Thank god that's over

Okay I have finally escaped basketball season and not a second sooner, mind I tell you. That shit is ridculi and trying to cap it gives the Chuck severe migraines. I am primed and ready to tackle on the remainder of Baseball season and before you know it, it is time for football. There really is no greater football capper than myself. Just wanted you to be duly informed on my wagering acumen before I end this post. I will post any plays before the end of the day. Until then, remember that I have seen the future and it would behoove you to listen to my sage advice.

Blah Blah Blah Blah

Yeah I am a bit perturbed at the events that unfolded two nights ago but, at the same time, the Chuck was elated to escape with a push. My new total is 5,385 units. Currently, the line is set at Orlando -2. It is very tempting to take a stab at the Lakers winning this game tonight but after much thought and deliberation, the Chuck has decided to fade the Magic and lay the paltry 2 points. I like Orlando to win this game handily and even the series. I placed 600 units on tonight's game and fully expect to be rewarded tomorrow.

Let's try this one more time

Okay, I admit it. I was dreadfully wrong. I had to reasses myself after the 25 point blow out. As such, I will only be betting 500 units on the Orlando Magic tonight. The four point spread seems fair and I am still not convinced the Lakers are going to run away with this thing. That's it for now.

NBA Finals

The Chuck exercised some control and decided to take a hiatus from wagering. However, with the advent of the NBA finals tonight, I am back and better than ever. My last play was horrendous and I deserved to lose the 770 units I laid on Denver. With that loss, my new total stands at 6,535 units. I've had many days to ponder this matchup and I will play this game heavily.

When I was contemplating this series, I was looking at the matchups between the two teams and trying to identify any particular one that might pose a mismatch too difficult for one team to handle. Well, I have identified two. First, who the fuck is going to check Kobe? Pietrus? Not the best of the options but it will have to do. As egregious of a mismatch as that is, let me you ask you this. Who the fuck is going to check Dwight Howard? Andrew Bynum? Yeah, tell me how that one works out. This might be even more comical than Pietrus checking Kobe. Look, either matchup poses serious problems for the other team. As dominating as Kobe can be and maybe he can impose his will on this series but my money is going to be Dwight Howard in this game. This guy is monster and quite frankly, LA has no answers for this man. They can try to foul him like that genius Mike Brown attempted to do. By the way, how the hell does he still have his fucking job? I mean, I knowing stopping Howard is not easy but you sure as hell can come up with a better plan than fouling the man. But I digress. Phil is too smart to attempt any asinine approach that has already failed. He will deploy many bodies on Howard and try to wear him down. If the Magic can get outstanding perimeter support, I see them winning this game. As for Kobe, he's going to get his. What they have to do is stop Trevor Ariza and Gasol. Odom is a non factor and Fisher is nice point guard but what the Magic have to do is contain Kobe to 30 and stop Ariza. My gut feeling is that series goes six and the Magic will prevail. I look for Orlando to steal one of the first two games in LA. It can be game one or two, but with the number posted at 6, I doubt that it will matter. The Magic covers this number. The Chuck in his infinite wisdom has bet accordingly and put a princely sum of 1,000 units on the Orlando Magic +6. We'll see how that works out. Peace.

7,305 units is where my new total stands, thanks in large part to the Orlando Magic sucking big donkey balls at the end of the game. Ahh yes, I was counting my loot and giddy with anticipation of perhaps a Cleveland loss. But no, the powers that be snatched away a sure victory from the Chuck and he is none to pleased, let me tell you. Seems like the Chuck's crystal ball has some kinks in it.

I have one play tonight and that is in the association. The lakers are 5 point dog on the road and the Chuck has laid his money on the Nuggets to cover this spread. I know that five seems like an awful high number but I have a strong inclination that the Nuggets win this by double digits. I put another 700 units on this one.

Sure fire lock for free

Honestly, I cannot believe the Denver Nuggets laid down like they did last night and in the process costing the Chuck 660 units. At least I was prophetic in my assesment of Bret Myers and won 480 units on the Marlins to mitigate my losses. On the night, I was down 180 units, bringing my total to 8,075 units.

Looking to tonight's NBA game, the line is currently set at Cleveland +7 1/2. Out of curiousity, are the books watching the same freaking series as the Chuck. How Cleveland warrants a 7 1/2 point cushion is beyond comprehension and as such, the Chuck feels compelled to take the Magic to cover this number. Seeing that Cleveland has yet to cover a number bigger than 1, the Chuck laid a cool 700 units on this game. Look, Cleveland might win this game but this number is way too big and so far as I can see, the Cavaliers have no answer for Dwight Howard. He has been the bane of their existence this entire year. I will stick with the trend and do not be surprised to see Orlando win this contest outright. Always remember, the Chuck knows best.

Where's the fix?

So I was wrong. I'll admit it. The fix was not in and the Chuck loses 550 units. Serves me right. I should have listened to myself and realized the Cavaliers are a fraud. Either way I was wrong and now my total stands at 7,705 units.

Looking to tonight's NBA game, I was very tempted to jump on the early line of Lakers -5 1/2 and fade LA. However, after further inspection of this intriguing matchup, I have decided to go the other way. First, the line jumped to 6 and I had this image of all these idiots wearing propeller hats and rainbow suspenders betting the farm on LA. Then it dawned on me that Denver has figured this Laker team out. If not for their inability to inbound the ball, this team should be up 3-1. Now, I am not by any means endorsing a Denver victory but I am predicting that this game will be a lot closer than the line indicates. I have a hunch that this comes down to the final possession before a winner is declared. I took Denver and the six points for a cool 600 units.

I also played one baseball game, just to whet my appetite before I start playing these games in earnest. I took Florida to beat the Phils, laying 250 units to win 480 units. Bret Myers is an abomination and for him to be an almost 2-1 favorite is laughable.

Chucky's back for more loot

After a nice long weekend, I feel rejuvenated and am ready to dominate these NBA playoffs. Just to recap, I won my Friday play for 800 units, pushing my total to 8,255 units. I was on the train when I attempted to put my wager in on Denver last night but I was too late as the game had already commenced. No need to worry because, I am the best handicapper ever to be seen.

Turning to tonight's action, I have declared a winner. As much as I hate to do it, I am going to play Cleveland tonight and defy all logic and reason. Why, you ask? Even though the Cavaliers should be down 3-0 in this series and have been thoroughly outplayed by the Magic, I believe the conspiracy theory is in. Look, the NBA wants Kobe vs. Lebron and they want a seven game series. Seeing that the referees are more than willing to comply, look for some insanely ridiculous calls to against the home team and the Cavaliers to win by more than 1 1/2 points they are laying. I put 500 units on this game. I actually might start playing baseball soon enough, maybe even today. So stay tuned.

Hockey???Go Figure.

Serves my dumb ass right for playing hockey on a whim. Nevertheless, I covered my Denver play and broke even on the night. I should have played the money line but as I stated before, those never really work out for the Chuck. What has been working out for the Chuck lately is the NBA playoffs and tomorrow should be no exception. This just in: Cavaliers are gay. The number has escalated to 9 as men with fungus for brains mindlessly bet on the Cavaliers, defying all reason and logic. The Chuck will not succumb to such idiocy. Instead, I laid a sizable wager on the Magic to cover that inane number. How much you ask? I put 800 units on the Magic to cover that spread. I will lay off the hockey and be content with my uncanny ability to make every correct call in the Association. Remember, if you are not with the Chuck then you, my friend, are not in a very good place.

As advertised

Be honest. I know you were snickering at the Chuck when those gay ass Cavaliers were up by 15 at the break. You were probably reveling in the fact that the Chuck was well on his way to a loss. Let this be a lesson to you, I am not to be trifled with and in the end, I will always prevail. Yes, I know, I won again last night as the Magic proved me right again and those gay ass Cavaliers lose outright at home, just as I suspected. With my 600 unit increase, my total now stands at 7,455 units.

Switching to tonight's action, I have a rather tepid feeling about the lone NBA game. The line is currently set at Lakers -5 1/2 points and as much as I want to take the Lake show here, I feel that Nuggets go back to Denver with this series knotted up. Hence, I laid 300 units on Denver to cover the 5 1/2 point they are receiving. I was tempted to play the money line, but those things never really work out for the Chuck.

As you are well aware, since this inception of my quest for a million units, I have yet to play a hockey game. It's not that I don't like hockey, but it's those egregious spreads that bother the fuck out of me. Take tonight's action on Carolina at Pittsburgh. Currently if you take Pitt you have to lay 200 units to win 100 units. On the flip side if you take Carolina your 100 units will get you 170 units. The 30 unit differential is what bothers me. In baseball, you will see at most a 20 unit differential. Well, seeing that my displeasure for the system will not enact a change by the books, I am resigned to sit out most of the time. But I will play this game tonight because I have a sneaky suspicion that Carolina wins this game and the odds are high enough for me to lay some loot. I took Carolina for 300 units to win 510 units.

I will be going to New York City for the long weekend, so I might being posting my games ahead of time. Keep in touch to see what the Chuck has in store for all of the needy. Peace.

How do I keep winning?

Well it is quite simple: I am quite possibly the best that has ever been. I know it is an enigma to those who cannot comprehend the greatness that is the Chuck but I am here to help you. Yes I know, I won again as the Nuggets covered the number. I raked in another 500 units, bringing my total to 6,855 units. Switching to tonight's action, I have done extensive analysis in order to bring you yet another winner.

I know you have been itching to see which side the Chuck will pick tonight and I will comply with your wishes. You have the James Gang running amok in the East, adminstering beat downs at will. They are in full bootstomp mode and they are well rested as well. Meanwhile, you have the Magic led by their corpulent leader who I absolutely despise. I was ready to take the Cavaliers as long as the number was reasonable but for some reason I could not pull the trigger, especially with the number being - 8 1/2. Maybe it's the gayness of the Cavalier mascot or the fact that they have no low post presence. Maybe it was the fact that in the last 10 meetings, Cleveland has beaten Orlando only three times and never by a margin greater than 7. Regardless, I could not make myself do it. So in my infinite wisdom, I laid my loot on the Orlando Magic to cover the 8 1/2 points they are receiving for 600 units.

Rain Rain go away

Due to the inclement weather last night, my sure fire winner was washed away. I, however, do not fret such trivialities because I have an infinite amount of winners at my disposal. As much as I hate betting on basketball, I do enjoy playing the NBA playoffs and tonight is no exception. The books have the Denver Nuggets as a road dog with the Lakers being favored by 6 1/2 points. The Nuggets are well rested, as they easily disposed of the Hornets and the Lakers struggled to rid themselves of those pesky Rockets. Billups, Melo and the rest of the D-town crew seem to be hitting on all cylinders. I understand that tinseltown is ready to rock the house tonight and Kobe and the boys are hyped as well, but my money is on the Nuggets to cover this spread and possibly stealing the game outright. As such, the Chuck laid down 500 units on the Nuggets to cover the 6 1/2 points. I will not opine on what you should do but logic would dictate that following the Chuck would be a wise decision.

All hail the Chuck

To recap, I went 1-1 on Thursday dropping 50 units, which left my total at 4,955 units. On Sunday, I hit my daily double and cashed in on both of my plays for the sweet tune of 1,400 units. My new total now stands at a very robust 6,355 units. I like one game tonight and it involves the Marlins and the Diamondbacks. I will take the Marlins to win this game and place 300 units to win 330 units. There is not too much that I like out there tonight. Sometimes, the best move is the one you don't make. On that note, I will leave you so I may go analyze tomorrow's game for you knuckle heads. Peace.

My winners for today

Take these to the bank for I have spent countless hours dissecting these games. As such, I will play them for handsome sums. You, on the other hand, will probably be on the side lines cursing me as I prove again why I am the King.

Lakers -12 1/2 for 700 units
Orlando +2 1/2 for 700 unit.

That should keep you busy for a bit. I am off t the OTB to place a couple wagers on the Preakness. I like Mine that Bird to win it outright.

Orlando and Boston

Okay, I was a bit peeved at the choke job that Orlando pulled and how it cost the Chuck 660 units but I am over it. I should have put my money on the Lakers but I was not sure with that large number. No matter, I have two NBA plays tonight and I am fading both favorites, something I loathe to do but feel that the circumstances dictate for me doing so. I took Orlando -7 for 500 units and I also took the Lake Show - 8 1/2 for another 500 units. I feel stupendous about this daily double and look forward to building my bankroll up to a respectable level. By the way my total now stands at 5,005 units after taking that 660 unit hit on Tuesday.

It was really hard for me take Orlando here since their coach is a miserable sloth who continuously costs me money. However, after Dwight Howard basically called him an incompetent bitch in front of the world, hopefully he will get the message and feed the ball to Howard down low. Additionally, if I see Turkulu or whatever his name is driving the lane for some outlandish shot in crunch time, I might have to put a contract out on Van Gundy myself. Nevertheless, I fell that Orlando will take care of business at home.

The Rockets are done. Stick a fork in them. You heard it here just like you heard it everywhere, Lake Show in a rout. No need to expound on this since it so elemental that Stan Van Gundy could get it. I am done for now. Peace.

I did it again

The Chuck was delighted to see the Mavericks cover that number by a measly 1/2 point and thereby bringing the Chuck an additional 500 units to his ever growing total. My total now stands at 5,665 units. As you stand there and wonder at how I achieve my brilliant prognosticating, I can only tell you that I have an innate ability that many, if not all, of you lack.

Getting back to tonight's action, I like one game. The Chuck has pored through voluminous amounts of information in order to bring you this game, so listen wisely. I like the Orlando Magic to win this game outright tonight, as I am not convinced that the Celtics can handle the big man down low. The line is currently set at Celtics -2 and I will gladly take the Magic for 600 units to cover that number. By the way, do not think I have abandoned the Baseball picks, I am just laying low and letting the season formulate a bit before I attack it with a vengeance unknown to mankind.

Ready to take over

Oh yes, the Chuck is well rested after a weekend of nothing but sleep and relaxation. I did not even bother playing the weekend slate of games and my mind is fresh and invigorated. On a positive note, I hit both of my plays on Friday, as promised. Raking in 1,700 units made the Chuck happy indeed and also brought his total to 5,165 units. Oh yes, the Chuck is ready to take over the world.

I have one play for tonight and it should be good as gold. The Chuck will take Dallas to cover the 1 1/2 points they are laying against Denver at home. Look, I think Dallas sucks and their mascot is about as gay as the Cavalier. But, I really can not see them being swept. As much as I like Cleveland bootstomping the Hawks tonight, my money is going to be on the Mavericks for the tidy sum of 500 units. I might pull the trigger on the Cavaliers but only if that line comes down a bit.

Who knew?

Not me. I am a bit peeved at the Hawks and the despicable performance they turned in last night. No matter, because even when I am losing I still see the bigger picture. Losing 880 units is not a big problem when you have the lock of all locks tonight. My total is at 3465 units. I am placing a huge wager on the Magic tonight, because the number that is posted is deficient in so many ways, I do not have the time to explain the lunacy of this number. Currently the line is set at Magic -4 1/2 and I have taken full advantage of this low number by placing a 1200 unit wager.
I am also breaking my one wager a day ration. I put another 500 units on the Lakers to cover the 1 1/2 points they are receiving on the road to the Rockets. I will be 2-0 in these games and my total will be where it needs to be.

Back from the dead

I was out of commission yesterday as I had to battle the swine flu and was bedridden for the entire day. The Chuck is back and better than ever today and after a bout of the swine flu, he is ready to gamble. Good thing I laid off yesterday because I was seriously contemplating taking the Magic but I decided to lay off. I did lose my previous 500 unit play on the Hawks and dropped 550 units. My current total is now at 4,345 units.
For my play tonight, I will continue to fade the Hawks and gladly receive my 13 points in the process. Let me tell you something, the Cavaliers a gay lot. If you have been reading this blog for some time, then you are well aware to my aversion to the Cavalier mascot. They will not cover this number. Why, you ask? Because I have deemed it so and I would strongly urge you to heed my advice. If you do not have the intestinal fortitude to lay the lumber on the Hawks, I would strongly reccomend you not playing this game at all. As for me, I am not you, and hence I am almost assured of certain victory. Seeing that I have defeated the mythical swine flu in one day, I am feeling rather lucky. I put 800 units on Atlanta to cover the 13. As for you, do whatever you please.

And the winner is......

The winner is me and don't you forget about it. The Chuck won his only play yesterday as the Magic added a cool dime to the Chuck's total. My total now stands at 4,895 units. I have another NBA play tonight that is sure to pique the interest of all those who have been struggling. Without further delay, I give you the Atlanta Hawks +11 1/2 points. I put 500 units on this game and I will be dancing all the way to my man's house.

You win some and you lose some

Well the luck of the chuck was not with me the last two wagers I placed. I lost my wager on Friday as the hapless Padres wasted a brilliant performance by Peavy. My new total now stands at 3,895 units. No need to fret because the Chuck always comes out ahead. I have one play tonight and I can tell you with a fair degree of confidence that it will come to fruition. I will fade the Orlando Magic and the 1 1/2 points they are receiving against those gutless Celtics for 1,000 units. That is all, you may resume with your normal daily activities.

Unbelievable

Well for what it's worth, that was one hell of a game. Doesn't change the fact that the Bulls squandered away a double digit fourth quarter lead and in the process, lost the Chuck 550 units. I have neither the time nor the energy to give you my analysis on today's pick. I am straying away from the NBA and will play the San Diego Padres for 600 units to win 720 units. Take this one to the bank as Peavy owns the Dodgers. There were a slew of games that I loved but for the sake of risking my total, I have laid off and put my money on the Pads. I suggest you do the same, if you know what is good for you.

Recap

Just wanted to recap my plays for the last couple of days. I lost 660 units on Tuesday as those sluts from Philly laid the proverbial goose egg. That lowered my total to 4,545 units. I hit my play last night as Atlanta disposed of Miami and brought the Chuck 500 new units into his total. My new total now stands at 5,045 units. I realize that basketball is a tricky bitch, but honestly, I really think I am getting close to making an epic run. As for baseball, I like to see the season play out a little before I dive in and take my riches. I am still adhering to my one play a day rule, in hopes of bumping my total to a respectable level.

For tonight's play, I go back to the Association and will take the Bulls to cover the 3 points they are laying. I think this series goes seven and I think the Bulls have more than a fair shot at winning the series. The Chuck laid 500 units on tonight's game and suspects he will be tipping 500 strippers tomorrow. You can join me and Pac Man Jones but only if you have the wisdom I possess. Then again, hanging out with Pac Man doesn't seem so wise, but who gives a chuck.

My one play for tonight

The Chuck lost his play last night as the 76ers laid down like a drunk bitch in heat. Well that does not deter me from going back to the well and my only play of the night is in the NBA. I took the Atlanta Hawks to cover the 6 points they are laying for 500 units. If I had the time I would impress you with my godly analysis but since I do not, you are just going to have to take my word for it. Book it, Hawks -6, the Chuck has spoken.

Accounting Mishap II

I accidently reported the Friday Boston v. NY matchup as a loss. Boston actually won that game and instead of losing 270 units, I actually won 200 units. So you can do the math boys and girls. Adding 470 units to my previous total, my total as of yesterday should be 4,405 units instead of 3,935 units.

I was sweating that Lakers game last night and thought that the Lake show would get the b.s. cover in the end. But, just as I promised, the mountain men from Utah took care of the Chuck and covered the number. I raked in 800 units and my total now stands at a very healthy 5,205 units. I am sure you are wondering who the Chuck laid his money on today and I will spare you the suspense. I faded the 76ers receiving the 8 1/2 points from Orlando for 600 units. Thank me tomorrow when you are counting your freshly minted coin. I am the best, don't forget it.

One a day

I am relegating myself to one play a day. Last Friday I dropped 110 units, which brings my total to 3,935 units. My play for today comes in the NBA and it pits the LA Lakers and the Utah Jazz. Currently, the line is set at Lakers being favored by 12 1/2 points. I will take the mountain men, perhaps for the last time this season, for a silly 800 units. Fuck the diversification plan, I plan on putting all of my eggs in one basket for the foreseeable future. Mark my words, Utah will cover this number. As a side note, I am out of the doghouse from Mrs. Chuck stemming from my ill advised AC trip. I plan on going to Vegas in September so I have to be on exceptionally good behaviour. Peace.

Tonight's sure fire winners

Again the Chuck proved to be prophetic and raked in his NBA play for 400 units, pushing his total to 4,045 units. Here are my plays for tonight, which will make all of you wealthier.

MLB

1) MIlwaukee 240 units to win 200 units
2) Bostin 270 units to win 200 units.

NBA

1) Cleveland -5 over Detroit 440 units to win 400 units
2) Orlando -3 over 76ers 440 units to win 400 units.

Write me tomorrow when you all make crazy loot. Peace.

Chuck's plays for today

The Chuck went 2-2 and broke even last night, leaving his total unchanged. Tonight, however, will be a different story, as the Chuck will be in full stride. Again, for the sake of brevity, I will only list my plays and let you fools ponder the wisdom that is the Chuck. As of now, I only have one play that I am fond of and that is the Boston Celtics +3 over the Chicago Bulls. I put 400 units on this game and could care less what you do.

NBA playoff pick

I have one NBA play tonight. The Chuck will fade the Philadelphia 76ers gettin 10 1/2 points against Orlando for 300 units. That is all I have for tonight. Enjoy it.

3-0 for all you suckers

That is right, the Chuck went 3-0 last night cleaning up 900 units to add to his total which now stands at 4,545 units. Tonight offers multitude of game for the Chuck to fatten his total on. For those of you who are unaware, I am somehat of a wagering phenom and I fully intend to hit all of my picks again. So with no further delay here are my picks.

MLB

1) Philadelphia 270 units to win 200 units

2) Under 9 1/2 in Cleveland/KC 330 to win 300 units

3) Under 9 1/2 in Boston/Minn 330 units to win 300 units

I will have my NBA picks shotrly.

I know all of you have been waiting

For those who were on the edge of their seats awaiting the Chuck's picks, I have some news for you. I only have only a couple of picks tonight, but I am really fond of them, so take that as you may. I dropped 60 units last night and my total now stands at 3,645 units.

NBA

1) Utah (+11 1/2) 440 units to win 400 units

MLB

2) Philadelphia 250 units to win 200 units

3) Under 8 1/2 in Seattle/TB game 330 units to win 300 units.

I am crazy busy this week so do not expect my usual witty commentary.

Chucky's picks

I dropped 480 units on Saturday and did not play any games on Sunday. My total now stands at 3,705 units. Here are my plays for today:

MLB

1) Florida 360 units to win 300 units

NBA

Chicago (+8 1/2) 330 units to win 300 units.

That's it, that's the list, at least for now. I am buckling down and am only playing the surest of picks. These two are guaranteed winners. I know, I am way too generous. You may thank me at a later date. Peace.

I went 2-2 in my MLB plays last night and dropped 235 units lowering my total to 4,185 units. I will be quick since I have many chores to do around the house, since I was AWOL last weekend and Mrs. Chuck is none to pleased with me at this moment. In the NBA I like the following games:

1) Chicago (+8 1/2) 220 units to win 200 units
2) San Antonio (-4) 330 units to win 300 units

In the MLB, I like the following:

1) Florida 300 units to win 200 units
2) SF 300 units to win 200 units
3) Yankees 250 units to win 200 units

Chuck is about to erupt

The Chuck hit both of his plays last night and netted a cool 645 units to add to my increasing total. For those of you who are counting, the Chuck's new total now stands at 4,420 units. In my attempts to extend this mini winning streak, I have been putting in an inordinate amount of time before entering my plays. Although I am gifted in ways you can never imagine, I am prone to the same pitfalls that you weak minded mortals constantly fall into. I play marginal games just for the sake of playing, play too many games, and let my emotions get the better of me. Unlike most of you however, I understand when it is time to bear down and start producing. I have several plays for today and all of them are in the MLB, where I am far more comfortable wagering than in the NBA. I did entertain, rather briefly mind I tell you, the thought of wagering on some NHL playoff games but then my senses got the better of me and I laid off.

Here are my plays for today:

1) Houston 420 units to win 300 units;

2) Florida 375 units to win 300 units;

3)Yankess 410 units to win 200 units; and

4) Texas 315 units to win 300 units.

I am in the process of churning out my NBA playoff plays and will report my plays for Saturday soon. I would like to take this time clarify a point of contention amongst you out there; I am the best handicapper alive.

Fully recovered

I have fully recovered from that hellacious road trip and my mind is clear and I am ready to recoup my losses from a string of prior poor plays. For those of you who like to chirp in when the Chuck is down, I have one suggestion for you: Bet against me. See where that takes you. It has been suggested in the past that I will bust out my account because I have no rhythm to my betting. Let me elucidate something to you who espouse such an asinine view. The Chuck is rarely wrong for an extended period of time. I have already disclosed to you fools that Basketball is my weakest sport. But with the advent of baseball season and football season on the horizon, I will set new records and will show all of you non-believers the greatness that is the Chuck.

I went 2-0 last night collecting 775 units and pushed my total to 3,775 units. I have another two MLB plays for today and I suspect I will hit them both. Again, due to my busy schedule, I will spare you the elaborate thought process that I have put into both games and just give you the free winners. Just know that I like my chances and that should be sufficient for you. They are as follows:

1) Florida 300 units to win 345 units; and

2) Toronto 420 units to win 300 units.

I urge you to bet against me, but you do so at your own peril.

Today's play of the day

I won yesterday's play with the Yankees for 500 units and my total now stands at 3,000 units. I will be very curt for I have more important matters to attend to than to explain my reasoning for the following picks. So here are my picks and know that they are good as gold.

1) Florida 300 units to win 475 units
2)Yankees 330 units to win 300 units

There you have it, two splendid plays for you to make some of your money back on. As for me, I actually have to work today unlike the rest of you degenerates.

Look who knows so much

Seems like the doubters are out in full force after my picks bombed last night. Yes, I admit, they were horrible picks. However, this still does not change the fact that I am better than you. I dropped 770 units last night and 260 units the previous Friday. My total now stands at 2,500 units. I should have exercised some restraint as I was in no condition to be wagering anything yesterday. I slept on the fact that Dwight Howard was being rested and I failed to do the necessary research.

As for today, I am feeling like a million bucks and have only one play, which I am supremely confident of. I took the NY Yankees, laying 500 units to win 525 units against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. For those who think they know, I will clue you in on something: you don't so I suggest you keep your criticisms to yourself. My journey is not over and I will be victorious. As for you, I cannot assure you the same, seeing that you probably ingested a large sum of lead at an early age. In short, don't fuck with me, I am not one to be trifled with.

I'm back for more

Well I just woke up, none worse for the wear, and I have decided to test the waters. Maybe I am missing something here but the line on the Orlando at Milwaukee game is set at Milwuakee -4. I see that Rashard Lewis is ailing and will not be able to perform tonight but I cannot see that justifying such an egregious line. Something smells fishy and even though as I sense a trap, I will nevertheless throw my money into the pit and take Orlando and the points for 400 units. I also like Golden State to cover the 4 points they are receiving at home from the San Antonio Spurs for 300 units. I am going back to sleep, you can do whatever it is that you do.

Oh woe is me

Just came back from a debaucherious weekend that rivals any that I have had in some time. Let me tell you, I went from mass riches to the depths of poverty in a little more than five hours. I went up to that dilapidated pithole of a town on Friday and arrived around 9:00 P.M. I checked into my hotel, the Tropicana, and went down to try my hand at a couple rounds of Black Jack with my buddy who came along for the ride. We were at the quarter tables and after a couple of hours I was up 500 dollars and he was up more or less the same. We decided to go to Carmines, an excellent Italian restaurant, and we ate dinner. We went back to the casino and decided to play some craps before we retired for the night. After an hour of playing low stakes craps we were were up another 200 dollars each. I went to my room to retire for the night since I had a tournament to attend early next morning. My friend on the other hand wanted to satiate his appetite for some young lass he met on the casino floor and decided he was going to stick around a bit longer.

I enjoy playing poker and will travel to casinos to play in these weekly tournaments from time to time. This current tournament was a $100 buy in and there were two hundred or so entries. The problem with live events, as opposed to online tournaments, is the wait time you experience between hands. Having been accustomed to playing online where the pace is frenetic, I was beginning to experience some anxiety at the slow pace. I fought a good battle but in the end I became way too impatient, playing garbage hands and ultimately busting out with pocket Jacks against pocket Kings. Who cares, it was only 100 dollars. I then decided to play in a couple of ring games, which turned out to be much more fruitful for the Chuck. I was at 5/10 table and the players were exceptionally soft. After playing for most of the day, I was up a tidy sum of loot, around 1,700 dollars. It was already nearing evening time and I had yet to locate my friend. Who knows, maybe he got lucky? At any rate, I figured this was a good time for me to go up to my room and try to locate him. Well he was no where to be found and I was hungry so I decided to get some dinner at the Palm. Since I was there by myself, I decided to hunker down at the bar and order some well deserved drinks and a fat juicy steak. Somewhere between my 6th or 7th bourbon, I notice my friend wandering outside the mall area of the casino. He seemed discombobulated and lost, so I went out to greet him. He came in to the bar area and told me that he did indeed got together with the young lass he was eyeing the previous night and that he went over to her hotel room and they proceeded to pop open some champagne and were about to do whatever they were about to do. However, his memory failed him at this point and seeing that his film ended, he really had no idea what the hell happened. He said he woke up about an hour ago with all of his loot in his wallet and watch gone and the concierge at the hotel instructing him to leave the premises since checkout time was well past. Needless to say, I got quite the chuckle out of this and needled him to end. I bought the poor chap and nice fat ribeye and some refreshing beers to boost up his spirits. At least she had the courtesy to leave his wallet, albeit sans any money.

Well we decided it was time to hit the tables and I loaned him a grand and we went to work. Over the next twelve hours, we played blackjack straight and after it was all said and done, we did some serious damage. I was up 7, 400 dollars playing 50 to 100 dollars per hand. My buddy was up 4,000 doing the same. It was now Sunday morning and we decided to call it quits and went back to the room to clean up and get some rest. After a several hours of sleep we packed our bags and checked out. After putting our bags in the car, we decided to stop by and have some lunch at Cuba Libre. After we had some sustenance in our stomach, we made the executive decision to go for a quick round of craps before we departed. Feeling fine from the food and the several quaffs of ale, we went to the quarter craps table and immediately we began to rack up some winnings. This, however, was short lived and in a little more than two hours we lost half of our stack. We decided to leave the craps table and go home. But for some inexplicable reason we decided to try to get our recently lost money back at the black jack tables. Well, you do not have to be a genius to figure out what happened next. We lost all of our money and then some, spending another twelve hours in that miserable casino listening to constant jangling of those annoying slot machines, as the dealer continued to pull one miraculous card after another.

I have decided to call in sick today as I am in no mood to deal with anyone today. I will post any plays that I may have later, but I need to sleep at this point. I am, at this juncture, quite fed up with my degenerate ways. I dropped a needless 2,000 dollars and seeing that I was up 7,600 dollars makes it even more sickening. But no matter, the Chuck will get his and I suspect that will be sooner rather than later.

Staying Pat

I am not playing any night games tonight. Instead, I will be traveling to Atlantic City to play in a poker tournament. I will try to post any plays, if I feel compelled to do so, but I suspect I will be busy playing cards the entire weekend. Plus, I need a respite from doing all this research. Wish me luck.

Day games galore

I just placed a 200 unit play on Tampa Bay to win 290 units against Boston. First of all, Matsuzaka is over rated and Matt Garza is a stud. Also, I flipped a coin to verify my initial suspicions on this game and the coin toss (best 2 of 3) confirmed what I originally thought: Tampa wins this game.

I also bet the St. Louis Cardinals to win by 1 1/2 runs against the Pirates for 200 units to win 210 units. I know this bet back fired on me yesterday, but Carpenter is making his return debut and he is 9-1 lifetime against the Pirates. We'll see how this goes but I suspect I will be collecting my loot on this game.

By the way, I scratched my early intentions to play only three games. I am a gambler and that is what I enjoy doing. Fuck it, I refuse to limit my degeneracy. On that note, I also placed 100 units to win 165 on the Orioles to sweep the lowly Yankees. Fuck Cashman and Girardi and those overbloated asswipes.

Chucked again

Yes indeed, I was torn a new sphincter by that deplorable Atlanta bullpen, which felt compelled to fuck me by letting the Phillies overcome a 6 run deficit. I was already counting my riches, when to my dismay I checked in on the score only to find out that the Phils posted a 12 spot. Needless to say, my entire night turned for the worst soon after. Yes, I won my NBA play as those gay ass Cavaliers fail to cover the number again. However, I lost all of my MLB plays. I might have to readjust my baseball prognostication machine or exchange it in for a new one. Who knows, it might have been an aberration. For the night I was down 740 units for the night, thereby reducing my total to 3,530 units.

I think I have been playing way too many games, but I just cannot help myself at times. In my efforts to calm my derelict tendencies, I have imposed a three game maximum per night for the rest of this month. Since I need to fix my baseball crystal ball, I decided to just flip a freaking coin today. I lost my dart after throwing it at my cat after finding out that the Phillies came back to win. Heads I bet the Mets and Tails I bet the Reds. I was torn as to only flip once or do a best two out of three. After serious contemplation, I decided 2 out of 3 would probably return a more favorable result. Heads won out 2 to 1 and I bet the Mets to win for 230 units to win 200 units.
The NBA lines are not out yet. I really am ornery today so do not expect any lengthy analysis or witty commentary.

Your ticket to riches is finally here

For all of you who were eagerly awaiting Chucky's magical picks, your patience has been rewarded. I like one game in the Association tonight. I will take the Wizards to cover the 15 1/2 points they are getting from the gay Cavaliers. As mentioned in one of my prior posts, I will continue to bet against Cleveland until they change that gay ass mascot. Give the Chuck the Wizards for a cool 400 units.

I have several MLB plays. I like John Lester and the Boston Red Sox to win this game against Tampa Bay, who is throwing Scott Kazmir on the mound. I took Boston for 290 units to win 200 units. I also took the under in this game for 220 units to win 200 units. The total is set at 8 1/2 runs.

I also took the under in the Chicago and Houston game with the total being set at 9 runs. I took the under for 220 units to win 200. In my final play of the day, I took St, Louis to beat up on the Pirates. For this play, I took the run line set at 1 1/2 runs with St. Louis at +130. Simply put, if St. Louis wins by 2 runs then the Chuck collects 130 units for every 100 units I place. I will place 200 units to win 260 units. There you have it, my plays of the day, which are certainly worth their weight in gold. Don't say the Chuck never did anything for you.

For the Love of Chuck

How does Charlotte squander a fifteen point lead and only win by three and in the process fail to cover? My entire night was ruined after watching that disgusting display of basketball. I did, however, win my other two NBA games netting a total of 270 units on my NBA plays. Turning to baseball, I lost the over in the Boston-Tampa game by a 1/2 a freaking run but won the rest of my plays to net another 290 units (The vig on the over was 105 to 100). I netted a total of 560 units last night and that brings my overall total to 4,270 units. There are many games tonight but I have not found them too palatable. I am quite busy this morning and consequently, I could not concentrate on picking my winners.

I do, however, have one early MLB game that I already placed a wager on. I took the Atlanta Braves for 200 units to win 210 units against the Phillies. Look for Vasquez to shut down the struggling Phillies' offense and the Brave to complete the sweep. I will post all of my plays shortly, but I need a little time to analyze these games.

Baseball Plays for today

Here is a list of what I played today.

1) St. Louis over Pittsburgh (148 units to win 100 units)
2) Florida over DC (284units to win 200 units)
3) Over in Tampa/Bos 8 1/2 (200 units)
4) Toronto over Detroit (220 units to win 200 units)

Chuck Me

Well I guess I listened to the wrong MJ. Seems like Magic Johnson and his phat burger prophecy proved to be false and the Chuck fell into a deeper abyss. For the night I was down 500 units, bringing my total to 3,710 units. Why didn't Michael Jordan intrude my peaceful sleep and instruct me to place on a wager on North Carolina. One can only speculate but I have a sneaky suspicion that he was a bit miffed that I took Villanova to cover the spread in the previous game.

I have several plays in the NBA I like tonight. The first game I laid money on is between Philadelphia and Charlotte. Currently, the line is set at Charlotte laying 5 at home. I like Charlotte to cover this number and will fade them for 300 units. I am a bit tired after staying up late last night watching that useless game, so I will spare you the details of my thought process. I also like the New York Knicks to cover the 8 points they are receiving from the Chicago Bulls for another 300 units. The last game I played was on Houston covering the 1 point they are laying against Orlando at home for another 300 units. I will post my MLB plays shortly.

Final MLB Play

I like one MLB play tonight and it involves the Dodgers and the Padres. Instead of picking a side, I like the over in this game. The total is currently set at 6 1/2 and the Chuck senses a value with the over in this one. Granted Peavy is on the mound but he looked shaky in the WBC and he is known to start off slowly. Take the over and be grateful you followed the Chuck. I put 300 units on it myself.

More MLB Plays

I admit, with the advent of the Major League Baseball season, I am like a crack junkie and cannot help playing these afternoon games. There is an intoxicating sensation when I place a wager on a game that occurs during the hours of my employment. It helps my work day progress at a more rapid rate than usual. Also, it satiates my degenerate urges to gamble all day long. Seeing that my Tampa at Boston total has been postponed, I felt compelled to play yet another day game. I took the Orioles for 100 units to win 180 units. My reasoning is quite simple, the Yankees are notorious for starting out slow and I think the Orioles will surprise a lot of people this year. They have a decent amount of talent on their squad.

NCAA Title Game

After going 0-2 in the final four matchup, I have worked especially hard to bring you a winner in tonight's game. I consulted my Crystal Ball but it seems as if the batteries are dead. I also consulted my trusty dartboard but it seems as if the dart does not want to land on any team. As my last resort, I was going to do an in depth mascot indicator analysis but I cannot, for the life of me, figure out what a tarheel is. Then I decided to research a bit more and evidently, a tarheel is someone from the state of North Carolina. Seems like the moniker came about during the civil war. The story goes as follows. There was a battle in Virginia, where their supporting column retreated, but North Carolina troops fought alone. The victorious troops were asked in a condescending tone by some Virginians, who had retreated, "Any more tar down in the Old North State, boys?" The response came quickly: "No, not a bit; old Jeff's bought it all up." The Virginians asked: "Is that so? What is he going to do with it?" The reply: "He is going to put it on you'ns heels to make you stick better in the next fight." Well seems like the boys from North Carolina are a stubborn lot who are not afraid of a battle. Michigan State's mascot is the Spartan, who has been glorified in the movie 300. If you ever watched the movie, then you would know that the Spartans are also a stubborn lot who are not afraid of a battle. Thus, the Mascot indicator proved to be fruitless as well in pointing the Chuck to a winner in tonight's battle.

We all know that North Carolina has a better team and we all know that they are capable of running this Michigan State team out of the building. Michigan State, however, is playing inspired basketball and they have proven to the nation that they belong here. The line is set at UNC favored by 7 1/2 points. I thought that Villanova could hang with Carolina and was proven woefully wrong. I have agonized over whether the Spartans can keep this game competitive or if Carolina will breeze past them like they have done against every other team. I pondered every angle of this contest and after much deliberation, I was still at a loss. My head was pounding from a painful migraine, which was no doubt precipitated by attempting to pick a side, and I decided to lay down for a bit. Well I eventually dozed off and I had a dream, where Magic Johnson holding a phat burger summoned me to come over. In short, he told the Chuck that the right side on this game was Michigan State and I should not be fretting so much. He continued to berate me for my lack of wisdom and as he was talking to me, chunks of his phat burger, which he was now chomping on, were being splattered across my face. Well, you get the picture. I woke up in a cold sweat and promptly called my man and placed 500 units on the Spartans.

The Red Sox game had been postponed, so I will not have any action on that game. I will post any further MLB games later. For those who are so quick to discount the Chuck, I suggest you cover yourself with honey and run through a well stocked apiary.

What the Chuck?

Yes I know, the Chuck had an unfortunate turn of events on Saturday, dropping all of his plays, going a rare 0-4 and dropping 1,760 units. My total now stands at 4,210 units. It was disheartening that I could not extend my moderate winning streak and power my way into the baseball season, however, I am not detracted by such minor setbacks. I am giddy with the anticipation of a new baseball season, but have some trepidation as well, since I have not tested my new Baseball Crystal Ball as of yet. Well no time like the present to test my brand spanking new Baseball Crystal Ball.

The first game the Chuck laid his money on was on the New York Mets (-147) at Cincinnati matchup. I will fully disclose my bias here. I am a huge New York Mets fan and I will admit that I do bet with my heart from time to time. This, however, is not one of those occasions. The Mets are throwing Johan Santana on the mound today against Adam Harang. The addition of Fransisco Rodriguez and JJ Putz to the Mets bullpen will prove to be the deciding factor in this game. I predict Sanatana throws 6 to 7 innings of near shutout ball and the bullpen will do the rest. As such, I put 147 units to win 100 units on the Mets. Furthermore, I also put 100 units on the under with the total being set at 7 1/2 runs.

In my next game I like the over in the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Devil Rays matchup in Boston. The line is set at 8 1/2 runs and although you have Beckett on the mound, James Shields is by no means a shut down pitcher. Seeing that Fenway is a hitter's park and both squads are loaded with hitters, the over seems like a smart play. I put 200 units on the over. That is it for the early games. I will post my NBA and my late MLB plays later. Also, I will also post my NCAA play shortly.

Just Chucking along

The Crystal Ball proved to be right again, providing the Chuck with an easy winner with Orlando. I also hit my other two plays and went 3-0 on the night, netting 900 units. With my perfect night my total now stands at 5,970 units. I was not going to play anymore games today but the Crystal Ball beckoned me to rub it as soon as I woke up this fine Saturday morning. Heeding to its request, the ball instructed me to play the New York Knicks, who are favored by 2 against Toronto, for 500 units. Not being one to argue, I promptly placed the wager. In my not so humble opinion, I suggest you do the same or suffer the same fate you have been suffering all along, which is inevitable poverty. Really, it's up to you.

Chucky's Final Four Picks

After painstaking research and analysis, I have picked the two teams to cover on Saturday. In the first game U Conn is favored by 4 points over those pesky Spartans of Michigan State. Michigan State has Khalin Lucas who I think is an absolute beast and that Goran Suton is not too shabby either. The Izzo is a battle tested coach and the game is in Detroit, which tends to favor the Spartans. However, I cannot discount the juggernaut that is the University of Connecticut. This team is flawless and watching them dispatch the Missouri Tigers has impressed the Chuck very much. They have virtually no weakness and as much as I would like to play the Spartans, feel that the Huskies relentless defense and the inside presence of Hasheem Thabeet will be more than the Spartans can handle. Look for U Conn to win this one easily, pulling away at the end as they methodically wear down Michigan State. Suton is no match and the UConn guards should be able to neutralize Khalin Lucas. The Chuck will take UConn and lay the points for 500 units.

In the night capper, you have UNC laying 7 points to the Villanova Wildcats. Villanova is a solid squad and they can hang with any team in the land. UNC is on par with UConn and they can score at will, or so it seems. I was torn as to which side to take, given the reasonably large spread posted by the books. Ty Lawson, Wayne Ellington and Tyler Hansborough are a formidable crew. So far, UNC has yet to be challenged, steamrolling over their competition by double digit wins. Yet, something is telling me that the Wildcats will keep this one close and it's not like Villanova has been putting up a paucity of points. As such, I will place 300 units on Villanova and take the 7 points. I also put 300 units on the over, since both teams are capable of putting copious amounts of points and both have a propensity to play at a frenetic pace.

Just a friendly reminder to all of you who doubt the prophetic wisdom of the Chuck, I urge you to bet against me. I just don't want you to hear your silly jibber jabber when you are living in a dilapidated shack, lamenting your lack of wisdom. As for me, I will be sipping my McCallan's 25 and puffing on a nice fat Cohiba chuckling at your misfortunes.

Oregon State, I'm a believer

I placed 300 units on Oregon State getting 9 points from UTEP. They have covered both games in the series and I suspect that they will cover this one as well. The way I look at it, the PAC 10 teams owe me and Oregon State owes me. Besides, I threw a dart at the board and it landed on Oregon State again.

I also like one more NBA game. I took the San Antonio Spurs to cover the 4 points they are laying against Indiana. Manu is back and the Spurs are ready to make a statement after that terrible loss to Oklahoma State. The Chuck predicts the Spurs to win this game going away and as such, I placed another 300 units on San Antonio. I will be back with my Final Four analysis and the two sure fire winners for all you needy degenerates.

Crystal Ball is working fine

The Chuck hit all three of his NBA plays last night, however, lost his NCAA NIT play with Baylor losing to Penn State. Overall on the night, I still raked in 570 units and my total now stands at 5,070 units. There are an abundance of games for the Chuck to reap more loot from. As of this moment, I have only placed a wager on one game. I zeroed in on the Cleveland at Orlando matchup and as you might have guessed, I faded the Magic to cover the 3 points they are laying. If you recall, I correctly surmised that the Cavaliers were going to lose to the lowly Wizards. Granted, I did not play the money line but my Crystal Ball did inform me, well in advance mind I tell you, that the Cavaliers were about to shit the bed. After losing to the Wizards last night, the Cavaliers must travel to Orlando where they meet the formidable Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic. Not a promising sight to say the least. Added to the fact that Magic has covered 9 out of their last 10 meetings against the Cavaliers, it seems like the prudent play. So after my customary morning jog, I rubbed my newly repaired crystal ball to inquire about tonight's slate of games and it told me to take the Magic and lay the points. So that is exactly what I did by putting 300 units on the Magic to cover this number.

Since the Crystal Ball did not reveal any further plays, I need to do some more analysis on the remaining games and I will post any further plays later. I will also post my final four plays later today.

Free NBA Winners for the needy

In my infinite wisdom, I have decided to play all three NBA games on the board tonight. And yes, I fully intend to go a perfect 3-0 in these games. The first game between Milwaukee and Philadelphia was very difficult for me to handicap but being the phenom that I am, I did manage to pick a side on this game. Philly has won four straight against the Bucks, covering in each meeting. Coupled with the fact that the Bucks played last night and has to travel to Philadelphia, only reaffirms my play on Philadelphia. I do not mind laying the 7 1/2 points and will gladly lay 300 units on the Sixers to cover that number.

Cleveland travels to our nations capital to face the Wizards. The line is set as Cleveland being a 9 1/2 point favorite. The Wizards are coming off a loss to the Grizzlies last night and one might suspect them to be a bit fatigued. Cleveland comes in as one of the elite teams in the East and might be worthy of the 9 1/2 points they are laying. One might subscribe to the theory that the James gang will come into DC and blow out the woeful Wizards. The Chuck, however, does not espouse this theory and predicts a shocker, a rare Wizards win. The Wizards are almost at full strength and the Cavaliers will be on clown time as they overlook them. Let's not forget, the Wizards did beat the Cavs at home the last time the two met. Aside from all of the numbers, the Cavalier is the gayest of all mascots and they shafted the Chuck the other night. As such, I cannot with a clear conscience lay any money on Cleveland until they get a new mascot. I will take the points and the Wiz for 300 units.

My final play will be on Denver to cover the 5 points they are laying against the Jazz. I realize I usually take the mountain men from Utah but my crystal ball says otherwise. Besides, Denver is mountainous as well and, in this instance, I will defer to the all mighty crystal ball. I was going to throw a dart but I will save that for later. Take Denver and lay the points. I placed another 300 units on the Nuggets. At the end of the day the Chuck will be victorious again. As fo you, I cannot offer such assurances. However, I can tell you one thing; I am better than you. So if you are wise, which you most assuredly are not, you will listen to the Chucky Chill.

So Close

I was within a half point from sweeping my slate of games last night. I thought I had it too, until Richard Jefferson hit a meaningless three to draw the the Bucks within 4 in the waning moments of the game. The Lakers eventually won by 6 and the Chuck had to settle being 2-1 on the night and netting only 170 units on the night. On a bright note, I finally hit a fuc**ng Orgeon State game. My total now stands at 4,500 units. After the recent meltdown, the Chuck is now poised to go on an unprecedented run. Oh by the way, the Dartboard play is now 3-0 and the Chuck is pleased to have another reliable indicator in his arsenal of sure fire wagering systems.

As for tonight, we have an extremely light slate of games and I have only placed action on one game as of yet. I placed 300 units on the Baylor Bears to cover the 3 1/2 points they are laying against Penn State. I punched some numbers into my NCAA basketball prognostication machine and it affirmed my pick. Baylor wins handily and all of you will know the power that is the Chuck. Seriously, Baylor is rolling of late and besides the loss to Missouri in the Big Twelve title game, they have been playing exceptional basketball. Don't take my word for it, my computer has spoken to me and has confirmed my original suspicions, Baylor wins handily. You could always bet against me, but that has led many third world countries to spiral into deep famine and financial turmoil. I will post any further plays later.

Lunacy

Sometimes I do not know what I am thinking. Just yesterday, I announced my intentions to leave PAC 10 basketball and Oregon State basketball alone. That was before I found out that the CBI final between Oregon State and UTEP is a best of 3 series. UTEP is favored by 9 points against the Beavers after being manhandled just the other night. Will the change of scenery make that much of a difference in this game? Will Tim Hardaway attend the game? Will Obama's brother in law, the coach of Oregon State, call the White House for executive assistance These are questions that need to be answered. But being the absolute degenerate gambler who has no hope for recovery, I do not care about such trivial matters. I do not care that I haven't hit a PAC 10 game in years nor do I care if Oregon State has caused me money in the past. I have a sure fire system that will bring me the riches. For those who are curious, I threw a dart again and the dart landed on Oregon State and I bet accordingly. I put 300 units on Oregon State to cover the number and just as my name is Chuck, I will be collecting said amount of units from man tomorrow. By the way the dartboard is 2-0 and about to be 3-0. Book it, for the Chuck has spoken. Until tomorrow, good day and remember I am the best. Peace.

Serves me Right

Why I backed the Cleveland Cavaliers is an enigma only to be answered by the fact that Chuck had a rare lapse in judgment. Nonetheless, I still went 3-1 last night and raked in another 370 units to push my total to 4,330 units. Upon looking at tonight's action, the Chuck has a rather tepid feeling towards tonight's slate of games. There are, as luck would have it, games that the Chuck feels worthy of posting on this site.

Our first matchup is between the Detroit Pistons and the New Jersey Nets. Detroit is fresh off a loss to those despicable Cleveland Cavaliers and now has to travel to the cosmopolitan center of the free universe, East Rutherford, NJ to face the Nets, who were blown to bits by the Bucks two nights ago. Given the fact that Detroit is on the back end of a back to back, I feel that the Nets will cover the 1 point they are laying and redeem themselves in the process. I put 200 units on the Nets.

In my next wager, I shift focus to the matchup between the Lakers and the Bucks. The Bucks are terrible and despite blowing out NJ the other night, I can not in my right mind back such an atrocity of a team. For some reason the back court of Charlie Bell and Ramon Sessions does not instill fear in the Chuck's heart. The Lakers are favored by 6 1/2 points and I will gladly place 300 units on them.

These are the only two picks that I have for now, but as always, that is subject to change, depending on my mood. My advice to you is to stay tuned for the Chuck is known to strike when people least expect it.

NCAA plays

Okay here are my NCAA NIT plays for today. I like Baylor to beat San Diego State with the line at Baylor -1 for 200 units. I also like ODU to cover the two points they are receiving from Bradley for another 200 units. I basically threw a dart twice and it landed on these two teams. Seeing that I am blessed, I do not doubt for one second that I will hit both plays. If you do not believe me, bet against me and see where that gets you.

Odds and Ends

I went 1-1 last night but ended the night in positive territory, thanks to my brilliant Orlando call. The Chuck raked in 170 units last night and increased his total to 3,960 units. That Oregon State seems to be the proverbial thorn in my side. Seems like the PAC 10 in general has eluded the grasp of the Chuck's profound mind. Fear not my friends, for the PAC 10 has been vanquished from the tournament and the Chuck will not be tempted to throw away his hard earned dollar. I leave that nonsense up to people such as yourselves.

The Chuck has been hard at work making sure his NBA plays are up to par and he likes a whole slew of games on the Association's slate. Let's start with the LA Lakers at the Charlotte Bobcats, where the line is currently set at Lakers - 5 1/2. Little known fact, Charlotte has covered against the Lake Show 7 of the last 8 meetings between the two squads. In those eight meetings, Charlotte has won 5 of them outright. The Lakers are on an extended east coast trip where they have played extremely well, only losing to Atlanta, sporting a 4-1 record. Listen, the Lakers are going to be tired and Charlotte has traditionally caused trouble for them. Moreover, 78% of the public wagers are being placed on the Laker's side. I will play the contrarian theory and place 300 units on the Bobcats to cover that number. What you do is of no concern to me.

I have made it no secret that I have a severe aversion to backing the Cleveland Cavaliers because of their gay ass mascot. However, there are times when the Chuck swallows his pride and goes contra to his beloved mascot indicator. This is one of the times. Detroit visits Cleveland tonight and the Cavs are a 9 1/2 point favorites. Cleveland is money at home and they cover when they are playing at home. Detroit has been less than stellar of late and I see a first class boot stomping tonight as King James and his band of merry cavalier men take care of business. I placed another 300 units on the Cavs. For my college picks tune in a bit later as I have not yet done my research on the NIT games.

Orlanda v. Miami

In attempts to gear up my NBA plays, I have released the Chucky super lock of the day. My gambling prowess is somewhat legendary and you will see firsthand my bankroll balloon to insane amounts. I like one game in the Association tonight and that involves the instate battle between Orlando and Miami. Stan Van Gundy, the grotesque sloth, returns to his old stomping grounds where he was unceremoniously stripped of his coaching duties by the king of all cherry pickers, Pat Riley. Although my opinion of Van Gundy as a human being doesn't amount to much, I do give him some deference when it comes to his coaching skills. I have consulted my crystal ball and it assures me that Orlando wins by eight points. Seeing that the line is set at Orlando - 2 1/2, I feel confident in taking Orlando for 500 units. I have just completed assembling my baseball score predictor and am very anxious in giving it a trial run. I will unveil it as soon as the season commences.

Monday Plays

The Chuck split his two games on Sunday dropping 30 units and 60 units on the weekend. Including my 60 unit loss on Friday, my total now stands at 3,790 units. Needless to say, I was disappointed in Oklahoma's effort and UConn covering by a point was not palatable to the Chuck as well. Nevertheless, I am poised to embark on a long stretch of pocketing cash from many future winners. As the end of the Collegiate season is now imminent, I have been earnestly concentrating on the NBA game by tweaking my Crystal Ball, which has been malfunctioning as of late. I was going to return it for a new one but upon further reflection, I have decided to fix the existing one I have and make due.

On the collegiate level, there is one game for tonight and that involves UTEP and Oregon State, both teams that have burnt the Chuck in the past. Currently the line is set at Oregon State favored by 1. I cannot figure OSU and I really have no desire to. For that reason, I will go with UTEP, who by the way is the alma mater for the great Tim Hardaway. I placed 300 units on UTEP. I will post my NBA plays later if I feel compelled to do so.

My Sunday Plays

I split my two games yesterday and dropped 30 units. I like both underdogs to cover today. I put 300 units Michigan State to cover the 7 points they are receiving from Louisville. Louisville will probably win but I suspect it will be by less than 7. Same sentiments in the later game between Oklahoma and UNC. I put 300 units on OU to cover the 7 they are receiving from UNC. I was thinking about putting some money on the over in this game but refrained from doing so. I have many Chucky commitments today but I might play some NBA tonight. In the meantime, enjoy the free winners I gracefully bestowed upon you simpletons.

Seems like I erred

I must admit, I had an error in judgment. Either I overestimated Kansas' intestinal fortitude or underestimated Michigan State. That Kalin Lucas is some kind of player. Well, instead of having a winning night, losing the Kansas game brought the Chuck down to earth with all you other people. I went 2-2 and lost 6o units last night.

Two games today and I like them both. In the first game, I like Missouri to cover the 6 points they are receiving from UConn. I think Missouri will win this game outright and would not be surprised to see them win the whole tourney. I played them for 300 units.

I like Villanova to cover the 2 points they are receiving from Pitt. As I mentioned in my prior posts, I am not sold on Pitt. I took Nova for 300 units. There you go, another 2 free winners. Don't spend all the money in one place.

Rest of Tonight's Plays

After much deliberation, I have decided on the rest of tonight's action. In the early game between Syracuse and Oklahoma, I had much difficulty in picking a side. Almost to a point where I was not going to play this game. However, I realized the extent of my degeneracy and begrudgingly realized that I must play all the games. The line is set at Oklahoma -1. Everyone knows that Blake Griffin is as advertised and has the ability to win a game all by himself. That being said, I do not think Griffin alone can win this game. Syracuse, in my not so humble opinion, has the best backcourt in the nation and considering Oklahoma's backcourt is the weakest component of that team, I leaned towards Cuse to cover this number. As great as Griffin is, I think Syracuse is more versatile and will prevail in tonight's matchup. The Chuck put 200 units on Syracuse.

In the other early game between Arizona and Louisville, I was again hesitant in picking a side. No doubt that Louisville is a far superior team but the 9 1/2 points they are laying is a big number and is not to be scoffed at. As much as I despise this Arizona squad because they have cost me money in the past and they shouldn't even be in this tournament, one must respect their recent body of work. Well, not really. I mean, who have they beaten? They beat a mountain west squad in Utah and Cleveland State. Let us be honest here and ask ourselves this simple question: Can Arizona make this game competitive? I will spare you the suspense and needless contemplation. The answer is a resounding no. Arizona is a sham and a mockery. Their head coach is a farce and just a year ago he was coaching a travel ball squad and providing color radio commentary for Arizona State. He has no relevant coaching experience and he is about to match wits with the great Pitino. He will most certainly be vanquished and forgotten. Also, it is not like the Wildcat players have some endearing affinity for the man where they want to save his job. He is an interim coach and his tenure is about to expire. Do yourself a favor and put some coin on the Cards to trounce the Wildcats. I, myself, put 300 units on Louisville.

In the final game of the night between UNC and Gonzaga, the Tarheels are favored by 8 points, another substantial number. I respect the Zags and although they play in a weak conference, they do step up and play the big boys when given the opportunity. They are 4-4 against NCAA tournament teams with wins over Maryland, Tennessee twice, and Oklahoma state. The team they are about to face is nothing like those aforementioned squads. In fact, when Gonzaga played Memphis they lost by 18. Granted they only lost to UConn by 5, it was early in the season, well before the Huskies got their flow. I see UNC absolutely thrashing the Zags and although 8 is a large number, I think you would be wise to take UNC and lay the points. I laid 300 units on the Tarheels to cover the eight and suggest you follow my suit.

My work here is done for tonight. After tonight is over and you are counting your freshly minted currency, all I ask is for you to think of me fondly. The Chuck is human and needs adulation once in a while. Actually, I could care less because at the end of the day, I am the best that ever was or will be.

What can I say?

As promised, the Chuck delivered large sums of money to his loyal followers last night as he capped a perfect 4-0 night. First of all, let me start by saying that I have mixed emotions about Duke's departure from the tournament. I am elated to see that fraud of a team getting absolutely decimated and being exposed in front of the entire world. I am elated that all of the Cameron geeks are lamenting their loss with the solace that they will be just as deplorable next year. However, I am saddened that I have lost a sure fire winner because I can no longer bet against those lowly Blue Devils. Oh well, I guess I will just have to make due. I forget to include my total in yesterday's post but the 990 units I dropped the previous had my total at 2,310 units going into last night's action. I added 1,600 units last night and my current total now stands at 3,910 units.

In my opinion the most dangerous team left in the tournament is Missouri. They are absolutely relentless. They have that swarming defense that wears opponents down, they pound the boards, and they are surging at the right time. They will be a most difficult matchup for the remaining teams. I am still not sold on Pitt. If Levance Fields does not hit that ludicrous three pointer, which he was out of his mind to take, they would be on a plane back home. I will be very interested in the Nova/Pitt line.

As for tonight's action, I have only played one game as of yet but plan on playing them all. The Chuck likes Kansas to cover the spread, which is set at Michigan State laying 1 1/2. I know I've been hating on Kansas on the first two rounds, but they have proven to the Chuck that they are, indeed, a final four caliber squad. As for Michigan State, they have not convinced the Chuck that they belong here. They should have lost to USC but inexplicably, they come out of the game with a victory. I do not see the same fate for the Spartans. Look for KU to dominate and take this one home. I put 400 units on the Jayhawks. I will post the rest of my plays as soon as I enter them with my man.

No Matter

It really does not bother the Chuck that he laid a goose egg last night and dropped 990 units because he is ready to double up via the NCAA tourney. That's right, you heard it here first, the Chuck will have more than 4,000 units in his account before the end of the weekend. How, you ask? Lest we forget we have the lock of all locks tonight. But before we get to that I did lay money on the other three games.

In the early games, I like Xavier to cover the 7 points they are receiving from Pittsburgh. For some reason, I just think that Pittsburgh is getting way too much hype and they are vulnerable. As such, the Chuck put 200 units on Xavier. I like UConn to cover the 6 1/2 points they are laying against Purdue, but I did so with some hesitation. This whole NCAA recruiting violation scandal has the Chuck rather uneasy. But that being said, Thabeet is just a monster and UConn is too deep and too talented for the Boilermakers. I put 300 units on UConn.

In the matchup between Missouri and Memphis, I like Missouri to cover the 5 points they are receiving from Memphis. This is my upset special of the week. Do not be surprised if Missouri wins this game outright and while the moneyline was tempting, I just played 300 units on Missouri covering the 5.

Finally, you have Villanova and Duke. I will not bore you with the myriad of reasons of why Duke will get blown out. Just know this, Duke will pay the Chuck handsomely. I laid 800 units on Villanova to cover the spread, which is set at Nova +2 1/2. I am a bit saddened that after tonight, Duke will no longer pay the Chuck handsomely. But as they say, all good things must come to an end.

Another gem of a play

I wasn't going to play any more games tonight but I happened to glance at the Richmond and UTEP matchup and, needless to say, I was salivating at the line that Vegas posted on this matchup. The line is set at Richmond -2. I, myself, has this line set at Richmond -6 1/2 and feel that it could even be higher. Listen, if you are finding it difficult to keep current with your bills and the mortgage is due, I would advise to lay the lumber on this game. I, for one, am laying quite a handsome amount on this game, 600 units, to be exact.

I have no interest in the NBA tonight and am gearing up for tomorrow's tournament action. I see a multitude of goldmines for me to fatten up on. Also, I am getting excited for Baseball, which I must say, is my strongest sport. For all of you squareheads who are in a downward spiral, play Richmond and you can thank me tomorrow. The Chuck will not be denied.

Enough of that nonsense

Well my experimentation with those useless trends has officially ended and I promise you, I will not be back to dabble again. The Thunder got dominated and the Chuck went 1-1 after Penn State salvaged a -30 unit night. My total now stands at 3,300 units. On a serious note, I do have some solid plays tonight and fully expect to have a perfect night.
The first game of note is between the Stanford Cardinals and the Oregon State Beavers. The line is set at Stanford -3 and the Chuck is fond of the Cardinals covering this number. Last time these two teams met, I thought Obama was going to try to use his clout to favor his brother in law, the coach of Oregon State. This did not happen. As such, I will take the Cardinals to cover this number for 300 units.
There are several other games that I am actively perusing but have yet to take action on. I will post any further picks soon. I am going to have a quaff of some refreshing ale and will report back to you. Until then, sit tight and wait for the Chuck's golden list of guaranteed winners.

Why Not?

I usually get a chuckle out of some of these systems that emphasizes certain trends. For instance, a certain team is 13-2 in their last 15 Tuesday night games at home where the opponent has a winning record. Complete folly, right? I have never tracked the efficacy of such trends but seeing that I do not see anything of note, I think I will try my hand at picking a game based on such silly trends.

I think this trend is appropriate for the Chuck's first foray into wagering on such asinine trends. Did you know that Oklahoma City is 12-2 ATS in their last 14 Tuesday games? Neither did I, but I am willing to lay 300 units on the Thunder to cover the 7 1/2 points they are receiving from the LA Lakers at home. As if this compelling tidbit of information wasn't enough, Oklahoma City is 17-5-1 in their last 23 home games. I honestly do not have a feel for this game but I thought it would be fun to experiment. Who knows, maybe this will burgeon into a bona fide lock producing system. Remember, even when the Chuck doesn't know, he still knows. Chew on that for a while.

Come get your free winners

The Chuck is feeling mighty fine this morning as he won his only play last night for 400 units, as Kentucky won outright against Creighton. With his most current cash in, the Chuck's total now stands at 3,330 units. I just came back from a nice morning run which I completed 6 miles in 50 minutes. As you may know, I have recently engaged in a friendly wager with a fellow co-worker as to whether or not the Chuck will complete a marathon under 4 hours by September. The wager is actually not so friendly since it involves a substantial amount of cash, 3,000 units to be exact. Although the added infusion of freshly minted coin is always welcome, this is not about the money. This is about crushing those who doubt the abilities of the Chuck. How can I put it simply: I am something like which you have never seen, a wonderment, a phenomenon of sorts. I understand that there are people out there scoffing at my handicapping acumen, but in the end, it will be I, the Chuck, who will stand victorious over all those naysayers.

As for tonight's action, I placed a nice wager on Penn State to cover the 11 points they are receiving from Florida. This may seem like a dangerous proposition considering Florida has posted double digit wins in their last two outings coupled with Penn State struggling to beat George Mason, but everything is not what it seems. Everything, in fact, is what the Chuck deems it to be. In this case, I predict a close match between the two NIT schools and the line posted by the books is folly, much like your attempt to discredit me. Do yourself a favor and play Penn State for all of your quarters in your change jar. I, myself, placed 300 units and fully expect to collect tomorrow. I will bring you additional winners if I spot any.

Kentucky

I have one play for tonight. I will take Kentucky to cover the 2 points they are receiving from Creighton in the NIT tournament. I placed 400 units on this game and if you were smart, you would do the same. You will soon witness the greatness that it is the Chuck. Do not doubt for one minute that I will stand alone as the greatest handicapper alive. All of those who follow will be rewarded with vast amounts of riches and all those who doubt will fester in their own puddle of miserableness. You have been warned.

WTF

I am still pondering my losses on Sunday and it is exceedingly frustrating to think of how USC blows it at the end and Missouri blowing a sure cover. Also, Oklahoma State swan diving at the end brings no joy into the heart of the Chuck. Nonetheless, the Chuck's three day wagering foray was still profitable. Going into Friday's action my total stood at 2,400 units. The Chuck was up 530 units on Friday, pushing his total up to 2,930 units.
I followed that by going 3-1 on Saturday, netting 770 units, thereby augmenting my total to 3,700 units. On Sunday, I lost 770 units and my total now stands 2,930 units. Although it was a profitable weekend, it could have been a monster weekend. I am not pressed, however, and neither should you be, for I am the Chuck and I will prevail. I have yet to peruse tonight's action but I intend to and I further intend to extend my winning ways. That is all, you will be informed when I post the golden list of winners for your wagering convenience.

USC

I placed another 300 units on the Trojans of USC to cover the 4 points they are receiving from Michigan State. That is it for today.

Sunday Picks

Again I am in a super rush as the wife has a slew of chores for me to finish. So here is what I put down with the books today.

300 Units
Dayton (+7 1/2)
Cleveland State (+2 1/2)
Siena (+11 1/2)

400 Units
Oklahoma State (+8)
Missouri (-4)

I might play that USC games but haven't decided to pull the trigger.

Games I played today

I am in a rush so I will lay out the games I played today and for how much.

300 units
Villianova -2
Texas A&M +10.5

400 units
Western Kentucky +11
Texas +7 1/2

Will post any other plays soon. I am back and ready to dominate. But now I have to take care of some familial responsibilities.

The Chuck is knocking

North Dakota State cost the Chuck a perfect morning slate, but he did hit his parlay. Missouri and Dayton are currently playing and it's too early to call the games, but they do look promising. Dayton is up by 4 and Missouri is up by 16. Looking to tonight's action, I placed 400 units on Utah to cover the 1 1/2 points against Arizona. I like Utah for a myriad of reasons: First, the mountain men seem to get it done when the Chuck lays the lumber on them; Second, the PAC 10 is weak; and Arizona should be playing in the NIT. Utah will throttle this team and this is the Chuck's proverbial "superlock" of the night.
I also put 200 units on Siena to cover the 2 points they are receiving from Ohio State. Call it a hunch, but the Chuck forecasts doom for the Buckeyes. Finally, going against PAC 10 hatred, I put 300 units on USC to cover the 2 points they are laying against BC. There you have it, another stellar night for those who choose to listen to the sage advice of the Chuck.

On the road to recovery

I fared well enough last night where I truly feel that an epic run is about to take place. I went 3-0 in the early games, netting 700 units. I finished 2-2 in the late games and dropped 60 units. Also, I forgot the 20 units I dropped the previous night. That nets the Chuck a grand total of 620 units, which added to his previous total of 1780 units would place him at 2,400 units.
For the early games, I like several games on the board.
I will give you my upset picks to start. In my first upset pick of the day, I like North Dakota State to cover the number, which is set at Kansas - 9 1/2. Just say the Chuck's crystal ball revealed this gem of a play to him and it would behoove you to do so as well. Accordingly, I placed 300 units on North Dakotas State.
Let me also state that I rarely play any parlays but since want to play these next two games with little downside, I have decided to place a parlay play. The Chuck placed a 200 unit parlay to win 500 units on Oklahoma State (+2) and Utah State (+5). I like both teams to win the their respective games outright. Tennessee does not impress me and Marquette with Dominic James is just another middle of the road squad.
The next game I like is Dayton to cover the 9 points they are receiving against West Virginia. I do believe WVU will win but not by the ambitious line set by the books. I placed 300 units on Dayton. My final early play is on Missouri to cover the 12 1/2 points they are laying against Cornell for 300 units.
Lastly, I would be remiss if I did not shit on Duke. It seethes me to no end to see them cover that number last night. Let this be known, I will bet against them every round of the tourney. I am sorry to say, this has become personal, which for the most part is not good. But in my case, it will turn out roses. Count on it, the Chuck has spoken. Peace.

Can it be?

I can feel a comeback in the works. There are several plays I already laid loot on. The first of which is the Mississippi State and Washington matchup. I think the SEC got disrespected by only getting three teams in the tourney and I further believe that Mississippi State will bring it home against Washington. As you are aware, I absolutely loathe the PAC 10 and nothing would bring greater joy into the Chuck's heart than to see the Huskies falter in the first round. I will take MSU for 300 units to cover the 6 1/2 points the are receiving.

The next game I will play is the Michigan and Clemson matchup. Just because Clemson annoys me to no end and Michigan is a feel good story, participating in the tournament for the first time in eleven years, I will take Michigan and the points for 300 units. By the way, the line is set at Clemson -4 1/2 points.

I also like VCU to cover the 8 1/2 points they are receiving against UCLA, again exhibiting my disdain for the PAC 10 schools. Plus, Eric Maynor is a cold beast and should make this close. I like VCU for 300 units.

My final game I played is, you guessed it, Binghamton and Duke. I mean seriously, one of these days a 15 seed is bound to knock off a 2 seed. Why not Binghamton? Even if Duke wins, I doubt it will be by more than 22 points. I will bet against those wretched Blue Devils for a tune of 300 units.

There you have it, my list of winners for you to chew on. I might not win them all, but then again, I am due. So take notice, the Chuck likes the spotlight to make a statement. If I were you, which I am most certainly not, I would heed the Chuck's advice to greater riches.