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I took one of the craziest doubles ever. Half Time/Full time, in Basketball!
Bulls - Nets @1.44
Bulls had a lead after 1/4, 25:23, and I thought they'll deliver without problems. However, Nets played fantastic 2/4. 30 seconds to go till the halftime, +1 for Nets, Lopez missed the impossible and Bulls reacted well and scored 3-pointer. Half time won, so as the bet later on.
2nd game on the parlay - Rockets @1.52
14 points down after 1/4 and I started to blame lady luck once again. But, Rockets went apeshit and won 42-21 and secured a solid lead for 2nd half. Now it's 73-65, they should hold on.
Whatever happens, I'm not touching this half time/full time stuff ever again.
Bulls - Nets @1.44
Bulls had a lead after 1/4, 25:23, and I thought they'll deliver without problems. However, Nets played fantastic 2/4. 30 seconds to go till the halftime, +1 for Nets, Lopez missed the impossible and Bulls reacted well and scored 3-pointer. Half time won, so as the bet later on.
2nd game on the parlay - Rockets @1.52
14 points down after 1/4 and I started to blame lady luck once again. But, Rockets went apeshit and won 42-21 and secured a solid lead for 2nd half. Now it's 73-65, they should hold on.
Whatever happens, I'm not touching this half time/full time stuff ever again.
Over 0.5 1st half - success rate
ATLETIKO MADRID Spain - Primera Division 16 16 100.0%
TAMWORTH England - Conference 21 19 90.5%
HEREFORD UTD England - League Two 20 18 90.0%
PETERBOROUGH England - League One 20 18 90.0%
CREWE ALEXANDRA England - League Two 20 18 90.0%
LINCOLN England - League Two 19 17 89.5%
KILMARNOCK Scotland - Premier league 18 16 88.9%
CARDIFF CITY England - Championship 23 20 87.0%
These teams play tomorrow. Odds on Over 1 (Asian handicap) are just like over 2.5 (~1.85)
ATLETIKO MADRID Spain - Primera Division 16 16 100.0%
TAMWORTH England - Conference 21 19 90.5%
HEREFORD UTD England - League Two 20 18 90.0%
PETERBOROUGH England - League One 20 18 90.0%
CREWE ALEXANDRA England - League Two 20 18 90.0%
LINCOLN England - League Two 19 17 89.5%
KILMARNOCK Scotland - Premier league 18 16 88.9%
CARDIFF CITY England - Championship 23 20 87.0%
These teams play tomorrow. Odds on Over 1 (Asian handicap) are just like over 2.5 (~1.85)
Over 2.5 - Success rate
PETERBOROUGH England - League One 20 16 80.0%
KILMARNOCK Scotland - Premier league 18 13 72.2%
EXETER CITY England - League One 21 15 71.4%
SWINDON England - League One 21 15 71.4%
WALSALL England - League One 20 14 70.0%
HAYES England - Conference 23 16 69.6%
BATH CITY England - Conference 23 16 69.6%
EASTBOURNE BOROUGH England - Conference 23 16 69.6%
CRYSTAL PALACE England - Championship 24 16 66.7%
LEEDS UNITED England - Championship 24 16 66.7%
TAMWORTH England - Conference 21 14 66.7%
WATFORD England - Championship 23 15 65.2%
CHESTERFIELD England - League Two 20 13 65.0%
BRISTOL ROVERS England - League One 20 13 65.0%
LEYTON ORIENT England - League One 20 13 65.0%
BURTON ALBION England - League Two 20 13 65.0%
PETERBOROUGH England - League One 20 16 80.0%
KILMARNOCK Scotland - Premier league 18 13 72.2%
EXETER CITY England - League One 21 15 71.4%
SWINDON England - League One 21 15 71.4%
WALSALL England - League One 20 14 70.0%
HAYES England - Conference 23 16 69.6%
BATH CITY England - Conference 23 16 69.6%
EASTBOURNE BOROUGH England - Conference 23 16 69.6%
CRYSTAL PALACE England - Championship 24 16 66.7%
LEEDS UNITED England - Championship 24 16 66.7%
TAMWORTH England - Conference 21 14 66.7%
WATFORD England - Championship 23 15 65.2%
CHESTERFIELD England - League Two 20 13 65.0%
BRISTOL ROVERS England - League One 20 13 65.0%
LEYTON ORIENT England - League One 20 13 65.0%
BURTON ALBION England - League Two 20 13 65.0%
QPR v Bristol City
Npower Championship
Venue: Loftus Road Date: Monday, 3 January Kick-off: 1500 GMT
Coverage: Watch highlights on The Football League Show; Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website
TEAM NEWS
QPR expect their signing of Norway international Petter Vaagen Moen to be registered in time for the midfielder to be available for his debut.
Defender Matt Connolly is suspended after being sent off against Norwich.
Bristol City look likely to be without Cole Skuse after he limped off during the win against Cardiff.
Jamie McAllister (calf) and Liam Fontaine (ankle) are both still out, but Louis Carey could return after injury and illness.
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Leicester v Swansea
Npower Championship
Venue: Walkers Stadium Date: Monday, 3 January Kick-off: 1500 GMT
Coverage: Watch highlights on The Football League Show; Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website
TEAM NEWS
Defender Ben Mee is included in the Leicester City squad after joining the Foxes on loan from Manchester City for the rest of the season.
Fellow Eastlands loanee Greg Cunningham suffered a broken leg against Hull, while goalkeeper Chris Kirkland's spell on loan from Wigan has now ended.
Swansea City are still without suspended defender Alan Tate.
Andrea Orlandi (thigh) and Neil Taylor (ankle) picked up injuries against Reading and look likely to miss out.
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Middlesbrough v Norwich
Npower Championship
Venue: Riverside Stadium Date: Monday, 3 January Kick-off: 1500 GMT
Coverage: Watch highlights on The Football League Show; Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website
TEAM NEWS
Middlesbrough are expected to be without Kevin Thomson, who limped off during Saturday's draw at Leeds.
Barry Robson could return to the starting line-up after recently recovering from a virus.
Norwich City have both Leon Barnett and Simon Lappin back from suspension for the trip north.
They could come in for Zak Whitbread and Adam Drury, who played well against QPR but were both making their first starts after long injury lay-offs.
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Derby v Millwall
Npower Championship
Venue: Pride Park Date: Monday, 3 January Kick-off: 1500 GMT
Coverage: Watch highlights on The Football League Show; Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website
TEAM NEWS
Derby County boss Nigel Clough can recall Dean Moxey, who was suspended for Saturday's win against Preston.
Chris Porter scored twice in that game but only recently returned from a hip injury, so could be rested.
Millwall could be without Steve Morison, who missed Saturday's win against Crystal Palace with a virus.
Full-back Alan Dunne is suspended, while central defenders Paul Robinson and Dan Shittu are both still struggling with hamstring problems.
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Reading v Burnley
Npower Championship
Venue: Madejski Stadium Date: Monday, 3 January Kick-off: 1500 GMT
Coverage: Watch highlights on The Football League Show; Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website
TEAM NEWS
Reading will assess Jobi McAnuff and Mikele Leigertwood, who missed out against Swansea because of illness and a hamstring problem respectively.
Noel Hunt and Jem Karacan were both rested against the Swans and are expected to return.
Burnley caretaker boss Stuart Gray could name an unchanged line-up for his second match in charge.
But Steven Thompson, who came off the bench to score on Saturday, will be hoping to get a starting place.
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Crystal Palace v Preston
Npower Championship
Venue: Selhurst Park Date: Monday, 3 January Kick-off: 1500 GMT
Coverage: Watch highlights on The Football League Show; Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website
TEAM NEWS
Former Tottenham striker Steffen Iversen, now 34, could make his Crystal Palace debut if international clearance is received in time.
Full-back David Wright returns after suspension, but Alex Marrow (ankle) and Claude Davis (hamstring) are doubts.
Preston defender Wayne Brown is a doubt after limping off against Barnsley, but Leon Cort can play as an extension to his loan from Burnley has been agreed.
Jamie Douglas could get the nod ahead of Paul Parry in attack.
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Scunthorpe v Watford
Npower Championship
Venue: Glanford Park Date: Monday, 3 January Kick-off: 1500 GMT
Coverage: Watch highlights on The Football League Show; Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website
TEAM NEWS
Scunthorpe United are still without Michael Raynes (thigh), Niall Canavan (knee) and Jim McNulty (ankle).
Cliff Byrne's booking on Saturday was his fifth of the season, but changes to the Football Association's disciplinary rules mean he will not face a ban.
Watford will assess the fitness of captain John Eustace, who picked up a calf strain against Portsmouth.
Teenage midfielder Piero Mingoia is fit again after a thigh injury and could be among the substitutes.
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Ipswich v Nott'm Forest
Npower Championship
Venue: Portman Road Date: Monday, 1 January Kick-off: 1500 GMT
Coverage: Watch highlights on The Football League Show; Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website
TEAM NEWS
Ipswich Town will assess the fitness of defender Gareth McAuley, who returned to action against Coventry on Saturday after an Achilles problem.
Shane O'Connor (ankle) and keeper Brian Murphy (shoulder) remain sidelined.
Nottingham Forest are still without left-back Ryan Bertrand, who has a hamstring injury.
They are hopeful that Paul McKenna will recover from a virus in time to play, but forward David McGoldrick's knee injury is likely to keep him out again.
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Sheff Utd v Doncaster
Npower Championship
Venue: Bramall Lane Date: Monday, 3 January Kick-off: 1500 GMT
Coverage: Watch highlights on The Football League Show; Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website
TEAM NEWS
United defender Nyron Nosworthy (ankle) has been ruled out, while keeper Richard Wright (thigh) is doubtful.
Jean Calve, Matt Lowton and midfielder Leon Britton are all struggling with groin injuries, but Nick Montgomery and Kyle Bartley are available after bans.
Doncaster could be without defender Shelton Martis and skipper Brian Stock, who both went off injured during the win against Scunthorpe.
Defender Sam Hird was sent off in that game, so is now suspended.
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Barnsley v Coventry
Npower Championship
Venue: Oakwell Date: Monday 3 January Kick-off: 1500 GMT
Coverage: Watch highlights on The Football League Show; Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website
TEAM NEWS
Barnsley defenders Jay McEveley and Luke Potter remain sidelined with knee injuries, but the Tykes are now set to select forward Garry O'Connor.
O'Connor's permanent move from Birmingham is due to be registered ahead of the game.
Coventry will be without striker Marlon King, who is suspended after being sent off against Ipswich Town.
But Gary McSheffrey and midfielder Aron Gunnarsson are both available again after serving bans.
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Portsmouth v Hull
Npower Championship
Venue: Fratton Park Date: Monday, 3 January Kick-off: 1500 GMT
Coverage: Watch highlights on The Football League Show; Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website
TEAM NEWS
Portsmouth will be without Greg Halford as the on-loan defender is suspended following his red card during Saturday's defeat against Watford.
But striker Dave Kitson returns from a one-match ban and winger Liam Lawrence is available after completing his permanent switch from Stoke.
Hull City are set to give a debut to new signing Matty Fryatt.
Defender Liam Rosenior is suspended after being sent off against Fryatt's former club Leicester.
Npower Championship
Venue: Loftus Road Date: Monday, 3 January Kick-off: 1500 GMT
Coverage: Watch highlights on The Football League Show; Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website
TEAM NEWS
QPR expect their signing of Norway international Petter Vaagen Moen to be registered in time for the midfielder to be available for his debut.
Defender Matt Connolly is suspended after being sent off against Norwich.
Bristol City look likely to be without Cole Skuse after he limped off during the win against Cardiff.
Jamie McAllister (calf) and Liam Fontaine (ankle) are both still out, but Louis Carey could return after injury and illness.
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Leicester v Swansea
Npower Championship
Venue: Walkers Stadium Date: Monday, 3 January Kick-off: 1500 GMT
Coverage: Watch highlights on The Football League Show; Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website
TEAM NEWS
Defender Ben Mee is included in the Leicester City squad after joining the Foxes on loan from Manchester City for the rest of the season.
Fellow Eastlands loanee Greg Cunningham suffered a broken leg against Hull, while goalkeeper Chris Kirkland's spell on loan from Wigan has now ended.
Swansea City are still without suspended defender Alan Tate.
Andrea Orlandi (thigh) and Neil Taylor (ankle) picked up injuries against Reading and look likely to miss out.
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Middlesbrough v Norwich
Npower Championship
Venue: Riverside Stadium Date: Monday, 3 January Kick-off: 1500 GMT
Coverage: Watch highlights on The Football League Show; Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website
TEAM NEWS
Middlesbrough are expected to be without Kevin Thomson, who limped off during Saturday's draw at Leeds.
Barry Robson could return to the starting line-up after recently recovering from a virus.
Norwich City have both Leon Barnett and Simon Lappin back from suspension for the trip north.
They could come in for Zak Whitbread and Adam Drury, who played well against QPR but were both making their first starts after long injury lay-offs.
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Derby v Millwall
Npower Championship
Venue: Pride Park Date: Monday, 3 January Kick-off: 1500 GMT
Coverage: Watch highlights on The Football League Show; Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website
TEAM NEWS
Derby County boss Nigel Clough can recall Dean Moxey, who was suspended for Saturday's win against Preston.
Chris Porter scored twice in that game but only recently returned from a hip injury, so could be rested.
Millwall could be without Steve Morison, who missed Saturday's win against Crystal Palace with a virus.
Full-back Alan Dunne is suspended, while central defenders Paul Robinson and Dan Shittu are both still struggling with hamstring problems.
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Reading v Burnley
Npower Championship
Venue: Madejski Stadium Date: Monday, 3 January Kick-off: 1500 GMT
Coverage: Watch highlights on The Football League Show; Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website
TEAM NEWS
Reading will assess Jobi McAnuff and Mikele Leigertwood, who missed out against Swansea because of illness and a hamstring problem respectively.
Noel Hunt and Jem Karacan were both rested against the Swans and are expected to return.
Burnley caretaker boss Stuart Gray could name an unchanged line-up for his second match in charge.
But Steven Thompson, who came off the bench to score on Saturday, will be hoping to get a starting place.
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Crystal Palace v Preston
Npower Championship
Venue: Selhurst Park Date: Monday, 3 January Kick-off: 1500 GMT
Coverage: Watch highlights on The Football League Show; Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website
TEAM NEWS
Former Tottenham striker Steffen Iversen, now 34, could make his Crystal Palace debut if international clearance is received in time.
Full-back David Wright returns after suspension, but Alex Marrow (ankle) and Claude Davis (hamstring) are doubts.
Preston defender Wayne Brown is a doubt after limping off against Barnsley, but Leon Cort can play as an extension to his loan from Burnley has been agreed.
Jamie Douglas could get the nod ahead of Paul Parry in attack.
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Scunthorpe v Watford
Npower Championship
Venue: Glanford Park Date: Monday, 3 January Kick-off: 1500 GMT
Coverage: Watch highlights on The Football League Show; Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website
TEAM NEWS
Scunthorpe United are still without Michael Raynes (thigh), Niall Canavan (knee) and Jim McNulty (ankle).
Cliff Byrne's booking on Saturday was his fifth of the season, but changes to the Football Association's disciplinary rules mean he will not face a ban.
Watford will assess the fitness of captain John Eustace, who picked up a calf strain against Portsmouth.
Teenage midfielder Piero Mingoia is fit again after a thigh injury and could be among the substitutes.
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Ipswich v Nott'm Forest
Npower Championship
Venue: Portman Road Date: Monday, 1 January Kick-off: 1500 GMT
Coverage: Watch highlights on The Football League Show; Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website
TEAM NEWS
Ipswich Town will assess the fitness of defender Gareth McAuley, who returned to action against Coventry on Saturday after an Achilles problem.
Shane O'Connor (ankle) and keeper Brian Murphy (shoulder) remain sidelined.
Nottingham Forest are still without left-back Ryan Bertrand, who has a hamstring injury.
They are hopeful that Paul McKenna will recover from a virus in time to play, but forward David McGoldrick's knee injury is likely to keep him out again.
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Sheff Utd v Doncaster
Npower Championship
Venue: Bramall Lane Date: Monday, 3 January Kick-off: 1500 GMT
Coverage: Watch highlights on The Football League Show; Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website
TEAM NEWS
United defender Nyron Nosworthy (ankle) has been ruled out, while keeper Richard Wright (thigh) is doubtful.
Jean Calve, Matt Lowton and midfielder Leon Britton are all struggling with groin injuries, but Nick Montgomery and Kyle Bartley are available after bans.
Doncaster could be without defender Shelton Martis and skipper Brian Stock, who both went off injured during the win against Scunthorpe.
Defender Sam Hird was sent off in that game, so is now suspended.
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Barnsley v Coventry
Npower Championship
Venue: Oakwell Date: Monday 3 January Kick-off: 1500 GMT
Coverage: Watch highlights on The Football League Show; Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website
TEAM NEWS
Barnsley defenders Jay McEveley and Luke Potter remain sidelined with knee injuries, but the Tykes are now set to select forward Garry O'Connor.
O'Connor's permanent move from Birmingham is due to be registered ahead of the game.
Coventry will be without striker Marlon King, who is suspended after being sent off against Ipswich Town.
But Gary McSheffrey and midfielder Aron Gunnarsson are both available again after serving bans.
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Portsmouth v Hull
Npower Championship
Venue: Fratton Park Date: Monday, 3 January Kick-off: 1500 GMT
Coverage: Watch highlights on The Football League Show; Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website
TEAM NEWS
Portsmouth will be without Greg Halford as the on-loan defender is suspended following his red card during Saturday's defeat against Watford.
But striker Dave Kitson returns from a one-match ban and winger Liam Lawrence is available after completing his permanent switch from Stoke.
Hull City are set to give a debut to new signing Matty Fryatt.
Defender Liam Rosenior is suspended after being sent off against Fryatt's former club Leicester.
Boro - Norwich BTS @1.72 looks good. Combo material.
Norwich has scored at least one goal in 10/11 away games this season. Holt played an entire game vs. QPR, hopefully he'll be ready for this one.
Boro still struggling, currently they're 20th, need points badly.
Mowbray was always offensive minded coach, especially in Championship and I reckon they'll score some goals tomorrow.
Norwich has scored at least one goal in 10/11 away games this season. Holt played an entire game vs. QPR, hopefully he'll be ready for this one.
Boro still struggling, currently they're 20th, need points badly.
Mowbray was always offensive minded coach, especially in Championship and I reckon they'll score some goals tomorrow.