The D.C. Sports Guys 10-31-2010


Episode #93

- Segment #1: Recap Terps, Redskins vs. Bears, Raven vs. Bills

- Segment #2 (00:53:40): Capitals, Wizards, World Series, WEC-UFC merger

- Segment 3 (01:29:30): NFL Week 8 Picks

NFL Picks: Week 8

'NFL Picks' is a recurring segment where the D.C. Sports Guys choose the winner of each NFL game.

The D.C. Sports Guys 10-24-2010


Episode #92

- Segment #1: Recapping the Terps, Midshipmen, Redskins and Ravens week

- Segment #2 (00:59:45): Capitals, World Series

- Segment #3 (00:1:25): NFL Week 7 Preview

NFL Picks: Week 7

'NFL Picks' is a recurring segment where the D.C. Sports Guys choose the winner of each NFL game.

The D.C. Sports Guys 10-17-2010


Episode #91

- Segment #1: Terrapins, Redskins, Ravens Review

- Segment #2 (00:40:26): Wizards, Capitals, MLB

- Segment #3 (01:11:15): NFL Week 6, Ravens, Redskins Preview

Sweet Action: Week 6, Could this be it?

Kevin, the host of the D.C. Sports Guys, will start the NFL season with $100 of his own money. The objective is simple: make as much money as possible betting on NFL games. No funds can be added during the season and if the account ever hits $0 Kevin will have to pack it in and admit defeat.


For the second week in a row I've hit on exactly zero bets.  It's only week 6 and things are pretty grim.  The Rams not only failed to cover against Lions, it's debatable if they even got off the plane.   The Chargers fell to the Raiders and the Saints seem to have more problems every week after taking it on the chin in Arizona.  Out of three parlays last week exactly 1 team from each lost leaving only $30.97 left to gamble with.  Could it be? The end? After just 6 weeks?  One bet will decide my fate.  Everything is on the line in a 4-team teaser which includes 2 dogs that should win, a team that can cover, and favorite to win.

The Bet:

Bet #26: 4 Team Teaser

  • Baltimore Ravens +10 Sun@1:00p
    Competitor: New England Patriots
    Teased 7.0 points
  • Atlanta Falcons +10 Sun@1:00p
    Competitor:(218) Philadelphia Eagles
    Teased 7.0 points
  • Detroit Lions +17 Sun@1:00p
    Competitor: New York Giants
    Teased 7.0 points
  • New York Jets +3½ Sun@4:05p
    Competitor: Denver Broncos
    Teased 7.0 points

Risk US$ 30.97 to win US$ 61.94

NFL Picks: Week 6

'NFL Picks' is a recurring segment where the D.C. Sports Guys choose the winner of each NFL game.

The D.C. Sports Guys 10-10-2010


Episode #90

- Segment #1: Weekly Recap

- Segment #2 (00:43:09): Some MLB playoff talk, Capitals open the season

- Segment #3 (01:12:10): NFL Week 5 Preview

Sweet Action: Stop the bleeding in Week 5

Kevin, the host of the D.C. Sports Guys, will start the NFL season with $100 of his own money. The objective is simple: make as much money as possible betting on NFL games. No funds can be added during the season and if the account ever hits $0 Kevin will have to pack it in and admit defeat.


Instead of listening to me, you might be better off investing sub-prime mortgages.  You'd lose less money and have a chance to get bailed out by the government. Following me will just lead you into going 0-6 and turn what was 20% of winnings on the season into a %40 loss.  I was wary of relying on so many favored teams in week 4 and as it turns out, I should have just taken a bye week.   The Titans struggled against another 3-4 defense, Peyton couldn't overcome a pitiful Colt's defense, Cincinnati never led against the Browns, and the Bears decided to take a week off from pass blocking.

With the account down to a mere $60.97 I'm looking for redemption this week. Or at least around $40 in winnings so I can take a deep breath and re-set for Week 6.  The Falcons and Saint should both roll to victory over vastly inferior opponents and I don't think the addition of Randy Moss will be enough for the Vikings this week against the Jets.  The Titans and Rams are dogs against teams with losing records, while they may not win I expect both to keep their respective games close.

$30 is on the line to win $52.07 in Week 5.  Check out the entire season of wagers, payouts and losses here.

The Bets


Bet #23: 3 Team Teaser

  • St. Louis Rams +10 Sun@1:00p
    Competitor:(418) Detroit Lions
    Teased 7.0 points
  • Atlanta Falcons +4 Sun@1:00p
    Competitor:(420) Cleveland Browns
    Teased 7.0 points
  • Tennessee Titans +14 Sun@4:15p
    Competitor:(434) Dallas Cowboys
    Teased 7.0 points

Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 14.00



Bet #24: 3 Team Parlay
  • Baltimore Ravens -320 Sun@1:00p
    Competitor:(411) Denver Broncos
  • San Diego Chargers -270 Sun@4:15p
    Competitor:(432) Oakland Raiders
  • New York Jets -4 (-115) Mon@8:35p
    Competitor:(437) Minnesota Vikings

Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 23.63



Bet #25: 2 Team Parlay
  • Atlanta Falcons -3 (-120) Sun@1:00p
    Competitor:(420) Cleveland Browns
  • New Orleans Saints -300 Sun@4:05p
    Competitor:(430) Arizona Cardinals

Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 14.44

NFL Picks: Week 5

'NFL Picks' is a recurring segment where the D.C. Sports Guys choose the winner of each NFL game.

The D.C. Sports Guys 10-3-2010



Episode #89

Segment #1: Recap of Terps, Ravens and Redskins

Segment #2 (00:35:45): Capitals, Wizards, Nationals, Orioles

Segment #3 (00:58:55): Preview of Ravens-Steelers, Redskins-Eagles

Sweet Action: Parlay The Money Line In Week 4

Kevin, the host of the D.C. Sports Guys, will start the NFL season with $100 of his own money. The objective is simple: make as much money as possible betting on NFL games. No funds can be added during the season and if the account ever hits $0 Kevin will have to pack it in and admit defeat.

I looked over the games again and again.  Every time through I thought to myself, "damn, a lot of heavy favorites this week".  Only the Bears going up against the Giants feels like a game one can be confident in the dog.  The Broncos can't run and are throwing the ball 57 times a game. Beating Washington didn't really prove anything about St. Louis.  Buffalo on top of being being terrible cut their Week 1 starter.  Jacksonville's defense will get owned by Peyton Manning.  Arizona, Cleveland, San Francisco and Washington aren't worth a look.  Detroit and Carolina are +14 and it's possible both should be higher.  Oakland's game is boxed and the Pittsburgh-Baltimore and New England-Miami games are too close to call.

I should be happy things look so obvious, right?  The problem is there are always upsets to be found.  Rarely do favored teams make it though each week in big numbers.  Anytime I look down and find all my bets heavy with favorites I cringe.  But it's favorites I will roll with this week, six of them, with Chicago as the only dog in the lineup.  One big 7-team parlay will try to shoot the moon, then 5 more parlays organized to mitigate the risk.

In Week 4, $60 is wagered to win $197.48.


Check out the entire season of wagers, payouts and losses here.



The Bets

Bet #17: 3 Team Parlay
  • Tennessee Titans -270 Sun@1:00p
    Competitor: Denver Broncos
  • Atlanta Falcons -280 Sun@1:00p
    Competitor: San Francisco 49ers
  • Indianapolis Colts -380 Sun@4:05p
    Competitor: Jacksonville Jaguars
Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 13.49


Bet #18: 3 Team Parlay
  • New York Jets -265 Sun@1:00p
    Competitor: Buffalo Bills
  • Indianapolis Colts -380 Sun@4:05p
    Competitor: Jacksonville Jaguars
  • San Diego Chargers -500 Sun@4:15p
    Competitor: Arizona Cardinals
Risk US$ 15.00 to win US$ 16.32


Bet #19: 3 Team Parlay
  • Tennessee Titans -270 Sun@1:00p
    Competitor: Denver Broncos
  • Cincinnati Bengals -150 Sun@1:00p
    Competitor: Cleveland Browns
  • Atlanta Falcons -280 Sun@1:00p
    Competitor: San Francisco 49ers
Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 21.00


Bet #20: 3 Team Parlay
  • New York Jets -265 Sun@1:00p
    Competitor: Buffalo Bills
  • San Diego Chargers -500 Sun@4:15p
    Competitor: Arizona Cardinals
  • Chicago Bears +160 Sun@8:20p
    Competitor: New York Giants
Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 32.97



Bet #21: 3 Team Parlay
  • Atlanta Falcons -280 Sun@1:00p
    Competitor:(209) San Francisco 49ers
  • Indianapolis Colts -380 Sun@4:05p
    Competitor: Jacksonville Jaguars
  • Chicago Bears +160 Sun@8:20p
    Competitor: New York Giants
Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 34.57


Bet #22: 7 Team Parlay
  • Tennessee Titans -270 Sun@1:00p
    Competitor: Denver Broncos
  • Cincinnati Bengals -150 Sun@1:00p
    Competitor: Cleveland Browns
  • Atlanta Falcons -280 Sun@1:00p
    Competitor: San Francisco 49ers
  • New York Jets -265 Sun@1:00p
    Competitor: Buffalo Bills
  • Indianapolis Colts -380 Sun@4:05p
    Competitor: Jacksonville Jaguars
  • San Diego Chargers -500 Sun@4:15p
    Competitor: Arizona Cardinals
  • Chicago Bears +160 Sun@8:20p
    Competitor: New York Giants
Risk US$ 5.00 to win US$ 79.13

NFL Picks: Week 4

'NFL Picks' is a recurring segment where the D.C. Sports Guys choose the winner of each NFL game.

Morning Roundup: Barkley sides with Redskins, Terps take on Duke, Al Thornton gets hit by a car

Whats News

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Pic O' The Morning

    Morning Roundup: Haynesworth speaks, Gary Williams honored

    Whats News

    • Redskins (1-2)
      • Last place defense takes on Vick. [AP via. Yahoo!]
      • Haynesworth's interview with ESPN. [Krem's Sports Blog]
      • Clinton Portis will Start. [SB Nation DC]
      • Former Miss DC previews the Eagles game. [Hogs Haven]
    • Terps Football (3-1)
      • Jamarr Robinson upgraded to probable. [D1SCOURSE]
    • Nationals (68-91)
      • Pitching prospects update. [MASN]
      • Zimmerman takes a shot at Riggleman. [The Nationals Enquirer]
    • Orioles (63-95)
      • Could the O's win 80 in 2011? [Mr. Irrelevant]
    • Capitals
      • Boudreau speaks about Cody Eakin. [Capitals Insider]
    • Wizards 
      • Earl Monroe attends practice. [Wizards Insider]
      • Going Big. [Washington Examiner]
    • Terps Basketball
      • Gary Williams Honored by the Hall of Legends. [CSN Washington]
      • What is the Maryland Madness surprise? [Terrapin Trail]
    • Outside the District