tincitylefty.bsky.social
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Other than Ernie Johnson, jr. the entire TNT on air crew is miserable. There was a time for them but that time has passed, imo.
People crying tears about Inside the NBA coming to an end probably watch it 10 minutes a month.
It is overdue to leave this World. It was good in its time capsule.
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Richard,
I am so sorry for your loss.
I think a man is fortunate in this world if he finds a woman to love and be loved by. And I can tell you found such a special woman.
Deepest condolences to you and your family.
-Sidney Wells
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"upset"
I define "MVP" as Most Valuable Player. I define it thusly:
If all NBA teams were allowed to start from scratch at the end of the regular season with an open draft of every player in the NBA based on player performance this season...who should be the #1 pick?
Jokic for last 4 seasons imo.
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I would say the '71-'72 Lakers had two separate 16 game win streaks. Among other accomplishments.
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Blazers are undercover playing good ball now. Have been for weeks. Schedule is tough but I'm penciling 'em in ahead of Suns. Could come down to the tiebreaker.
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#leftyncsportspicks
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Cavs win by 40 on the road as 6.5 point favorites. Bucks lose by 3 and beat the spread.
Bucks game does show how important it is to get the overnight number +4.5. By tip-off it had drifted down to +3 or worse.
Decisive wins for Lefty though!
Record: 12-8-1
Bank: +2 units
#sportsbetting
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Blazers have won 6 in a row and 10 of last 11.
Nice win tonight along with the Nuggets at -8.5. Throw in the rare O/U bet and I went 3-0 on the Thursday NBA card.
Record: 10-8-1
Bank: --0--
Exactly dead even after 19 picks.
Vigorish is hard to overcome.
#sportsbetting
#leftyncsportspicks
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I think this is a wise move generally and specifically. Tariffs themselves will be disruptive enough but, generally speaking, the potential for disruptive chaos over the next years requires setting up an assortment of necessary supplies and fungible assets, imo.
I'm no doomer but being realistic.
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Oldest team in the Association got into a shoot out with the young Spurs. Got worn out and gave up 114 points IN 3 QUARTERS!
This was my worst miss in a long while but won't be my last. I'm still in the game, trying to post 100 picks by July
Spurs 144
Bucks 115
Picks: 7-8-1
Bank: -2.4
mea culpa
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Going into the Bucks/Spurs game with a 7-7-1 record.
Bankroll: -1.3 units
#sportsbetting
#leftyncsportspicks
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Wishing you happiness, prosperity, and good fortune in the new year!
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Blazers win by 22 as +8.5 point dogs and Nuggets give up a hugh lead but hold on and beat the number.
2 wins for Lefty and 2025 b-sky picks off to a good start and looking good.
Updated Record: 7-7-1
Bankroll: -1.3 units.
#leftyncsportspicks
#sportsbetting
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Swing and a miss! Thunder defense was strong as usual and OKC shot well from 3 point land.
Record: 5-7-1
Bank: -3.3 units
Still shooting for 100 picks by July, 2025.
#sportsbetting
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Ja Morant got tossed and Grizz still came from behind for the win. Played some good 3rd quarter defense and Smart made 2 fts at the end for the half-point cover.
Covering in the NBA is random so many nights but I'm taking this one.
Record: 5-6-1
Bank: -2.6 units
#sportsbetting
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Record drops to 4-6-1
Bank: -3.6 units.
Magic won 6 in a row and lost to Clippers Nov. 20.
Then won another 6 in a row before losing this Knicks game in blowout.
No excuses on my part. I expect Magic to bounce back on the back-to-back vs. 6ers...no pick tho.
#sportsbetting
#leftyncsportspicks
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A better number was available yesterday and this morning. I have some bets in my accounts at +5,+5.5.
But +4.5 is the number as I post this choice.
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Magic playing well home and away. When Banchero returns they will be a force but might also continue to be a good betting choice until then.
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McCollum drains a 3 at the buzzer, Pels lose by 11 instead of 14 and I get a push instead of a win. Then Bam makes a 3 with the shot clock running down and locks up Miami -7.5.
The Magic cover was never really in doubt.
2-0-1 on these Friday picks.
Record: 4-5-1
Bank: -2.5 units
#sportsbetting
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Cardinals muster 6 points in a losing effort.
Record: 2-5
Bank: -4.5 units
#sportsbetting
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Da Bears were in the running again for worst special teams but redeemed themselves with the onside kick recovery!
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Lol. Also the last race day of the meet.
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BTW, @rich-eng.bsky.social
The Atlantic City racetrack was the first live horseracing track I ever attended. Made my first pari-mutuel bet there. Don't know what year it was but it was the last raceway of the meet...
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I remember the storyline @viejogambler.bsky.social linked. I remember the bondholders wanting their $$. I remember Trump making big show of shopping at Kmart to appease creditors.
One of the worst people ever to be a citizen in this country elected to 2nd term is tough to take but I'm still here.
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But by the time the Taj was built I wasn't a young naive boy anymore. I could see it was gaudy and false. I remember how quickly it unraveled. There was a time when I considered Steve Wynn to be genius. He certainly changed LV. But look at Wynn&Trump now...sorry examples of who we are as Americans.
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I was a young man when casino gambling was approved in AC. Cut my teeth learning the lessons of advantage play there. Also learned the lessons the World teaches when you jump from the nest. It was more than a decade before I would start flying to LV.
Trump Plaza was a classy place to my young self.
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Money talks in the NCAA. Louder than it once did but it's always been there.
BTW, Mr. Eng...we don't know each other but I've been meaning to let you know I almost always agree with your political "takes" on social media. I don't even consider them political. Just patriotic thoughts.
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After this Indiana loss:
Record: 2-4
Bank: -2.3 units
Still shooting for 100 picks by July. Arizona Cardinals -108 moneyline on DK now vs.Hawks.
Have real money bets at a better price earlier this week but this is still my best play for Sunday.
Steaming out 😁 2.2 units to win 2.
#sportsbetting
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Yeah, looks like several teams lost their spot today. It's a smart move to give byes to the conference winners, imo. Keeps fans engaged.
I don't expect any 3 loss teams. Indiana last team in imo but who knows what the committee will do behind closed doors. TV execs certainly have some say so, imo.
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Sometimes results in a blowout of the upstart but I think this Indiana team can win.
DK has it +10.5 at -108 overnight. Widely available at -110.
#leftyncsportspicks
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Line at tipoff moved to +7 as expected. Cavs Okoro a late scratch.
Exceptional 3 point shooting from Boston, esp. in 1st half.
Cavs didn'tlose any thing, imo. With Bucks and 6'ers out of the equation I think NYK and Cavs are legit threats in East.
Record: 2-3
Bank: -1.2 units
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I was waiting for Cavs +6 and I turned my head and they had moved to +6.5.
Might tip-off at +7 but I'm going against the late move and making a pick at Cavs +6.5.
1.1 unit to win 1.
Available at Ftics,betmgm, etc.
Record at 1-3
Bank: -2.2 units
#sportsbetting
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0-2 on these Sunday NFL picks.
Current record: 1-3
Bank:-2.2 units
Unlike the Bengals, who I think are out of playoff contention, I have time to achieve my goal of 100 picks and a 58-40-2 record.
I think this 49ers configuration has missed their super bowl window going forward.
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No excuse loss for me. Clips have been playing honest defense but the 2nd quarter got away from them and Rockets scored 37.
Most of my picks will be sides. Occasional total. Assorted moneyline bets. In fact, I am lining up a Bengals m/l bet for SNF.
Current record 1-1
Bank:-0.1 unit
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Somewhere an unemployed kicker is tossing and turning tonight thinking that his time might be coming. Traditional move would be to send Elliott on his way. But no guarantee with this particular coach and front office imo.
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1.1 unit to win 1 btw. #leftyncsportspicks
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There was another day of game line move on the standalone NFL game Thursday. This seems to happen much more this season. At kickoff most books were at -4.5 I think.
Tyson appears fairly fit but there is no guessing how this may play out. I do not think it's scripted or rigged. #leftyncsportspicks
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Record: 1-0
Bankroll: +1 unit
Friday pick:
Clippers +4.5 (widely available)
LAL vs. Spurs so tempting. I do think Spurs might be turning a corner but can't pull the trigger on them as a home dog tonight. Hachimura questionable, but I'm passing on the game.
Clippers the bet. #sportsbetting