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Bookie Busters: The almighty dollar

Bookie Busters: The almighty dollar
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Consistency is an important trait to carry throughout life. It can show a level of understanding and the ability to reproduce similar outcomes on a continual basis.

Bookie Busters has been the definition of consistency, and we look to continue our violent ways with the books.

The last edition read
142.9U in the pocket

This last week:
MLB

Astros  -140 2U  +2
Dortmund/Aug Over 3  MAX 3U +3
Tottenham-1.5 for game -130  2U -2.6
Totty TT over 2.5   -125 2U -5.4
Bayern/M'gladbach Over 3.5  MAX 3U +3
 

MLS
Atlanta United halftime/fulltime MAX 3U -115  +3
Frankfurt /Hoffenheim Over 3   MAX 3 -124 PUSH

NFL
Teaser 10 points MAX 3U   +3
Vikings +13
Packers+10
Chiefs/Jags Over 39

Vikings/Eagles  Over 48 MAX -110 3U   -3.3

Monday Night Feast
Chris Thompson Over 4.5 receptions MAX 3U      +3
Alex Smith Over 18.5 fantasy points  MAX 3U -5.3
Redskins/Saints  first half over 24.5   1U +1
OU/Tex-Over 30.5 First half live  MAX 3U +3
Bayern Over 3.5  3U -150 -4.5
United/Castle Over 4 Live  +3
Florida first half under live  -2.2
Florida +3 MAX 5U       +5
LA FC Over 3 PUSH
Khabib MAX 5U     +5
Chiefs -2.5 MAX 3U   +3
Packers Over 51   +3
Dolphins  +7 -2.4
Giants +7   +2U
Steelers TT over 30.5   +3
Vikings TT Over 21 MAX 5U     +5U
Peoples Parlay -1

+23.3U  Last week   16-8 66.6%

142.9 + 23.3= 166.2 Units  ( In Gronk Voice)

If any errors call me bad at math but not a cheat. I do this for you guys! Good luck

We have a ton of international soccer in the next few days to dissect.

Thursday
International Friendly

Iceland vs France  Over 3 MAX 3U

 

Scotland  vs Israel

Scotland Pk DNB     1u

Peoples parlay 1U   3-way

Russia DNB

France over 3 game

Serbia DNB

Thursday night football Prop Buster

Barkley over 5.5 receptions -105 3U MAX

Shepard over 66.5 yards   -140  2U

ODB  Scored TD  -130    1U

ODB receptions Over 7.5   -140  1U

ODB Over 91.5 yards -140  1U

Over 45  2U

 

UPDATE    10:40 CST

England/Croatia

Over 2 -130 MAX 3U

Belgium vs Switzerland

Belgium TT over 2  +105  1U

Hazard anytime goal scorer  +115

 

Peoples Parlay

Chile/Peru Over 2 -130

Slovakia  -175 PK Draw no bet 

Georgia -7 (buy the hook if 7.5) 

Patriots TT over 31.5 -110

 

Peru vs Chile

Over 2 MAX 5U

Shatterday smash the books!

UPDATE 8:44 AM CST

England League 1

Scunthorpe  vs Peterborough
Over 3 MAX

Peoples Parlay

Germany/Netherlands Over 2.5

DC United/Dallas Over 2.5

Cal -6.5

Falcons ML

 

NCAA

Cal -6.5      5U MAX

Oregon +3.5     3U MAX

Iowa State +7  5U MAX

Alabama first half -18.5 1U

Alabama Game under 75  1U

 

UPDATED

Total of the day

Germany/Netherlands Over 2.5        5 U MAX

 

Peoples Parlay #2  risk 1 U on parlays

Minnesota United (MLS) ML

Cal-6.5

Oregon moved to +4

Falcons(NFL) ML

 

MLB

Astors win series vs Boston   -140   5 U MAX

 

 

SNF

Patriots TT over 30.5 -120     5U BOMB

Live Over 66   MAX 5U

Halftime Banger

Pats Over 13.5 TT 2nd half 3U

 

Monday Night football feast

Packers first half TT over 14  (don't play if 14.5 find the 14)    5U MAX

D Adams Over 6.5 receptions   3U

Kittle Over 5.5  receptions   3U

Kittle over 59.5 Yards    3U

Tuesday MLB

Astros -125    2U

Astros TT over 4   MAX 5U


Stay Updated as I will be adding plays and a peoples parlay!!

For any questions or comments reach me @JerryBoKnowz Twitter.

Be sure to check out my new show MoneyLine with Josh Jordan on ESPN 97.5. We’re on every Sunday from 10-noon, and we’ll talk a lot of fantasy football and NFL gambling. Also, be sure to follow us @Moneyline975 on Twitter.

 

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The All-Star Break came at the perfect time for Houston. Composite Getty Image.

After riding high from a statement sweep of the Dodgers, the Astros limped into the All-Star break, having lost five of their last six games, including two of three to the rival Rangers. They still hold a five-game lead in the American League West, but the momentum they carried into July has cooled considerably.

While it’s tempting to point to the battered lineup as the reason for Houston’s recent struggles, the more pressing issue has been on the mound. For much of the season, elite pitching has masked an offense operating in the league’s bottom third. But during this six-game slide, the script flipped. Over the last seven days, Houston ranks 24th in team ERA at 5.37. The offense hasn’t been great either, 20th in runs, 22nd in OPS, 23rd in batting average, but those numbers aren’t that far off their season-long identity. The difference is that the pitching has stopped bailing them out.

The good news? Help may be (somewhat) on the way.

Astros GM Dana Brown recently provided updates on three key contributors. Shortstop Jeremy Peña isn’t expected back immediately after the break, but Brown said it shouldn’t be long before he returns from a fractured rib. Yordan Alvarez, meanwhile, is progressing well from his hand injury. According to Brown, Alvarez has “absolutely no pain” and will be re-evaluated Thursday. If cleared to swing, the Astros plan to expedite his return. Center fielder Jake Meyers, however, remains at least three weeks away as he recovers from a calf injury.

On the pitching front, expectations for late-season contributions from Cristian Javier and Luis Garcia remain uncertain. Both pitchers have thrown rehab starts recently in the Florida Complex League. Garcia has now been out for over two years following Tommy John surgery. If he’s not able to return this season, serious questions will need to be asked about his long-term outlook. Javier, also rehabbing from Tommy John, may be an option in August, but expectations should be tempered. As Brown himself has admitted, he tends to be optimistic. Fans would be wise to stay grounded.

Another arm to watch is Spencer Arrighetti. With no major injury (thumb) holding him back, Arrighetti may be Houston’s most viable rotation boost in the second half.

Fortunately, the schedule sets up favorably after the break. Over the next seven series, the Astros face four sub-.500 teams. But that doesn’t mean anything is guaranteed, especially if current trends continue.

Lance McCullers remains an enigma. When he’s locked in, he gives Houston a legitimate No. 3-caliber arm. When he’s off, he’s out of the game early and the bullpen pays the price. Manager Joe Espada faces one of his toughest managing challenges every time McCullers takes the hill.

Cam Smith has cooled off at the plate, hitless in his last 11 at-bats. He’s also been bounced all over the batting order. A simple solution? Plant him in the cleanup spot and let him adjust without the added mental shuffle.

And then there’s Josh Hader. The All-Star closer has surrendered home runs in three of his last four outings. If Houston is going to continue winning tight games with a low-margin offense, Hader has to be lights-out. His dominance alongside a top-tier setup man (Bryan Abreu) has been a pillar of the Astros’ success model this season. They need that foundation to hold.

The Astros aren’t panicking — nor should they. But after a hot run turned lukewarm, the margin for error is shrinking. The second half opens with an opportunity to bank wins and regain rhythm. Whether Houston capitalizes depends on health, consistency, and maybe a little creativity from the front office.

There's so much more to discuss! Don't miss the video below as we examine the topics above and much, much more!

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