The Fantasy Sports Center: SFTC Picks for Tuesday, June 11

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Japan vs Iraq. Historically two of America's biggest rivals. Japan during WWII and Iraq well, since before I was born until now. Good thing this is a soccer match and also a good thing that Japan is now America's buddy. So for that reason, I have to pick Japan. Well, Japan is also ranked 32 in the world while Iraq is ranked 98. So I think Japan should have the advantage, plus, they have Kagawa and Honda, who does Iraq have?
Confidence: 75%

Finland and Belarus. Neither team is a contender to win the world cup and both would be thrilled to qualify but both are long shots. Neither is ranked in the top 50 in the world, but Belarus is the better team and I expect them to win. Now, 50 bucks to anyone who can point out Belarus on a map... anyone... anyone... yeah, I didn't think so.
Confidence: 50%

Denmark is currently ranked #20 in the world but did not do much to impress me at last summer's Euro Cup. But the Danes should beat Armenia today, the only question is by how much. I am not very confident on this pick because I don't know much about either team, but I just don't see Denmark dominating and winnin by 2+ goals.
Confidence: 50%

This pick is 100% subject to change depending on whether or not Lionel Messi is in the starting lineup. Messi came on in the last match around the 60th minute and made an immediate impact. Argentina should have won the game if it was not for an offsides call that was incorrect and disallowed the go ahead goal for the albiceleste. Because of a red card in the last match, Gonzalo Higuain will not be able to play today, so if Messi and Higuain are not in the starting lineup it will be much harder for Argentina to take down a very very good team from Ecuador on their pitch. They will have to send out some sort of lineup including Di Maria, Lavezzi, Aguero, Pastore, and whoever else Alejandro Sabella decides to put on the field tonight. Now those players are all great and if they are playing well, can beat anyone in the world, but I think Argentina needs Messi today. So wait to make your pick until the starting 11 is announced.
Confidence: 50%

Mexico has not been impressive against their competition in the hex. The barely beat Jamaica 1-0 and the drew with Panama. They have not been able to score and well, soccer is simple, if you don't score, you can't win. So with this prop I say, if you can't score, there ain't no way you win by 2+ goals. So I think El Tri will win the match today, but not by 2 goals, and maybe not by any.
Confidence: 60%

I am still confused about this series and I have not the slightest clue as to who has the upper hand. But I pick the Heat based on one stat. Of the 8 quarters that have been played, Miami has won 7 of them. The Spurs won the 4th quarter of game 1 and were able to beat a team that looked like the better team the entire night. And after seeing what the Heat did against the Spurs in game 2, even though tonight's game is in San Antonio, I have to pick the Heat.
Confidence: 50%

This is a toss up and I don't really don't have a stat to tell you why I am picking the Spurs. Both teams average about seven 3's a game. In game 2 both teams made ten 3's while in game 1 the Spurs made 7 and the Heat made 8. The Spurs can get 3's from Green, Neal, Leonard, Parker, Bonner and other depending on who Pop puts on the floor. The Heat can get triples from Chalmers, Miller, Bosh, Batier, Allen, James, also, just depends on who is out on the floor. So I don't really have the answer for you. But my guts tells me to pick the Spurs, so maybe you should just listen to your gut.
Confidence: 50%

I realize that after the US beat Germany last week, many people were ready to give the US the 2014 World Cup trophy. I think most people were expecting it to be Fed Ex'd to the States and a parade to soon follow. But once the Von Trapps got back into the hex, they looked more like I expected them to look, kinda blah. There is nothing about the USMNT that makes me think they can beat anyone. I want nothing more than to see my country do well in my favorite sport, but I simply don't see the potential. Yes they beat Germany's "B" team, yes they beat Jamaica in stoppage time (which was actually very thrilling), but do I think they can beat Panama by 2+ goals, no I do not.
Confidence: 60%

I'm not gonna say much about this prop. Watch the first half and then decide for yourself. I can't make a prediction before seeing how the two teams look in the first half. We may tweet about this prop later, so keep your eyes on the twitter account.
Confidence: 50%

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