Da Mansters all sports picks thread!

**str** · 02-14-24, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by Da Manster!

@LB...Thanks for the heads up, bro! I'll have to check that place out if they are still in business.

@Jake...yes sir my friend!...never doubt our Aztecs at home!...

@Vene1616...Thanks for the reminder! I totally forgot I entered that Swiftie Bingo contest!...

Adda boy Da man. You Swifty you.

Full disclosure, I played too. Lol.

**Da Manster!** · 02-14-24, 01:05 PM

Sometimes no handicapping is necessary! Just let Vegas (and all other books) do the work for you! Look at what the line is telling you! Tonight, they are absolutely BEGGING you to take the South Carolina Gamecocks and the points! No Sir! I'm not falling for that trap! Lay the lumber with the Tigers! I'm guessing they are going to smack them by 20! especially coming off that embarrassing performance and loss against the Florida Gators!...

Auburn (-11.5) for 2 units

**JAKEPEAVY21** · 02-14-24, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by Da Manster!

Sometimes no handicapping is necessary! Just let Vegas (and all other books) do the work for you! Look at what the line is telling you! Tonight, they are absolutely BEGGING you to take the South Carolina Gamecocks and the points! No Sir! I'm not falling for that trap! Lay the lumber with the Tigers! I'm guessing they are going to smack them by 20! especially coming off that embarrassing performance and loss against the Florida Gators!...

Auburn (-11.5) for 2 units

Was just out running errands and listening to a gambling show on Sirius XM and they were discussing the line on this game. Seems like you are on the right side as most will jump on all those points.

**str** · 02-14-24, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by Da Manster!

Sometimes no handicapping is necessary! Just let Vegas (and all other books) do the work for you! Look at what the line is telling you! Tonight, they are absolutely BEGGING you to take the South Carolina Gamecocks and the points! No Sir! I'm not falling for that trap! Lay the lumber with the Tigers! I'm guessing they are going to smack them by 20! especially coming off that embarrassing performance and loss against the Florida Gators!...

Auburn (-11.5) for 2 units

Good. Luck !
I like the reasoning. I always consider that angle.
As you know, in the long run, it can serve you well.

**Da Manster!** · 02-15-24, 01:48 AM

1 - 0...(+2 units)...current YTD record is 4 - 0...(+5 units)

**Vene1616** · 02-15-24, 04:09 AM

Originally posted by str

Adda boy Da man. You Swifty you.

Full disclosure, I played too. Lol.

I wonder if Taylor can get a group of investors and purchase the Chiefs, then rename them Swifts.

Kansas Swifts. Has a ring to it!

#SwiftsKingdom
#GoSwiftsGo

**str** · 02-15-24, 06:44 AM

Originally posted by Da Manster!

Sometimes no handicapping is necessary! Just let Vegas (and all other books) do the work for you! Look at what the line is telling you! Tonight, they are absolutely BEGGING you to take the South Carolina Gamecocks and the points! No Sir! I'm not falling for that trap! Lay the lumber with the Tigers! I'm guessing they are going to smack them by 20! especially coming off that embarrassing performance and loss against the Florida Gators!...

Auburn (-11.5) for 2 units

Great call!

**Da Manster!** · 02-15-24, 01:35 PM

2TM parlay (-108) for 1 unit

Towson (-2.5)
Delaware (-2.5)

**DonnieBrasco23** · 02-15-24, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by Da Manster!

Sometimes no handicapping is necessary! Just let Vegas (and all other books) do the work for you! Look at what the line is telling you! Tonight, they are absolutely BEGGING you to take the South Carolina Gamecocks and the points! No Sir! I'm not falling for that trap! Lay the lumber with the Tigers! I'm guessing they are going to smack them by 20! especially coming off that embarrassing performance and loss against the Florida Gators!...

Auburn (-11.5) for 2 units

One of the sharpest write-ups and predictions I have read on here in 2024 well done Manster.

**Da Manster!** · 02-16-24, 03:40 AM

0 - 1...(-1 unit)...current YTD record is 4 - 1...(+4 units)

**Da Manster!** · 02-16-24, 04:00 PM

Another quick write up. I usually love the scheduling quirk that you see sometimes in college hoops. A team coming off 3 straight road games finally playing a home game! (excluding the SWAC conference because their teams play like 20 straight road games OOC to start the season). and against a team that you've already beaten away (on their homecourt) by 9 points! and the home team is plays a lot better in their own house, and the away team is ass on the road. One game fits that bill tonight and meets those aforementioned criteria. Toledo (-5.5) over Ohio! the rockets already beat the bobcats 86 - 77 on their home court and are the better team offensively and defensively. and coming off 3 brutal road games and a double OT hard fought loss at App ST (a damn good 20 - 5 mountaineer team from the Southern conference). Vegas doesn't always get it right and I think this line is very disrespectful to the Toledo Rockets. I think Toledo wins by double digits!...Let's take advantage of this golden opportunity!...

Toledo (-5.5) for 2 units

**Da Manster!** · 02-17-24, 03:49 AM

Even the best laid plans go awry sometimes! this game lost but checked all the "boxes" about certain situational spots. well, that's why it's called gambling! Win some, lose some...

0 - 1...(-2 units)...current YTD record is 4 - 2...(+2 units)

**Da Manster!** · 02-18-24, 10:56 AM

3TM parlay (+600) for 1 unit

USF (+5.5)
Charlotte (-6.5)
UCLA (-2.5)

**Da Manster!** · 02-18-24, 03:47 PM

I'm still debating whether to accept the cash out now which would pay me $400 instead of waiting on UCLA (-2.5) which would pay me $700...and there's always the chance that the bruins might lose or not cover. Like the old saying goes "A fast nickel is better than a slow dime!" but seeing now that the line has moved in my favor and sharp money moving the number all the way up to (+5.5) now I just might say fuk it and let it ride!...

**asiagambler** · 02-18-24, 05:07 PM

Monster you could try for a middle

**Da Manster!** · 02-18-24, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by asiagambler

Monster you could try for a middle

the cash out option is now at $430! and the (-5.5) is juiced at (-115) which means more sharp money is pouring in on UCLA and the number might hit (+6) or (+6.5) when it's all said and done. nah I'm good buddy! let it ride! Let's fukkin' go!...

**Da Manster!** · 02-19-24, 02:27 AM

I should have taken the cash out option after hitting the first two legs of my parlay. it would have been a profitable day (+3 units) and we live to fight another day! another lesson to seriously consider if the same situation arises again! Yup, always remember SBR..." A fast nickel is better than a slow dime!". there is no better rule of thumb when it comes to gambling!

0 - 1...(-1 unit)...current YTD record is 4 - 3...(+1 unit)

**Da Manster!** · 02-20-24, 02:39 PM

2TM parlay (+EV) for 1 unit

Akron (+7.5)
VCU (+6.5)

**Da Manster!** · 02-20-24, 11:43 PM

0 - 1...(-1 unit)...current YTD record is 4 - 4...(0 units)

**Da Manster!** · 02-21-24, 04:01 PM

3TM 5PT teaser (+175) for 1 unit

Army (+7.5)
George Mason (+8.5)
UNC-Asheville (+6.5)

**Da Manster!** · 02-21-24, 07:26 PM

well Army totally shit the bed. did half their team get mono or something?...

0 - 1...(-1 unit)...current YTD record is 4 - 5...(-1 unit)

**stevenash** · 02-21-24, 08:15 PM

Manny, I sent you a pm, hope that clears things up.

**stevenash** · 02-21-24, 08:16 PM

Originally posted by Da Manster!

well Army totally shit the bed. did half their team get mono or something?...

0 - 1...(-1 unit)...current YTD record is 4 - 5...(-1 unit)

Army has been disappointing me all season.

**Da Manster!** · 02-22-24, 02:42 PM

1 unit each:

Wright ST (-10.5)
UNC-Wilmington (-10.5)
Cal ST-Fullerton (-9.5)

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 02-22-24, 05:59 PM

Manster, got an oddball question for you. Two parts:

1) You ever bet Women's Coll Bask?

2) If not Reg Sea, you ever bet the Women's NCAA tournament?

Good bit of interest this year b/c of Clark. More talk this year. Could have potential.

Every year, I wish I was on top of it when the Women's tournament starts. Numbers can't be that sharp.

**Da Manster!** · 02-22-24, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

Manster, got an oddball question for you. Two parts:

1) You ever bet Women's Coll Bask?

2) If not Reg Sea, you ever bet the Women's NCAA tournament?

Good bit of interest this year b/c of Clark. More talk this year. Could have potential.

Every year, I wish I was on top of it when the Women's tournament starts. Numbers can't be that sharp.

The answer is no to both of those, Charles...have never bet on a woman's collegiate game and have absolutely no interest whatsoever in doing so. ditto for the garbage WNBA and the NBA for that matter as well. Only sports I bet on are College football, NFL, college basketball, and MLB totals. between those four I have plenty of action to keep me busy year round!...

...Yes, Caitlin Clark is good for Women's basketball! she is very popular not only because she's a great player that can shoot and score but also a midwestern catholic white girl who is actually straight and has a boyfriend!

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 02-22-24, 06:28 PM

Haha, could be an opportunity. Telling you, those lines can't be sharp.

And yes, Clark is a minority in Women's hoops. Was dating Coach McCaff's son...and she seemed to be enjoying life.

**Da Manster!** · 02-23-24, 04:05 AM

Holy broomsticks, Batman! A clean sweep!...

3 - 0...(+3 units)...current YTD record is 7 - 5...(+2 units)

**Da Manster!** · 02-23-24, 08:14 AM

Nevada (-9.5) for 2 units

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 02-23-24, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by Da Manster!

Holy broomsticks, Batman! A clean sweep!...

3 - 0...(+3 units)...current YTD record is 7 - 5...(+2 units)

Thought you had a good nite. Very nice.

Are you of the mindset that the late-season Favs are going to crush these also-ran teams?

**Da Manster!** · 02-24-24, 04:49 AM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

Thought you had a good nite. Very nice.

Are you of the mindset that the late-season Favs are going to crush these also-ran teams?

It all depends on the situation, Charles. I use several factors and formulas (as part of the equation) when wagering on a particular side or game. I've also been tinkering with a new system which so far up to this point has been very successful. and this logic applies the same to both favorites and underdogs alike (if that particular team meets all of my aforementioned criteria). and tonight's Nevada pick was another perfect example as the Wolfpack "checked all the boxes" and easily dismantled a very inefficient and underwhelming SJST team! easy win, easy cover, easy money my friend!

1 - 0...(+2 units)...current YTD record is 8 - 5...(+4 units)

**Da Manster!** · 02-24-24, 08:09 AM

1 unit each:

Monmouth (-11.5)
Chattanooga (-5.5)
Stonybrook (-8.5)

**Da Manster!** · 02-24-24, 04:35 PM

2 - 1...(+1 unit)...current YTD record is 10 - 6...(+5 units)

**Da Manster!** · 02-25-24, 09:47 AM

4TM parlay (+250) for 1 unit

ST. Johns (+8.5)
Maryland (+8.5)
USF (+8.5)
Memphis (+7.5)

**Da Manster!** · 02-25-24, 10:12 AM

Nebraska (-6.5) for 2 units