OK Raven fans I still need your help!!!!!!!

**Ravenswintitle** · 01-27-2012, 05:29 PM

I think the Gmen will win but more importantly....

I hope the Pats lose on the last play of the game due to a clearly blown call. Yes I said it

**SteelGirl** · 02-01-2012, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by Haloti92

I can see why people think the Giants will win. But I have a sinking feeling the Pats will get revenge. Vernon Davis abused the Giants, and I suspect the Pats TEs will go off in this game (assuming Gronkowski isn't really hobbled, which I think will be made clear by middle of next week). The game is in a dome, which I think helps the Pats. The Pats defense (run defense and pass rush) has improved late in the season. I can see the Pats marching slowly, but surely, down the field in small chunks, killing a lot of clock and scoring TDs. Also, though Eli is clutch lately, he is still the more likely QB to have an off day, imo.

Is there any way you can find out what most of the other people are picking before you have to officially pick? It might help you decide (in terms of managing risk).

No, i have to have my pick in 2 hours before the game. Shortly after that, everyone's picks are revealed. 9 of the 12 have taken the largest favorite each week of the playoffs. That would lead me to believe that the Patriots will be the selected more. I am guessing 7 to 5 or maybe 8 to 4.

**Haloti92** · 02-01-2012, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by SteelGirl

No, i have to have my pick in 2 hours before the game. Shortly after that, everyone's picks are revealed. 9 of the 12 have taken the largest favorite each week of the playoffs. That would lead me to believe that the Patriots will be the selected more. I am guessing 7 to 5 or maybe 8 to 4.

Well, if it's basically a coinflip in terms of who wins, then maybe pick the Giants since the payoff split would be better (assuming 8-9 of the people will pick the Pats).

I can easily envision either team winning (and what teh game would look like), but my gut/hunch says the Pats win (unfortunately, because I would much rather NYG win).

Let us know who you take though.

**SteelGirl** · 02-01-2012, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by Haloti92

Well, if it's basically a coinflip in terms of who wins, then maybe pick the Giants since the payoff split would be better (assuming 8-9 of the people will pick the Pats).

I can easily envision either team winning (and what teh game would look like), but my gut/hunch says the Pats win (unfortunately, because I would much rather NYG win).

Let us know who you take though.

I will keep you posted!!!!!

**Haloti92** · 02-02-2012, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by SteelGirl

I will keep you posted!!!!!

Cool.

You also could hedge and lock in some money if you can find a way to bet on the game.

A reputable bookie (if that isn't an oxymoron) or maybe online or through Vegas, perhaps. Since the Giants are getting points, you could place a bet on the Giants getting the points. You could then pick the Pats in the survival pool. If the Giants win, you don't get anything from pool but you do win money on your separate bet. If the Pats win by more than the spread, you lose whatever you bet but make up for it with the pool money (even if everyone picks the same winner, the split is still good). And...if the Pats win but do not cover the spread (yeah the spread is small but it still could happen, or maybe you 'push' the separate bet), you could win both the bet and the share of the pool.

**The Fanatic** · 02-05-2012, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by SteelGirl

No, i have to have my pick in 2 hours before the game. Shortly after that, everyone's picks are revealed. 9 of the 12 have taken the largest favorite each week of the playoffs. That would lead me to believe that the Patriots will be the selected more. I am guessing 7 to 5 or maybe 8 to 4.

Originally Posted by SteelGirl

I will keep you posted!!!!!

Welp, who did you take, and how does the field break down?

Inquiring minds want to know.

**SteelGirl** · 02-05-2012, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by The Fanatic

Welp, who did you take, and how does the field break down?

Inquiring minds want to know.

I took the Giants!! The final breakdown was 7 Giants 5 Pats. That was a bit surprising. The pick is worth around 2100. I need a good second half from the Giants!!!!

**The Fanatic** · 02-05-2012, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by SteelGirl

I took the Giants!! The final breakdown was 7 Giants 5 Pats. That was a bit surprising. The pick is worth around 2100. I need a good second half from the Giants!!!!

Better hope Kevin Gilbride figures out that throwing the ball down field is an option.

**The Fanatic** · 02-05-2012, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by The Fanatic

Better hope Kevin Gilbride figures out that throwing the ball down field is an option.

Took them long enough, but I'll be damned if not too much longer after my post about Gilbride they finally took a shot down field for the longest play of the game.
That play set them up to finish them off.

Congrats Steelgirl.
Don't spend it all in one place.

**GOTA** · 02-07-2012, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by SteelGirl

I took the Giants!! The final breakdown was 7 Giants 5 Pats. That was a bit surprising. The pick is worth around 2100. I need a good second half from the Giants!!!!

Congrats SteelGirl. You did good. That's a nice payday

**SteelGirl** · 02-07-2012, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by GOTA

Congrats SteelGirl. You did good. That's a nice payday

Thanks GOTA!!!! It would have been 7 times better if Evans held onto that pass!!

If anyone is interested in joining next season just send me a PM. Everything is done online!!