Yankees......

Taking the Yankees big (Saturday) at -130 over the White Sox. Considering they do not have much pitching depth, I need A.J. Burnett to come up big today. This is where "progressive gaming" comes into effect. The more I lose, the bigger I go. Eventually things work out well (post panic attacks, broken windows, divorce/break ups, etc.). Just ride out the pain.

Friday......

Got a total of 3 games tonight. I am taking the Tigers -139 over the Cleveland Indians, The Orioles +105 over the Red Sox (hate touching this game but Smoltz has been awful and if my pick is the reason he turns things around, then so be it), and lastly the Cubs -120 over the Marlins. The Cubs have been playing well and pitcher Rich Harden has only given up 2 earned runs in his last 19 innings.
On a more somber note, Team AIG has been officially eliminated from post season contention in the Corporate softball league. The crushing blow to AIG fans everywhere came on Monday night when the team really laid an egg. Missed tags, base running blunders, a botched hit and run play, etc. True to form, the team handled it well led by de facto captain Marxy who rallied the troops for a late night loser's celebration. While the "off field" results mirrored those on the field, these guys showed heart. Who cares if a couple of B&T women thought the spray painted jerseys were "low brow". Go get em next year guys!

Under 9........

in the Dodgers-Cardinals total tonight. The under has come in 7 of the last 8 Cardinal home games and these teams are come off a 15 inning marathon. Furthermore, this is the final game in a 4 game series and the under is 8-3 in Kurodas last 11 starts.

Do Not Take the Bait.........

When I first saw the Detroit Tigers -105 against the Texas Rangers I could not believe my eyes. Verlander on the hill trying to avoid a sweep, it all seemed so obvious. Upon further review, here are some important numbers to ponder: the Tigers are 5-16 in their last 21 road games and Justin Verlander has been sub par away from home. Texas has won 8 of their last 9 and posess the type of line-up that can give the Tigers problems. Furthermore, the Rangers pitcher Scott Feldman has been a pleasant surprise this year and the Rangers put up runs for him when he pitches. Factor all that with 78% percent of the gaming public on the Tigers and I will take the Rangers Tonight.
This day in sports history 1988. The Orioles trade Mike Boddicker to the Red Sox for Brady Anderson and Curt Schilling. Without knowing what ever became of Mike Boddicker, that is one of the worst trades ever made.

Tuesday........

I am liking the Cardinals -125 over the Dodgers tonight. The Dodgers are starting to show signs of coming back to earth after cruising through the first half of the season. Traditionally this team struggles when they play the Cards on the road(8-25 in last 33) and Billingsley has never beaten Adam Wainwright in head to head competition. Wainwright has pitched well all year and I expect the Cards to give him enough run support tonight. My next play is the Colorado Rockies -130 over the Mets. History is on the Mets side as they have dominated the Rockies over the years at Shea/Madoff field boasting a 23-5 record head to head. That being said, the Mets are a double A ball club and asking them to win two games in a row is a stretch.

Houston We Have a Problem.......

This is starting to feel like a dangerous downward spiral. Nightmares involving organized mob figures tracking me down as I dangle off balconies 50 stories high. There is absolutely no way to sugarcoat things....except for those contrarians out there. One loyal fan told me "once you touted your winning streak I shot against you...the odds were not in your favor". With that in mind I am releasing the Yankees tonight even money. My initial thought was the Devil Rays until I remembered that Shields struggles against the Yankees. In his last 8 starts he is 1-7. I will take the team with the highest payroll almost anytime the odds are even $.

Sunday.......

Brewers Even money over the Braves. After an excellent start to the season, Derek Lowe has been an average pitcher at best. In addition, the Braves are just 1-4 in Lowe's last 5 road starts. Im not a huge Braden Looper fan but I do expect the Brewers to salvage the series at home.

Cardinals........

Over the Nationals. Nationals starting pitcher Zimmerman has been scratched and his replacement has been pitching triple A ball this year. The Cards Wainwright is more than capable of putting up a decent outing and expect the offense to come alive after the recent troubles they have had.

The New Face of the Mets....

Need to turn things around in a big way. Tonights release: Boston -134 over the Rangers.
On a livier note Tony Bernazard, the Mets VP of Player development, ripped off his shirt and tried to fight two Double A ballplayers yesterday. While most fans and talk radio hosts are calling for this guy's head, I think the Mets need to go in the other direction. PROMOTE and Market this guy. While he has been awful as the team's talent evaluator, the passion of this 52 yr old ex-ballplayer is unmatched. Nothing symbolizes Composure like ripping off your shirt and going after people on your own team. In addition to the Latino, Asian, Irish, Jewish, Italian themed nights, the Mets need to have a Tony Bernazard night. Hand out Bernazard t-shirts and constantly replay his tirade on all of the big screen televisions throughout Citi Field. In addition to getting an angry fan base even more worked up, you create a diversion when the Mets are losing 8-1 in the 5th inning to the Nationals. Much like they did by honoring the '86 world series championship team, management needs to recognize Bernazard for the passion he brings to his job. Maybe Tony can throw out the first pitch and if he fails to reach home plate a few front row fans can taunt him and see if he goes ballistic again.

Taking......

The Phillies in the 1pm game over the Cubs. Line is even money.

Nothing.....

Stands out in today's games. I will take the Red Sox to bounce back off their recent funk against the Rangers in Arlington tonight. Beckett's been reliable all year. Lay the 145 and take the Sox.

Manager of the Year.........

After scratching my eyes out watching a Mets win and subsequent "offensive outburst" totaling six runs, I decided to look for a few feel good stories in the world of sports. After taking the Nationals to "tame that explosive Mets juggernaut", I learned a valuable lesson- never doubt the genius of Jerry Manuel. How can the media rip Manuel for his remarks following Gary Sheffield's cramp suffered last week. All Manuel said was "the doctors are calling it cramps....so surgery on Thursday". This was some much needed levity during an awful season and I commend the skipper for his comments. As far as I am concerned, Manuel needs to keep these off handed remarks coming. Shotgun a beer following the next blowout loss and throw Minaya under the bus. Talk about how this team has overrated its farm system for the past 20 years and he is the latest in the long line of lame duck managers. I am not a Manuel fan but if he acts like he could care less for the remainder of the season, I will do a complete about face on this issue.
Twenty years ago (July 21, 1989) Mike Tyson beat Carl "the truth" Williams in 1minute 33 seconds into the first round to continue his streak of dominance. What boxing historians forget is the epic street fight between Tyson and Mitch "Blood" Green in Harlem at 4am. for anyone who forgot about duel here is a recap: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkigeXrliwc . I don't think enough has been written about the life and times of Mitch "Blood" Green.

Monday.......

Back on the winning track after victories on Saturday and Sunday. Not much I like today but after seeing another heartless display by an injury plagued Mets team I will take the Nationals. Rule of thumb is- Stay away from games like this because both teams are so bad. That being said, I would just assume lose on a blown 5 run lead in the 9th inning with a few bases loaded walks, hit batters, multiple fielding errors, etc., then to have never gambled at all. This blog is dedicated to gamers, people who share a passion (and in some cases a problem), it would take an awful lot for me not to come up with something to bet.
Happy Birthday Ray Allen. For those of you who do not know this, Ray Allen is my favorite NBA player of all time. Is it because he is one of the most prolific shooters of this generation who conducts himself with class? No, its far more significant than that. In 2001, while Ray Allen's Bucks were in a 7 game playoff series against the 76ers, he came out and accused the NBA of being rigged. It was awesome! When he was blasted by the league office he toned it down a bit but never rescinded his comments. The official statement read as follows: " It behooves everybody for the league to make more money, and the league knows that Philadelphia is going to make more money with L.A. than we would with L.A". I think Ray Allen needs to re-iterate those comments during his Hall Of Fame induction speech, it would go down as the single most memorable speech in NBA history.

Dodgers....

A lot of interesting games on tap today- Yanks vs. Tigers, Red Sox vs. Jays (Lester vs. Halladay), but the obvious play is the Dodgers. I might re-visit something later today but for now I look for the Dodgers to secure a split vs. the Astros. The Dodgers have not lost 3 of 4 in a series all year and while anything can happen, I like their odds at home today despite laying 170. I am tired of hearing all the Roy Halladay trade rumors and he has not been nearly as good as he was early in the season. Furthermore, the Red Sox are a much better team than the Blue Jays. That being said I "lean Red Sox" but have not seen enough of John Lester this year to fully endorse them. Stick with the Dodgers for now.

2009 NFL Team Totals......

With the pre-season still a few weeks away I have decided to get a head start and release a few team over/under totals for the 2009 NFL season.
Redskins- Over 8 wins.

Vikings- Over 9 (with the 5th easiest schedule in past 17 years it doesnt matter who plays QB)

Jets- Over 7

Falcons- Over 8.5 (not expecting another 11-5 year but cannot see them missing the playoffs with Matt Ryan)

Tampa- Under 6.5 (This team stinks and is in rebuilding mode)

Colts-Under 10. (this team always wins at least 11 games but think that ends this year. Too much uncertainty).

Yankees.....

This is a difficult game to pick considering the Tigers have their best pitcher on the mound. However, despite Verlander's success against the Yankees, he is a different pitcher away from home. Expect Sabathia to give you more than he did in the first half of the season (the Yanks were 9-10 in games he pitched). Today's play- Yankees -145 over the Detroit Tigers.

Tribute to a Cultural Icon........

Many in this audience know the legend of Marxy. For those who do not here is a quick recap: 1) rode on the back of a gargbage truck from Houston street for about 20 minutes at full speed because he didn't feel like waiting for a cab, 2) Is a yearly fixture/crasher on the NYU graduation party scene despite being in his mid 30's, 3) After every major sporting event(superbowl, world series, cricket champioships,etc. Marxy arrives at his job looking like he's just wrapped up pledging a frat, causing co-workers to say "You aren't making sense". Arguably his "Shining moment" came when he was almost "asked to leave" a good friends wedding for hitting on bridesmaids, mothers,etc while sporting a Hawaiian Party shirt and shades during the reception. Most impressively, Marxy is the ultimate work hard/play hard type of guy. Marxy rarely takes days off and spends long hours in the office. A true company guy and great co-worker! What does all this mean? As of noon today, I have officially enlisted Marxy as a handicapping consultant. With his strong sailing ties along the eastern seaboard and aggressive social schedule, I expect the Propick Sports base to grow exponentially over the next few months. Expect a few "welcome aboard winners" from Marxy within the next few days.

Friday..........

Take Seattle (-140) Over Cleveland and the Dodgers(-150) over the Astros. I am looking at team Over/Under win totals for the upcoming NFL season. Will be back later with some predictions. This day in sports History 1994, Hulk Hogan beats Ric Flair to win WCW wrestling championship. Unfortunately I had the nature boy +190 in that one, can't believe it was fixed.

Back to Business.....

Todays play is the Oakland A's -128 over the Angels. Fresh off their 3 game sweep over the Yankees last weekend, the Angels boast a superior team. However, the Angels are beat up. In addition to being without Vlad Guererro and Torre Hunter, they may also be without Juan Rivera in their line-up. Furthermore, their former ace Ervan Santana is an abysmal 1-5 with a 7.81 era. The A's are at home and send Dallas Braden to the mound. At 7-7, Braden is far from a shut down pitcher, however Braden pitches well against the better teams in the AL. Above all, a majority of the betting public loves the Angels in this one so I will gladly go the other way and endorse the A's.

The Artist formerly Known as.....

JDJ (Jelly Donut Jenn) has officially changed her moniker. Much like Prince, Pdiddy, and a slew of others before her, JDJ has grown "tired" of just Donuts. After a handicapping forum/feast last night at a 5 star midtown location, Jenn has officially earned the title of "Doggy Bag Jenn". While sports handicappers are known as incessant eaters, DBJ took the game to another level. In between analyzing tomorrow night's over/unders and run lines, DBJ wrestled down what appeared to be a "live chicken". Even more impressive was her ability to "destroy" the various pasta dishes that laid in her wake. When all was said and done, DBJ then did the unthinkable- took home her leftovers(believe me there wasn't much) along with that of a fellow diner, via the Doggy Bag! All I can say is - WOW, Job well done! Again, in the spirit of full disclosure, DBJ is a woman with quite the physique. Despite a "Voracious" appetite, Doggy Bag is no stranger to the gym. Be back with winners in a few.......

Because There are no Fours.......

When asked why he shoots so many 3 pointers, former Celtics gunner Antoine Walker cooly replied "because there are no 4's". Unfortunately for our good friend "Cybertoine" Tuesday afternoon, a Las Vegas judge issued an arrest warrant for the ex-NBA star. He's facing felony bad check charges for allegedly not paying back some enormous casino debts. He partied and gambled heavily in Las Vegas. And now, another sports figure finds himself in legal "foul trouble."(AP reports). According to the criminal complaint, Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood, and the Red Rock Station gave former NBA star Antoine Walker huge amounts of gambling money. He allegedly received $1 million in all, most of which he has not re-paid. The bigger question is how does Cybertoine not have $1mil left? It must have been some party he's been living over the past 12 years. I am not judging Walker's lifestyle I just want to know how he blew through $100mil over the years so I can present my audience with a "what not to do". In fact, if Cybertoine wants to pay off these debts, write a ridiculous book detailing all the gambling, fast women, bad investments, and other exploits.

The Longest Day of the Year.......

As if getting prison raped by a home run stealing catch wasn't bad enough, without any games on today's schedule I am forced to relive Carl Crawford's catch over and over again. The loss was excrutiating enough but the constant replay is forcing me to install "padding" on my apartment walls. I will not even attempt to deny the fact that over analyzing a meaningless All-Star game is crack headed at best. That being said, Charlie Manuel did a lousy job managing and Albert Pujols was an embarrasment. The first inning error, followed by an 0-3 performance at the plate. Try to imagine any other all time great putting forth such a putrid display. Maybe I just lost my mind but I could swear I saw Heath Bell give a "mini fist pump" after leaving the mound in the 8th. Yeah way to go jackass, you just got tatooed and were lucky it was only 1 run you gave up...the run that officially Sunk my release. My only solace would be seeing the Dodgers break a record for most wins in a season and have to start the World Series on the road because this collection of National League fools could not win an all star game.

National League.......

For tonights All Star game the pick is in. I am expecting the National League to end a 12 year drought and finally win this glorified exhibition game. In addition to the statistical analysis that was done, almost every sentiment indicator points to a National League win. If this was the NBA in charge, it would be a done deal already. The script would read as follows: Pujols plays the whole game and anything resembling a strike is called a ball until he smacks the crap out of it and sends the NL home with a win. I already miss the NBA and all its antics. As someone who has spent their life catching "falling knives" I know the pitfalls of jumping head first in front of a 12 game losing streak. While there is absolutely no correlation year to year, I still believe in the law of averages and think this is just another reason to like the NL in their home ballpark. Every player on both sides is aware of the recent futility by the National League. Recently I spoke to someone who has lost the "coin toss" in the last 9 Super Bowl games and his advice was simple: "Keep playing the same side even Im due for a win one of these years".

*Today's classic Sports Quote comes courtesy of Joe Theisman. ""Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein." Thanks Joe....Good work.

Kudos.....

to my celebrity handicapper M-Dog McCarthy. Now here's the depressing part - he's my 8yr old nephew. If you don't think handicapping is a genetic gift, you are insane. In his first attempt, this gaming prodigy had this home run derby nailed. Furthermore, in the true spirit of Propick Sports, he threw the fans a prop bet winner (Fielder over Gonzalez). What's next for this soon to be handicapping legend? How about collaborating on a 100 Dime All Star Game winner for tomorrow? I knew this kid had the makings of a champion when he walked out onto the tennis court and bet the kid he was playing $50 he'd take em in straight sets. I think a velour track suit and gold plated bicycle is in this kids future.....

Home Run Derby............

For tonights much anticipated Home Run Derby, I have enlisted the help of two local celebrity Handicappers. The handicappers hail from the "tough streets of Harrison NY". The first handicapper, M-Dog Mccarthy is taking Prince Fielder at 19/4 to "eat his way" through the field. M-Dog's rationale is that - "every single person on this planet likes Pujols tonight and there is no $$$ to be made by playing the chalk!" As for his partner in crime, T-Mac McCarthy, he is taking the road less traveled with Joe Mauer at 15/2. Again, T-Mac believes that while Pujols will make it through the early rounds, he will fall short in the final round against a more steady opponent such as Mauer. In another play, T-MAC is releasing Joe Mauer +115 over Adrian Gonzalez. As for MDog, he is releasing Fielder -135 over Adrian Gonzalez in head to head competition.

The Mother of All Games.......

Today is a very rare occurence in the world of sports. Absent of the dog track and home run derby, there is absolutely nothing to bet on. Even the WNBA is off until tuesday. Have no fear I am going to put forth the first ever Propick Sports 100 Dime All Star Game release for tuesday night's summer classic. This will truly be the "Mother of all Games". While my staff and I have already starting breaking down the game and coming up with a strong lean, the official release will be posted sometime Tuesday afternoon. I absolutely love the way this thing is shaping up. In order prepare for what will no doubt put me in a "much better place financially", I have already started pricing yachts for the 2nd annual Propick Labor Day Bash.

*Happy Birthday to Spud Webb. Some people remember Spud as being one of the smallest players in NBA history. Others remember him as the guy who won a dunk contest. I remember him as the guy who paid 30-1 for me when winning the aforementioned Slam Dunk Contest in 1986. The logic was simple- at 5"7 anything resembling average was going to be viewed as "extraordinary".

If Not Now.....Then when?

I really do not like much on the card today. That being said if you must twist my rubber arm, take the Mets over the Reds. If the Mets cannot muster a win with Santana on the mound against the Reds, then they might never win again. While the Mets have not given Santana much run support, he has still held opponents at bay and this outing should be no different. At -134 this is a relative value play. Take the Mets, hold you nose, and for the really faint of heart just turn off the televison and check the final score later.

In Propick We Trust...........

There is a reason why I am the premier sports handicapper in the world. While every dope ran to call their bookie once the Angels scratched Guererro and Hunter from the lineup, yours truly stood pat and new this game was still worthy of a first ever 50 Dime play on the Angels. Chalk this one up to themes and discipline prevailing over "common man emotion". Down 5-1 headed into the bottom of the 5th, I could hear "common man" doing a fishbowl at Brother Jimmies while telling the waitresses and any unsuspecting bystander within ear shot, just how easy this game was for the Yanks. Right about now "common man" is completely bombed and wondering where it all went wrong. Folks I just made you 50 dimes and the winners continue to poor in.

Angels....

are now +120 (Vlad Guererro and Torri Hunter are both out). There were rumors one or both could miss time this series, just didn't think it would be both of them for the whole series. Prior to this news, the Angels were the Favorite. Not backing off my play, just clarifying the situation.

It takes a Complete Moron......

to bet against the hottest team in baseball right now. The Yankees are 8-0 in their last 8 road games and have won 13 of their last 15 games. I have always been a major proponent of riding out streaks and following trends until they reverse. That being said, I am releasing the Angels as a 50 dime play tonight. Just as the Yankees own the Minnesota Twins, the Angels have gotten the better of the Yanks over the past 7 years. Chamberlain is hit or miss on the road and I like Saunders in this matchup. Furthermore, the common man is in love with this Yankees team: Joe from Brooklyn, Vinny from Staten Island...every sports radio caller is now predicting this is one of the the greatest Yankee teams ever assembled (certainly most expensive). Can Joe, Vinny, etc. all be right? Maybe but I will take the other side tonight with the Angels +115 over the Yanks. I also like laying the wood with the Sox over the Royals. Lay the 1.5 via the run line if you want. As shaky as the Sox have looked recently, I expect an easy victory at home tonight.

Thursday........

Take the Blue Jays -127 over the Rays. Halladay is 9-4 vs Rays and the Blue Jays are looking to avoid the sweep.

*This day in sports history 1997- Mike Tyson gets banned from boxing for biting Evander Holyfield's ear off. I had Tyson in that fight and took absolutely no consolation in the fact that knowing he was beaten, he decided to go down in style.

Good Night.....

Brewers beat the Cards 5-4, the Mets finally win, and team AIG is "eligible" for more bailout- scratch that, I meant eligible for the playoffs. Following their recent 17-9 victory in Central Park over some other government subsidized softball team meant that the team with the spray painted numbers on their jerseys can "live to see another day". If only the Mets could match team AIG's grittiness and Marxy's leadership, the NL East could be a dogfight once again. Be back tomorrow with a fistful of winners.....

Hard to Believe......

That former TheStreet.com contributor and financial "Whiz" Lenny Dykstra has filed for Chapter 11. Thats right folks, Lenny "Nails" Dykstra has gone Tits up so to speak. Years ago HBO ran a special on this dope and he was trembling like a death row inmate and spitting as he spoke. The whole time Bryant Gumbel was lauding him for his financial acumen and all I could think was "isn't this the same guy who wrapped his car around a tree going 120mph just a few years earlier?" In any event, Lenny's so called claim to fame was "the subtle mastery of derivative trades involving biotech companies" during his epic run in the late 90's and into the new millenium. In a court filing, it has been revealed that Lenny "Nails" has no more than $50k in assets and somewhere between $10-50million in liabilities" (pretty wide spread). At one point Lenny bought Gretzky's LA mansion just because he felt like it. Here is an interesting article on Lenny and his most recent venture. Seems like a really stand up guy. In the spirit of my earlier article...Lets go Mets!
http://men.style.com/gq/features/landing?id=content_8558

The Curse of Bernie?

Boasting a 2-9 record in their last 11 games, the New York Mets have absolutely nothing going for them. Two weeks ago I predicted a precipitous fall but I never imagined it could get this bad. Their offense is anemic and the team collectively has the same expression Dave Brown used to have when lining up behind center for the New York Football Giants. That being said there is only 1 thing the organization can do - generate goodwill with the fans. While most of us thought the new ballpark would usher in a "new era of excitement" it has done just the opposite. As someone who is superstitious I believe that Bernie Madoff cursed the Wilpons and this team. Never before has a team lost 75% of their star players within a season, let alone at the start of a season. Solution? Destroy the Maddof seats once and for all. Return the money to whoever is occupying them and replace the seats with a statue of Victor Zambrano(the ace the Mets traded Scott Kazmir for a few years ago). Offer more promotions- enough with nationality nights start offering bikini car wash nights instead. Bring back Sid Fernandez and put him in a dunking booth out near the kids park next to Shake Shack. Allow a lucky fan to play manager for a few innings, after all can things really get worse? This team and its management lacks imagination, hopefully that can change. Now for Today's play......Brewers-115 over the Cardinals. The Cards are 4-11 against the Brewers in their last 15 games and Jeff Suppan is 8-1 in his last 9 starts against the Cards.

What Can I say? I'm a Night Owl.........

Going into the series I liked the Angels to win at least 2 of 3 and maybe even sweep the Texas Rangers. After an easy win last night, I expect more of the same- take Lackey and the Angels tonight. After last night's awful showing against the A's, expect the Red Sox to bounce back in a big way. The wood is heavy(-240) with Beckett on the hill, so the best move would probably be to lay the 1.5 run line and knock down the number to -120 or so. In non sports related news, Former Washington DC mayor and Cultural Icon Marion Barry has been charged with misdemeanor stalking. The incident occured this past Sunday when a woman hailed down a police officer in broad daylight to register the complaint. While Mayor Barry is best known for his famous quote: "Bitch set me up" following a drug bust in 1990, my all-time favorite is:"First, it was not a strip bar, it was an erotic club. And second, what can I say? I'm a night owl." Some more classic quotes can be found at-http://www.skeptictank.org/barry.htm

Take Me Out to The Ballgame.......

Looking to take your family to a first class sporting event but not looking to spend a lot of money? I have got the perfect plan for you. Tonight in Central Park team AIG will be hitting the basepaths in what is sure to be another classic. These brave employees will not be wearing anything that links them in anyway to AIG, however if you see Silver spray painted numbers on the back of some makeshift jerseys, thats them. Much like their employer, Team AIG has fallen upon hard times-mental errors, dropped balls, missing bases,etc. but that has done nothing to dampen their spirits. In fact, these folks are some of the most aggressive post game party Animals going. Furthermore, Marxy will be looking to extend his hit streak both on and off the field. Now for today's plays.......Detroit over KC, Boston over Oakland, and Angels over the Rangers. I am releasing the Angels at -139 as my 20 dime play of the month.

Just Gave Myself the Sports Illustrated Jinx......

The Cubs got blasted and the Blue Jays were nice enough to let me extend my painful July 4th Saturday by losing in the 12th inning. This was bound to happen and while I never graciously accept losing, it is a part of the gaming process. On a much more important sporting note, Joey Chestnut defeated that Japanese dude (Kobayashi) for the second straight year at the Coney Island hot dog eating contest. I had no idea the spectacle this thing is. The favorites in the competition are interviewed coming out of a limo, and women are going nuts cheering for them. Knowing that eating 60+ hot dogs in 10 minutes is the way to Score with the ladies, I am surprised more slobs aren't entering this competition. That being said, I doubt this Chestnut guy is out and about tonight after eating all those hot dogs earlier. However, if he is out there "brandishing" his mustard yellow championship belt, I would advise all female fans to "proceed with caution" after what this guy did to his stomach earlier . Even more amazing is the womens competition. Sonya "the black widow" Thomas scarfed down 30+ dogs to capture the "mustard yellow" womens belt. If only they had a Jelly Donut eating competition....Maybe Propick Sports needs to get the ball rolling on this one......
For today's play I am showing some depth. I absolutely love this Wimbleton prop bet- Roger Federer -1.5 sets over Andy Roddick. You lay 3 to 1 but its a cheaper way to play the match than laying 750 on him outright. Still mulling over Sunday's action in the bases...

Happy 4th of July.........

After a dramatic extra innings win for the Cubs, the Propick money tree continues its tradition of giving. I expect more of the same today. With the Cubs coming through the past 2 games, I am sticking with them again today. The Cubs are a streaky team and the trend has been to play both sides of their streaks, until proven otherwise. In addition, the Brewers are sending ex Met "great" Braden Looper to the mound-enough said. The Play......the Cubs -155 over the Brewers. My next play is the Toronto Blue Jays -115 over the New York Yankees. My rule of thumb usually involves taking the Yankees anytime they are an underdog. Furthermore, the contrarian in me says Wang has to pitch better going forward. All that being said, I am taking the Jays and their ace Roy Halliday to beat the Yanks today.

2009 Sportsman of the Year........

If Sports Illustrated really wanted to make a statement and show a little intestinal fortitude they would throw their year end award my way. What better way for the premier sports magazine in the world to acknowledge the impact of gaming (in this case for the better). After going 2-0 again last night (thanks for the help Jelly Donut Jenn), Propick is well over 75% on MLB plays. We have not even hit football season yet, baseball is merely a hobby...an appetizer if you will. The best way to equate this gaming excellence is to compare it to famous accomplishments in sports: Dimaggio's 56 game hit streak, Rikpen's most consecutive games played, Aaron's home run record (note not Bonds), etc.
For today's play I am sticking with that drug known as the Chicago Cubs. The thing to remember about teams like the Cubs is, they are incredibly streaky in both directions. Lay the 160 on the Cubs to beat Jeff Suppan and the Milwaukee Brewers.

Jelly Donut Jenn........

This next post is dedicated to a dear friend of mine- Jelly Donut Jenn. Jenn works as an equity trader on the buyside and while she is not a huge sports buff- she is a fan of sweets! Her recent exploits include: demanding a co-worker pick up "red velvet cupcakes" on his way to work (he subsequently got sucker punched in the face) but thats irrelevant cause JDJ got her cupcake! Furthermore, JDJ is famous for making a Donut run and giving out the "less desirable donuts" to her co-workers. Without further delay here is another Thursday release in honor of the Jelly Donut Queen herself......The Angels -155 over the Orioles.

Thursday......

Let me first start off by saying "My name is Propick and I have a problem. For the past few months I have been obsessed with betting the Cubs". Why stop now? I absolutely love this game. The Cubs are the biggest bunch of underacheivers in all of baseball and are an unpredictable group of malcontents. That being said, they still have a ton of talent and their best pticher on the hill (Ryan Dempster). Furthermore, they manage to play well as a favorite at home against division rivals. So what does this all mean? Cubs win tomorrow and Propick provides some dinero for an early July 4th celebration.

*Sign of the times. A friend of mine and AIG employee(protecting his indentity for obvious reasons) told me that the company softball team was so embarrased to be a part of AIG, that they got outside sponsorship from a contracting company and had spray painted numbers on their jerseys. So yes, even the AIG softball team needed outside help but not in the form of taxpayer money. Go team!!

Happy Endings.......

"All's well that ends well" -Propick
I would consider calling it a career and leaving on top if I wasn't having so much fun. Dropped another 2 winners this afternoon. Anyone who took the Mets locked in +210 and should consider going for the Knockout punch tonight. As a rule I refrain from dropping 3 games in a day but Im here for 1 reason: to make people $$$. Phillies -110 tonight over los Bravos.

Afternoon Delight.........

With a slew of Wednesday afternoon games I have no shortage of plays to choose from. Today Im taking the Florida Marlins -165 over the Washington Nationals. This pick seems way too easy and scares the living crap out of me. After running this game through the Propick enhanced model the Marlins come out a 5 star selection. For today, I am all aboard the common man train and expect a dominant effort out of Josh Johnson.
*Last weekend I predicted a precipitous fall for the Mets. So far, thats exactly what has happened. That being said, If you are in the mood to try and catch a falling knife, take the Mets +210 against a good but not great Milwaukee Brewers team.

This day in sports history 1990 the Yankees Andy hawkins no hit the White Sox and lost 4-0. I fondly remember having the Sox run line and watching 3 errors and a walk produce 4 unearned runs in the bottom of the 8th on that dog day afternoon.