Dirty Picks - The Pickoff
The staff here at Dirty Picks have decided to kick things up a notch starting today. How are we doing this? With our first ever, possibly semi-annual, Pickoff. Now, Pickoff’s come in all shapes and sizes (obviously), so let’s layout the rulez for this here contest:
1. Each participant will start with 20 DPD’z (Dirty Pick Dollaz)
2. One and ONLY one pick may be entered into the contest per day
3. The player may wager any amount of his/her choice.
4. There are no bailouts. (This isn’t the U.S. government) If you run out of DPD’z you are out.
5. A pick may be made on any game listed on Bovada that day.
6. The contest will begin on February 11, 2015 and conclude on February 18, 2015.
7. The winner will be decided by total earnings retained upon the end of the contest period.
8. The winner will receive a prize from each losing participant valued $10.
9. The prizes will be purchased on Amazon or something.
Standings
Player Amount Won/Lost Bankroll
Mr. Nutz -10 DPD 10 DPD
Catz -12 DPD 8 DPD
Sugar -12 DPD 8 DPD
Day 3
Sugar - 4 DPD to win 3.20 DPD
Boston @ Vancouver
OVER 5 (-125)
Well, I'm on the verge of desperation mode over here with my 8 DPD'z and 4 days left to make picks. I will be lucky to make it out of the weekend at this rate. Since my picks have been getting killed I decided to make the pick I normally would not make. Boston @ Vancouver, 2 elite NHL goaltenders with solid defensive teams, and I'm rolling the over. I'm siding with Charles Barkley on this one, all them "stats" and "analysis" ain't mean nothin'.
Mr. Nutz - 7 DPD to win 4.24 DPD
Florida (+1.5) at Dallas
Holy hell! Not to echo what Sugar is saying, but I have to go with a shitty, safe bet today because the last two have been disasters! Florida has been sneaky good recently with wins coming against Anaheim, LA and the Islanders. They go into Dallas who can't seem to get their shit together at home. I'm thinking the Stars win this one, but Florida keeps it within a goal to cover and keep me in this damn competition.
Mr. Nutz - 7 DPD to win 4.24 DPD
Florida (+1.5) at Dallas
Holy hell! Not to echo what Sugar is saying, but I have to go with a shitty, safe bet today because the last two have been disasters! Florida has been sneaky good recently with wins coming against Anaheim, LA and the Islanders. They go into Dallas who can't seem to get their shit together at home. I'm thinking the Stars win this one, but Florida keeps it within a goal to cover and keep me in this damn competition.
Catz - 5 DPD to win 4.35 DPD
USA vs. The WORLD (U 281)
Everyone's initial thought when looking at this line is that it will go over right? Well hold on just a New York minute, look at these rosters. Sure there are some decent players on both squads including the last few rookies of the year, but these rosters aren't that spectacular. One of the biggest things I noticed when I glanced at the roster was the lack of shooters for both teams. Sure they have some athletic players and there will be no shortage of ooo's and aaaahhhh's from the lack of defense particularly by the World Squad. But I see a lot of bricks in this game from deep, and when you are only getting two's and missing a bunch of three's an average of 140 for both teams looks a lot more daunting. TAKE THE UNDER.
Everyone's initial thought when looking at this line is that it will go over right? Well hold on just a New York minute, look at these rosters. Sure there are some decent players on both squads including the last few rookies of the year, but these rosters aren't that spectacular. One of the biggest things I noticed when I glanced at the roster was the lack of shooters for both teams. Sure they have some athletic players and there will be no shortage of ooo's and aaaahhhh's from the lack of defense particularly by the World Squad. But I see a lot of bricks in this game from deep, and when you are only getting two's and missing a bunch of three's an average of 140 for both teams looks a lot more daunting. TAKE THE UNDER.
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