Mr. Obvious Picks

Mr. Obvious Saturday 12/6 picks:

Cincinnati - 2 star
Alabama - 4 star
Florida State - 2 star
Wisconsin - 5 start, Obvious pick of the week

For a little extra fun, Mr. obvious bball picks:

All 3 star picks
Virginia
Miami fl
Arizona

GL all. Roll Tide!
-Obvious

Free Pick Friday

Good morning degenerates,

Week six in college football is here, and it is a HUGE weekend loaded with premier games. Four match-ups against unbeaten teams, six games between ranked opponents ensures that this will be a wild Saturday of football. Each Friday I will provide my thoughts on various game lines in order to inform you on the smart picks for the weekend (as well as to boost the confidence in my picks).

Can Amari Cooper help keep the Tide rolling vs Ole Miss?

Some intriguing games to watch Saturday include:

•  Alabama (-7) at Ole Miss (3:30 est, CBS)
•  Texas A&M (+2.5) at Miss. State (12:00 est, ESPN) 
• Stanford (-1.5) at Notre Dame (3:30 est, NBC)
• Oklahoma (-5.5) at TCU (3:30 est, FOX)
• LSU (+7.5) at Auburn (7:00 est, ESPN)
• Nebraska (+7.5) at Michigan State (8:00 est, ABC)

Alabama (-7) at Ole Miss: Ole Miss has the weapons on offense and a stout defense to limit Alabama's offense and keep this close. Couple that with Alabama quarterback Blake Sims going on the road for the first time, against a top ten team no less, conventional wisdom suggests Ole Miss is the play. However, Alabama's offense is balanced enough to rely on their potent rushing attack, and their defense is still one of the best in the country. Pick: Alabama -7

Texas A&M (+2.5) at Mississippi State: This is a battle of unbeaten teams, both with surprising road victories against South Carolina and LSU, respectively. Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott had a monster game against LSU's defense, and A&M freshman quarterback Kenny Hill has shown he carry A&M's prolific offense. I think this will be a shootout, with A&M pulling it out in the end. Pick: Texas A&M +2.5

Stanford (-1.5) at Notre Dame: Notre Dame has looked strong in its first four games, although some of its victories (Michigan) do not look as strong as initially perceived. The gametime forecast looks rather dicey (mid 40s, high chance of rain), so this could be a low scoring, defensive battle. Stanford has a strong rushing attack featuring Remound Wright and Barry Sanders Jr., which will be an interesting matchup against Notre Dame's strong rush defense. I expect Notre Dame to come out on top. Pick: Notre Dame +1.5

Good luck to all of you (except those picking against my picks), please comment below your thoughts on any of the games this week.

This week’s opening lines: Betting number indicates these SEC games will be close

This week’s opening lines: Betting number indicates these SEC games will be close

Evaluating global alcohol consumption & shifts in tastes and preferences

 http://www.who.int/substance_abuse/publications/global_alcohol_report/en/

As strange as it may seem, alcohol consumption is one way in determining a countries economic ‘spirit’. According to CNN Money’s “10 Largest Economies”, nine of the ten countries consume at least 5.00-7.49 liters per capita annually, while the majority consume at least 7.5 liters per capita.

India, the lone outlier, has the one of the fastest growing economies in the world. And with a population of 1.1 billion people, analysts are expecting India to become the next spirits consumption boom.

Other emerging markets, including China, Brazil, and South Africa, are poised for further growth in the alcohol business. As real income rises in developing countries, so does their disposable income, which allows consumers to enjoy more leisurely activities.

Outside of the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Southeast Asia such as Malaysia and Indonesia, which are predominantly Muslim countries that forbid alcohol consumption, sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and East Asia are considered the next frontier for global beer, wine, and spirit companies to expand their brand.

It will be interesting to see if spirit companies can create an impact in largely beer-consuming countries, and vice versa. InBev, the largest brewing company in the world, is currently making serious inroads in China, Vietnam, and South Korea in hopes of capturing the market.

Based on your travels around the world, have you noticed different consumption patterns? Have you observed new brands in new markets? 

"Now Is the Time to Get Rich"

Warren Buffett made this announcement in 1974 just before the stock market soared to unprecedented heights, propelling Buffett to become one of the wealthiest Americans. 

As an investing and gambling enthusiast, I have always looked to this quote as inspiration when looking for the right time to make the right move. I have studied the stock market for the past 10 years while examining trends and signs dating back to the Great Depression.

The market and sports gambling have always fascinated me because it requires a certain type of foresight in determining stocks (or teams) to choose, and the rush of it all is simply exhilarating.

While I have no professional experience in the market, and only modest gains in sports gambling, I am creating this blog as a platform to share my thoughts and ideas about trends and features of the stock market, while providing my opinions on games this fall in the college football season.

Due to my amateurism, I would like to invite guests to share their thoughts and opinions in a way which can be conducive to positive discussion to inform those who seek assistance in learning more about the stock market or gambling. 

Whether it be determining if Alibaba is here to stay as a market staple, or if the Tennessee vs. Florida game will come close to even sniffing the over/under this weekend,

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(it won't), this blog will help you get stay informed on the matters of investing and sports betting.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you stick around to enjoy the information and discussion.

Brooks