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Quote Originally Posted by bookieassassin:

scalabrine....man I was using the Gold Sheet to  research the games for my old man in the early 70's ('bout all you had back then)...... extreme old school handicapping...brief previews on every college / NFL  game....lotta technical stuff.....injury reports.....complete schedules with ATS results as well
  
 Dunno if it's  worth it really (every week)...I just love getting the damm thing....great way to  break up a BRUTAL MNF game....online 10:00p E
  * research is top notch....picks I ignore......

Sometimes they give you a nice history lesson, too.  Wrote some great stuff about Clemson-Georgia last year, I believe.

Started buying the Gold Sheet in the '90s at that newsstand on Main Street next to Neiman's.  Was still buying it at Parkit Market up until last year.  Bring it home Tuesday at 4:30, sit by the pool in the glorious Dallas fall weather, and read the Gold Sheet. 

Sidenote:  after selling kegs to SMU students for decades, the Parkit Market family now has an OL at SMU -- the starting right guard Jacob Todora.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by bookieassassin:

MY favorite...............CLEMSON IS BETTER THAN BAMA !!!!!!
BRYANT IS AS GOOD AS WATSON......RIGHT NOW !!!!!!!
  $    well hell......he LOOKS JUST LIKE HIM IN HIS UNIFORM  BRO !!!!......that's good enough for me BRO !!!
  *  AUBURN.....HAS NO CHANCE !!!!!!!!!................

>>>  they played the stinkin' Golden Flashes holy crap man........

Ha ha -- yeah, there's a reason Clemson fans were hoping one of the freshmen would beat out Bryant.  He played better than expected, but let's tap the brakes a bit . . . .
 
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Posted: #78
BA.... that Pittsburgh +21
 - shoudln't we take a closer look at that game.

Pitt could barely squeeze by FCS YSU. I didn't recorded the Penn State game ( yea I know they were playing cupcake game against Akron) but IMO Penn state is not to be reckoned with this season.
They lost James Connor and Nathan Petterman.

Pitt is not the same team it was a year ago.They lost James Connor and Nathan Petterman. They only return 6 offesnsive starters ( New QB) and 5 of the defense. They have Grad transfer QB Max Browne running the show. And he couldn't get done at USC I don't see much success coming his was at Pitt.

The Line opened up @ -19 and is at -21. 
Sagarin: 47-38 ( Penn State)
Massey: 42-35 ( Penn State)

I think Penn State is the superior team, couple points difference. But BA do you really think Pitt can keep up with Penn State in this one ??????????


 
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BA

Love my goldsheet. 4-0 in key releases last week. Do you have any opinion on TCU

 
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Quote Originally Posted by Gatornation904:

BA.... that Pittsburgh +21
 - shoudln't we take a closer look at that game.

Pitt could barely squeeze by FCS YSU. I didn't recorded the Penn State game ( yea I know they were playing cupcake game against Akron) but IMO Penn state is not to be reckoned with this season.
They lost James Connor and Nathan Petterman.

Pitt is not the same team it was a year ago.They lost James Connor and Nathan Petterman. They only return 6 offesnsive starters ( New QB) and 5 of the defense. They have Grad transfer QB Max Browne running the show. And he couldn't get done at USC I don't see much success coming his was at Pitt.

The Line opened up @ -19 and is at -21. 
Sagarin: 47-38 ( Penn State)
Massey: 42-35 ( Penn State)

I think Penn State is the superior team, couple points difference. But BA do you really think Pitt can keep up with Penn State in this one ??????????




looking forward to this response.
 
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This isint a CFB bet, but they have a prop bet for more TD's David Johnson or Ezekiel Elliot... Johnson is -200 but with a 5 game suspension and a way harder schedule I think David Johnson should win this easy...

NCST looks pretty good this week imo... NCST outgained south Carolina by over 200 yards, and their opponent Marshall was outgained by 150 yards by Miami OH... Marshall won by 5 but had 2 kick returns for TD's and a 72 yard Pick 6... NCST did allow Deebo Samuel to take a kick back, but if their ST can get it together, i think NCST will have a bounce back week.  Wouldve been nice to get the opening line at -22
 
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Quote Originally Posted by bookieassassin:

Quote Originally Posted by TD21:

Oregon opener was ridiculous.  
yep missed the very 1st.....caught a few more that just popped updidn't even WANNA take Baylor or Texas......had to ha

I was surprised on those two Baylor and Texas Bol sir!
 
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Quote Originally Posted by bookieassassin:

thanks boys.....



ONE UNIT

Kansas  -3
Wake +4
Ducks  -7'
Auburn +9

smaller

Pitt +21'
Baylor  -12'
Tulsa  -13
Texas  -23'
Mich St -7

what website posts these odds on Sunday? 5dimes? or something else? 
 
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best of luck BA, always a fantastic thread you do 
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I don't believe Bryant is as good as Watson.All are y'all are gonna find out how good he really is when he plays Auburn.The fact is nobody knows until Saturday .Tall task for Auburn's offense
 
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I don't believe Bryant is as good as Watson.All are y'all are gonna find out how good he really is when he plays Auburn.The fact is nobody knows until Saturday .Tall task for Auburn's offense
I agree with this, that kid isn't as good as Watson, Watson was one of the best of this generation, Bryant hasn't played at all, hard to imagine he would be as good as Watson without proof 
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what website posts these odds on Sunday? 5dimes? or something else? 


go back to post 1 and read for four pages
 
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Great Stuff BA


Really like Kansas as well.

Could not believe Central MICH had their hands full  with Rhode Island - a 2-9 FCS team............Last season Kansas handled Rhode Island by 50.......

It takes balls to to take Texas laying 20+ after they lost to Maryland at football.

Any quick thoughts on TCU / ARK? I am surprised to see TCU favored on the road here


 
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BA, 

 i think there will be a hangover for UCLA this week......doubt they will have full effort here (MEM next) and for hawaii (program on the rise?) this is a marquee game....chance to make a name for themselves against a big program.........with just a bye next. i expect haw to hang within the number but is the better bet 1H Haw+14 or full game +23.5? i would think a better shot at catching them asleep 1H but would love your opinion.......is this the type of game where they are asleep 1H and wake up for 2H half or is it a 'we're ahead and we've lost interest/steam' game and HAW back doors them? 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by pargo:


what website posts these odds on Sunday? 5dimes? or something else? 
 
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Great thread. Thank you.
 
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Yo bad don't mean to hack your thread but I know you use bol are you having issues? Can't seem to get on
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Skipster:



looking forward to this response.

IF..... I only had the time......I would take both of you 2 knuckleheads to the handicapping woodshed.....maybe have you go get the switch yourself.......old school style......................

A.  .   for not reading the answer already posted

"343 PITTSBURGH
3:30 p.m.
344 PENN STATE   -16'
  *Pitt > Okie St
 * Pitt won LY by 3 "

 "note:  Pitt....Texas...Baylor...and Tulsa just simple VALUE plays.....as in too good of a deal to pass up......IMO"

>>   meaning IMO....the line is FIVE POINTS OFF
so of course I'm gonna play it.....at least small (1/2 unit here)

B.  for bringing barstool handicapping into my pristine thread.

>>  meaning .....try not to always bet the TEAM.....try to bet the NUMBER as well
 * the more you do it.....the better

My one unit plays are essentially:
 * TEAMS I like.....that are in a preferred SPOT......and provide VALUE too....with a few exceptions >>.value is arguably not there with Sparty....I think it should be higher...but 7 is reasonable

Smaller plays are often simple value picks (like those mentioned)....or lacking in one or two of the above

AND....to be honest.....those early BetOnline numbers are like a Black Friday shopping kung fu frenzy.....just throwing shiit into your cart......sometimes when you check out.....you go aw man I didn't want THAT crap wtf..........
  * like Texas this week....23 seemed like a good deal....but it's really not.....I hope I LOSE that one 

Pitt at 21' seemed way too high.....
  * as I recalled.....Gold Sheet like 16.....Bill C 17....Sagarin 13

Over the years a fantastic road dog......they usually play CLOSE games......Miami's win by 23 LY the largest MOV in quite awhile
*could be wrong...but IMO Penn St is (likely) to be overvalued early

And look at it this way.....Penn St -21'  ?.....the ultimate Texas State Fair....(square) fried butter wrapped in bacon / dipped in chocolate bet..........BOL this week boys............
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BA

Love my goldsheet. 4-0 in key releases last week. Do you have any opinion on TCU


YES I DO..........................................................PASS

Don't be like most every other bettor on EARTH

Frogs are a huge question mark.....beating the crap outta Jackson State.....is MEANINGLESS

Make them SHOW YOU something first .....................
 
NOTE:  Patterson's D has not been worth a crap since DC person Bumpass left a few years ago..............FACT
  $  run D especially soft............... 

NOTE:  key?.....TCU may beat the hell outta the Hogs......don't 2nd guess yourself.....stick with the sound strategy............
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Quote Originally Posted by alopez14325:

This isint a CFB bet, but they have a prop bet for more TD's David Johnson or Ezekiel Elliot... Johnson is -200 but with a 5 game suspension and a way harder schedule I think David Johnson should win this easy...

NCST looks pretty good this week imo... NCST outgained south Carolina by over 200 yards, and their opponent Marshall was outgained by 150 yards by Miami OH... Marshall won by 5 but had 2 kick returns for TD's and a 72 yard Pick 6... NCST did allow Deebo Samuel to take a kick back, but if their ST can get it together, i think NCST will have a bounce back week.  Wouldve been nice to get the opening line at -22

good prop is Jason Whitten OVER....in receptions/ yards etc.....
 * seems like last year he was targeted 20X in their 2 games  

Agree nice spot for NCSU..............
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BA, 

 i think there will be a hangover for UCLA this week......doubt they will have full effort here (MEM next) and for hawaii (program on the rise?) this is a marquee game....chance to make a name for themselves against a big program.........with just a bye next. i expect haw to hang within the number but is the better bet 1H Haw+14 or full game +23.5? i would think a better shot at catching them asleep 1H but would love your opinion.......is this the type of game where they are asleep 1H and wake up for 2H half or is it a 'we're ahead and we've lost interest/steam' game and HAW back doors them? 

Not a bad idea at all.......

Lessee here........
  * does UCLA play well at HOME?......nope ....covered 13 of last 31........play well AFTER a win?........hell no .....covered 7 of last 21

Last few in this type spot....

UNLV  42-21....-26
Virg  34-16.....-19
BYU 24-23...-16
Mem  42-25....-23

How this game plays out?......I would (guess) Bruins come out strong.......fade / tire........Hawaii comes back with some garbage time heroics.....staying inside that fat 23'.....in a high scoring game.....?........but I have no FEEL here really.....worth a small play for sure............
  $  best guess?.....which ever team is down at the half......should come back........Bruins up?.....do they keep pedal to the floor......risking injury to Rosen?.........highly unlikely...........  
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Great Stuff BA


Really like Kansas as well.

Could not believe Central MICH had their hands full  with Rhode Island - a 2-9 FCS team............Last season Kansas handled Rhode Island by 50.......

It takes balls to to take Texas laying 20+ after they lost to Maryland at football.

Any quick thoughts on TCU / ARK? I am surprised to see TCU favored on the road here



yep a terrible game by CM........4.7/ passing att......4 TO's....RI had 6 TO's themselves ....or CM woulda lost


Horns at 23' a mistake by me....thinking a great deal at 1/2 unit or so...............not so much
  * ..wanna see a really dumb bet?....I'm on them next week vs USC......regardless....QB play depending ha....Herman (maybe) will struggle to run his O......with that QB 

Frogs see previous post.....I would just wait and see.....tough to tell how either will play....should be a great game ................
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pargo.............slomo........lucky...............

BetOnline down?.........that's God's way of punishing you.....for waiting so long to bet......unless waiting on a dog of course...... 
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ONE UNIT

Kansas  -3
Wake +4
Ducks  -7'
Auburn +9
Mich St -7
Iowa St +3


smaller

Pitt +21'
Baylor  -12'
Tulsa  -13
Texas  -23'
N Caro  +10'
Tulane  +14
OU +4 1H
UAB  +14'
Hawaii  +23'


leans....
Nevada  +10.......MTS +10 ....Fresno  +43...Ga +10' / Miss St -2'...



added Iowa St......... and Hawaii small
  * I'll have a bit on Iowa St ML as well..........bol boys.....

MAYBE back with a few in-game / 2H's.......I'll try and post on twitter too if I have any decent ideas...........
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FORGOT.........

Like Rutgers a lot this year.....E Michigan looks dangerous here.....so I'm gonna pass.......let's just see....if they can kick EM's azz
  * looking to play them at Nebraska for sure
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