Gloria Paredes Lozano
Just received this e-mail...was wondering how long it would take before the talk of money popped up...NOT TOO LONG!!
hno:
Just want to tell you that one of the 2 monster play for saturday is Phoenix -110 in Hockey (5* Monster play)....
This man told me he would have 1-3 more games saturday but it will be the afternoon that i will get it. He say one more monster play in College futbal. (2 5*plays for sure ) the rst will be 4*
I will email everyone when i get the other plays saturday....
DO YOU GUYS THINK I SHOULD CONTINUE TO PAY HIM?? This is the record i have since i pay him last friday..
Friday 1-1 won 1 and lost 1 dnt remember. just know i didnt make money friday. I lost 10$
Saturday 3-0 , aub, lsu, florida st win 300$
Sunday 3-1-.. tied one game , den, nor,det, & nyg win 190$
Monday just one game it was vikings he won that game. win100$ 1-0
Tuesday Pass
Wednesday 4-0 i posted them on rx .. win 400$
Thursday 2-1 . win+125$
Friday 0-1 Lost 110$
total...
13 win , 4 have lost..
im +995$ but he is not very cheap , after me and gloria pay him again we wont have profit much.. like 200$ maybe. What do you think i do?
please give some feedback cause we dont have money to trow away, is 13 win and 4 lost good?? or this is average and we r being ripped off?
carlos.....
Just received this e-mail...was wondering how long it would take before the talk of money popped up...NOT TOO LONG!!
hno:Just want to tell you that one of the 2 monster play for saturday is Phoenix -110 in Hockey (5* Monster play)....
This man told me he would have 1-3 more games saturday but it will be the afternoon that i will get it. He say one more monster play in College futbal. (2 5*plays for sure ) the rst will be 4*
I will email everyone when i get the other plays saturday....
DO YOU GUYS THINK I SHOULD CONTINUE TO PAY HIM?? This is the record i have since i pay him last friday..
Friday 1-1 won 1 and lost 1 dnt remember. just know i didnt make money friday. I lost 10$
Saturday 3-0 , aub, lsu, florida st win 300$
Sunday 3-1-.. tied one game , den, nor,det, & nyg win 190$
Monday just one game it was vikings he won that game. win100$ 1-0
Tuesday Pass
Wednesday 4-0 i posted them on rx .. win 400$
Thursday 2-1 . win+125$
Friday 0-1 Lost 110$
total...
13 win , 4 have lost..
im +995$ but he is not very cheap , after me and gloria pay him again we wont have profit much.. like 200$ maybe. What do you think i do?
please give some feedback cause we dont have money to trow away, is 13 win and 4 lost good?? or this is average and we r being ripped off?
carlos.....
Saturday 12-2 System Club play GC-
On Saturday the NCAAF system club play is on Iowa. Game 386 at 8:00 eastern. These club plays are 12-6 overall since their inception. Tonight we go to Iowa and play on the most under rated,under the radar undefeated team in the nation. The Hawkeye's are a solid 5-0 this year led by Qb, R.Stanzi. They have played a tougher schedule than a Michigan team that is coming off a loss to a sub par Michigan.St team. That was the first road game for a Wolverine squad that opened 4-0,winning all four games against marginal teams. Last weeks defating overtime loss sets up Michigan in a solid system that has cashed 12 of 14 times since 1990. What we want to do is play against teams who won 3 or less games last year and today come in off 1 exact loss in overtime and are playing .400 or better ball. These teams just do not bounce back the following week. Iowa has a better defense and have won and covered 7 of the last 9 times as a favorite in this range. Those looking for some thing to Unload on I have a Triple angle ACC Goy that leads a solid overall card that features the dog of the week in a system that is 25-3. This dog will win outright. I also have the Blowout side of the week that will win just as easy as Oregon last week. Top plays are 7-2 the last 3 weeks and will do more damage on Saturday. For the System club play take Iowa. bol GC-
On Saturday the NCAAF system club play is on Iowa. Game 386 at 8:00 eastern. These club plays are 12-6 overall since their inception. Tonight we go to Iowa and play on the most under rated,under the radar undefeated team in the nation. The Hawkeye's are a solid 5-0 this year led by Qb, R.Stanzi. They have played a tougher schedule than a Michigan team that is coming off a loss to a sub par Michigan.St team. That was the first road game for a Wolverine squad that opened 4-0,winning all four games against marginal teams. Last weeks defating overtime loss sets up Michigan in a solid system that has cashed 12 of 14 times since 1990. What we want to do is play against teams who won 3 or less games last year and today come in off 1 exact loss in overtime and are playing .400 or better ball. These teams just do not bounce back the following week. Iowa has a better defense and have won and covered 7 of the last 9 times as a favorite in this range. Those looking for some thing to Unload on I have a Triple angle ACC Goy that leads a solid overall card that features the dog of the week in a system that is 25-3. This dog will win outright. I also have the Blowout side of the week that will win just as easy as Oregon last week. Top plays are 7-2 the last 3 weeks and will do more damage on Saturday. For the System club play take Iowa. bol GC-
Street Rosenthal
3-0 last night, 10-2 the last 12 picks!
*200 Mississippi +5
Every trend I have on this game signals an Ole Miss win! This is a great spot for
Ole Miss today. Bama hasn't covered a spread in Oxford in decade. This is the
biggest game of the year for the Rebels and look for Ole Miss to lay it all on the
line in this must win match up. Let's look at some trends. Alabama is 0-7 ATS since
1980 in games 1-6 and previous opponent was Kentucky. Alabama is also 1-10 ATS since
1980 game 6 and opponents previous game was away. The League is 0-8 ATS (-10.2 ppg)
since October 27, 2007 as a favorite vs. Mississippi. Bama is also 0-4 ATS (-8.5
ppg) since October 15, 2005 vs. Ole Miss. Don't forget, Nut has yet to lose a game
at Ole Miss by more than 7 points!
*200 Miami Ohio +19
Northwestern rallied last week and spent a lot of energy. This game is Miami Ohios
5t road game this year. They have played the likes of Kentucky, Cincinnati and
Boise State. Yes, they are 0-5 and probably going to be 0-6 after today. However
the trends support a cover. Let's look at some of those trends. Miami Ohio is 10-0
ATS since 1990 in game 6 and their opponent scored more than 14 points in their last
game. Miami Ohio is 9-0 ATS since 1990 in game 6 as a dog and their next opponent
conference is vs a MAC team. NorthWestern is 0-7 ATS since 1995 as Home Fav and
opponent previously faced a team from the MAC conference. Look for an easy cover
today as Miami Ohio shows up to play.
*200 Houston +3
Houston was embarassed by UTEP last weekend and I look for them to come out today
and show some pride. Miss St is one of the weakest teams in the SEC and will
struggle to keep up with the speed of this explosive Houston team. Was Houston
caught in a classic trap week? Probably so, and I look for them to rebound nicely
today. In the last meeting, the Cougars enjoyed a 28-16 win against the Bulldogs in
Starkville during the 2005 season. It was UH's second straight win and their sixth
win in the last seven games in the series. The Cougars have enjoyed success on the
road against Mississippi State, posting a 4-3 record in Starkville. I look for
Houston to take the ball to the air against a weak Miss St secondary and get us the
cover today.
*300 South Carolina -9.5
The Gamecocks are no surprise to early season success as they hold a 16-5 record in
the first 7 games of over the past 3 seasons. The Gamecocks must finish the year
like they have started. The Kentucky Wildcats have yet to score a conference
victory this season. The Wildcats scoring offense ranks next to last in the SEC
averaging 25 points per game and their scoring defense ranks 3rd worse allowing 26.5
points per game. The trends are not good for Kentucky today. Let's take a look at
them. Kentucky is 1-8 ATS since 1982 away in game 5 and they lost their previous
game. Kentucky is 0-5 ATS (-6.6 ppg) since December 31, 2007 after a loss at home
*300 Florida State -3
The trends aren't the only thing I am wagering on today. FSU is playing with
revenge in mind today. Tech got the best of them last year and FSU will want to
even that score. FSU will also play hard for their coach tonight as he has taken
some bashing in the media al week. Let's look at some trends that favor our pick.
Ga Tech is 0-7 ATS since 1982 in game 6 and away and they won their previous game.
FSU is 4-0 ATS (+8.5 ppg) since October 02, 1993 vs. Ga Tech after an away game.
*500 San Jose St -4
Anytime we see 25% of the public on a team and the line moving in their favor I am
going to make it a big play. SJS has dominated this series and the Vandals are on a
3 game win streak. This streak will end here today as SJS will prove just to much
to handle. SJSU is 5-1 against the spread in their last 6 as a home favorite of
3.5-10 points.
3-0 last night, 10-2 the last 12 picks!
*200 Mississippi +5
Every trend I have on this game signals an Ole Miss win! This is a great spot for
Ole Miss today. Bama hasn't covered a spread in Oxford in decade. This is the
biggest game of the year for the Rebels and look for Ole Miss to lay it all on the
line in this must win match up. Let's look at some trends. Alabama is 0-7 ATS since
1980 in games 1-6 and previous opponent was Kentucky. Alabama is also 1-10 ATS since
1980 game 6 and opponents previous game was away. The League is 0-8 ATS (-10.2 ppg)
since October 27, 2007 as a favorite vs. Mississippi. Bama is also 0-4 ATS (-8.5
ppg) since October 15, 2005 vs. Ole Miss. Don't forget, Nut has yet to lose a game
at Ole Miss by more than 7 points!
*200 Miami Ohio +19
Northwestern rallied last week and spent a lot of energy. This game is Miami Ohios
5t road game this year. They have played the likes of Kentucky, Cincinnati and
Boise State. Yes, they are 0-5 and probably going to be 0-6 after today. However
the trends support a cover. Let's look at some of those trends. Miami Ohio is 10-0
ATS since 1990 in game 6 and their opponent scored more than 14 points in their last
game. Miami Ohio is 9-0 ATS since 1990 in game 6 as a dog and their next opponent
conference is vs a MAC team. NorthWestern is 0-7 ATS since 1995 as Home Fav and
opponent previously faced a team from the MAC conference. Look for an easy cover
today as Miami Ohio shows up to play.
*200 Houston +3
Houston was embarassed by UTEP last weekend and I look for them to come out today
and show some pride. Miss St is one of the weakest teams in the SEC and will
struggle to keep up with the speed of this explosive Houston team. Was Houston
caught in a classic trap week? Probably so, and I look for them to rebound nicely
today. In the last meeting, the Cougars enjoyed a 28-16 win against the Bulldogs in
Starkville during the 2005 season. It was UH's second straight win and their sixth
win in the last seven games in the series. The Cougars have enjoyed success on the
road against Mississippi State, posting a 4-3 record in Starkville. I look for
Houston to take the ball to the air against a weak Miss St secondary and get us the
cover today.
*300 South Carolina -9.5
The Gamecocks are no surprise to early season success as they hold a 16-5 record in
the first 7 games of over the past 3 seasons. The Gamecocks must finish the year
like they have started. The Kentucky Wildcats have yet to score a conference
victory this season. The Wildcats scoring offense ranks next to last in the SEC
averaging 25 points per game and their scoring defense ranks 3rd worse allowing 26.5
points per game. The trends are not good for Kentucky today. Let's take a look at
them. Kentucky is 1-8 ATS since 1982 away in game 5 and they lost their previous
game. Kentucky is 0-5 ATS (-6.6 ppg) since December 31, 2007 after a loss at home
*300 Florida State -3
The trends aren't the only thing I am wagering on today. FSU is playing with
revenge in mind today. Tech got the best of them last year and FSU will want to
even that score. FSU will also play hard for their coach tonight as he has taken
some bashing in the media al week. Let's look at some trends that favor our pick.
Ga Tech is 0-7 ATS since 1982 in game 6 and away and they won their previous game.
FSU is 4-0 ATS (+8.5 ppg) since October 02, 1993 vs. Ga Tech after an away game.
*500 San Jose St -4
Anytime we see 25% of the public on a team and the line moving in their favor I am
going to make it a big play. SJS has dominated this series and the Vandals are on a
3 game win streak. This streak will end here today as SJS will prove just to much
to handle. SJSU is 5-1 against the spread in their last 6 as a home favorite of
3.5-10 points.
Jim Feist 10/10
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Jim Feist's 20-Star Mountain West Conference Game of the Year!CF (379) TCU VS (380) AIR FORCE
Take: 20-Star (379) TCU
Reason: Mountain West Game of the Year: TCU.
It’s never easy to prepare for the Air Force ground attack, but TCU has experience: These teams met last season and the Frogs rolled, 44-10! TCU (4-0 SU, 2-1 ATS) has a powerful ground game of its own (200 yds rushing pg) and a fierce defense, just like last year. Coach Gary Patterson likes offensive balance and has a veteran attack with junior QB Andy Dalton (6 TDs, 2 picks, playing since his freshman season) and RB Joseph Turner. The defense dominated in a 14-10 win at Clemson. The Air Force Falcons come off a disheartening 16-13 OT loss to rival Navy. "We came here to win the football game. We did not do it. Physically, that was an extraordinary football game." TCU has the run defense to contain Air Force. Play TCU!
Jim Feist's Inner Circle Game of the Month - Saturday!CF (335) NEW MEXICO VS (336) WYOMING
Take: 5-Star (336) WYOMING
Reason: Inner Circle Game of the Month: Wyoming. Wyoming (3-2) is playing decent for new head coach in Dave Christensen, who is demanding more physical play. They come home from a long road trip to Florida International last week, a 30-28 comeback. Christensen has brought in a no-huddle, up-tempo, spread offense, but he has no QB stablity. They have rotated QBs freshman Austyn Carta-Samuels (3 TDs, 1 pick) and senior Karsten Sween. New Mexico (0-5 SU/1-4 ATS) has been terrible under new coach Mike Locksley, a better recruiter than Xs and Os guy and it shows during their 0-5 start. They had a frustrating 20-17 home loss to rival New Mexico State, allowing a TD with 39 seconds left. The home team has far too much offense. Play Wyoming.
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Jim Feist's 20-Star Mountain West Conference Game of the Year!CF (379) TCU VS (380) AIR FORCE
Take: 20-Star (379) TCU
Reason: Mountain West Game of the Year: TCU.
It’s never easy to prepare for the Air Force ground attack, but TCU has experience: These teams met last season and the Frogs rolled, 44-10! TCU (4-0 SU, 2-1 ATS) has a powerful ground game of its own (200 yds rushing pg) and a fierce defense, just like last year. Coach Gary Patterson likes offensive balance and has a veteran attack with junior QB Andy Dalton (6 TDs, 2 picks, playing since his freshman season) and RB Joseph Turner. The defense dominated in a 14-10 win at Clemson. The Air Force Falcons come off a disheartening 16-13 OT loss to rival Navy. "We came here to win the football game. We did not do it. Physically, that was an extraordinary football game." TCU has the run defense to contain Air Force. Play TCU!
Jim Feist's Inner Circle Game of the Month - Saturday!CF (335) NEW MEXICO VS (336) WYOMING
Take: 5-Star (336) WYOMING
Reason: Inner Circle Game of the Month: Wyoming. Wyoming (3-2) is playing decent for new head coach in Dave Christensen, who is demanding more physical play. They come home from a long road trip to Florida International last week, a 30-28 comeback. Christensen has brought in a no-huddle, up-tempo, spread offense, but he has no QB stablity. They have rotated QBs freshman Austyn Carta-Samuels (3 TDs, 1 pick) and senior Karsten Sween. New Mexico (0-5 SU/1-4 ATS) has been terrible under new coach Mike Locksley, a better recruiter than Xs and Os guy and it shows during their 0-5 start. They had a frustrating 20-17 home loss to rival New Mexico State, allowing a TD with 39 seconds left. The home team has far too much offense. Play Wyoming.
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Phoenix 5* NHL -110..
Should have others by mid afternoon the email said....
Guys IM RIDING HER AT LEAST THRU THE WEEKEND...
why piss her off while shes still winning by posting crap in other threads .Remember she reads this and we still want the Bonus Plays as long as they are winning, at least i dont want to screw it up just yet. wait til she goes cold then we can go wild talking about this chick...
Phoenix 5* NHL -110..
Should have others by mid afternoon the email said....
Guys IM RIDING HER AT LEAST THRU THE WEEKEND...
why piss her off while shes still winning by posting crap in other threads .Remember she reads this and we still want the Bonus Plays as long as they are winning, at least i dont want to screw it up just yet. wait til she goes cold then we can go wild talking about this chick...
Randall the Handle
Duke +15½ over N.C. STATE
Duke Football isn’t exactly synonymous with success but getting 15½-points to a mediocre team like North Carolina State will always get my attention. The numbers for Duke the past five seasons are downright horrifying but this year’s team already has two wins but more importantly can actually score some points. Quarterback Thaddeus Lewis has played in every game with the Blue Devils since 2006 and has a legitimate shot of playing in the NFL. Lewis has a 7-2 touchdown to interception ratio and last week against #5 Virginia Tech, Lewis passed for 359 yards and almost led Duke to a stunning upset of the Hokies. An elite college quarterback like Lewis can do wonders for a team like Duke and this season the offense is clicking like never before. Through five games, Duke is averaging 28.4 points a game and leads the ACC in passing yards, a remarkable achievement for a team that won a combined five games from 2006 to 2008. North Carolina State meanwhile is 3-2 with their big win coming over Pittsburgh in Week 4. North Carolina State coach Tom O’Brien was hired from Boston College and after two seasons has an 11-14 coaching record and does not have a top 25 recruiting class to his credit. O’Brien inherited arguably the best quarterback in the ACC in Russell Wilson and frankly that’s why his record isn’t worse. Wilson will lead the Wolfpack to points against Duke but it’s the North Carolina State defense that ultimately will allow Duke to stay in the game. North Carolina State saw a passing offense for the first time last week and allowed Wake Forest’s Riley Skinner to throw for 360 yards and three touchdowns. Wake Forest is a good comparison to the Duke offense because Duke has almost no running game and will throw the ball regardless of the score. North Carolina State has better overall talent but after last week’s game Duke has shown it can hang with anybody in the ACC. North Carolina State certainly isn’t a team you can feel comfortable with laying better than two touchdowns, as its coaching is subpar and their defense struggles stopping the pass. Take the points and a Duke team that absolutely believes they can win this game. Play: #315 Duke +15½ (Risking 2.16 units to win 2).
Ohio -3.5 over AKRON
Akron’s season was thrown a major wrench when the school dismissed third year starter Chris Jacquemain for the entire season. For MAC schools like Akron, stability at the quarterback position is so important and switching mid-season almost always has disastrous results. Matt Rodgers, Jacquemain’s replacement, has been dreadful so far, throwing for a measly 292 yards and four interceptions in two losses to Indiana and Central Michigan. Rodgers had never played a snap before these games and it’s safe to say he is totally unprepared to be a starter at the Division 1 level. Ohio isn’t a team with extraordinary talent but didn’t embarrass themselves against BCS opponents Tennessee and Connecticut earlier in the season. Ohio is led by former Nebraska coach Frank Solich, who has taken Ohio to a bowl game and is 17-16 in conference play since 2005. After employing the dreaded two-quarterback system for the first two weeks of the season, Senior Theo Scott won the job and has performed decently since. But this play really isn’t about Ohio. It’s about catching a team in disarray in Akron that will struggle mightily to win another game this season. This is a team that is dead last in the MAC in passing yards, can’t run the ball and gives up 30 points a game. Coach JD Brookhart was asked about the team’s morale and answered: “The psyche of the team is fine.” I call hogwash on that front and the fact he has any confidence in Quarterback Rodgers. It won’t be long before bettors will have to lay close to two touchdowns to bet against this team. Cash in now before the oddsmakers realize how bad a football team Akron really is. Play: #361 Ohio -3.5 (Risking 2.16 units to win 2).
Soccer
World Cup Qualifier
USA +2.10 over HONDURAS
The USA can clinch a place in next year’s World Cup with a road victory in Honduras, which should be a tight match. Honduras will also be looking to claim all three points but are in tough against a very good American side which boasts a mix of MLS stars and players currently playing in Europe. The US will most likely start the match taking a cautious approach as they will expect Honduras to come out strong in front of their supporters, however, the Americans are a very good counter attacking side and will do that in this match to claim a narrow victory. Sure the Americans will be without star striker Clint Dempsey but they have plenty of cover in his absence, as this American side is deep. Look for USA to clinch a place in next year’s World Cup with a solid road victory over Honduras at a very generous price to boot. Play: USA +2.10 (Risking 2 units).
World Cup Qualifier
England +1.55 over UKRAINE
England has long qualified for the 2010 World Cup but that has not stopped them from playing their best squad, as will be the case here in Ukraine. Head Coach Fabio Capello will play his strongest team, as England attempts to go perfect in the qualifying round. They currently stand at eight wins and zero losses. England is firing on all cylinders and quite frankly is just too good a side for a desperate Ukraine to cope with. Ukraine needs this win if they have any hope of qualifying, as they currently sit in third place two points behind second place Croatia. Being desperate doesn’t translate to automatic wins especially when playing a powerhouse like England. England, who missed out competing in the European Championship a few year’s ago, are out to put the rest of the world on notice that they are once again a force to be reckoned with and one of the early favorites heading into next year’s World Cup in South Africa. Play: England +1.55 (Risking 2 units)
Duke +15½ over N.C. STATE
Duke Football isn’t exactly synonymous with success but getting 15½-points to a mediocre team like North Carolina State will always get my attention. The numbers for Duke the past five seasons are downright horrifying but this year’s team already has two wins but more importantly can actually score some points. Quarterback Thaddeus Lewis has played in every game with the Blue Devils since 2006 and has a legitimate shot of playing in the NFL. Lewis has a 7-2 touchdown to interception ratio and last week against #5 Virginia Tech, Lewis passed for 359 yards and almost led Duke to a stunning upset of the Hokies. An elite college quarterback like Lewis can do wonders for a team like Duke and this season the offense is clicking like never before. Through five games, Duke is averaging 28.4 points a game and leads the ACC in passing yards, a remarkable achievement for a team that won a combined five games from 2006 to 2008. North Carolina State meanwhile is 3-2 with their big win coming over Pittsburgh in Week 4. North Carolina State coach Tom O’Brien was hired from Boston College and after two seasons has an 11-14 coaching record and does not have a top 25 recruiting class to his credit. O’Brien inherited arguably the best quarterback in the ACC in Russell Wilson and frankly that’s why his record isn’t worse. Wilson will lead the Wolfpack to points against Duke but it’s the North Carolina State defense that ultimately will allow Duke to stay in the game. North Carolina State saw a passing offense for the first time last week and allowed Wake Forest’s Riley Skinner to throw for 360 yards and three touchdowns. Wake Forest is a good comparison to the Duke offense because Duke has almost no running game and will throw the ball regardless of the score. North Carolina State has better overall talent but after last week’s game Duke has shown it can hang with anybody in the ACC. North Carolina State certainly isn’t a team you can feel comfortable with laying better than two touchdowns, as its coaching is subpar and their defense struggles stopping the pass. Take the points and a Duke team that absolutely believes they can win this game. Play: #315 Duke +15½ (Risking 2.16 units to win 2).
Ohio -3.5 over AKRON
Akron’s season was thrown a major wrench when the school dismissed third year starter Chris Jacquemain for the entire season. For MAC schools like Akron, stability at the quarterback position is so important and switching mid-season almost always has disastrous results. Matt Rodgers, Jacquemain’s replacement, has been dreadful so far, throwing for a measly 292 yards and four interceptions in two losses to Indiana and Central Michigan. Rodgers had never played a snap before these games and it’s safe to say he is totally unprepared to be a starter at the Division 1 level. Ohio isn’t a team with extraordinary talent but didn’t embarrass themselves against BCS opponents Tennessee and Connecticut earlier in the season. Ohio is led by former Nebraska coach Frank Solich, who has taken Ohio to a bowl game and is 17-16 in conference play since 2005. After employing the dreaded two-quarterback system for the first two weeks of the season, Senior Theo Scott won the job and has performed decently since. But this play really isn’t about Ohio. It’s about catching a team in disarray in Akron that will struggle mightily to win another game this season. This is a team that is dead last in the MAC in passing yards, can’t run the ball and gives up 30 points a game. Coach JD Brookhart was asked about the team’s morale and answered: “The psyche of the team is fine.” I call hogwash on that front and the fact he has any confidence in Quarterback Rodgers. It won’t be long before bettors will have to lay close to two touchdowns to bet against this team. Cash in now before the oddsmakers realize how bad a football team Akron really is. Play: #361 Ohio -3.5 (Risking 2.16 units to win 2).
Soccer
World Cup Qualifier
USA +2.10 over HONDURAS
The USA can clinch a place in next year’s World Cup with a road victory in Honduras, which should be a tight match. Honduras will also be looking to claim all three points but are in tough against a very good American side which boasts a mix of MLS stars and players currently playing in Europe. The US will most likely start the match taking a cautious approach as they will expect Honduras to come out strong in front of their supporters, however, the Americans are a very good counter attacking side and will do that in this match to claim a narrow victory. Sure the Americans will be without star striker Clint Dempsey but they have plenty of cover in his absence, as this American side is deep. Look for USA to clinch a place in next year’s World Cup with a solid road victory over Honduras at a very generous price to boot. Play: USA +2.10 (Risking 2 units).
World Cup Qualifier
England +1.55 over UKRAINE
England has long qualified for the 2010 World Cup but that has not stopped them from playing their best squad, as will be the case here in Ukraine. Head Coach Fabio Capello will play his strongest team, as England attempts to go perfect in the qualifying round. They currently stand at eight wins and zero losses. England is firing on all cylinders and quite frankly is just too good a side for a desperate Ukraine to cope with. Ukraine needs this win if they have any hope of qualifying, as they currently sit in third place two points behind second place Croatia. Being desperate doesn’t translate to automatic wins especially when playing a powerhouse like England. England, who missed out competing in the European Championship a few year’s ago, are out to put the rest of the world on notice that they are once again a force to be reckoned with and one of the early favorites heading into next year’s World Cup in South Africa. Play: England +1.55 (Risking 2 units)
