Tip and Gamble Update
Every team has played at least once now, so let’s check out the Shoddy Jinggez Tipping Comp:
Christ almighty, I’m winning. One thing I realised after a couple of games was that I hadn’t picked enough draws (I only chose who I thought would win, and no draws), though this might be the reason I’m winning the comp so far. I’ve gone with a few draws for the next round however.
As for the Australia bets, here is how the odds have changed now that Australia has lost their first game 0-4. If you’re unfamiliar with gambling, my initial bets still stand at the odds I backed them at. The comparison of odds is to show that my choices have become even more unlikely of succeeding.
Outright Winner:
My odds: 101 to 1
Current odds: 401 to 1
Group Exacta (Germany finishes group first, Australia second):
My odds: 7 to 1
Current odds: 10 to 1
Australia is eliminated in the Quarter finals:
My odds: 12 to 1
Current odds: 41 to 1
The three Australia bets are looking shaky. But the big 100 dollar bet is actually looking slightly better, thanks to Spain losing their first game, and England proving what many of us feared (11 awesome players doesn’t necessarily make for an awesome team).
Field against the Top Four:
My odds: 2.2 to 1
Current odds: 2.1 to 1
England isn’t actually considered a “Top Four” team at this present time, dropping into sixth place behind Germany and Holland. Argentina has taken top spot on the list of favourites (it was Spain initially). Their first game wasn’t great, but then they killed South Korea 4:1. Brazil is sitting in second place. Spain is looking quite good, they had the majority of the ball in the Switzerland match, and a tonne of attempts at goal and so they are still holding third place. Their loss to Switzerland was quite a shock (but seriously, well done to the Swiss). One dilemma for Spain though, is that historically no team has ever won the World Cup after losing their first match.
Current top ten odds for the outright winner as of this afternoon (prior to the next round of games starting with Germany vs Serbia):
Of course, these odds will all change over the next few games. I’ll keep you posted. One thing is for sure, my Soccer bets and tips are looking better than my AFL Dream team.
Jesus Christ.
Christ almighty, I’m winning. One thing I realised after a couple of games was that I hadn’t picked enough draws (I only chose who I thought would win, and no draws), though this might be the reason I’m winning the comp so far. I’ve gone with a few draws for the next round however.As for the Australia bets, here is how the odds have changed now that Australia has lost their first game 0-4. If you’re unfamiliar with gambling, my initial bets still stand at the odds I backed them at. The comparison of odds is to show that my choices have become even more unlikely of succeeding.
Outright Winner:
My odds: 101 to 1
Current odds: 401 to 1
Group Exacta (Germany finishes group first, Australia second):
My odds: 7 to 1
Current odds: 10 to 1
Australia is eliminated in the Quarter finals:
My odds: 12 to 1
Current odds: 41 to 1
The three Australia bets are looking shaky. But the big 100 dollar bet is actually looking slightly better, thanks to Spain losing their first game, and England proving what many of us feared (11 awesome players doesn’t necessarily make for an awesome team).
Field against the Top Four:
My odds: 2.2 to 1
Current odds: 2.1 to 1
England isn’t actually considered a “Top Four” team at this present time, dropping into sixth place behind Germany and Holland. Argentina has taken top spot on the list of favourites (it was Spain initially). Their first game wasn’t great, but then they killed South Korea 4:1. Brazil is sitting in second place. Spain is looking quite good, they had the majority of the ball in the Switzerland match, and a tonne of attempts at goal and so they are still holding third place. Their loss to Switzerland was quite a shock (but seriously, well done to the Swiss). One dilemma for Spain though, is that historically no team has ever won the World Cup after losing their first match.
Current top ten odds for the outright winner as of this afternoon (prior to the next round of games starting with Germany vs Serbia):
Argentina 5.50
Brazil 6.00
Spain 6.00
Germany 8.00
Holland 9.00
England 9.00
Italy 15.00
Portugal 31.00
Ivory Coast 41.00
Mexico 41.00
Of course, these odds will all change over the next few games. I’ll keep you posted. One thing is for sure, my Soccer bets and tips are looking better than my AFL Dream team.
Jesus Christ.
posted by Beef at Friday, June 18, 2010
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