Awe Inspiring.......

I crushed the Over play in the Giants-Cards game earlier and for the second leg of my 2-0 night I provided a flair for the dramatic. With Boston leading the Orioles 10-1 heading into the bottom of the 7th, most of you probably counted on waking up to a split tomorrow. A select few who have seen my magic over the years, were no doubt anticipating an Oriole Rally unlike any other. When the birds put up a 5 spot in the bottom half of that inning I knew Boston was in trouble and that all the "common men" who congratulated themselves and went to sleep counting their $$$ would wake up in a foul mood. While I feel sorry for anyone who lost in such a painful fashion, I cannot help but savor this one. Whether it was the long rain delay, the fact that the line was begging you to take Boston, or that down 10-1, the Orioles scored 10 runs against an excellent Boston bullpen. Either way, the winning continues (last check 73% winning percentage since inception). Be back tomorrow.....stay classy New York Im about to celebrate!

Tuesday's Play..........

Not in love with today's matchups. That being said, I really like the Over (7) in the Giants-Cardinals game. The Cards are overdue for an offensive outburst and they are facing Randy Johnson, who at close to 100yrs old, is capable of being shelled. On a whim I would also take the Orioles +115 over the Red Sox. Smoltz got lit up last outing and if the Orioles are to win a game in this series, this is the one.

If you Order now I will Throw in........

A free can of teeth whitener that can remove pet urine from your couch! If you have watched late night television over the years chances are you have heard such ridiculous claims during the many infomercials that have bombarded the airwaves during this time. Just yesterday one of the most decorated pitchmen this planet has ever seen- Billy Mays was found dead in his Florida home. What does this have to do with sports gambling? Absolutely nothing. Unfortunately yours truly bought some of the crap this guy hawked over the years- Fix it scratch remover being the most recent purchase. After placing an order for 1 Scratch remover I was livid when 2 months later I was sent and billed for 10 of these items along with a crapload of car vacuums and other "extra nonsense" I didn't want. Furthermore the scratch remover didn't even work. Heartfelt condolensces to the Mays family but I would be remiss if I didn't get this bad experience off my chest.
Back to the mission at hand....Monday's winner! After watching what I can only describe as the single worst offensive team in all of baseball, the New York Mets, I am releasing the Milwaukee Brewers as a 10 dime play. The Mets have been ravaged by injuries but their young "studs" have been a disappointment so far. I would not be surprised to see these guys go into a tailspin losing 8 of their next 10 games based on how poorly they are offensively and defensively.

Saturday.......

After an impressive Friday (good call on the under in the Cards-Twins game Jwhip), I look to kick things up a notch for the remainder of the weekend. As I promised, Arod continued his baseball tribute to the king of pop again last night. At this rate Propick might need to add a Psychic hotline to the list of services. For today I am backing a pitcher who is a perfect 5-0 whenever I have bet on him -Kevin Slowey of the Minnesota Twins. Today's play is Minnesota -110 over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Just Beat it!

The above quote is in no way a reference to this weekends parade. In keeping with the theme of providing winners I have once again enlisted the help of Boston Gaming Luminary JWhip. As a big fan of the Pop music movement, Jwhip could often be seen breakdancing all over Boston during his formative years, before concentrating solely on sports handicapping. As a special weekend edition 20 Dime Play Jwhip is releasing the under(9) in the Minnesota Twins -St. Louis Cards game tonight.

*Food for thought. The most confused person in the enteratainment business dies. Shortly thereafter, the most confused person in all of baseball (Arod) comes up huge against the Braves. Without going completely off the deep end, could this be a sign? Arod's found new inspiration? I think so and I like the Yankees tonight regardless of how Sabathia pitches. I think arod is going to wear a white MJ batting glove tonight along with a red jacket and moonwalk around the bases after he goes yard!

The Definition of Insanity......

A person who does the same thing time after time and expects different results. With that in mind Todays play, once again, is the Chicago Cubs.

*Famous Athletes who were born on June 26th. Wishing former NBA player Jerome Kersey a Happy Birthday. Why is Jerome famous? Over 12 years ago as a member of the Lakers, Jerome went 1 of 6 from the free throw line against the Miami Heat and made a loser out of me. Thanks Jerome.

Moonwalking to Victory......

In an ironic twist of fate, the day the king of pop dies, the king of picks loses a 6-5 thriller for his only loss of the day. Im not going to hang that one on MJ cause the King of Picks doesn't believe in throwing dead people under the bus. I was a little disappointed that during all the television coverage regarding the passing of Michael Jackson, no one scored an interview with TITO. This guy is electric. Being a gamer I have nothing but affection for Blues and TITO and his band really blast some heartfelt ballads.
This day in Gaming history 1996. Super BRO BRO (gaming/cultural icon) made his way to a Mercedes dealership and upon finding out the car only clocked in at a cool 96k, he told the dealer "throw some extra tires in the trunk just get the sticker price north of 100 dimes". In an ironic twist of fate, Super Bro Bro got so bored of the car he later gave it to his doorman as a retirement gift.

Tonights Release.......

Yankees over the Braves. Line is reasonable because people remember Derek Lowe pitching a few good games against them when he was with the Red Sox. That being said, his lifetime ERA against them is over 6. Petitte has more than enough to keep an average lineup in check.

Good News....

It was as if "The Cooler" and "Leaving Las Vegas" colided. After losing 10 straight hands at blackjack I finally caught a break and the dealer proceeds to clap and make a mock celebration of this "unlikely occurence". Then he asked if I wanted smaller denomination chips so I could prolong the inevitable for just a little longer. What a jackass. My luck with the bases did not help me any either. Its a great feeling when I walked into the sports book and the whole place is not only against me....but winning. One thing for John Q. Public to have his day in the sun but its another thing when its coming at my expense. The good news is this was a retracement, not the end. Operation overdrive here I come. For the afternoon play I am going Chicago Cubs-115 over the Detroit Tigers.
*The over/under in the Mets game is 6.5. That absolutely stinks. Santana has been hurt and Carlenter missed a lot of games earlier in the year. That being said, the line is Begging you to take the over...Im going under because it looks too screwy.

Live from Vegas

I am entering this pick as I implode at the Roulette table. Already blew up on the Slots, Blackjack and PaiGow. Without further adieu, tonight's pick is NY Yankees +105.

Monday's Play......

Since I have headed back to the homeland- Vegas, I will be posting my plays at random times. If you do not see anything just assume the absolute worst, whatever that may be. For Monday I am taking the Angels at home -120 over the Rockies. I lean Cubs with Dempster but don't trust them on the road.

*On this day in sports history 1997- The New York Liberty defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 67-57 in the inaugural game of the Women's National Basketball Association. More importantly I had the under and "Lady Liberty" -7 for what was one of the most gratifying days of my illustrious gaming career.

No one likes a Split........

The streak finally ended today with a split thanks to the Phillies awful relief pitching. That being said, we've gotten gifts from the Cubs these past 2 days so no complaining. In an unprecedented move I am releasing tomorrow's game now- Phillies -170 over the Orioles. Same logic as I have used when taking the Cubs....The Phils will snap out of it at home. With Hamels on the hill I think this is a winner.
*For any of you who are getting a "beat down" from the wife for: being lazy, not sensative enough, in need of a shower, etc. you can reference this link and really feel good about your self. Omitted from this list is: Larry Bird. Finally someone overtook Sean Kemp. Talk about an accomplishment not to be proud of.

http://www.totalprosports.com/blog/index.php/2009/03/top-10-athletes-who-are-deadbeat-dads/

Let it Rain.....

Its been pouring recently- in the form of $$$. My apartment is awash in hundos, tripped over 25k while getting out of bed this morning. 2-0 yesterday after I made my Joe Willie Namath guarantee for all you fathers out there. Some of the "non-believers" might have been a little concerned when the Cubs were down 7-0 but that was all part of the plan. Patrick Ewing take note- When Propick Guarantees winners, I deliver! Taking the Cubs again today -160 over the Indians and the Phillies -150 over the Orioles.

*27-13-1 is the official record since inception and we havent even gotten to football season yet.

Fathers Day.....

After showering people with winners these past few weeks I have decided to take it up a notch for Fathers Day. A lot of you may have young kids and what that means is- crappy gifts. Chances are the wifey made a card on the little one's behalf and if you dont go Bonkers over their collective effort you will be in the doghouse. Thats why I am here giving you literally a Blank Check. Todays plays- Chicago Cubs -114 over Cleveland and Yanbks -135 over the Marlins.

Dodgers......

Today's play is a common man special- the Los Angeles Dodgers over the A's. Usually I refrain from hopping "all aboard the Loser train" where I am surrounded by 70% of the gaming public and feel like Im about to fall off a cliff. However, there are exceptions and despite being a fan of Giambi's ridiculous lifestyle, moustache, etc., I am siding with sanity here and taking the Dodgers.
*If you have the itch(no not that one Hedge Fund Mitch), then take the Pirates +155 in the 1:10pm game this afternoon. Zach Duke is pitching and this is a nice takeback.

No Friend of the Common Man........

My next shout out is reserved for one of the true gaming icons of this generation. In addition to having incredible gaming accumen, this man posseses and even more important trait- Sheer Arrogance. Mike C was the biggest threat the common man has ever seen. During an epic reign of terror from 2001-2003 Mike C would gallavant into bars all over the New York City and pick out the "Joe Nobody's" slumped over in their chairs. Upon seeing these pathetic figures he would utter to me, "Propick, I have been inside the mind of the common man and it scares the hell out of me". Then he would proceed to boast about his 5 dime cover within an earshot of the particular loser on the other end before offering to buy the guy a drink. Why did he buy this guy a drink? Was Mike C a great humanitarian? Sure he was but more importantly Mike C used this as an opportunity to find out what other games this guy liked and went directly against him. Guess what? Mike C crushed it and in the process taught me a valuable lesson- When the loudest guy with the most obvious opinion in a sports bar talks, listen then run like hell and get on the other side. As I continue this tradition of "whacking the book" its important to remember some of the true legends of this industry.

Enjoy it While it Lasts, Cause it Never Does........

Those were the famous words echoed by Lou Manheim 22yrs ago to Bud Fox while Bud was on a epic Hot streak. I don't think I have to tell anyone reading this what movie I am referring to. Last night the winning continued- Twins, Dodgers, and anyone with big enough balls would've had the run Line with the Yanks and won a 6-4 nailbiter and more importantly would have hooked the book in the process. I see no reason to stop now. Todays play: Angels +155 over the Giants. Common man loves Tim Lincecum and even if Im wrong, its the right discipline.

2 For Tuesday....

Dodgers over oakland and Twins over Pirates. I also like Yanks run line but its still a lot of wood to lay.
Last nights win was a thing of beauty. How many times can you give up 12 runs in a game and win?

Monday's play......

Only 2 games on the schedule and its hard to get excited about either of them. I am fully aware of my responsibility to provide a winner regardless of the schedule. With that in mind, if you must bet take the Milwaukee Brewers against the Indians at +110. I dont care if Carl Pavano turns it around and wins 3 straight Cy young awards...Im still shorting this guy every chance I take. He got bombed in his last start and I have a feeling he shot his wad. One of the keys to my success over the years has been establishing trends. A few years ago I shorted Greg Maddux in the 2nd half of the year(2006) and it worked like a charm. This years Pigeon is Pavano. Todays pick.....Brewers over the indians.

some highlights from my sunday- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLxkRgVxd_M

CUBS......

I will ride this sinking ship as long as I have to. Todays play....Cubs over the Twins.

20 Dime Winner.....

and Im just getting started! For Tomorrow Im releasing the Cubs over the Twins. I absolutely love this game and think the Cubs break out of their Funk in a big way. After watching the Collapse by the Mets, its impossible to think they regroup and beat Pettite tomorrow. The line is rich so this is hardly a big call...but if you are comfortably laying 2-1 or the run line I would recommend doing so.

Seafood Tower..........

My next release is a 20 dime special. I love this game. Furthermore, I am dedicating this game to the Wallstreet figure known as Hedge fund Mitch(HFM). Those of you who aren't familiar with HFM here is a brief recap- tragic incident in the sink @ Naked lunch followed by a meteoric rise that culminated in Silver Bentleys, an interest in racehorses, and above all Seafood Towers. While HFM never constructed a $15mil mansion overlooking Compton or assembled a 1000 person entourage, the similarities between the rise of both MC Hammer and himself are striking. Tonight's 20 dime Seafood tower play.........Texas Rangers over the Dodgers even $.

Congratulations.......

To the common man. You proved me and the other 19% of the gaming public to be completely off base. Sometimes the obvious choice is the only choice. I would like to thank Dwight Howard for his clutch free throw shooting, Chooch Van Gundy for an excellent coaching job, and his brother Jeff for providing excellent "objective commentary". Since Jeff Van Gundy is basketball's equivalent of Vin Scully, it was imperative for ABC to have him doing the finals , even while Stan was coaching. While I awake to nightmares of Derick Fisher nailing 3 pointers, somewhere on the Upper East side the common man will be throwing down natty light drafts boasting "of the big win".

Game 4.......

At first glance this is a no brainer. LA could have won game 3 despite Orlando's record breaking shooting percentage from the field. If Orlando shoots 50% they would have lost by 8-10 pts. Problem is the common man is beating this dead horse. 70% of the gaming public likes LA tonight and it seems to make way too much sense. The same people liked the Cavs in game 4 last series when it was seen as a "must win". The Lakers are a much better team but don't abandon the discipline. Furthermore dont forget the NBA is a short hair away from the WWE. If the Magic lose tonight no one will watch game 5. Tonights pick.......Orlando -2.5

Passion......

Before I get to my highly anticipated NBA Finals Game 4 release I first have to mention something far more significant. This Sunday marks the Official beginning of Summer. That's right Parade fever and I got it! Since I am a big fan of people with tremendous passion, I would be remiss if I didn't give a shout out to all the people marching this Sunday. Be back with my release shortly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI9NBnD2TqM

Tonight.....

I like the Cubs over the Astros and the Phillies over the Mets. Zambrano pitches against the Astros and he owns them over his career (10-3). More importantly hes 9-1 in his last 10 road games. The Cubs are due for a huge run. As for the Phillies, evertime I see Pelphrey he's at his worst. Since I plan on watching it, I am expecting a piss poor effort out of him.

* It was exactly 15 yrs ago today Jennifer Capriati checked out of a Drug abuse clinic in florida. Within hours of her checking out, I had her at 100-1 to win the Austrialian open later that year.

Here's a Thought........

Most of us had the Magic -4 but a few smart people bought the half point (Super Bro Bro). In any event the NBA needs to re-think things for its true fan base, the Gamer. For someone to spend 3 hours of their time drinking profusely and yelling obscenities at the TV, there needs to be closure. Much like an overtime scenario, the NBA needs to have a similiar plan for games that land right on the point spread. Some people consider a push a win...guess what those people are? F%*king losers! I would rather lose a few dimes on a meaningless coin flip or a blindfolded missed dunk by Dwight Howard than go home with a push. You want ratings? How about Gasol vs. Turkuglo in a stupid face competition or better yet pull some dope out of the stands and have him make a 5 ft shot to determine the winner. Be back tomorrow with some winners.

NBA finals......

I was torn with this pick and almost found myself taking the common man express bus to Kobeville USA. The sports talk shows all saying the same thing: The Magic just lost a chance to steal one, Lakers smell blood, Kobe's got that "look", etc. Then I realized that after doing everything possible to put Lebron and the Cavs into the finals (Cavs were so bad that even the phantom calls couldnt get them past the Magic), there is no way this league can withstand a 3-0 Lakers lead over the Orlando Magic. Here's how I see it playing out. After shooting 29% the Magic will get hot and hit everything in sight. They should win this thing by 8-12 points- just enough to lure people back into thinking that this series can go 7 games. I love the Magic -3.5/4 tonight.

Solution for the Housing Crisis............

Before I tackle a very serious subject I first want to mention....The Yankees win. While the last 2 celebrity posts have not worked out- DO NOT panic. These guys are complete pros who have made a living off the "hustle". Once these guys catch a streak you might as well Quit your job and when asked "why did you quit?" Simply respond via email from the Wynn or Bellagio "Cause I can!".
With so many people fretting over the housing crisis I have come up with a way to "puke" your house with minimal pain. Rather than pay some agent a large fee and getting prison raped in the process, I am volunteering "Propick Relief Services". We will rent out a bar and have a box pool for the house. Keep in mind this doesn't work if you are the likes of Super Bro Bro (not too many people want to fork over upwards of 100k per box), but for the regular guy this is a great chance to sell your home. Here's the catch, anyone can do an NBA finals box pool but Im thinking outside the box. A WNBA game preferably on the day when there are no other sporting events (around the All Star break in baseball). Pure Euphoria for the person that wins the house on a meaningless tip in at the buzzer. In the spirit of competition there will be a roll up/roll down involving FREE Tickets to a future WNBA game. Talk about a Win-Win scenario.

Time to......

Put a temporary kobash on all the Celebrity plays. Tonight I will release an obvious choice- The New York Yankees. Sonnenstein gives up a ton of runs, Longoria is hurt, and the Yanks are at home. Even if Pettite gets tatooed this team is capable of winning a 10-8 type of game.

Return of Jwhip........

Today's action is brutal. I was on the verge of forcing a play (similar to a road trip where I might force myself to pee). Luckily I received a call from Jwhip- Boston's finest local celebrity handicapper. Today's play courtesy of Jwhip is - St. Louis Cardinals. While the line stinks -124 @ home against Colorado, it is worth noting that today could be the day where everyone in an Albert Pujols jersey feels like the "smartest man on the planet".

Macau Jack.........

After another win- 7 straight, I have decided to yield the podium to another gaming icon. In this installment of "Celebrity Gamer" I would like to introduce Macau Jack. From 2006-2008 Macau Jack was working in China for an investment bank. With no particular interest in the Chinese culture, Jack made the best of things and pursued his 2 great passions- Gaming and Asian women. How he managed to be a functioning employee is beyond me after taking chopper rides back from Macau on a regular basis. Next time you complain about staying up til 1am on a work night remember this- Macau Jack would go days without sleep following the NFL in mainland China. With that being said, Macau Jack made the move back to the states and continues to pursue his passions-moreso the women than ever before. His release for tonight.............Lakers (he even predicted a margin of victory and the exact score but I cant hold him to that high a standard). He also mentioned that "a heavy from boston is calling for the over". I won't hold him to it since it was not an official release but just food for thought.

Propick Bailout Plan.......

6-0 and 7-1 in last 8. Just got back from the Hummer dealership. Cannot wait until people start asking "you know what that costs to fill up? Its so eco- unfriendly". Guess what? I Printing money and my next purchase is a cigarette boat. Today's play.......Florida Marlins over the Giants.

Looks like this guy wont be heading towards any boat dealerships in the near future. That said, I still love his passion for the game!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzfpMGQn2Fk

You Might Find Better ...But you Wont Pay more For it

Today's quote comes from the gaming icon known as Super Bro Bro. For those of you who have lived in a cave the past 25years, SBB lists the following on his resume: 1) calling in a 15dime play Twice by accident. Net result 30dimes (2003 Kings over Mavs game1). 2) Pats $ line over Rams (his doorman retired shortly thereafter). 3) Tipping an unknown bathroom attendant a few hundo during the last bear market because "March was very good to him". The list goes on and on. While I have not received any releases from SBB, a call has been made.
I see nothing that stands out today....So I recommend the Over (7.5) in the Royals-Blue Jays game tonight. Grienke is pitching and every common man is quick to point out how "unhittable he is". Thats enough for me to like the over.

Things you need to do.......

To solidify yourself within the Gaming community. After handing you a 5-0 week and 6 of my last 7 its time for you "the people" to step up your game. Here is what you do if you want to continue this run and establish a true identity.
1) Rent a white limo this weekend. I dont care if you are just going to the local grocery store, this is the kind of transportation a Gamer needs. Hell, rent a White Hummer limo. Nothing will infuriate local residents more than seeing someone parade around town in a vehicle that costs $900 to fill up during the worst recession of our lifetime.
2) Start Wearing Leisure wear. Velour track suits - Doubt you can find any Sergio Taccini circa late 1980's so any brand will do.
3) This one is most important. Start tipping your friends. Bark out orders unsolicited like- "I need a Vodka-soda" and throw a fitty at your friend. You might get some resistance at first but dont be discouraged. This is an important first step towards creating an entourage.
4) Walk up to your neighbors home in a track suit with a duffle bag full of cash and tell him- "This place is mine within a week. No clue what Im going to do with the place, just not a big fan of having neighbors".

Showtime........

I loved the under in tonights game before I even knew what it was. I dont think either team scores 100 unless LA blows em out (in which case I still like the Under). This is an easy 10 dimes on the Under. If Im wrong and you lose 10 dimes, just tell your wives/family that it was a risk worth taking. In bases tonight I like the Phillies over the Dodgers at even $. Philly is a great road team with better hitters and the pitching match up should be a push.

Just Win Baby!!!!

After back to back nights of spotting the opposing team 5 runs, I am looking for a laugher tonight. Before the pick I must first digress. Carlos Beltran has missed 6 games and counting because he "has the runs". What genius in the Mets PR department decided to publicly announce "we dont think its Swine Flu"? Why bring any more attention to this situation unless he is really stricken with something? If someone on the team develops a severe heat rash and is scratched from the lineup will the PR department then issue a statement that reads "its just a heat rash and not an STD"? Anyway, I think the Mets rally around Beltran's issues and score a bunch of runs on his behalf. Tonights play.......The Mets.

Dodgers........

Taking the Dodgers tonight -110 vs. the Diamondbacks.

You Cant Pay my Juice!!!!!!!

Around 10pm I received a few text messages "whining" about this release. Guess what you LOSERS....I had this game pegged the whole time. Joe Nobody was walking around his local bar in a Beltran jersey telling every ZERO in the place that the Mets were the Obvious choice. Guess what happened? Joe Nobody went home with a sour taste in his mouth replaying the last few innings in his head. If it was that easy every loser in a Carlos Beltran jersey would be living in a waterfront estate instead of sharing a split level duplex with 3 other families. You want winners listen to me otherwise take the "sucker bet" every night and wonder why you are making minimum payments every month on your credit card bill thats raping you to the tune of 25% apr. I am on the road the next few days but will log on to release winners.

Pirates.......

Mets are 5-1 in last 6 despite having a ton of injuries. Hernandez has pitched well and Pittsburgh is a lousy team. All the more reason to like the Pirates. The Mets have a history of playing like crap in these types of games. Todays pick- The Pirates.