Matt Holthe
@mattholthe.bsky.social
Illinois sports fan. I love watching and betting small wagers on sports.
Cubs are done this regular season with the Diamondbacks, Padres, and Dodgers. They have yet to play a game against a team in their division.
April 24, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Cubs are done this regular season with the Diamondbacks, Padres, and Dodgers. They have yet to play a game against a team in their division.
Pistons win a playoff game for the first time since 2008. That losing streak was able to drive legally.
April 22, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Pistons win a playoff game for the first time since 2008. That losing streak was able to drive legally.
Oklahoma City 131, Memphis 80. That's a 51 point margin of victory. Wow.
April 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Oklahoma City 131, Memphis 80. That's a 51 point margin of victory. Wow.
Would have been an inning ending DP by Arizona, but they only get 1. 1 run scores on that play, then 2 run HR, then solo HR. 6-1 Cubs after 2.
April 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Would have been an inning ending DP by Arizona, but they only get 1. 1 run scores on that play, then 2 run HR, then solo HR. 6-1 Cubs after 2.
Cubs are playing the Diamondbacks this weekend. Then the Dodgers early next week. After those 2 series, they will have played 20 games (out of 26) against the Dodgers, Diamondbacks, and Padres. Those teams are 33-10 (.767) when they play teams besides the Cubs. Brutal schedule.
April 18, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Cubs are playing the Diamondbacks this weekend. Then the Dodgers early next week. After those 2 series, they will have played 20 games (out of 26) against the Dodgers, Diamondbacks, and Padres. Those teams are 33-10 (.767) when they play teams besides the Cubs. Brutal schedule.
First I was wondering how Duke wasn't going to cover the 4.5 point spread, and now I wonder how Houston won the game outright.
April 6, 2025 at 3:54 AM
First I was wondering how Duke wasn't going to cover the 4.5 point spread, and now I wonder how Houston won the game outright.
We have 2 adults, 1 teenager, 3 dogs, and 1 cat all on the same couch. Feeling a little cramped.
April 2, 2025 at 12:35 AM
We have 2 adults, 1 teenager, 3 dogs, and 1 cat all on the same couch. Feeling a little cramped.
Reposted by Matt Holthe
WILD ending in Bulls/Lakers
Bulls down 115-110 with 10.1 seconds to go
— Patrick Williams 3, Bulls down 115-113
— Giddey steal on inbounds pass
— Coby White 3, Bulls go up 116-115
— Austin Reaves Layup with 3.1 seconds, Lakers up 117-115
— Giddey game winner from half court
Bulls win 119-117
Bulls down 115-110 with 10.1 seconds to go
— Patrick Williams 3, Bulls down 115-113
— Giddey steal on inbounds pass
— Coby White 3, Bulls go up 116-115
— Austin Reaves Layup with 3.1 seconds, Lakers up 117-115
— Giddey game winner from half court
Bulls win 119-117
March 28, 2025 at 3:05 AM
WILD ending in Bulls/Lakers
Bulls down 115-110 with 10.1 seconds to go
— Patrick Williams 3, Bulls down 115-113
— Giddey steal on inbounds pass
— Coby White 3, Bulls go up 116-115
— Austin Reaves Layup with 3.1 seconds, Lakers up 117-115
— Giddey game winner from half court
Bulls win 119-117
Bulls down 115-110 with 10.1 seconds to go
— Patrick Williams 3, Bulls down 115-113
— Giddey steal on inbounds pass
— Coby White 3, Bulls go up 116-115
— Austin Reaves Layup with 3.1 seconds, Lakers up 117-115
— Giddey game winner from half court
Bulls win 119-117
Time for some sweet 16 men's basketball. Don't have any rooting interest in any game (didn't make any bets) - just hoping for good basketball.
March 27, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Time for some sweet 16 men's basketball. Don't have any rooting interest in any game (didn't make any bets) - just hoping for good basketball.
Today I will be volunteering at the Illinois High School girl's state basketball tournament. Doing something new this time, so it's going to be a learning experience.
March 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Today I will be volunteering at the Illinois High School girl's state basketball tournament. Doing something new this time, so it's going to be a learning experience.
Two double OT games in college basketball last night, along with number 1 Auburn losing, and I missed all of it. Power was out at my house for a while and when it came back on I didn't turn on the TV.
March 5, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Two double OT games in college basketball last night, along with number 1 Auburn losing, and I missed all of it. Power was out at my house for a while and when it came back on I didn't turn on the TV.
Several college basketball conferences have completed their regular season, and a couple have started the conference tournament. My favorite month of the sports calendar is in full swing.
March 3, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Several college basketball conferences have completed their regular season, and a couple have started the conference tournament. My favorite month of the sports calendar is in full swing.
The over/under in the Michigan/Nebraska game was 153. A bunch of free throws at the end of the game got them into the 90's combined. Final score 49-46.
February 25, 2025 at 3:13 AM
The over/under in the Michigan/Nebraska game was 153. A bunch of free throws at the end of the game got them into the 90's combined. Final score 49-46.
Oh, you want to know what I did at work this week? I took a class called "the adverse impacts of micromanaging in the workplace". Then I worked on the tasks my real boss assigned to me.
February 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Oh, you want to know what I did at work this week? I took a class called "the adverse impacts of micromanaging in the workplace". Then I worked on the tasks my real boss assigned to me.
Just a reminder from the Poison song "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" that the words "thorn" and "dawn" and "song" all rhyme if you pronounce them a certain way.
February 22, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Just a reminder from the Poison song "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" that the words "thorn" and "dawn" and "song" all rhyme if you pronounce them a certain way.
Starting my college basketball research for March.
February 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Starting my college basketball research for March.
Bulls down 71-29 at halftime. That's 29 points in 24 minutes in an NBA game. Ouch.
February 12, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Bulls down 71-29 at halftime. That's 29 points in 24 minutes in an NBA game. Ouch.
All the experts who picked the Chiefs gave a reason of "don't pick against Patrick Mahomes". All the experts who picked the Eagles gaves stats and reasons why they were the better team. Guess you can pick against Mahomes now.
February 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
All the experts who picked the Chiefs gave a reason of "don't pick against Patrick Mahomes". All the experts who picked the Eagles gaves stats and reasons why they were the better team. Guess you can pick against Mahomes now.
College basketball number 1 and number 2 teams lose yesterday. And 3rd ranked Alabama had to hold on to win. Next week, it wouldn't be a shock if the top 3 teams are all from the SEC: Alabama, Tennessee, Auburn.
February 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
College basketball number 1 and number 2 teams lose yesterday. And 3rd ranked Alabama had to hold on to win. Next week, it wouldn't be a shock if the top 3 teams are all from the SEC: Alabama, Tennessee, Auburn.
I haven't been doing any sports betting for a while. Today I might get back into it for a bit. I have Wake Forest -2.5 vs Pitt, BC +5.5 vs Fla St, and Virginia -4 vs Va Tech. See how this goes.
February 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I haven't been doing any sports betting for a while. Today I might get back into it for a bit. I have Wake Forest -2.5 vs Pitt, BC +5.5 vs Fla St, and Virginia -4 vs Va Tech. See how this goes.
Illinois shooting 9 for 32, 3 for 18 on 3's, in the first half at Nebraska. 5 dudes in their 40s at the Y could probably do better.
January 31, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Illinois shooting 9 for 32, 3 for 18 on 3's, in the first half at Nebraska. 5 dudes in their 40s at the Y could probably do better.
That was an amazing first semifinal game for the college football playoffs. Had a lot of defense for 3 quarters, then a lot of offense in the 4th quarter, then a FG with 8 seconds left to win the game.
January 10, 2025 at 4:15 AM
That was an amazing first semifinal game for the college football playoffs. Had a lot of defense for 3 quarters, then a lot of offense in the 4th quarter, then a FG with 8 seconds left to win the game.
"OK, let's get to work on the issues important to the people who elected me. Grocery prices, Social Security solvency, universal health care, the housing... ooh, Greenland! Gulf of America! Panama Canal! SQUIRREL!!"
January 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
"OK, let's get to work on the issues important to the people who elected me. Grocery prices, Social Security solvency, universal health care, the housing... ooh, Greenland! Gulf of America! Panama Canal! SQUIRREL!!"
Reposted by Matt Holthe
Illinois shoots 19% (5/26) from three but still finds a way to beat Washington in Seattle
Kasparas Jakucionis 18 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds
Tre White 17 points and 7 rebounds and won some key 50/50 balls
DJ Davis went off for 31 points and hit 7 three pointers with his movement shooting skill
Kasparas Jakucionis 18 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds
Tre White 17 points and 7 rebounds and won some key 50/50 balls
DJ Davis went off for 31 points and hit 7 three pointers with his movement shooting skill
January 5, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Illinois shoots 19% (5/26) from three but still finds a way to beat Washington in Seattle
Kasparas Jakucionis 18 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds
Tre White 17 points and 7 rebounds and won some key 50/50 balls
DJ Davis went off for 31 points and hit 7 three pointers with his movement shooting skill
Kasparas Jakucionis 18 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds
Tre White 17 points and 7 rebounds and won some key 50/50 balls
DJ Davis went off for 31 points and hit 7 three pointers with his movement shooting skill
Pittsburgh heading into the playoffs on a 4 game losing streak. And now the LA Chargers have something to play for tomorrow.
January 5, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Pittsburgh heading into the playoffs on a 4 game losing streak. And now the LA Chargers have something to play for tomorrow.