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Beat the Bookies: Week 6

By: Rob Sedgwick
Date: 02/09/2010 (Last updated: 20/11/2010)

HANDS up those of you who thought Morecambe were going to beat Gillingham with ten minutes to go last Saturday? Sadly they didn't, and Gateshead didn't cause an upset at Darlo so it meant another losing weak for Beat the Bookies. We will bounce back.

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  • Chesterfield v Lincoln. Lincoln showed at Gillingham they can win on the road, and this is a local derby to boot so there's plenty to play for. City are 4/1 to come away with the points. Selection: Lincoln

  • Eastbourne Boro v Darlington. Eastbourne have been good at home and this is such a long trip for Darlo, who have been very patchy, that you have to fancy the home side at 8/5. Selection: Eastbourne Boro

  • Kettering v AFC Wimbledon. Wimbledon look overpriced at 6/5 and all the value lies in the home side at 2/1. Selection: Kettering

  • Southend v Torquay. Both sides have started well but Southend is a tricky place to go to and 2/1 looks a decent price for a home win. Selection: Southend

  • Oxford v Morecambe. Oxford should easily win this. They have a good home record. Selection: Oxford

    Recommended Fixed Odds Bets

    • 1. Kettering to beat AFC Wimbledon. . (2/1, Bet365)
    • 2. Oxford to beat Morecambe . . (11/10, Bet365)

    The Monkey's Bet

    • Grimsby to win 3-1, 22/1 Bet365

    Previous Fixed Odds Bets (1 or 2 bets, around £10 per week each of Rob's own money)

    DateBetOddsProfit/Loss
    27/08Morecambe to beat Gillingham5/4-£10.00
    27/08Stoke to beat Tottenham21/5-£10.00
    20/08Altrincham to beat Crawley12/5-£10.00
    20/08Stoke to beat Tottenham23/10-£10.00
    13/08Morecambe to beat Rotherham15/8-£10.00
    13/08Wolves to beat Stoke.11/8+£13.75
    05/08Barnet to beat Chesterfield5/1-£10.00
    05/08Reading to beat Scunthorpe by 3 or more goals.4/1-£10.00
    Total -£56.25

    Previous Monkey Bets (£10 per week of the Monkey's pretend money)

    DateBetOddsProfit/Loss
    30/08Grimsby to win 3-1?/1-£10.00
    27/08Grimsby to win 3-125/1-£10.00
    22/08Grimsby to win 3-125/1-£10.00
    20/08Grimsby to win 3-111/1-£10.00
    13/08Grimsby to win 3-133/1-£10.00
    Total -£50.00

    Every month I try and beat the bookies but now you can try and beat me - with pretend money. Just sign up and join the Grimsby Town team at OLBG.

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