Bet # 311

Scotland Division 2 Soccer Playoffs ** Game starts at 2:45 PM Eastern

This is a 4 unit bet

Arbroath vs Forfar over 2.5 goals - 110 @ The Greek

This is the first leg of the playoff final with the winner playing in Division 2 next season while the loser will be down in Division 3. Arbroath made it to the final after beating Queens Park in the semifinal. Arbroath won the first leg at Queens Park 4-0 and then the two teams played to a 2-2 draw with Arbroath as the home team. Arbroath was not shutout in any of their last eight games played and they scored two or more goals in seven of the eight games. Forfar made it to the final after beating East Stirling in the semifinal. Forfar won the first leg at Stirling 1-0 and then the two teams played to a 2-2 draw in Forfar. Well Forfar was shutout in only one of their last ten games played and they scored two or more goals in seven of the ten games. I know Arbroath would like a lead for the second leg in Forfar on Saturday. I doubt either team will keep a clean sheet in the game and we should get 3+ goals scored.

 

[Rooney]

5-12-10

Bet # 312

Brazil Cup Soccer ** Game starts at 8:50 PM Eastern

This is a 3 unit bet

Gremio vs Santos over 3 goals - 189 @ The Greek

Nine of Santos last ten games played ended with four or more goals scored. After winning the Paulista Championship two weeks ago, Santos opened Serie A play this past weekend with a 3-3 draw against Botafogo RJ. Three of Gremio's last four cup games ended with four or more goals scored. Gremio scored two or more goals in three of their last five games. I doubt either team will keep a clean sheet tonight and with Santos playing there is a very good chance of four or more goals scored. As I was about to post this bet The Greek changed the bet from over 3.5 @ + 112 to over 3 goals @ - 189. The high odds suck but it is a very safe bet.

 

[Rooney]

5-13-10

Wednesday : W = 2 L = 1 (+ $ 160)

Overall : W = 150 L = 127 (- $ 306)

5un (15-16-3)
4un (49-46-14)
3un (86-65-15)

Bet # 313

Holland Eredivisie Soccer ** Game starts at 8:30 AM Eastern

This is a 3 unit bet

Roda JC vs FC Utrecht over 2.5 goals - 105 @ Bookmaker

This is the first leg of the playoff final to decide which team gets the last Europa League spot from the Eredivisie. Roda made it to the finals after winning 2-1 at Heracles. The two teams had played to a 1-1 draw in the first leg. Roda was shutout in only one of their last eight games played but they did not keep a clean sheet in any of the eight games. FC Utrecht had no problem making it to the finals after beating Groningen 2-0. Utrecht also won the first leg 3-1. Utrecht was shutout in only two of their last ten games played. I doubt either team will keep a clean sheet today and Roda would like to have a lead for the second leg at Utrecht on Sunday.

 

[Rooney]

5-13-10

Bet # 314

Switzerland Super League Soccer ** Game starts at 2:15 PM Eastern

This is a 4 unit bet

Basel vs Xamax over 3.5 goals - 145 @ Bookmaker

Basel needs to win today to set up a game against Young Boys on Sunday for the League Championship. Sunday is the final day of the season. Basel has won eight of their last ten games and they sit in second place just three points behind first place Young Boys. Basel is ahead of Young Boys in goal differential by only two goals and I am sure they would like to keep it that way before Sunday's game. If both Basel and Young Boys wins today, then Basel would just have to beat Young Boys on Sunday to win the championship. Basel scored four or more goals in four of their last five home games. Today they will face an Xamax team that has kept only one clean sheet out of their last ten games. Xamax conceded two or more goals in four of their last five away games. They have little to play for as they are safe from relegation and well out of the European Cup spots. Each of the last four games between these two teams ended with four or more goals scored. Basel has alot to play for today and they could cover this total themselves. I doubt they will keep Xamax off the scoreboard today.

* Also at The Greek but with odds of -149

 

[Rooney]

5-13-10

Bet # 315

Mexico Baseball ** Game starts at 9:20 PM Eastern

This is a 3 unit bet

Chihuahua Dorados vs Laguna Vaqueros over 13 runs - 115 @ Bookmaker

Laguna beat Chihuahua 11-4 last night and now that makes it all seven games between these two teams this season have ended with fourteen or more runs scored. The Vaqueros have won ten of their last eleven games. They still have the second worst team earned run average in the league at 6.16 this season. Laguna makes up for that by having the second highest team batting average at .320 and leading the league in runs scored with 349 this season. Chihuahua has now lost six of their last eight games. They conceded eight or more runs in seven of their last eight games. It will be a busy night for both bullpens and the streak should continue to eight straight games between these teams that ended with fourteen or more runs scored.

 

[Rooney]

5-14-10

Thursday : W = 1 L = 2 (- $ 595)

Overall : W = 151 L = 129 (- $ 901)

5un (15-16-3)
4un (49-47-14)
3un (87-66-15)

Bet # 316

Finland Veikkausliiga Soccer ** Game starts at 12 PM Eastern

This is a 3 unit bet

FC Lahti vs MyPa over 2.5 goals + 115 @ Bookmaker

Through four games this season, MyPa has yet to be shutout or keep a clean sheet. They are still looking for their first win as they have lost two games and draws in the other two games. That has MyPa just a point above last place Mariehamn. FC Lahti is not doing much better with only one win from their first four games. Lahti has yet to keep a clean sheet but were shutout for the first time last weekend in a 1-0 loss against Haka. It is early on in the season but I doubt either team will keep a clean sheet and I like the chances of 3+ goals in the game.

 

[Rooney]

5-14-10

Bet # 317

Austria Erste Division Soccer ** Game starts at 1 PM Eastern

This is a 5 unit bet

Red Bull Jnr Salzburg vs Gratkorn over 3 goals - 130 @ The Greek

Salzburg has nothing to play for as they are safe from relegation and well out of the championship race. They have won four of their last five games. Salzburg was shutout in only two of their last ten games and they scored two or more goals in each of their last four home games. Gratkorn is six points above the relegation zone with just three games remaining so they are just about safe. Gratkorn was not shutout in any of their last ten games and they scored two or more goals in four of their last seven games. The last eight games between these two teams each ended with three or more goals scored and that should be nine straight after today.

 

[Rooney]

5-14-10

Bet # 318

France National Soccer ** Game starts at 2 PM Eastern

This is a 3 unit bet

Hyeres vs Plabennec over 2.5 goals + 116 @ The Greek

Plabennec is safe from relegation as they sit eight points above the zone with just two games left. They were shutout only once and they kept only one clean sheet out of their last nine games. Plabennec scored two or more goals in six of the nine games. Hyeres is set for relegation as they are six points from safety with just two games left. They lost their last four games which sealed their fate. Hyeres did not keep a clean sheet in any of their last eight games but they were not shutout in any of their last four home games. Both teams have nothing to play for and I expect an open game with a few goals scored.

 

[Rooney]

5-14-10

Bet # 319

Mexico Baseball ** Game starts at 8:30 PM Eastern

This is a 4 unit bet

Saltillo Saraperos vs Laguna Vaqueros over 11.5 runs - 120 @ Bookmaker

The Laguna pitching staff took a beating last night as they gave up 22 runs in a loss against Chihuahua. That also put an end to the Vaqueros five game win streak. After last night Laguna also took back the worst team earned run average in the league at 6.46 this season. The Vaqueros make up for that by having the second highest team batting average at .319 and they also lead the league in runs scored with 354 this season. Saltillo has won four straight games and they scored six or more runs in each game. The Saraperos have the fourth highest team batting average in the league at .311 this season. Saltillo ranks fourth in the league with 46 home runs. I expect both pitching staffs to struggle tonight and I expect another high scoring game with Laguna.