Lukey the Czech for 2/23/07

February 23 -2007

Lukey the Czech’s on a nice run, and he’s back up above the $150 mark for the first time since early fall (whereupon MLS derailed his World Cup gravy-train). Going into this weekend, Lukey sits at $155.64 (based on $5 and $10 mythical wagers).

Join Lukey for picks that smell faintly of warm pilsner, grilled bratwurst, and stripper perfume.

Lock of the Week:

It’s been a few weeks and you’ve all had a chance to reflect on my last picks in which I went 7-3; quite impressive if you ask me. As I’ve stated, if you stick with the picks you’ll make money…bottom line.

Here’s the thing: have you ever been somewhere, done something, been involved in something, that looking back completely baffled you? How about a trip to your local peeling establishement, “The Candy Store,” with your brother and father-in-law. Unpredictable? Weird? Amusing? Hilarious? Rewarding? Yes, actually, all of the above.

Stay with me here. We’re off to Vicarge Road this week for our pick of the week. Is this a weird, amusing, strange, and maybe even funny pick? Yes, but I like our chances. There’s really no good reasoning behind our pick (just as there’s no good reason to visit “The Candy Store” with your in-laws) but we’re going for it anyway.

Watford have the worst record in the league, the least amount of points, and have been pretty bad all season…not to mention the 38 goals they’ve conceeded. BUT, they’ve been on a strangely decent run as of late. A couple of ties, a win, some losses: all in all, a great last month. They are in a battle for their lives and every game will be played as if life and death depended on it. Don’t think about it, just do it. I think you’ll enjoy the outcome. Watford 1 - Everton 0!!!!!!!!

Fulham v Man Utd: 0-2
Charlton v West Ham: 3-2
Liverpool v Sheff Utd: 2-0
Middlesbrough v Reading: 1-1
Watford v Everton: 1-0

Wigan v Newcastle: 1-2
Blackburn v Portsmouth: 1-1
Tottenham v Bolton: 2-1