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            <title><![CDATA[Yesterday was a Great Day]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:24:44 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2021-03-26T17:24:44.513Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/607/1*UFH4LfGaaTjhZnzRyxelow.jpeg" /><figcaption>This is such a beauty meme.</figcaption></figure><p>Yesterday being a fan of the Nuggets and Avs was and is a treat. We will start with the team that actually proved that they are threat in their league…</p><h3>Colorado Avalanche (21–8–3) 45 pts</h3><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*wBBTUyH1LupyO7pjeNymlQ.jpeg" /></figure><p>The Avs are an absolute wagon since Cale Makar was cleared to join the lineup. The Avs are 8–2 in their last 10 games with both losses to the Dirt Dogs. Cale came back in the middle of this stretch, and the score difference in games is insane. The kid literally transforms both sides of the game for the team. 3 games of 5–1 dubs, one 6–0 win and a loss 5–4 in a Shootout. All games Cale has played in since being back, the Avs have secured a point.</p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/BSDenverJacob/status/1375273672617811968?s=20">https://twitter.com/BSDenverJacob/status/1375273672617811968?s=20</a></p><p>Now the Avs sit tied with Vegas atop the Honda West division. This whole division is loaded and the fact the Avs are just tossing these teams aside is comical. I was told by many that the Wild are a threat…</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*RBT9CEdpcJa738jP-FMvfQ.jpeg" /><figcaption>Lol a threat my ass.</figcaption></figure><p>Does this look like a threat when the squad is fully healthy? You get pumped 5–1 the first game, and then come out and lose 6- rip?!? Personally didn’t think that would happen, but the Wild lost Matt Dumba in the middle of game one and they looked completely different when he left with an injury. And call me a hypocrite but if one man completely changes the look of your team, that is a dangerous life to live.</p><p>Cale is to the Avs, as Dumba is to the Wild. I just think the Avs are a more complete team than all but maybe Tampa and Vegas. Vegas lives and dies by the way that Fleury plays. Very similar to the Avs and Gru. Grubauer is absolutely the key to the Cup. When he is on, it is impossible to deny the ceiling of this team.</p><p>If the Avs beat the Knights tomorrow by 3 goals, the Avs will be tied with the Lightning for the best goal differential in the league at +42. I know this stat can be misleading, but it also confirms what we know about the Avalanche. When healthy, this team is offensively dynamic to put up a large amount of goals in a short amount of time. And defensively… I mean it is a gauntlet for teams trying to get anywhere in the O zone, and another wall is waiting at the doorstep in Gru.</p><h3>Denver Nuggets (26–18) 5th in the West</h3><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/885/1*dEYp0LHlI-79W1MLWx1QzA.jpeg" /></figure><p>I mean this is exactly what I was hoping would happen. The Nuggets gave up Gary Harris, RJ Hampton and a 2025 1st round protected pick for Air Gordon. What a treat. The Nuggets have 2 genuine stars, a rising star, and the MVP in their starting 5. This is who I want to start and see come off the bench for the Nuggs post trade.</p><p>PG — Jamal / Facu / Dozier</p><p>SG — Monte / Barton / Dozier</p><p>SF — MPJ / Dozier / Zeke</p><p>PF — Gordon / Milsap / JaMychal Green</p><p>C — Joker / JaVale / Cancar</p><p>This lineup gives you so much flexibility in the second unit. You won’t lose the shots the second unit puts up with Will Barton jacking, Facu facilitating, Dozier can play small ball 3 or Zeke, and I mean if Malone’s rotations don’t suck ass, you can literally have one of Jamal / Gordon / Joker on the floor with a second unit and almost lose nothing. The Nuggets depth is only going to pay divedend’s in the Playoffs. Foul trouble, rona, injuries, doesn’t matter the Nuggets absolutely got better during the trade deadline.</p><p>I will not give any predictions or anything until I watch how the team plays together for a week or two. It will be interesting to see how Malone fits Gordon into the lineup to either toss him in the fire or ease him into the situation. Malone likes chemistry so this will be uncomfortable losing Gary (longest tenured Nugget who was on the team) and RJ who has shown a lot of promise.</p><p>I think there will be kinks at the beginning of this new lineup but if anyone can find open looks for a loaded lineup, it’s the Joker. The Joker can get anyone and everyone involved. I am just excited to watch. And if you aren’t, you aren’t a fan.</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=7c95b0525462" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lab Report — March 19th]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:23:15 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2021-03-19T15:23:15.657Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Lab Report — March 19th</h3><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*ZKnEVHni7td1z_QZsWSECA.jpeg" /></figure><p>Ladies and gentleman… We have officially made it back to the best betting time of the year. There comes a time when Christmas and your birthday just mean a little less, and that is okay. It progressively becomes less and less that you 1)care 2)receive gifts. “It’s not all about getting. It’s about giving.” Once those words are uttered in your direction, you’re past your prime for birthdays and Christmas.</p><p>Today is my Christmas, other than the fact Jesus wasn’t born right now… Actually, that may not be entirely true. It could have been spring time when Jesus was born… Therefore, today is Christmas.</p><p>I watched more CBB than I ever had last winter and I was in full prep mode for the tourney… Then COVID happened and ruined literally everyone’s lives. I was so hot going into conference tourney week, just waiting for those lines then BANG! DEAD! EVERYTHING. If you can think of exact opposite scenarios during the exact same time in different years, that is exactly what we have this year folks.</p><p>All I have to say is that we have finally made it back to the best two days in college basketball.</p><p>I am not breaking down my picks, just simply sharing so you may fade me. THIS. IS. MARCH.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*Ip-WfOElDHF5lreECGfG0g.jpeg" /><figcaption>PRETTY awful effort on the logo this morn.</figcaption></figure><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=ad7b53e0d1e2" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Current State of Colorado Sports]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:40:58 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2021-03-16T20:10:14.694Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/570/1*_Ps7cZsGiiaySdTdGnpx1Q.jpeg" /><figcaption>Pic from Pintrest saved from <a href="http://images1.westword.com/imager/photos-etsys-ten-latest-and-greatest-col/u/original/6563337/colorado_c_rado_sticker.jpg">images1.westword.com</a>.</figcaption></figure><p>Folks… Figured there had been just enough passing time for another one of these blogs. Stories from all 4 major sports teams, and both CU &amp; CSU. There is an MVP in our city, a hero is returning, the Avs are getting healthy (again), and the Rockies…</p><h3>CSU Rammies</h3><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1022/1*tn7NiLH0enFTv27j2j99yQ.jpeg" /><figcaption>Pic from @chasehowell_ on Twitter.</figcaption></figure><p>Pain. Nothing but pain. CSU was announced Sunday as one of the first four teams out of the NCAA Tournament, and is the second replacement team, is my understanding, for a team who may test positive for the big Rona. CSU had a spot until Georgetown and Oregon St. won their respective conference tournaments. Truly heartbreaking, losing bids on the Saturday before brackets are released.</p><h3>CU Buffs</h3><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*LPkhMz_Oi3NfUw8uzrYT8g.jpeg" /><figcaption>Pic also from @chasehowell_ on Twitter.</figcaption></figure><p>This team is and has been a roller coaster all year. CU goes into the Pac-12 Championship game as 9 point favorites and shoots the worst % from the free throw line (second best FT% in the nation) all year. They lose to Oregon State, practically knocking CSU off the bubble. Funny enough, CU will play Georgetown, the other team who knocked CSU off the bubble, in the first round of the Tournament.</p><p>Lot’s of squares are taking Georgetown in their bracket, and I am not here for it. CU to the Sweet 16. Book it.</p><h3>Denver Broncos</h3><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*psPoUzxvPa-Aa_VndCseKA.jpeg" /><figcaption>Via @Broncos on Twitter.</figcaption></figure><p>So Shelby Harris is back, Ronald Darby is going to be on the squad, Phil Lindsay will most likely not, and Von got Kareem Jackson’s money as Kareem’s option was not exercised.</p><p>George Patton I believe is making the moves that are addressing needs. Had to bring back Shelby Harris, had to address CB, the Von question is answered, and Justin Simmons is franchise tagged. The first moves by Mr. Patton are looking just fine as he maneuvers whatever this period in Broncos football has been.</p><p>It also looks as though Deshaun Watson is a pipe dream. So we ride to the draft and I am seeing all kinds of mocks with CB and QB. With great CB prospects I am thinking this is the move with #9. Farley or Surtain (I prefer Surtain). I also like the idea of moving down, accumulating more picks, and drafting a CB in this CB deep draft. But the addition of Darby makes me think, well maybe the Broncos go Trey Lance or Fields if he falls.</p><p>Bringing Von back before the draft also means Micah Parsons isn’t an option really if he falls to #9. So I personally would like to see Patrick Surtain in a Bronco uni come next fall, but as Coach Herb Brooks would say, “Options boys. We got options.”</p><h3>Colorado Rockies</h3><p>The Rockies are in Spring Training and they are winning games. That is the extent of the Rockies that I will speak about as the Boycott is in nearly full effect.</p><p>Trevor Stories cleat/shoe closet is sick.</p><h3>JavaScript is not available.</h3><p>Road Gray Warriors pic.twitter.com/44g4aaGOYd</p><h3>JavaScript is not available.</h3><p>Floral Fuego pic.twitter.com/ICgkM96vmp</p><h3>JavaScript is not available.</h3><p>Purple PurpleBlack Black pic.twitter.com/PmHgFTpbWh</p><h3>Denver Nuggets (23–16) 5th in Western Conference</h3><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*rrAKigw4QwMdPVYshI23yw.jpeg" /></figure><p>This is a current look at all the NBA people who don’t have the Joker 1st in the MVP race. This man is just casually putting up insane numbers and carrying this team currently. Jamal was heating before the All-Star break, then yesterday it was reported that he hadn’t picked up a basketball the entire break, and it showed when the squad came back.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*poSGhRUW2qZifqjQd8bqfw.jpeg" /></figure><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*6CyECrp6XSt-MSZGkGCoKA.jpeg" /></figure><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*59Hle2dhntJbmZb0GmhDbQ.jpeg" /><figcaption>Last three games boxscores for the starters.</figcaption></figure><p>I mean 5–27 shooting in the first two games back from the break… Dreadful. It is only a matter of time before he heats up like he was before the break. I am not worried about Jamal, and I am seeing way too many people saying we need to trade Jamal. And to that, I say go fk off.</p><p>This team is fine, I just think we need a top 4 seed and good matchups with this squad. I am seeing Aaron Gordon trade rumors, and with Will Barton playing good basketball, NOW, let me repeat, NOW IS THE TIME TO TRADE WILL BARTON. Will Barton has to be in a trade package with Gary Harris or Bol Bol truly. Bol Bol is clearly not ready for NBA minutes, and him just riding pine doesn’t help anyone. Free him. Gordon fits this system and is probably prime trade target 1 for the Nuggets at the moment.</p><h3>Colorado Avalanche (16–8–2) 3rd in West Division</h3><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*W_K5HZjdAqN6Qb-UwU5bCw.jpeg" /><figcaption>From @Avalanche on Twitter.</figcaption></figure><p>Cale was back and skating today, and that will be massive to have him back. My pops and I were talking today just saying how important it is to have two levels that can score the puck. Currently the Avs are outshooting teams at a pace that is incredible and alarming at the same time…</p><h3>JavaScript is not available.</h3><p>The shot differential numbers for the @Avalanche are ridiculous!!! Compare:-95-96&#39; team (+274) in 82 games *Won Cup-00-01&#39; team (+336) in 82 games *Won Cup-20-21&#39; team (+237) in 26 games *On pace for a (+510) 👀 shot differential for a 56 game season !!Per @leehblair</p><p>Okay listen… The Avs are doing this to teams but are not absolutely housing teams. That is the alarming thing. The defense is so good that the need to score is not even a thought. That needs to change. Pucks on net and pucks in the net are not the same. Personally I like pucks in the net more than on net. It is kind of like a square is a rectangle, but a rectangle is not a square. If it goes in, it was on net. If it was on net, doesn’t mean it went in. This team needs to be hitting overs by themselves and covering puckline on a nightly basis.</p><p>Two levels of scoring where risks are taken and odd man rushes create backdoor genos. I want aggressive play. I want balanced D pairs. I want a balanced set of 3 dominate lines. That is the roster we have, just have to find the right combo. My personal thoughts on lines.</p><p>O1 Val Chooch — Mack — Mikko</p><p>O2 Landy — Kadri — Burky</p><p>O3 Saad — Jost — Compher (When healthy)</p><p>O4 Donskoi — Bellemare —Calvert</p><p>D1 Towes — Makar</p><p>D2 Girard — Graves</p><p>D3 Byram — Macdonald/Patyrn/ Renouf any 1/3.</p><p>I just think that Val does similar things as Landy does, which opens Landy up a little bit on line 2. Landy feeding Kadri and Burky only elevates the other two. Mack makes anyone better. No need to overload that line. I debate having Calvert instead of Compher on line 3, but I think Compher is a nice wing pair with Saad. I think any way you align the top 9 it has potential. I am just thinking this may be the best chance of burying pucks.</p><p>Makar is absolutely the difference when it comes to the D scoring so when he is back, I expect this team to be flying. They play every other day until the end of the year, so health and burying pucks are of utmost importance.</p><p>I like that this team is struggling early on because that proves they can’t just win on talent alone. This team on paper wins every Cup since maybe 2013. LOADED. It is all about execution and health. Whoever is the healthiest team going into and throughout the playoffs will win this cup imo. I don’t see how that isn’t the Avs if healthy. Can’t stress the health part enough.</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=759ae9ed624f" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lab Report — March 12th]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:12:47 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2021-03-12T18:12:47.023Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Lab Report — March 12th</h3><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*gfQJH4tljTkmlDR1YNWI4g.jpeg" /></figure><p>I would not only like to thank God, but Jesus for <a href="https://jacoballen-2531.medium.com/lab-report-march-11th-c0a60f21d699">letting yesterday’s combo parlay hit.</a> I started back off the hiatus with a hot record of 0–9, then I hit my last three bets yesterday to get back to completely even with the book. I love gambling damnit.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*ZrJIhOfWTVoTcWHYiMN6tA.jpeg" /><figcaption>Full card from yesterday. How about that combo.</figcaption></figure><p>+6.9u on the combo parlay since the Hiatus (Nice). This program has its’ moments, and that is “on God.” — Zuse the rapper. Yesterday was so whack… I felt like none of my bets were going to hit and the last three were arguable locks of the century, so to say we are back would be an understatement.</p><h3>CBB (1–5, -4.5u SH) — SH = Since Hiatus</h3><p><strong>Iowa -4 (1.1u)</strong> — Iowa is going to pump Wisconsin. Story over.</p><p><strong>Oklahoma St. +9(1.1u)</strong> — This team is too good to give 9 points to, and frankly I don’t care who they’re playing. Cade. MF. Cunningham.</p><p><strong>UCONN ML (-103)</strong> — James. Bouknight. That’s it. That’s the Tweet.</p><p><strong>B10 Parlay — Ohio St. ML </strong>+<strong>Illinois ML </strong>+ <strong>Iowa ML </strong>=<strong> (+270)(1u)</strong></p><h3>NBA (1–1, -.1u SH)</h3><p><strong>Nuggs/ Grizz o228 (1.1u)</strong> — I checked the numbers… That is all you need to know.</p><h3>COMBO PARLAY (1–1, +6.9u SH)</h3><p><strong>Pelicans ML</strong> + <strong>1H Nuggs ML</strong> + <strong>Avs ML</strong> = <strong>(+233)(1u)</strong></p><p>Get hot, stay hot.</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=960f0cc65a47" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lab Report — March 11th]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 17:20:02 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2021-03-11T17:20:02.521Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Lab Report — March 11th</h3><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*gfQJH4tljTkmlDR1YNWI4g.jpeg" /></figure><p><a href="https://jacoballen-2531.medium.com/hiatus-is-done-lab-report-march-10th-d4957077c884">What a way to come off of a hiatus</a>… 0–6 with a couple of heartbreakers. I’m telling you, this is the most unforgiving business there is. Kick me while I’m down why don’t you?</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*q9JmDivhHQ6GddokAgfOjQ.jpeg" /></figure><p>Okay so I’m going recap from the bottom, to the top of the card here. Xavier leads by 14 at half and loses in OT. The Canucks got smashed, and Vegas lost to the Wild after trailing 4–1 at one point. The Spurs led at half, and scored 18 points in the 4th to be outscored by 10 in the final frame. Lost by 11.</p><p>I don’t even want to start with Penn St. And TCU and Marquette with all time favorite flops. TCU shot 37% from the field and 4–19 (21%) from 3. Needed 6 points for the over. And Marquette scored 14 points IN THE FIRST HALF. I am watching the WV Ok St. game currently, there are 10 minutes left in the first half and both teams have more than 14 points.</p><p>“We are on to Cincinatti.” — Bill Belichick.</p><h3>CBB (0–3, –3.3u SH) — Since Hiatus</h3><p><strong>Mich. St. ML (+105)(1u)</strong> — Maryland is not better than Izzo in March.</p><p><strong>West Va. /Ok St. o149.5 (1.1u)</strong> — Game is already live so.</p><p><strong>Uconn -12.5 (1.1u) </strong>— James Bouknight is going to be the star of the Big East tourney.</p><p><strong>Baylor -20 (1.1u)</strong> — K-State played well yesterday, which means regression, which means Baylor wins by 50.</p><h3>NBA(0–1, -1.1u SH)</h3><p><strong>Suns/ Blazers o226 (1.1u) </strong>— These two teams can score, therefore… OVER.</p><h3>COMBO PARLAY (0–1, -1u SH)</h3><p>This is a massive parlay…</p><p><strong>Oregon (CBB) ML </strong>+ <strong>Colorado St. (CBB) ML</strong> + <strong>Nets (NBA) ML</strong> + <strong>Kings (NBA) ML</strong> + <strong>Jackets +1.5 (NHL)</strong> +<strong> Isles (NHL) ML</strong> = <strong>(+794)(1u)</strong></p><p>Let’s go to work.</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=c0a60f21d699" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[HIATUS IS DONE. Lab Report — March 10th]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:50:13 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2021-03-10T17:50:13.514Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>HIATUS IS DONE. Lab Report — March 10th</h3><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*gfQJH4tljTkmlDR1YNWI4g.jpeg" /></figure><p>“Is the Hiatus finally officially over?!?!” — The people who are avid Lab Report readers.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/220/1*iTvPpLYmISt6ibqBnUQTNg.gif" /><figcaption>gif from tenor.com</figcaption></figure><p>We are back. Not like Texas, we are actually back. Sticking to the bread and butter. Lots of energy, lots of focus. I feel refreshed (Other than the fact that I have acquired the Rona through a super spreader, whomst I know). But yeah I am basically the Bill Gates of NBA Top Shot now, I have the Rona, have to wear a mask inside my home, and am absolutely cracked at COD rn.</p><p>Everything is adding up to me being in the prime of my career. Right now is the time I am entering my prime, and it is time to start proving it. The Wizard is still a fraud and I am absolutely done publicizing his dust picks. HOLY SHIT!!!!!! LIVE BLOG!!!! Literally as I was typing that last sentence the fraud called me!!!!! He says what is the very most you can play on a game today? I say $50. This guy says anyway you can bump that up? While this is happening I am having deja vu from <a href="https://jacoballen-2531.medium.com/lab-report-feb-28th-e0e82082218e">the Ohio St. $2000 day</a>, and then he sneaks in, “We are going to need another payment from you.”</p><p>That was the very moment I hung up. Story is over. The guy wants to make my units for me, has picks that are rats and WANTS ME TO PAY MORE MONEY TO YOU?!? I was just using that ass wipe for content. That ship has sailed.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/480/1*MfO3jpIhNW6Rvcz36TMwMg.gif" /></figure><h3>CBB (0–0 SH) — SH = Since Hiatus</h3><p><strong>Marquette vs. Georgetahn o144.5</strong> <strong>(1.1u)</strong> — I don’t even know why I like this number. It’s the Big East Tourney in Madison Square. Nothing matches.</p><p><strong>K-State vs. TCU o126.5 (1.1u)</strong> — This number is so low. These two teams stink, but 65–62 doesn’t seem hard to do. That is actually my final score prediction.</p><p><strong>Penn. St. -6.5 (1.1u) </strong>— Nebraska is garbage. They want their season to be done tonight.</p><h3>NBA (0–0 SH)</h3><p><strong>Spurs +4 (1.1u) </strong>— I was flipping back and forth on this. I was thinking, “Oh, Luka’s first game back from the All-Star break, he’s refreshed and ready to go for the second half.” Then I thought about the robots that are the San Antonio Spurs, hence the pick.</p><h3><strong>NHL (0–0 SH)</strong></h3><p><strong>VGK ML (-112) </strong>— Fk the Wild.</p><p><strong>COMBO PARLAY (0–0 SH)</strong></p><p>Since we rebranded to Since Hiatus on the record, a combo parlay will have its’ own record.</p><p><strong>Xavier ML</strong> + <strong>Providence ML</strong> + <strong>Canucks +1.5</strong> = <strong>(+187)(1u)</strong></p><p>“Get hot, stay hot, huh kid.” — Some baseball coach around the globe at this very moment. Little did he know he was talking to me as well. Thanks Coach.</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=d4957077c884" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Unbiased opinion: Nikola Jokic is the Front Runner for MVP]]></title>
            <link>https://jacoballen-2531.medium.com/unbiased-opinion-nikola-jokic-is-the-front-runner-for-mvp-84daca97bf56?source=rss-71ad7a2c685b------2</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:07:10 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2021-03-03T18:08:49.487Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/680/1*nHUj7j39Oznnkks0rADQ-A.jpeg" /></figure><p>Every morning I wake up after watching Nikola Jokic play basketball, I think to myself, “I will never see a man that large do the same things this man can do, ever again.” I can’t believe the things that Nikola does on a nightly basis. How is he not the clear cut front runner in the race for MVP?</p><p>For starters, it is a Denver Nugget. The Nuggets are currently in 7th place in the West with a record of 20–15. The two players who are also in the race, simply play in larger markets. The definition of the Most Valuable Player has been a revolving door to fit a narrative. In my opinion, the MVP award needs to go to the player who effects the game and team the most. I think hypothetically, like where each team would be without each of the candidates.</p><p>Where would the Lakers be without LeBron? Where would the Sixers be without Joel? And where would the Nuggets be without Nikola?</p><p>Listen… There are 3 very worthy candidates this year which is an absolute anomaly when it comes to the MVP discussion. Normally there is the deserved candidate and a dark horse. This year, I could see it going any which way and there is still so much season left that it is honestly outrageous that I am typing out who is leading the MVP race at the moment.</p><h3>3 — LeBron Raymone James</h3><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/609/1*sDhSjsVTaS2eTcwrtKEHQg.png" /><figcaption>Raymone… Never knew that was his middle name. Thanks basketball reference.</figcaption></figure><p>So I am not the biggest stat guy, I like to watch the games and then factor in stats. So I will not be expanding into stats other than the one’s listed above.</p><p>LeBron has to be in the conversation because the award should just be named after him. He has changed the rules on how players can achieve MVP. Last year he wanted the MVP based on narrative, he did not get it. Though he loses to people in the MVP race who have won it off of narrative. So it really is just how can we not give the award to LeBron…</p><p>If the Lakers didn’t have LeBron, where would they be? Well without LeBron &amp; AD… Boy… I don’t know how far this team would fall in the standings, but the 9th place Grizzlies are only 5.5 games back of the Lakers in third… Without both, this team would be battling to get into the playoffs. It is hard to get into hypotheticals but the Lakers without LeBron would be a completely different team. That is why the MVP award needs to become the LeBron James award.</p><p>He is absolutely deserved this year as AD has been sidelined recently, but the stats are very interesting. He averages 25.8 pts, but is shooting 69.2% from the stripe. How much would that increase his PPG if he shoots 75% (above his career avg. at 73.4%)? His field goal % &amp; 3 point % is about on par for his career. 5 win shares is the lowest of the three, which to me is a fairly large factor when looking at MVP. To sum up: LeBron is still LeBron, but there just happen to be two better candidates this year.</p><h3>2 — Joel Embiid</h3><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/588/1*nQ-Znm9sZzbBrG6ka2UPxA.png" /><figcaption>Who works at basketball reference?</figcaption></figure><p>First of all, Hans as a middle name is fire. I may name my first born Hans.</p><p>Joel has been an absolute beast this year. The stats are incredible. I firmly believe his win shares would be higher if he had more games under his belt, so that will not be as much of a factor in terms of Jokic vs. Embiid. The two impact the game in completely different ways. Joel DOMINATES the paint and defensively. He is an absolute weapon that truly can only hope to be contained on both sides of the floor.</p><p>Shooting 41.7% from 3 is outrageous. Averaging 30 pts (I mean he is), 11.3 rebounds and 3 assists are numbers centers dream about. Where would the Sixers be without Embiid? I know where they wouldn’t be… And that is at the helm in the Eastern Conference ship. I see this team as a playoff team without Joel, but the three candidates this year affect their teams every second they are in the game. It is impossible to know if Ben Simmons can lead a Joel-less Sixers team, but I can’t imagine it looks pretty.</p><p>Joel has been dominate, but who effects the team and is most valuable to their team?</p><h3>1 — Nikola Jokic</h3><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/585/1*M0R2ePQCBd1xCt2iyYUn8A.png" /><figcaption>Basketball reference is a rabbit hole in itself.</figcaption></figure><p>Enter Big Honey. The man with no middle name. This man has been a freak all year. 8.3 win shares… 8.6 apples as a big man. 41.7% from 3. These stats are nearly a regurgitation of Joel, minus the assists. So lets think about this: How many points does Nikola average if he isn’t dishing the rock to his teammates creating open buckets? I know it is more than the 30 Joel averages. The shooting percentages would take a dip and the assists would go down to 4.3 (half). The numbers absolutely favor Jokic. He touches the ball the most in the league and is arguably the best passer in the league currently.</p><p>Where would the Nuggets be without the Joker? I genuinely think this team would be in the same boat as the Thunder &amp; Kings in the Western Conference gauntlet. The creativity that Jokic brings every night, has every player on the court engaged because he gets everyone involved and the fact that literally no one except Joel can guard him makes him #valuable.</p><p>I know, I know. I can hear it now… “HOMERRRRRRRRRR”. Save it. This is a full on #MVPJoker movement to create awareness for the Serbian Slayer. If no one else is hopping on the train, fine. I will absolutely die on this hill BY MYSELF. All I know is that I watch Jokic play basketball, and I can firmly say that I have never seen anything so awkwardly majestic in my entire life and I just want people to appreciate the player that is Nikola Jokic. He will not win MVP, but the narrative is there. No Nugget has ever won MVP. Why not this year?</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=84daca97bf56" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Gambling Hiatus — Day 1 — The “Wizard”]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacob Allen]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:17:33 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2021-03-01T18:17:33.276Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Gambling Hiatus — Day 1 — The “Wizard”</h3><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*gfQJH4tljTkmlDR1YNWI4g.jpeg" /></figure><p>Folks… It is long overdue for a hiatus. We are in the early stages of day 1 and I can’t lie, I want to bet the board. However, I am absolutely in a box. A box that is duck taped, no air holes and completely submerged in water. You want to know how I got here? Look no further than <a href="https://jacoballen-2531.medium.com/lab-report-feb-28th-e0e82082218e">yesterday’s Lab Report</a>. This “Wizard” guy has negative brain cells left. I am convinced this guy is the biggest fraud in all of gambling.</p><p>Yesterday, he tried to get me to throw $2000 on Ohio St. -3. My units are $10. He originally asked me how much I would be willing to throw on a bet yesterday, and I said $50 (Responsibly maxing out at 5u plays). He practically laughs in my face (over the phone) and says you gotta get that up to $2000… If you didn’t know… Ohio St. lost, and this clown who said he was going to make me $1000 before the tournament is officially down $2050 if I were an idiot sheep to listen to this fraud.</p><p>Now today…</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*iOXjRw4i4RWeBbv4e-lRjg.jpeg" /><figcaption>“A huge play for us.” Buddy go fuck yourself and your big plays.</figcaption></figure><p>CLOWNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!! I guarantee this game goes under. That is besides the point to a man who is on his hiatus. THIS WAS THE FIRST TEXT AFTER HE TOLD ME OVER THE PHONE TO TAKE A $2000 UNIT BET!? He didn’t even have the nerve to say, “I am a mistake. My life is a disappointment. I am a clown. Fade me.” Nothing. He gives out another shit pick to wake me up.</p><p>This is the exact reason I am on a Sabbatical. “The very same Tess.” — Booger. I just want to track this lunatics picks from a birds eye view. I am done with this guy, but if I can read this guy like a book, we are printing money off this guy.</p><h3>Hiatus Goals</h3><ol><li>Track the “Wizards” picks.</li><li>Get the mind right.</li><li>Watch basketball without a betting mindset.</li><li>Make it at least 3 days.</li><li>Pray to the good Lord that I come back refreshed with a lot of focus, and a lot of energy.</li></ol><p>If anyone has had previous, positive experience coming back from a Hiatus please pass those tips along quietly and swiftly. If anyone would like to find the “Wizard” for me to pass along an in-person message please hop in my DM’s.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/200/1*BpjVXAza9Y9ZHIKEJdaxsw.gif" /><figcaption>Gif from giphy.</figcaption></figure><p>AMC to the moon.</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=dee71976a13d" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lab Report — Feb 28th]]></title>
            <link>https://jacoballen-2531.medium.com/lab-report-feb-28th-e0e82082218e?source=rss-71ad7a2c685b------2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2021 16:46:43 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2021-02-28T16:46:43.311Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Lab Report — Feb 28th</h3><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*gfQJH4tljTkmlDR1YNWI4g.jpeg" /></figure><p>I am not even going to front here,,, I need a hiatus. I am running laps around my own brain right now overthinking absolutely anything and everything. Yesterday I lost $100 to the book to put me down $200 on the week. It is going to be an absolute bloodbath battling back today to probably just end up going 50% and paying the book $205.</p><p>I was genuinely pondering the idea of starting the hiatus today, but what kind of man would I be if I didn’t at least ATTEMPT a comeback on Sunday? A fraudulent coward that is exactly the kind of man I would be. But like I said… I’m down bad so it is a fade day for the readers of the Lab Report.</p><p>I am taking the night off of the NHL &amp; NBA as I need my card kissed by the Lord himself to win bets. I have two CBB picks, and one of them being the Wizard POTD (6–7).</p><p><a href="https://jacoballen-2531.medium.com/lab-report-feb-14th-b375ea7f65d3">This guy, the “Wizard”</a>… (Click link to find out who he is) is the biggest clown in the industry. Get this… He is like 3–6 on picks this week and I get this text message this morning.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*yeUvTetkEC3K9MAukhNGZg.jpeg" /><figcaption>HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA</figcaption></figure><p>This guy is the worst man… Literally a clown acting like it isn’t 8 o’clock somewhere. So I call this lunatic and the guy opens with a great line, “How much money can you throw on the pick today?” I say ummm “…like $50” (being the responsible gambler that I am only having 5u max plays). This guy then proceeds to tell me that his pick is a $2000 pick… All I am thinking right now is how that is a 200% increase in a unit (not responsible), this guy has burned me over and over, asked me what my units were before I started getting picks…</p><p>I am in an absolute box right now. I have officially caved to the Wizard. This guy says he is going to make me a grand… This is the exact moment where he can say that we are up a grand and he can stop giving me picks… I am telling you… I GOT SCAMMED. I knew it would end like this, but all good things must come to an end.</p><p><strong>Ohio St. -3.5(1.1u)(-110), -3(2.75u)(-110)</strong> — This mother fkr. I am so mad that I actually like his $2000 play… Such a suckbag.</p><p><strong>Michigan St. +2 (-110)(1.1u)</strong> — We are a single day away from March (Izzo as Jon Rothstein puts it), and Sparty is storming the gates.</p><p>Well… After today it is a Sabbatical, retirement, a hiatus if you will. Please respect all decisions and privacy at this time, as we have an important month of gambling upcoming.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/305/1*8kfKqXVGBPf7dDWB0obbJw.jpeg" /><figcaption>Pic from giphy. Good night.</figcaption></figure><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=e0e82082218e" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lab Report — Feb 25th]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:09:45 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2021-02-25T18:09:45.127Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Lab Report — Feb 25th</h3><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*gfQJH4tljTkmlDR1YNWI4g.jpeg" /><figcaption>Fire el oh el.</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://jacoballen-2531.medium.com/lab-report-feb-24th-35c12bf80e43">Yesterday was awful and great at the same time.</a> I mean the “Wizard” was the highlight of the day WITH EASE! This guy couldn’t stop handing out losers. I faded him to start the day just to see what would happen, tailed him on the second game (he goes about 50%) and then stayed away from the third to gauge how bad this fraud is.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*hf1kBWpvOp2ITV4nkbD4_g.jpeg" /><figcaption>HAHAHAhaHaHAhaHahaHA. I can’t believe I paid this guy $100 to roast his picks in a blog.</figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*-noJJ-w3s-BzTAAU2PZ2Ew.jpeg" /><figcaption>A beautiful collage of an 0–3 record on a Wednesday night for the “Wizard”.</figcaption></figure><p>I mean woof that is just brutal. 3 rat line traps. Two 20 point games and a close game… YUCK. #FadeTheWizard is in full effect. Today he has the Golden Gophers -4.5 and I actually like the pick… Which completely scares me. But I am going with a little bit smaller card today given last nights full results (<strong>Report Card: C-</strong>), also looking to get into the NBA TopShot game today…</p><h3>CBB (+1.5 SR) — Since Rebrand</h3><p><strong>Michigan -4.5 (-110)(2.2u)</strong> — I was told this is a square pick. I don’t care. This Big Blue team is sick.</p><p><strong>Ohio St. @ Michigan St. o145 (-110)(1.1u)</strong> — I am testing an over/under theory again tonight. I am convinced weekend overs are a thing, and mid-week unders are the move… We will see what day the “weekend” starts.</p><h3>NBA (-2.8 SR)</h3><p>Last night was going to be great if the Pacers could have pulled out the dub…</p><p><strong>Magic @ Nets o229 (-110)(1.1u)</strong> — I don’t care who the Nets are playing, they may cover the number themselves.</p><p><strong>Nets -8.5 (-110)(1.1u)</strong> — The Nets are an absolute wagon that I will be riding into the sunset.</p><p><strong>1Q Nuggets -2.5 (-105)(1.05u)</strong> — The Nuggs are a quick start team and then they like to blow the lead.</p><h3>NHL (-4.5u SR)</h3><p>After starting undefeated in the Chel, we are here now…</p><p><strong>Panthers ML + Preds ML + Jets ML = (+505)(1u) </strong>— The Panthers sniped me so hard yesterday, surely they can’t b2b nights right?</p><p><strong>COMBO PARLAY</strong></p><p><strong>Gophers ML </strong>+ <strong>Nets ML</strong> + <strong>Nuggs ML</strong> + <strong>Panthers ML</strong> + <strong>Isles +1.5</strong> + <strong>Jets +1.5</strong> = <strong>(+771)(1u)</strong></p><p>I say I’m taking it light on the board tonight, but I put in two parlay plays… I am an absolute degenerate… Who strictly gambles responsibly.</p><p>FULL CARD:</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*fKxfzxt8y8nyUbpfON8vqQ.jpeg" /></figure><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=85bb37166966" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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