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WEEK 5 REVIEW
HIT! $125 on NE at -$105 = $119
LOSS $75 on SKC to win = ($75)
LOSS $75 on FCD to win = ($75)
LOSS $150 on SJ to win = ($150)
Weekly Total = ($181)

NEW 2016 SEASON TOTALS
Picking Winners: 2/9
Picking Draws: 0/1
Total Earnings: ($644)

Yikes… At this point, I’m like Matt McConaughey in the closing scenes of Two for the Money (2005), but rather than flipping a coin in a puddle of my own sweat, I’ll just pick a bunch of home favorites and hope for the best.

FCD (-$145) v. SJ (+$390) – 9:00 PM ET

I probably would’ve reserved that $75 wager on FC Dallas last week had I known Mauro Diaz was out of the lineup against Columbus. No doubt, the electric Argentine would have been the difference in a match that ended in a 1-1 draw. FC Dallas will be on their home pitch again this week and Diaz is expected to play.

RSL (-$120) v. COL (+$340) – 9:30 PM ET

It’s a good idea to avoid rivalry games whenever gambling on sports, but Colorado have proven little on the road in 2016 and RSL are looking like one of the stronger sides in the league through five weeks. I like the home team to take this 1-0 or 2-1.

HOU (+$120) v. SSFC (+$220) – 4:00 PM ET (Sunday)

Houston have proven a productive side early on in the season while Seattle appear to be facing some major challenges. The Dynamo could be solid value here at better than 1 to 1 odds.

NYCFC (-$120) v. CHI (+$290) – 7:00 PM ET (Sunday)

NYCFC are a strong side at home and there is money to be made when betting against Chicago. It’s always a strange match when these two clubs meet, so approach with caution.

LAG (-$120) v. PTFC (+$295) – 9:30 PM ET (Sunday)

LA tend to find a way to get it done at home. Portland haven’t been convincing thus far in 2016. I feel like this one is a stay-away, but then again, I’ll be kicking myself after LA cruises to a three goal victory if I don’t take the risk.

***Official Week 6 Picks**

• $100 on FCD to win at -145
  
• $125 on RSL to win at -120
  
• $75 on HOU to win at +120
  
• $125 on NYCFC to win at -120
• $100 on LAG to win at -120