Hedgie43's Rugby World Cup Picks

[sharkstevie]

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Namibia ran Ireland close and with 15 minutes left had all the momentum and was only down by 10. Needless to say, Ireland did not cover. This might have been the biggest upset in the history of sports had Namibia won.

Sides: 3-1, +1.9 u
Totals: 0-1. -1.1 u

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lol yeah Ireland were terrible but in the 1st half they had plenty of knock ons that could have been trys, Namibia are a fairly physical side which always helps in rugby so I don't think they will get whipped too bad by the French or Pumas

[TheOffice]

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Awesome stuff, Hedgie! Thanks a lot for this link.

[hedgie43]

Going to add USA +10.5 (-111) on SIA. It's listed as +11 but there is an option for "handicap draw" which means you don't push on 11, making it really 10.5. Anyway, the analysis is that the US played far better than expected against England and is fielding the same exact team as they will field on Wednesday. It is a short rest but they will be better prepared for the game than Tonga, who has also struggled with finances before the RWC and who will also be missing Taufa'ao Filise. Tonga is also known for being one of the big 3 Pacific Island sides but they are nowhere near as good as Tonga or Samoa and their backline is poor. Their coach is also not qualified to coach a national team as he doesn't even have an IRB Level 3 coaching certificate. The US has a pretty good shot to win this one, around 45%.

Risk 1.11u to win 1u

[hedgie43]

US loses by 10 after a poor performance, although without probably our best player. At least they covered.

Sides: 4-1, +2.9u
Totals: 0-1, -1.0u

[hedgie43]

England +17.5
Risk 1.1u to win 1u

England will try to keep the game tight and will slow the game down. South Africa does not have to attacking options to blow this game out of proportion. It will be a reverse of this same match in 2003, with England using forwards and drop goals to keep the game close.

[dennison]

Oh my.

[hedgie43]

Boo drunken sports bets. That may have been the worst performance by England ever, and that includes the 1998 tour of hell. No plays tomorrow and waiting for SIA and Bodog to come out with lines for the Sunday games.

Sides: 4-2, +1.8u
Totals: 0-1, -1.0u

[sixfour]

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Boo drunken sports bets. That may have been the worst performance by England ever, and that includes the 1998 tour of hell.

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There's no may about it

Scored a nice little pick of Portugal +104 at 7/4 earlier and SA -17.5 at evens yesterday

[hedgie43]

What an amazing game between Ireland and Georgia. To think that a 49.5 point underdog came within 4 of Ireland and almost won is insane. Anyway, one play for tomorrow:

Canada over Fiji +110
Risk 1u to win 1.1u

[hedgie43]

I just love the TMO...

Sides: 4-3 +0.8u
Totals: 0-1 -1.0u

And the next play is Scotland -24.5 against Romania.
Risk 1.2u to win 1u.