[HedgeHog]

Just wondering if we'll get another gem like last week (Orlando ).

[mofome]

im waiting on this one as well.

[Justin7]

I can't give it out it until I'm done betting it I'll post it later today.

[mofome]

I can't give it out it until I'm done betting it I'll post it later today.

[HedgeHog]

Tease!!!

[HedgeHog]

LVkid: My reference to Orlando in the first post is about Justin's big winner last week. They were a TD 'dog that won outright. FWIW, I'm on Cleve ML tonite...-125.

[Justin7]

My best bets of the week is Orlando-2.5 over Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids has been the Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hide team, at least looking at scoreboards. In back to back weeks, they put up 83 and 84 teams under new QB McPherson before crashing into New York. But look closer at those two high scoring games... They were +5 on turnovers against a KC QB no longer there, and +4 in turnovers against LAA, including 3 fumbles for 28 defensive points.

One way to gauge a team's strength of schedule (SOS) rating is to take its opponents' combined records, after removing games with that team (so teams that blow out opponents don't look weaker due to an "easier schedule" for all teams losing 1 game to them). Orlando has an adjusted SOS rating of 0.6 (18-12) verus 0.33 for Grand Rapids (8-16). Despite facing a schedule nearly twice as difficult, Orlando is 4-2, versus GRR's 2-4 record.

Grand Rapids' new QB MacPherson (not to be confused with McPherson) threw 4 picks last week against an average NY defense. His overall passer rating is now about 95, versus 113 for Orlando. 95 doesn't cut it in Arena.

Every angle I have on this game makes Orlando a large favorite - I make it 8.5. This is my best bet this week, and I'd take Orlando at up to -3.5.

[Justin7]

Edit - 92 and 84 point sby GRR.

[donjuan]

Justin,

How often does the 3 push in Arena?

[HedgeHog]

I got them at -2.5 at Wager Street, but they've already moved to 3 and 3.5 everywhere else I checked.

[Justin7]

Justin,

How often does the 3 push in Arena?

The 3 hits about as often as the 7 - 6.5 to 7%.

[HedgeHog]

Justin,

How often does the 3 push in Arena?

Every time the Fav is -3 and wins by that many.

Actually it's a great question as I have a few places that I can by on/off the 3 for 10 cents. Is it worth it?

[donjuan]

Justin,

Thanks for that. There are still a few -2.5s out there as of this post.

[Justin7]

Every time the Fav is -3 and wins by that many.

Actually it's a great question as I have a few places that I can by on/off the 3 for 10 cents. Is it worth it?

If an arena game is lined on a 3 or 7 and you can buy a half-point for 10 cents, you should always buy it.

If you can buy 2 half-points for 20 cents to cross a 3 or 7, you should always buy both.

In this case, I'd rather bet Orlando early, and get it at -2.5 for -110, instead of -130

[freeVICK]

i dont think its a good idea. in arena football they score so much and miss so many extra points, 3 and 7 dont really make a diff

[Justin7]

i dont think its a good idea. in arena football they score so much and miss so many extra points, 3 and 7 dont really make a diff

The numbers would disagree with your hypothesis.

Similar to NFL, teams go for 2 when it will put them on a "7" or "3". They'll go for 2 to get on a "6" if it's their last drive also.

[pokernut9999]

The numbers would disagree with your hypothesis.

Similar to NFL, teams go for 2 when it will put them on a "7" or "3". They'll go for 2 to get on a "6" if it's their last drive also.

Justin, quick question for you. Do they have 2 point conversions in AFL? Watched one game this year and there were a lot of missed PAT's and no one tried a 2 pt conversion. Then with a minute left the team trailing by 8 scored a TD and kicked instead of going for 2.

[HedgeHog]

Justin, quick question for you. Do they have 2 point conversions in AFL? Watched one game this year and there were a lot of missed PAT's and no one tried a 2 pt conversion. Then with a minute left the team trailing by 8 scored a TD and kicked instead of going for 2.

Yes, they can go for two. Don't know the game you're referring too, but that coach that didn't go for the tie that late in the game, should be fired for stupidity.

[durito]

I just picked up 2.5 at the greek

[pokernut9999]

Yes, they can go for two. Don't know the game you're referring too, but that coach that didn't go for the tie that late in the game, should be fired for stupidity.

Just looked up the rules, saw where you can drop kick for 2 also. The game was week 5 Phil/TB 59-51. They scored with a little over 3 minutes (thought it was a mnute or so ) Just seem like you would try to tie even with 3 minutes left. Other team scored again with less than a minute anyway.

[Justin7]

Only one thing to say after a game like that... Cha-ching!

On a minor note, my "Arena weekly Best bets" are now 5-1 on the year. Better pass on it next week, since I'm due for a loss...

[durito]

nice job justin

az a winner too

[diogee]

Nice job once again Justin...you kill in the Arena league.

[Richkas]

[katstale]

I don't pay that much attention to picks at this site, but this once I went with the hot hand.

Kudos to you Justin!!!!

[HedgeHog]

I hit Orlando and Arizona. Both easy winners--thanks, Justin.

[mcpa]

arena football rocks!!! just remember curt warner #13 for the retro rams!!