College NCAA Football 🏟️Bowl Week 🏈 w/ Parlay Syndicate
The Spaces centers on Parley Syndicate’s bowl-week betting room hosted by Cave (Chicago-based), with active contributions from Nikki Tai, CK, Wells, E Mac, Kim, and the ever-vocal Crash Outer(er). After quick shout-outs and programming notes (Dog House Tuesdays, Lady Locks Fridays, Pup Pick Wednesdays), the group lays out a disciplined betting slate: Prairie View A&M ML over South Carolina State (projected high-scoring), Tarleton State -13.5/-14 vs Villanova with a lean to the over, Navy ML in Army–Navy despite a run-heavy grind, Montana ML over South Dakota, and Washington ML plus over 52 vs Boise State. Emphasis is placed on live betting, staking “Starbucks money” (not mortgages), and navigating state limits (e.g., no IL teams, limited college player props). CK shares a slip with anytime TDs (Jonah Coleman, Adam Mohammed) paired with spreads/MLs. Community updates include a $250 giveaway on Dec 19 (Patreon/store + Discord required), a Madden tournament on Dec 20 ($500 winner-take-all, $10 buy-in, streamed via Discord), an NBA In-Season Tournament pop-up at 2 pm CT, and a Secret Santa gift exchange via Amazon wishlists. Side chatter spans a rumored Michigan coaching scandal, CFP title opinions (Cave likes Ohio State; others like Georgia), and casual NFL/NBA banter.
Parley Syndicate College Football Bowl Week Space – Summary Notes
Participants and roles
- Cave (host): Led announcements, betting discussion, and community initiatives. Often referred to others by their handles and kept the flow on college football picks and logistics.
- Nikki Tai (moderator): Posted links, coordinated the AI/odds tool, helped consolidate bets and introduced the Secret “Fana” gift exchange.
- Kim (moderator): Welcomed new bettors and encouraged community participation.
- CK (community bettor): Shared a detailed multi-leg bet slip and an ONX referral link; highlighted good player-prop odds availability and state limitations.
- Wells (analyst/member): Flagged the correct slate size and contributed to game selection discussions.
- Crash Outerer (member): Active banter and contrarian takes; pushed for bracket clarity in the tournament and voiced strong opinions on coach/league topics.
- E Mac (member/gear lead): Point-of-contact for bundles/merch.
- Doug / “Dog in a Yard” (show host): Host of “Welcome to the Dog House,” premiering Tuesday with a special guest.
- City 127 (member): Celebrated bankroll rebuild wins; invoked the community’s responsible-betting mantra.
- Tara (Lady Locks host): Ran an “epic” show the prior night; the recording was uploaded to Patreon.
Programming and announcements
- Lady Locks: Fridays, 9 PM Eastern. The prior night’s show is available on Patreon and was praised as motivating.
- Welcome to the Dog House (Dog in a Yard): Premieres Tuesday with a special guest.
- Pup Pick (Wells): Wednesdays; pop-up NBA talk rooms planned around the NBA In-Season Tournament semis.
- Space recording: Uploaded to Patreon for those who missed the session.
Giveaways and community initiatives
- $250 Giveaway (Dec 19):
- Eligibility: Must join the Parley Syndicate Discord and fulfill at least one additional condition—either be subscribed to the Patreon or have made a purchase from the Parley Syndicate Store (parleysyndicate.io).
- Merch available (cups, hats, show-themed items). Joining Discord is mandatory for consideration.
- Secret “Fana” (Syndicate gift exchange):
- Create an Amazon Wish List with 5 items.
- Send the wish list name to a mod; lists will be compiled into a single pinned post by Monday/Tuesday.
- You may use an alias/tag, but recipients will see your city/state for delivery.
- Goal: Spread holiday cheer, give back within the community.
- Additional giving: Plans to gift Lady Locks shirts; the community is collectively giving around $1,000 this month.
Tournaments and watch parties
- Madden Tournament (Dec 20, Saturday):
- Winner-takes-all: $500 prize.
- Buy-in: $10 (organizers may allow late buy-ins close to start time; flyer pending).
- No cap on entries; if turnout is small, bracket will be flexible.
- Streaming: Discord. Expect commentary and matchups vs known community players.
- Fight Night Watch (Discord):
- Card: Alycia Baumgardner, plus a discussed card featuring Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua.
- Upset pick (Cave): Jake Paul over Anthony Joshua.
- NBA In-Season Tournament Semis: A quick pop-up session around 2 PM Central to position bets.
College football slate and betting positions (Bowl Week)
- General guidance:
- Fewer games on the day; some schedule confusion resolved (more than 3 games, including FCS/flex add-ons).
- Live-betting preference in college due to lineup/injury uncertainty.
- Responsible staking: “Starbucks money, not mortgage money.”
- Picks discussed:
- Prairie View A&M vs South Carolina State
- Position: Prairie View ML (home favorite).
- Reasoning: Home advantage, form; predicted as a high-scoring tilt (~38–32). Speaker 8 also backed Prairie View.
- Villanova vs Tarleton State
- Position: Tarleton State -13.5 (some considered -14), lean to game over (total cited ~54.5).
- Reasoning: Villanova’s poor covering history per participants; expectation of a lopsided result.
- Army vs Navy
- Position: Navy ML.
- Reasoning: Expect a run-heavy, low-excitement contest but Navy seen as the stronger side.
- South Dakota vs Montana
- Position: Montana ML.
- Reasoning: Confidence in Montana; multiple participants aligned.
- Boise State vs Washington
- Market context: Boise +295 (FanDuel), Washington -370, total around 52.
- Positions: Washington ML (-370) and Over 52.
- Reasoning: Washington’s strong passing attack; Boise’s inconsistency this year but bowl motivation noted.
- Prairie View A&M vs South Carolina State
- Additional slate mentions: UC Davis vs Illinois State was flagged, with an Illinois lean (host couldn’t bet IL teams due to state restrictions). San Diego State and other FCS matchups were mentioned in passing; final focus stayed on the five listed picks.
Shared slips and props
- CK’s shared slip (example components):
- Anytime TD: Jonah Coleman (Washington).
- Anytime TD: Adam Mohammed (team unspecified in discussion).
- Tarleton State -14.
- Montana ML.
- Navy ML.
- Prairie View A&M ML.
- Stake: $20; noted potential return approximately $414.20.
- Player-prop constraints:
- Certain states do not allow college player props; FanDuel often restricts these.
Sportsbook tools and referrals
- ONX/Onix:
- CK shared a referral link; noted good odds particularly for player props.
- Tool status: The AI odds tool was down during the session; New York support is limited.
- FanDuel:
- Links shared for tailing picks; market references for Boise/Washington.
- Profit X Sportsbook:
- Affiliate offer: Promo code “syndicate”; available in 40+ states.
NFL and NBA chatter
- Colts QB rumor: A breaking alert claimed Philip Rivers could start for the Colts; participants debated alternatives (e.g., Kaepernick, Cam Newton). This was discussed as unverified in the space context.
- Prior NFL pick regret: Discussion revisited an Indianapolis vs Jacksonville day where Jacksonville had been the better side; emphasized learning from picks.
- Detroit teams: Lions described as struggling; mixed views on beating the Rams. Pistons mentioned with concern.
- NBA Semis: Reminder for the pop-up room focused on betting the In-Season Tournament semifinals.
Controversy discussion: (Jerome/Sherrone) Moore saga (Michigan)
- Allegations and sentiment:
- Participants stated Moore engaged in serious off-field misconduct (domestic incident claims, threats), forecasting legal jeopardy and termination “for cause.”
- Salary/contract: Cited ~$8M/year; expectation that a for-cause firing would void pay.
- Coaching future: Debated whether he could return at any level (some said “never,” others suggested post-penalty roles at high school/youth with caveats).
- Program outlook:
- Claims that the NCAA “hates Michigan”; predicted turbulence over the next two years.
- Recruiting/portal: Bryce Underwood mentioned as likely to transfer; overall concern about competitive trajectory.
- Note: Discussion reflects participants’ opinions in the space; details were not independently verified during the session.
Community culture and closing
- Responsible betting: Emphasis on small stakes, scaling wins gradually; “Starbucks money, not mortgage money.”
- Bankroll rebuilds: City 127’s morning win figures were celebrated as proof-of-concept.
- Join the community: Discord link pinned; newcomers encouraged to participate in talkrooms and events.
- Shoutouts: Multiple members recognized for contributions, picks, and shows (CK, Wells, E Mac, Tara, Dog/Doug, Kim, Nikki Tai, City 127, and others).
Key takeaways and action items
- Betting card (consensus lean):
- Prairie View A&M ML.
- Navy ML.
- Tarleton State -13.5 (or -14).
- Montana ML.
- Washington ML plus Over 52.
- Live betting: Prefer to assess early game flow before committing on college sides/totals.
- Participate:
- Enter the Dec 19 $250 giveaway (Discord + Patreon or Store purchase).
- Join the Madden Tournament (Dec 20, $10 buy-in, $500 winner, streamed on Discord).
- Drop into the Fight Night watch (Alycia Baumgardner; Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua discussed) and the NBA Semis pop-up.
- Create a 5-item Amazon Wish List for the Secret “Fana” exchange; send to mods for Monday/Tuesday compilation.
- Tools:
- Tail picks via FanDuel; consider ONX for odds (tool availability varied) and Profit X with promo code “syndicate.”
