Euro 2008 Plays

Watch out for some of these teams that showed horribly in their last friendlies. Alot of these teams are not showing any kind of system that they will be running during the cup matches, and many are using players that may not even dress.

The Greeks hit their stride in the final run to qualification, but the lack of intensity and creativity was certainly not unexpected. Look at France and Germany. Their recent qualifiers had anemic showings... and these teams are offered at decent value. 

The Greeks, with Rehagel at the helm, are not a side to be taken lightly. They have experience, still play well in crucial games, and Sweden is definitely not Germany or France.

Spain and Portugal have historically shown skill and creativity second to none in Europe. Their talent is phenomenal.... But, unselfishness and discipline has proven erratic; and thats why we see some early suprising exits. It would not shock me to see one/or both of these teams going 3 and out.

Germany and France are worth the Juice and cup winner plays.

The Czechs at +172 (seems like a bargain) they've been strong in competitions for as far back as most of us can remember; but they're a little long in the tooth in some key spots and, against top competition, their performance is on the wane. The books got it at +172 for good reason. (I will not be taking Swiss... but certainly no play on Czechs) A small play on the draw is definitely worth considering.

The Turks are scrappy. Just the type of team that can frustrate Portugal, especially if they dont get an early Goal. The Portugese at -137 are pricey. 

The Russians are well disciplined and will be a hard nut to crack. Ditto lines 2 & 3 from Portugal argument above. If the book makers believed in highly probable victories by Spain and Portugal, the lines would/should be -150 to -170.  

Except for game 1, The Austrians are fade material. Likely Game 1 too (because the Croats are pretty solid); but emotion and a home field may be enough to steal a point if the Croats arent on their A game.

Lots of thoughts there in your thread Chase. Hope you dont mind the contrary arguments on some of your early leans.  Personally, I like to gather perspectives, and I look forward to yours and many others.

 Good luck bro & brethren.  to a profitable and enjoyable Euro-Cup.

Now lets beat some  out of our books!!