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EPL Betting Picks for Matchweek 15: English Premier League
Another weekend of nearly but not quite as Newcastle couldn't find a winner against the 10-men of Fulham and had to settle for a point. A Newcastle winner would have netted us a +164 pick and +850 correct score. Tottenham then wet the bed at home to Leicester (losing 2-0) before Aston Villa helped us... Read More
EPL Betting Picks for Matchweek 14: English Premier League
The midweek slate was brutal with zero correct picks. It goes to show how unpredictable the EPL is and how fine the margins are we're working with. Newcastle was 15 minutes away from bagging us the pick, before capitulating to a 5-2 defeat. Brighton and Fulham did draw, sadly for us it was a boring... Read More
EPL Betting Picks for Matchweek 13: English Premier League
If you read last weekend's piece, you'll have seen I'm currently nursing a broken finger which is making typing more painful than it should be. Nevertheless, the process and research doesn't diminish, just the quantity of the write-up is a bit less. We still managed to bag two winners from our three picks at +131... Read More
EPL Betting Picks for Matchweek 12: English Premier League
First things first; this will be a shortened piece this week. Still three picks, still three score predictions and still a parlay. But I'm currently nursing a broken finger so typing is painful and is something I need to limit right now (Doctor's orders). Anyway, last week was our best of the season with two... Read More
EPL Betting Picks for Matchweek 11: English Premier League
No sugar coating last week: it was brutal. Between Fulham and Leicester combining for 31 fouls and only two yellow cards, Everton and Leeds combining for 37 shots and just one goal, and Arsenal and Wolves combing for three goals in the first half, nothing went right. After three straight profitable weeks, it was a... Read More
EPL Betting Picks for Matchweek 10: English Premier League
For the third straight week, we bag two out of three correct picks to make a profit but are denied the big parlay payout by the odd goal. Chelsea and Newcastle couldn't find that elusive third goal between them with the former missing numerous good chances and the latter hitting the woodwork. All the more... Read More
EPL Betting Picks for Matchweek 9: English Premier League
Just when our luck appears to be turning, we get burned. Two weeks ago, we get the pick in game one correct with an injury-time winner and still needed Fulham to miss a 97th-minute penalty, which they duly did with one of the worst penalty kicks of all time. Game two pick banked as well,... Read More
EPL Betting Picks for Matchweek 8: English Premier League
Last weekend was heartbreaking. After starting off the weekend with a winner and correct score (+850), we bagged a game 2 winner and was one goal away from another correct score. The +924 parlay was on the brink of coming in as the under 12.5 corners came in for game 3 but Aston Villa only... Read More
EPL Betting Picks for Matchweek 7: English Premier League
Last weekend was a bit of a disaster, despite being one goal away in all three games from a sweep. Fulham lost 2-1, just needing to draw, Wolves conceded a late equalizer from questionable goalkeeping (although the under 3.5 goals did hit) and Brighton conceded a late equalizer (although the over 1.5 goals hit). Unfortunately,... Read More
EPL Betting Picks for Matchweek 6: English Premier League
Last weekend started with a bang; a correct pick and a correct score prediction (at +1150) in our first game. In the next two games, we were let down with corners. Sheffield United did avoid defeat as part of the single-game parlay but mustered just two corners to Fulham's five. Leicester also managed just two... Read More
EPL Betting Picks for Matchweek 5: English Premier League
Two weeks ago saw some of the craziest scorelines in Premier League history. Champions Liverpool shipped in seven goals against a team who survived relegation on the final day of last season, while Manchester United was busy having six stuck past them at home. For us, picking Leeds United vs Manchester City BTTS & over... Read More
EPL Betting Picks for Matchweek 4: English Premier League
The English Premier kicked off again in September, barely a month after last season finished late due to the Covid-19 pandemic, teams are back playing in empty stadiums. As we did after the EPL restart last season, we're going to look at the weekly schedule and make some betting picks for each Matchweek. Picks total... Read More
Justin Dunn (SP, SEA) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 17% of leagues ANALYSIS: Solid starting pitching became more and more scarce as the year has progressed so finding someone who could bump up your fantasy team's pitching stats in the final week of the season could be what puts you over the edge. Justin Dunn is someone... Read More
Brandon Nimmo (OF, NYM) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: Although the Mets have once again flattered to deceive and are on the brink of missing the playoffs again, they actually have had a good offensive season and lead the league in wRC+ (weighted runs created plus). A contributor to that has been... Read More
Stefan Crichton (RP, ARI) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 18% of leagues ANALYSIS: With a week of the season left, if you are in need of saves you will be willing to take them from wherever you can get them. So the fact that a team's closer is available in 82% of leagues is pretty staggering.... Read More
Manuel Margot (OF, TB) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 18% of leagues ANALYSIS: Any concerns about Manuel Margot's playing time to finish the season were allayed when Austin Meadows hit the 10-day IL with an oblique injury that will see him miss the remainder of the regular season. Margot has had a solid season playing in 41... Read More
Dane Dunning (SP, CWS) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 36% of leagues ANALYSIS: Despite me telling you to roster Dane Dunning last Sunday after he compiled a 1-0 record in his first four starts with a 2.70 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 21 Ks in 20.0 IP, he's only been added to 10% more rosters. What did he do... Read More
Dane Dunning (SP, CWS) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of leagues ANALYSIS: The White Sox have a supply of exciting young pitchers and Dane Dunning has certainly shined brightly in his debut season with a 1-0 record in four starts, 2.70 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 21 Ks in 20.0 IP. The White Sox currently lead... Read More
Andres Gimenez (2B/SS, NYM) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: A big part of the upcoming final fortnight of the fantasy season is catching up in categories you're lacking in to squeak out as many roto points as you can. So those of you in need of stolen bases should look no further than... Read More
Willi Castro (3B/SS, DET) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 9% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Detroit Tigers have been better than expected this year and despite sporting a 20-24 record and likely missing out on the playoffs, they have some exciting players on their roster including infielder Willi Castro. Castro didn't make his season debut until August... Read More
DJ Stewart (OF, BAL) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of leagues ANALYSIS: DJ Stewart started off his year going 0 for 22 before being optioned to the Orioles alternate training site in early August. Stewart was recalled on September 01st and went 0 for 6 in his first two games back before going on an... Read More
Nick Madrigal (2B/SS, CWS) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 30% of leagues ANALYSIS: Nick Madrigal was a popular draft-day target among fantasy managers, although the slight on him was being an "empty batting average guy". There was no question Madrigal could hit for a good average but he lacked any power in his Minor League career having... Read More
Ty France (2B/3B, SEA) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Mariners acquired Ty France from the Padres in the trade headlined by Austin Nola going in the opposite direction. While in San Diego, France found it difficult to get regular playing, featuring in just 20 of the team's 36 games and logging... Read More
Richard Rodriguez (RP, PIT) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 12% of leagues ANALYSIS: With just three weeks remaining this season, fantasy managers are scrambling to boost stats wherever they can and no more so than searching for saves. So the fact Richard Rodriguez is rostered in just 12% of leagues is surprising. Granted, the Pirates have... Read More
Josh Fleming (SP, TB) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of leagues ANALYSIS: The depleted Tampa Bay Rays pitching staff has been boosted by rookie Josh Fleming, with three wins from his three starts, a 3.52 ERA and 1.04 WHIP from 15.1 IP. Two of his starts have come against the Marlins including Friday's 5.0 IP, 4... Read More
Deivi Garcia (SP, NYY) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of leagues ANALYSIS: We've reached that part of the season where any pitcher with a pulse is worth consideration for rostering in fantasy. Deivi Garcia certainly has a pulse and after two starts for the Yankees, has emerged as a viable fantasy option. Garcia has had contrasting... Read More
Ke'Bryan Hayes (3B, PIT) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: Ke'Bryan Hayes was called up to the Pirates this last week and homered in his first Major League appearance. Through four games, Hayes has a .357/.400/.786 slash line with three extra-base hits. Unfortunately for Hayes, he's one of the worst offenses in the... Read More
Unexpected Dynasty Risers - Pitchers
Every year in dynasty league drafts fantasy managers will target young future stars, prospects which rank highly among all prospect rankings. There's a tendency to overdraft/overpay for these high-end prospects as fantasy folks are drawn to the new and shiny things much like kids get gooey-eyed for the newest toys each Christmas. While this is... Read More
Jon Berti (2B/3B/SS/OF, MIA) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of leagues ANALYSIS: Jon Berti came into the 2020 season as a cheap fantasy source of stolen bases and he's lived up to that reputation so far with eight steals (tied for second in the MLB). Berti did start the season as the Marlins no.2 hitting, making... Read More
Spencer Turnbull (SP, DET) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 34% of leagues ANALYSIS: Spencer Turnbull has seen the leagues he's rostered in drop after a disappointing outing last week against the White Sox, where he lasted just 2.0 IP, giving up three earned runs on four walks and two hits. While Turnbull's control has been a problem... Read More
