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Damn I Wish I Still Bet Sports

With the sucker bet Triple Crown over and nothing really going on as far as weekly action, today seems like the kind if day that bettors relish. So much action and so many ways to win.

First there's the Stanley Cup. The Kings are up 3-0 and history gives them a 98+% chance
of winning with a 65% chance of sweeping. The Rangers are favored in game 4. So why not bet on the Kings ML. If the lose, double down on game 5, then six, then seven if need be?

The Spurs are early morning game four favorites. LeBron an underdog at home after a beat down? Try and remember, this is the shadiest sport on the planet. No way they lose by four.

Tanaka is going for the Yankees in Seattle on six days rest. He's 2-0 with a 1.20 era in two games with that much rest.

Then we get to the futures. The US Open is this week and three hot putters head to Pinehurst. I'd put money down on Rory at 10/1, Speith at 20/1 and Simpson at 45/1. If you have a win - place - show option, throw Scott in the mix.

I know nothing about the World Cup, but it is in Brazil and they are a 3/1 favorite and statistical data says they are closer to a 5/4 fave. France however is a 22/1 play, but has a 50/50 shot making the round of eight. So the opportunity to hedge will be huge.plus, they might be heavy underdogs if the make the semis.

Finally, my favorite bet going. The NFC Least is a disaster. Giants are rebuilding, Redskins are an injury away from 6-10 and Dallas has Tony Romo and not Sean Lee. So the Eagles are faves to win the division. They are also the top NFC Least team to win the Super Bowl at 30/1. So a $1000 bet, would get you $30k, but also, most likely allow you a nice opportunity to hedge in week 1 or 2, with a likely match up against one of the three faves to win it all S.F. or Seattle or Green Bay at home with decent odds.

I should have prefaced this blog with the old adage "there's a reason they call it gambling!"

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