NSB PICK EM 2023 #8: SATURDAY 11th FEBRUARY 2023

Saturday 11th February 2023 San Antonio TX USA (UTC-6) Rey Vargas (36-0-0) Vs O'Shaquie Foster (19-2-0) (12 ROUNDS) BETTING ODDS: Vargas: (-170) Foster: (+140) https://www.proboxingodds.com/events/2023-02-11-1751 Optional multipliers only applicable on Foster Ways fighters can win: 12 ROUND FIGHTS: DECISION: CLOSE (0-9), CLEAR (10 - 18), WIDE (19+) KO: EARLY (1-4), MID (5-8) or LATE (9-12) 10 ROUND FIGHTS: DECISION: CLOSE (0-8), CLEAR (9 - 15), WIDE (16+) KO: EARLY (1-3), MID (4-6) or LATE (7-10) Examples of the ways you can state your decision: PICK EM CREW, O'Shaquie, KO, Mid x5 PICK EM CREW, FOSTER, WIDE x2 PICK EM CREW VARGAS KO LATE If no multiplier is specified in your pick (ie x2, x3) then it will be assumed that no multiplier is being used (x1) If you wish to pick a Draw result, simply state your Username, both fighter names and DRAW, ie: PICK EM CREW, VARGAS FOSTER DRAW NOTES: -Picking the correct winner earns 20 pts -Picking the correct method earns 10 pts -Picking the correct detail is worth 10 pts -Draws are worth 150 pts. A perfect pick without a multiplier is 40pts. -CLOSE is 8 or fewer pts difference, eg 116 - 112, 115 -113 115 - 113 or closer. CLEAR is 9 - 17 pts difference, eg below 117 - 111 on all three cards WIDE is 18 points or over ie an average of 117 -111 or above on all three cards -If you'd like to change your pick before the fight starts, post in this thread to do so. Ideally tag me so that I don't miss it. -2X doubles your points and 3X triples your points. Everyone starts with 10 doubles and 6 triples to use throughout the year. If you forget how many you have left, check the leaderboard in the master thread. Every player also has 3 x5 special multipliers which can be only be used on an underdog (+100 or greater) fighter. ............... If I could ask one of the mods to kindly sticky this thread and remove anything else Pick Em related except the 2022 masterthread, be greatly appreciated. And thanks once again for your help gentlemen. -MEGA-, BostonGuy, TBear, jaded, LoadedWraps, bigjavi973

Comments (20)

Azat vs Nery should defo be in. Not sure how I missed it. No title on the line but they're both well within the top 10 with both Ring and TBRB and the odds are pretty close - Ney something like a -250 favourite https://www.proboxingodds.com/events/2023-02-19-1777 Ok. Iâ€™ll get the thread up tonight before bed. I believe they are both Saturday fights, will get it up though. :boxing:

3y ago

Mammoth

bookies seem convinced Wood is getting KO'd I'm not.

3y ago

Citizen_Koba

For some reason I foresee a one-sided fight in favor of Ortiz. Stanionis is strong but I'd be surprised to see him win more than a few rounds. I agree on Wood vs Lara. The latter is not invincible in spite of his punch, and Wood is tougher than many. I'll probably throw some cash on both by KO somewhere in the 2nd half, but would not be surprised to see this one go the full 12. It's gonna look much like Ortiz vs Kavaliauskas... Eimantas is strong and can box some but Ortiz is also strong has better punch selection and is more imaginative with his delivery and just more naturally fluid

3y ago

SteveM

3y ago

Tatabanya

anyway talking about schedule - very glad to see that Ortiz-Stanionis is back on track with a new date and I really think Lara vs Wood this Sat. will be a great fight as long as it lasts For some reason I foresee a one-sided fight in favor of Ortiz. Stanionis is strong but I'd be surprised to see him win more than a few rounds. I agree on Wood vs Lara. The latter is not invincible in spite of his punch, and Wood is tougher than many. I'll probably throw some cash on both by KO somewhere in the 2nd half, but would not be surprised to see this one go the full 12.

3y ago

SteveM

It's indeed sad when there's no Pick Em... but if you start feeling disengaged at any time, YouTube offers a lot to remember in terms of great old fights. Some real jewels in there, including rare title fights occurred in Asia in the 70s, etc. You know, it's true YT is a treasure trove, but I've come to realise that half the fun for me is not knowing the result - can't beat watching live allthebestfights-dot-com is a good resource too anyway talking about schedule - very glad to see that Ortiz-Stanionis is back on track with a new date and I really think Lara vs Wood this Sat. will be a great fight as long as it lasts

3y ago

Tatabanya

How are you feeling about the way this year is panning out so far in terms of fights? I feel that the schedule is a damp squib and uninspiring but luckily we have had fights, apart from this past weekend, where the outcome has exceeded the expectation. It's at times like this that I can become disengaged with boxing. The beauty of pick em is that it keeps me engaged. And the more fights scheduled the ore engaged I am :boxing: - I wonder how many others feel the same way? It's indeed sad when there's no Pick Em... but if you start feeling disengaged at any time, YouTube offers a lot to remember in terms of great old fights. Some real jewels in there, including rare title fights occurred in Asia in the 70s, etc.

3y ago

Ganondorf

As Tat bsaid he 's been keeping a running tally on each weeks thread. I will be getting a new masterthread up at some point within the next week or so I imagine although progress has been kinda stymied by my eye injury which has left everything kinda blurry and it's kinda painful looking at a screen too long. However I am gradually getting better and I reckon I'm just making excuses at this point so hopefully sooner rather than later.. maybe even have it up by the weekend. Got it! Thanks. I just didn’t know if I was missing something. Lol

3y ago

Citizen_Koba

I had spoken with Koba about it already, if can manage to sway his judgement I will add it to this weeks Pick Em. I’ll wait to put up the thread until tomorrow evening in case there is enough people to pressure the diplomat :boxing: Azat vs Nery should defo be in. Not sure how I missed it. No title on the line but they're both well within the top 10 with both Ring and TBRB and the odds are pretty close - Ney something like a -250 favourite https://www.proboxingodds.com/events/2023-02-19-1777

3y ago

Citizen_Koba

Dumbass question but where is the season tally? As Tat bsaid he 's been keeping a running tally on each weeks thread. I will be getting a new masterthread up at some point within the next week or so I imagine although progress has been kinda stymied by my eye injury which has left everything kinda blurry and it's kinda painful looking at a screen too long. However I am gradually getting better and I reckon I'm just making excuses at this point so hopefully sooner rather than later.. maybe even have it up by the weekend.

3y ago

SteveM

3y ago

SteveM

I had spoken with Koba about it already, if can manage to sway his judgement I will add it to this weeks Pick Em. I’ll wait to put up the thread until tomorrow evening in case there is enough people to pressure the diplomat :boxing: How are you feeling about the way this year is panning out so far in terms of fights? I feel that the schedule is a damp squib and uninspiring but luckily we have had fights, apart from this past weekend, where the outcome has exceeded the expectation. It's at times like this that I can become disengaged with boxing. The beauty of pick em is that it keeps me engaged. And the more fights scheduled the ore engaged I am :boxing: - I wonder how many others feel the same way?

3y ago

NC_Uppercut

The Nery fight looks balanced enough if you ask me, I maintain that it should be in, but I'll accept any decision of course. I had spoken with Koba about it already, if can manage to sway his judgement I will add it to this weeks Pick Em. I’ll wait to put up the thread until tomorrow evening in case there is enough people to pressure the diplomat :boxing:

3y ago

Ganondorf

The masterthread is still to be posted by Koba; the updated standings are on post # 56 of this very thread :cool: Thank you!

3y ago

Tatabanya

Dumbass question but where is the season tally? The masterthread is still to be posted by Koba; the updated standings are on post # 56 of this very thread :cool:

3y ago

SUBZER0ED

Just think that I had placed a double bet: either Vargas KO or Foster DEC, following a degree of logic. But no, I HAD to replace the Foster win with a fùcking draw, the idiot that I am. Not only I missed an easy win, but lost over a hundred for this foolish change. :purity: I try to not second guess my initial instinct. Most times, it pays off. Most times...

3y ago

Tatabanya

Foster surprised me. I expected him to keep up with Vargas, but not totally outclass him. Just think that I had placed a double bet: either Vargas KO or Foster DEC, following a degree of logic. But no, I HAD to replace the Foster win with a fùcking draw, the idiot that I am. Not only I missed an easy win, but lost over a hundred for this foolish change. :purity:

3y ago

SUBZER0ED

I didn't dare here, but I did place a bet on it :cool: Foster surprised me. I expected him to keep up with Vargas, but not totally outclass him.

3y ago

Ganondorf

Dumbass question but where is the season tally?

3y ago

Tatabanya

ok - seems a bit of a famine though - just 1 fight some weeks, i think the same on the 25th too The Nery fight looks balanced enough if you ask me, I maintain that it should be in, but I'll accept any decision of course.

3y ago