Picks for Friday June 9'th WORLD CUP STARTS!!!
Sorry Ricky, I wanted to get this in and on time for those Euro bettors we have on this site.
World Cup Opening Day has 2 games.
Host Germany vs. 3rd Place CONACAF Qualifier Costa Rica
(Germany gets an automatic bid as the host country. Costa Rica finished 3'rd behind Mexico-2nd, and the USA-1st.)
Lines from Betcris:
Germany ML (must win, no tie): -420 get back +1300 on Costa Rica to win.
A draw pays a little under 5:1 at +450.
My Thoughts on the game:
The opener is not always a "gimme" for the host country which gets the honor of playing the first game. Costa Rica or the "Tico's" come from the strong group of CONACAF. This game is a huge one for the Ticos if they want to have a good showing. If Germany runs them, the Costa Ricans will be a good fade bet the rest of the way. But from a betting perspective, know this trend...in the last 7 openers, the dog has covered a win SU in 4, and has drawn 1, with the host team winning the other two.
Here's the fifaworldcup.com preview..a good source of beginning info on matches....
Long wait over for hosts Germany
7 June 2006
by FIFAworldcup.com
The waiting finally comes to an end at 18:00 CET on Friday, when hosts Germany run out in front of a 59,416 full house at the FIFA World Cup Stadium Munich to open the 18th FIFA World Cupâ„¢ against Costa Rica.
FIFAworldcup.com assesses the key personalities and facts in the build-up to a Group A match that is equally anticipated several thousand miles away in Costa Rica.
View the Germany 2006 match schedule
Colours for the game
Germany: white shirt, black shorts, white socks
Costa Rica: red shirt, blue shorts, red socks
The players
Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann had one or two surprises up his sleeve when he announced his squad for the FIFA World Cup. Kevin Kuranyi and Fabian Ernst of Schalke and Werder Bremen's Patrick Owomoyela all failed to make the cut, but uncapped Borussia Dortmund prodigy David Odonkor received a shock call-up. Not to be outdone, Costa Rica boss Alexandre Guimaraes provided a surprise of his own by declining to name Norway-based Roy Miller, a left-back with Bodo Glimt.
How they qualified
Germany qualified automatically for the 2006 FIFA World Cup as the host nation. Costa Rica finished third behind the USA and Mexico in the CONCACAF Zone, sealing a berth at the finals with five victories, a draw and four defeats in ten qualifying fixtures.
Previous meetings
The sides have never previously met at full international level, although they have twice crossed swords at FIFA U-20 World Championships. The Ticos won 2-1 on both occasions (Doha/Qatar 1995 and Lagos/Nigeria 1999).
Tournament history
The 1930 and 1950 finals aside, Germany have competed with distinction at every FIFA World Cup tournament, lifting the Trophy on three occasions (1954, 1974 and 1990). Costa Rica make a third visit to the event after appearances in 1990 and 2002. The Central Americans won plaudits for their unencumbered attacking flair and fine individual skills in both Italy and Korea/Japan.
Key contest
The outcome could well depend on the form of the teams' star strikers, Miroslav Klose and Paulo Wanchope. Few will forget the German centre-forward's explosive display in his team's opening match at the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan, as he contributed a hat-trick to a thumping 8-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. The Polish-born striker finished top scorer in the Bundesliga last term with 25 goals. However, Wanchope is no mean goal-getter himself, a record of 43 goals in 67 internationals making him the Ticos' all-time leading scorer. At 29, Wanchope has clocked up a decade in the national team, and experienced the European stage at Derby County, West Ham United, Manchester City and Malaga.
Coaches
Klinsmann took the Germany helm in the summer of 2004 after their debacle at UEFA EURO 2004 in Portugal. The California-based 41-year-old has earned praise for rebuilding the team around a crop of promising youngsters. The Germans have won 15, drawn seven and lost five in 27 matches under Klinsmann. Guimaraes is justifiably regarded as one of the most able coaches in Costa Rican footballing history. The Brazil-born tactician has twice plotted a course through FIFA World Cup qualifying for the diminutive Central American nation. As a player, he contested all four of Costa Rica's matches at their historic first finals appearance in 1990.
PC's PLAY: Roll with me on the over. Germany will come out firing and has some mad talent debuting at the Cup. Franz Beckenbauer (the German god of soccer) is a stud and the Germans will come out firing. I like the Costa Ricans to not be intimidated, and play with them, hell even take the lead early on a counter. But this game could very well be a 4-1 or 3-2 game. I don't think Costa Rica can match the Germans in the air and you'll see that on set pieces.
OVER 2 1/2 -135 for me.
Game 2: Ecuador vs. Poland
I think the over is the play in this game as well. Poland beat Ecuador 3-0 in a friendly (international game) last November. Ecuador has goal scoring aplenty as evidenced in their attack as the 3'rd place qualifier from S. America behind Brazil and Argentina.
I like the over in both game
OVER 2 -130 for me.
All line booked on betcris. I have a GOW play on the total on Portugal's first game. Should be easy money. I won't cap all the games, just the ones I like. And we had plenty of time to look at the opening day. So let's get it on and I hope some of you enjoy the World Cup as much as me. Billz puts it right up there with Nag hoops and NASCAR.
Peace all, back later with MLB....enjoy the Cup.
WORLD CUP RECORD:
all 1 unit plays for record purposes:
1 unit on over Germany 2 1/2 -135
1 unit on over Poland 2 -130
Good luck boys. I won't advocate a side on Germany and haven't seen Ecuador play so I can't tell if they can break down the European style of futbol the Poles play.
I'm out.
posted by pc7588
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Far from a soccer expert, but why not........
Czechs to Win Group E: 3 units to win 5.4
Saw some value there with a banged up Italian team in the Group. Basically comes down to the 6/22 Czech/Italy match, unless the US wants to help by beating Italy.
I'm hoping the US can somehow go Draw, Draw, Win to advance.
This isn't til 6/11, but not sure if I'll be able to post on Sunday......
Netherlands (-0.5) over Serbia & Mont. -104 for 5 units
Netherlands getting healthy and looked like a decent value.
GL.
posted by teeks75
June 8 2006 8:17pm -
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Hey fellas,
nice day yesterday going 3-1 but really should have had a 4-0 if the Pirates don't crap out late in the game to blow the under. Also, a bunch of guys hit well tonight and most notably PC's amazing day bro! and nice call on the bosox bigmess.
Today I am starting with just one: LA ANGELS ML -140...washburn will get hit hard as usual on the road!
posted by mikejones
June 9 2006 1:01am -
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I am a really big fan of soccer, and love to bet on it. I'll post my plays for the Cup every day. I'd love to get off to a good start on Day 1.....
World Cup Record: 0-0-0
6/9
Game 1: Germany vs. Costa Rica OVER 2.5 Goals (-128) 2**
Costa Rica plays a wide open attacking style of soccer that usually leads to high scoring results. I expect a 3-1, 4-1 type game here but since I didn't want to bet on the Germans without their star player, Michael Ballack, I decided to go with the OVER.
Game 2: Poland -0.5 (+108) vs. Ecuador 2**
I think Poland is a really solid play in this spot against an Ecuador side that struggled away from home during qualifying and lost to Poland 3-0 in a recent friendly match.
Good luck and enjoy the first day of the World Cup!
posted by i_joegibbs
June 9 2006 2:30am -
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Mad Props to PC and MIKE JONES "WHO?" MIKE JONES both had great days yesterday....I missed PC's 5-teamer by a half run
!! Hope u got it at 9!!! Great job and Thanks!!Yesterdays Posted MLB--- 3-1 ---- 5-1 for the week!
Hope you guys jumped on the Sox-Yanks Game of the Year!!
Kiss This Jeter!!As for the Hoops...I got the Heat for the Series, I'll ride (Don't want a CBB replay with NBA!!!)
Rolling with PC's World Cup picks...may post MLB later if there is something I like...
Hope You Made Some MONEY!!! Good Luck Boys!!
posted by thebigmessy
June 9 2006 2:48am -
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CONNECTICUT -6.5
CHICAGO +14
PC,
Nice hit with the parlay! And, oh yeah, how bout that easy cover on the Mia/Dal Under!
posted by jdelt88
June 9 2006 5:35am -
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guys, time to make money on this world cup...
POLAND win on asian handicap -0.5 is +105
Polands qualifying record - won 8, drew 0, lost 2 (both to England)
Ecuadors qualifying record - won 8, drew 4, lost 6 (at home 7-2-0 at an altitude, away 1-2-6, their only away win coming against Bolivia, another team that play at altitude).
Other opinions:
Germany narrow win, and I believe it will be low scoring... under 2.5goals
On tuesday have my biggest play of the first round... see ya then or before...
GL
TQ
posted by tq
June 9 2006 8:13am -
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btw
Taken FRANCE to win it out... have great draw still super team, 14-1!!!
I see them getting to the semis easy...
posted by tq
June 9 2006 8:16am -
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Congrats under backers in the NBA last night. and the 5 teamer hit, but got pushed to a 4 since I pushed my last leg.
I just wanted to say I'm stoked about the soccer cappers coming out of the woodworks. Nice fellas..let's ROLL!!!
THE COPA IS HERE BABY..about fricken time.
MLB: 2-3-1 ATS
NBA Finals 1-0 ATS
WORLD CUP: 0-0 ATS
You've seen my posted plays for today's cup games.
Teeks, nice call on Netherlands, that was my GOW but I'll have another.
On both overs today.
2 1/2 in Germany
2 in Poland.
Let's roll fellas, back with NBA tonight. I fully expect all of you to cut out of work and watch soccer like I'm going to today.
PROPS I'VE BOOKED:
USA to advance to second Round +155 ML
Flyer on Costa Rica to advance to 2nd round...+450
BEST BET OF PROPS:
Portugal to advance -195 ML...I hammered this.
Take care and enjoy futbol's greatest stage.
posted by pc7588
June 9 2006 8:23am -
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PCiddy and GP Family!
The World Cup has begun and so has my drinking. I have a good friend telling me to be aware of the first match scoring with the host country, however, Zie Germans without Ballack will triumph by a margin of 3-1 or 4-1 in my opinion. So PC, I'm with you on this one for 3 units.
I'll wait on the Poland match although I like the -0.5 as well with some of the other handicappers.
I have a special play Saturday for the Argentina game!
posted by dustin1376
June 9 2006 10:08am -
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for the under in the NBA game.I also was on the Red Sox because I am a RED SOX fan and bet them when the lines are decent and Vegas and Messy where also down on Schilling and lastly I did not think the Sox would allow a sweep to the Evil Empire.
Keep up the good work folks and gl
posted by zmatty
June 9 2006 10:48am -
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Taken Costa Rica for a 1/2 unit on the +1200 money line
also taking Costa Rica for a 1/2 unit + 1.5 goals at +110
Gotta take a shot
Also gonna play the totals
Goodluck!!!
posted by pypd
June 9 2006 11:43am -
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Looks like there are a lot of excited people for the World Cup. I'm glad I'm not the only one.
What ever book you use, take a look at the prop bets for each game. Sometimes you can find good value bets. Here's one I like today.
Poland/Ecuador 1 goal within the first 30min (Even)
I'm also taking a 2-team parlay Germany & Poland. Pays +150
I think both favorites win today. Good Luck
posted by jmoney18
June 9 2006 11:48am -
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2-1 Germany in the 17'th minute....EASY MONEY$$$$$$$$$$4
posted by pc7588
June 9 2006 12:18pm -
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PCIDDY and GP FAM gonna pull everybody through this CUP for some dough$$$$
Fellas, I hope this cup will eb the most exciting ever! I leave Wednesday for Germany!
Talk to you later
posted by dustin1376
June 9 2006 12:28pm -
0 likes ....... gooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaallllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!!!!!!!!!
posted by phantom
June 9 2006 2:58pm -
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OK guys, off to a 1-0 start with the over GERMANY which was too easy and I have some picks of my own for tonight:
already posted ANGELS ML -140 and now adding my GAME OF THE MONTH on the MILWAUKEE BREWERS ML +125!!!
That line is not where it should be with this pitching matchup and the public has clearly taken the bait. Interestingly enough, the line is going against the public and we are rolling with this DeLaRosa character to shut down the Cards at home!!
GL!!!!!
posted by mikejones
June 9 2006 3:48pm -
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LOVIN THE FUTBOL HYPE IN HERE!!!!!!! Congrats on that EASY OVER TODAY PC AND GPers!!!!!! Keep HOTT!!!!
as for boring MLB ...
Detroit Tigers -105*
w/ Bonderman on Mound
Good Luck... GOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLL WEPPPPAAAAAAA
BP O.
posted by dab2dap
June 9 2006 4:41pm -
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Team FLA style BP.
World Cup Soccer: 1-0-1 ATS +1 unit
NBA Finals: 1-0 ATS
MLB: 4-3 ATS (this week)
MLB TEAM FLA:
BP: Tigers -105 ML Bonderman must throw the rock
PC: Roll with me on Oakland A's +147 ML Haren and the Unit must go.
My 3 teamer tonight:
White Sox -145, Detroit -105, Rockies under 9 1/2 -115
EARLY WORLD CUP PLAY WILL BE POSTED AROUND 6:00AM CST tomorrow, I open at work and will have a nice one for us on the early game.
Take care all, great start to the Copa...I'll take 1-0-1 on the first day. Hammer play coming monday.
Good luck whatever your on tonight and as always, thanks for the props.
posted by pc7588
June 9 2006 5:05pm -
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2 UNITS EACH
BOSTON-140
YANKEES-150
TORONTO-105
WSOX-135
ANGLES-140
CUBS+140
ST LOUIS-135
HOUSTON-110
DODGERS-130
SAN DIEGO-170
SAN FRAN-135
GLTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
posted by imadean1
June 9 2006 5:37pm -
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IVE BEEN TRACKING THIS GUY WHO IS FUCKIN BRUTAL HE HAD DETROIT TONIGHT-110, HE LITERALLY HITS AROUND 20-30% FROM WHAT IVE SEEN, FTB PLAYS START TOMMORROW!! THESE ARE NOT MY OPINIONS EVEN THOUGH FADING ME IN MLB ISNT A BAD IDEA LOL, BUT THIS GUY IS SO BAD AND TAKES THE MOST OBVIOUS PLAYS THAT PUBLIC TAKE HE LOSES HIS ASS...LOOKS LIKE JAYS ARE GONNA STEAL THIS BABY!!!
NO MORE MLB GAMES FOR ME ENDED THE MLB WITH A WINNER ON SCHILLING AND THE SOX 7-3 SOX GAMES...I WILL ALSO POST ONE MORE BOXING WINNER ON THE YEAR AND TWO MORE UFC WINNERS ON THE YEAR AND BELMONT STAKES PLAY TOMMORROW...IM BACK AND FORTH ON THIS ARENA GAME DEBATING BETWEEN SIDE OR TOTAL...FOUND OUT COACH HO(CHIC COACH) HAS NEVER WON AN ARENABOWL WHICH IS FEARING ME OFF ORLANDO.. ILL MAKE IT OFFICIAL ON SUNDAY AND WILL WIN THE BIG GAME..
DONT FORGET TO
FOR THE FTB PLAY TOMMORROW I REALLY THINK YOU GUYS CAN MAKE SOME BLING ON THESE PLAYS ILL POST RECORD AND UNITS..ID BE SHOCKED IF FROM ONE WEEK FROM TOMMORROW IF THE PLAYS DONT GO AT LEAST 7-3 FADING HIM, SO WE SHALL SEE..GL WITH YOUR BETS TONIGHT..
posted by DeletedUser
June 9 2006 10:38pm -
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IVE BEEN TRACKING THIS GUY WHO IS FUCKIN BRUTAL HE HAD DETROIT TONIGHT-110, HE LITERALLY HITS AROUND 20-30% FROM WHAT IVE SEEN, FTB PLAYS START TOMMORROW!! THESE ARE NOT MY OPINIONS EVEN THOUGH FADING ME IN MLB ISNT A BAD IDEA LOL, BUT THIS GUY IS SO BAD AND TAKES THE MOST OBVIOUS PLAYS THAT PUBLIC TAKE HE LOSES HIS ASS...LOOKS LIKE JAYS ARE GONNA STEAL THIS BABY!!!
NO MORE MLB GAMES FOR ME ENDED THE MLB WITH A WINNER ON SCHILLING AND THE SOX 7-3 SOX GAMES...I WILL ALSO POST ONE MORE BOXING WINNER ON THE YEAR AND TWO MORE UFC WINNERS ON THE YEAR AND BELMONT STAKES PLAY TOMMORROW...IM BACK AND FORTH ON THIS ARENA GAME DEBATING BETWEEN SIDE OR TOTAL...FOUND OUT COACH HO(CHIC COACH) HAS NEVER WON AN ARENABOWL WHICH IS FEARING ME OFF ORLANDO.. ILL MAKE IT OFFICIAL ON SUNDAY AND WILL WIN THE BIG GAME..
DONT FORGET TO
PEELED FOR THE FTB PLAY TOMMORROW I REALLY THINK YOU GUYS CAN MAKE SOME BLING ON THESE PLAYS ILL POST RECORD AND UNITS..ID BE SHOCKED IF FROM ONE WEEK FROM TOMMORROW IF THE PLAYS DONT GO AT LEAST 7-3 FADING HIM, SO WE SHALL SEE..GL WITH YOUR BETS TONIGHT..
posted by DeletedUser
June 9 2006 10:44pm