Oldmans Picks For Saturday 2/14/04

[oldmanTED]

Thought I would write this thread early in light of what occured last Saturday with the forum going down. Posted below are releases that I am currently satisfied with the line and thus the take. There are a few other plays that I am looking at but the lines are off and I need to see better line value before taking the number. May be back throughout the day as the lines change.

1* Butler +8.5
1* Seton Hall +1
1* West Virginia -1
1* Kentucky -5.5
1* St.Louis Ev
1* Providence -1
1* Georgia Tech -6
1* Texas -6.5
1* Indiana +7.5
1* California +4.5

Overall Unit Record YTD: (104-81.5) 56.06% 5*(1-0)(+5.0) 3*(8-4)(+10.8) 1*(75-62-3)(+6.7)
Overall W/L Record YTD: (84-66-3) 56.00%
NCAAB Record YTD: (38-42-1)(-8.4)
NBA Record YTD: (11-4-1)(+8.6)
NCAAF Record YTD: (21-8)(+22.0) (Final Bowl Game Record 19-8 Included)
NFL Record YTD: (14-12-1)(+0.3)

Plays are rated 1*-5*

Good Luck All.

First edit to add West Virginia
Second edit to add Kentucky and St.Louis
Third edit to add Georgia Tech
Fourth edit to add Texas
Fifth edit to add Indiana

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[Kojak]

Looks like we have 2 games we both are playing and are on the same side in Butler and California. Best of luck.

 

[oldmanTED]

Kojak:

I also agree with you on up to four games but am waiting for better line value. I only disagree with one game and that is my lean would be on Texas but the weakest position to play is a road favorite and laying 7 is high. The line actually opened at the Stardust at 5 and quickly moved to 6 and then 7.

 

[SSI]

ted, yes im going to disneyland (ha ha).. i havent looked at the card for tomorrow.. plenty of choices in ncaab for tomorrow.. ted it will be interesting to see if all the sec home teams win tomorrow, that seems to be a saturday trend in the sec.. Kent and Miss St are road teams tomorrow..

 

[SSI]

ted, just played Notre Dame (even) for $200. only play that ill make until afternoon tomorrow.. catch up with you then..

 

[oldmanTED]

SSI:

I was taking a long hard look at that trend as well. Starts right off with the Kentucky/Georgia rematch. Georgia having already beaten the Cats on the road. Will be interesting to see how Kentucky responds. The number makes it a tough call.

 

[oldmanTED]

We'll be on opposite sides on that one. But, at least one of us will come out with a win. Good luck and talk to you tomorrow.

 

[SSI]

ted, i played Miss -2 and Notredame (even), both for $200. I may not play anymore, i forgot that i have a benefit auction to go to.. read my post in offshore forum (top one).. do you have any sports memorbilia? also your thoughts on Miss/Aub game..

 

[oldmanTED]

SSI:

Sorry been away for a few hours. As for Mississippi/Auburn, I neither have an opinion or a lean on either team so good luck on selecting Mississippi.

Read your post in the offshore forum. Hope you are successful at winning the bid for the hockey stick and yes I do have some sports memorabilia, all that has been given to me by my neighbor who has known a lot of athletes in the past. He even has a hockey stick signed by Wayne G., plus gloves by Muhammed Ali, Sugar Ray Leornard, baseball photos signed by all the greats. I could go on and on as to his collection. He gave me signed autographed baseballs gotten by umpires from Billy Martin, Ozzie Smith, Mike Schmidt, Dusty Baker, etc. He also gave me footballs signed as well as Joe Montana's photo signed. These are all wet signatured. I have no idea how much any of these are worth as I keep them so he is always aware that I appreciate his gifts to me. I suspect he will continue as he is a very giving person. Is there anything I can do to help the cause? Please let me know.

 

[Co-Captain]

Ted, again, thanks for the support my friend. Good luck with you plays for Saturday, they look good. Kick Ass like you always do. Aloha CC.

 

[oldmanTED]

Captain:

I meant to say this to you but it slipped this oldmans mind this morning. What you bring to this forum is much greater than wins and losses. It is the sincerity that you show to all your fellow posters that far outweighs the results of games. You have been there for me on numerous occasions and many, many other posters as well and we owe you our gratitude for that and be rest assured that this oldman never forgets. So regardless of how you may be doing in your handicapping, it is your personality that brings so much to the forum. I wish you continued good luck, but more than that, I wish you well in being the person that you truly display on this forum. Be well my friend.

 

[SSI]

ted, just keep the little 2yr old in your prayers, we live in a small community and things like this affect almost everyone here..

ted, wanted to ask you about some of your other investment ideas, heard you mention them before.. (stocks, bonds, commodities)... i trade commodities through rj obrien, but my broker is in redlands ca.. you may want to put this in the stock forum here.. if you have the time, im currently trying to make a good return on a 200k investment, any ideas for the best and safest return, (non sports related).. thanks as always..

 

[oldmanTED]

Edited original thread to add West Virginia.

 

[oldmanTED]

SSI:

I am so sorry to hear of such a young life being threatened. You have my word that I will keep this little one in my prayers. Keep me updated on the situation if you are so inclined. If not, I understand. Take good care and may God Bless.

I will attempt to move the remainder of your comments and questions to the stock forum where we can continue our discussion at a later and more convenient time. If I'm unsuccessful, just start up a topic and I will look for it.

 

[oldmanTED]

Edited original thread to add Kentucky and St.Louis.

 

[Kojak]

Great add with Kentucky and St. Louis. I agree with both of those selections. Good luck to the both of us.

 

[oldmanTED]

Kojak:

Just had to keep waiting until I could get the number that I was satisfied with. Mentioned to you that I liked a number of your plays. Still possibly more to come.

 

[oldmanTED]

Edited original thread to add Georgia Tech.

 

[tigerclicks]

First time I've seen you with a few extra plays...I'm with you Georgia Tech and glad to say I'm not on the other side of any of the other ones...They all look good....

Good luck today!

 

[oldmanTED]

tigerclicks:

Yes, this is a bit unusual, but I was waiting for better line value which I got in most of my additions. Looking at possibly two more plays but still waiting for expected line changes. This is why I take Friday off as I must sharpen my numbers for such a large card on Saturday. Glad to see you like Georgia Tech as well. Good luck to you today.