MLB's Texas Rangers saved the 7-dog trial from its first outright skunking Monday, a reminder that some days, you can't get arrested!

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[Scroll down for Thursday's selections]

Just like you, I would prefer it if I could win every day.

But some days are harder than others.

Today on Wall Street, for example.

Just when you think it's safe to dip a toe back in the water, WHAMMO!

The 50x wide(r) spread rules set was knocked back to 71% of its best win to date on Monday, but today is another day and another recovery opportunity.

Things are not looking good for 5x. But according to the rules I have been preaching for as long as I have been in the business of betting, they probably never did.

On a day when dogs can only eke out 3 wins in 14 games across three sports, there's very little sunshine and not a whole lot of hay to be made...

Here are today's updates:-





To (hopefully) keep results to date from the 7-dog trial in perspective, here's the latest summary for all seven series or lines.


Right now, just one out of the seven is in the red.

Wednesday, May 5 at 10:35am

A tough day yesterday in spite of an overall DWR that topped 40%.

Timing, timing, timing...

Here are today's picks and Tuesday's finals:



Thursday, May 6 at 10:20am

Three right picks out of seven yesterday in spite of an overall 50% DWR.

My bad...

Tight-spread (5x) broke even and 50x slipped back a few notches.

Here are today's bets:



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