College Football 🏈 wk13 w/ Parlay Syndicate 🛡️

The Spaces gathered the Parlay Syndicate community for a Sunday check-in that mixed sports betting strategy, community support, and upcoming events. Host KMB (aka Candy) opened with wellness shoutouts (esp. to Kim) and confirmed that four families received direct aid rather than grocery drop-offs to reduce burden. Sports talk focused on a volatile Week 13 in college football (low totals, injury notes for Oregon and Ohio State) and a long slate of leans, including contrarian plays like USC +10, UNC +6, and Vanderbilt ML. A Parlay Band List was updated (James Cook, DK Metcalf, Geno Smith—plus broadly the Eagles except Dallas Goedert). The group formalized a men vs women “Battle of the Sexes” Thanksgiving 7-leg, $35-per-person parlay challenge (Thanksgiving games only; submissions due late morning ET). Community initiatives included EMAC/Immaculate’s “MaxGiving” efforts (next stop NYC), a Dec 19 $250 giveaway tied to Discord and Patreon membership, and plans to migrate more activity to Discord. Lighter segments covered Madden head-to-heads and a planned tourney, a UFC fight-night watch-along, NBA talk with Radio Wells, and general camaraderie.

Parlay Syndicate Sunday Space — Community, Picks, and Thanksgiving Parlay Challenge

Participants and Roles

• Candy (aka KMB/Kambi) — host/moderator; sets agenda, announces community support and contests, drives picks discussion, manages Discord/Patreon logistics.
• Nikki Tai ("Lady Locks Queen") — co-host/organizer; brings energy, helps set rules for the Thanksgiving parlay challenge, curates the Band List session next Monday.
• Radio Wells — analyst/content lead; NBA segment lead (Wednesdays); offers tactical insight on Madden defense and general sports debate.
• KP — syndicate member; his prior James Cook pick sparked debate and motivated the Battle of the Sexes challenge.
• EMAC (Immaculate) — community organizer for "Max-giving"; coordinates on-the-ground donations (South Carolina done; New York next), Amazon list/PayPal/donations.
• Peazy (PZ) — maintains a Parlay Band List; posts personal "banned" entries and helps update shared lists.
• Jay Man — first giveaway winner; assisted four families through the syndicate program.
• Kelly — a top-100 Madden player referenced in a recent tournament; became a focal point in the Madden debrief.
• John, Teflon, Tara — community members mentioned during team formation and banter.
• Cedric Alexander — Vanderbilt RB highlighted as a local talent to watch.

Community Announcements and Ethos

• Health and healing: Candy urges Kim to prioritize recovery; “health is wealth.”
• Direct family support: Four families were helped the prior night rather than waiting; host emphasized sending cash so families can shop directly (groceries logistics are heavy). Thanks extended to families who responded.
• Community intent: This is a parlay betting community focused on turning small sums ("Starbucks money") into holiday shopping, while avoiding pressure to wager "last dollars." Emphasis on mutual support and “pay it forward.”
• Platforms and access:
  • Discord: Moving more coordination/watch-alongs there; not abandoning Spaces; Discord to host study rooms and live gameday chat.
  • Patreon: $5 subscription; required for certain giveaways; content to increase.
  • ProfitX app: Promo code "syndicate".

Thanksgiving “Battle of the Sexes” Parlay Challenge

• Structure:
  • Teams: 7 women vs 7 men.
  • Wager: Max $35 per entrant.
  • Ticket: Must be a 7-leg parlay.
  • Games: Thanksgiving NFL slate (three games), with discussion about pick distribution. Final locked approach: minimum guidelines confirmed; earlier debate suggested at least two picks from each game, but the team agreed to keep restrictions light and avoid over-constraining strategy. Exact pick distribution to be finalized in Discord.
  • Deadline: Entries in by morning of Thanksgiving; consensus moved toward 10:00 AM (to accommodate time zones), initially discussed 11:00 AM.
  • Outcome: Bragging rights, with plans for a trophy/belt/medal (low-cost options acceptable; chain/belt traditions discussed).
  • Coordination: Dedicated Discord threads; private rooms for each side; do not post full tickets publicly.
  • Celebration: Friday debrief/celebration.

Parlay Band List (Do-Not-Bet List)

• Entries, as discussed:
  • DK Metcalf — added due to QB situation and volatility.
  • James Cook — given “golden plaque” status on the band list after recent outcomes.
  • Geno Smith — banned alongside Metcalf.
  • “Ashton Gently” — name captured as spoken; unclear identity, but placed on band list.
  • Saquon Barkley — proposed; near the list.
  • Philadelphia Eagles — whole team banned except Dallas Goedert (TE) as the only exception; TE is injured, which underscores the inconsistency.
• Administration:
  • PZ posted his personal band list ("in the jumbo"); audio for PZ was low for some.
  • Wells to update parent list; Nikki to compile and present next Monday.

College Football Week 13 Discussion and Picks

• Market context:
  • Multiple totals in the 40s this week (rare this season); Nebraska’s total cited at 38.
  • Host views Week 13 as tightening around playoff pictures—favorites likely to hold.
  • Injury notes mentioned (Oregon WRs out; Ohio State star WR status), with general takeaway: lines look “uncertain,” Vegas reflecting volatility.
• Game-of-the-day call:
  • Oregon vs USC flagged as the main spotlight.
  • Oklahoma–Missouri mentioned as a good watch (conference mismatch noted, but that reflects the spoken discussion rather than official schedules).
• Vanderbilt notes:
  • Vandy cited as 6–0 at home and at home today.
  • Cedric Alexander (RB) highlighted to go off; local ties emphasized.
• 20-leg parlay (host’s ticket; $4.50 stake with a 30% profit boost; approx. $40–43k potential payout):
  • Straight-up winners: Oklahoma; Miami; Army (vs Tulsa implied); SMU (vs Louisville referenced); Wyoming (over Nevada); Marshall (over Appalachian State); Louisiana Tech (over Liberty); Michigan (over Maryland); Georgia Tech (over Pittsburgh); Tennessee (over Florida); Tulane (over Temple); Troy (over Georgia State); Utah (opponent unclear in transcript); Washington (over UCLA).
  • Spreads:
    • USC +10 (vs Oregon).
    • North Carolina +6 (vs Duke).
  • Other calls:
    • Ohio/Michigan State — phrasing suggested Ohio State vs MSU earlier; in the parlay sequence a separate “OHA vs Michigan State” was mentioned; reflects spoken picks.
    • Oklahoma State vs UCF — UCF picked due to home field.
  • Strategy notes:
    • Stay-away guidance conflicted midstream (Big Ten/Big 12). Host clarified he’s largely avoiding Big 12 volatility and selected selectively elsewhere.
  • Screenshots posted; some early games closed; second set focused on later kickoffs.
  • Legal constraint: Cannot bet Illinois college teams (e.g., Northwestern) on local book; chose Minnesota in that matchup discussion.

UFC/Boxing/Fight Night

• Watch-along: “Fight Night” in Discord tonight; first live fight night in the server.
• Card specifics: UFC card referenced; main event details weren’t locked in verbally.
• Jake Paul discourse:
  • Hyped for Dec 19 “fight night” and associated $250 giveaway (qualification requires Patreon subscription or merch purchase screenshot + Discord membership).
  • Speculation segment discussed Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua (as spoken) and whether “money fights” distort outcomes; Tank Davis’ absence tied to legal/domestic issues; reminders to avoid violence were emphasized.
  • Mike Tyson exhibition chatter noted; skepticism about outcomes for celebrity bouts.

Madden Tournament Recap and Tactics

• Tournament note:
  • A top-100 player, Kelly, was routed across two games (collective ~80 points allowed). Scorelines like 21–0 → 21–7 referenced; repeated exits/returns; home/away settings offered to eliminate excuses.
• Defensive adjustments:
  • Wells described simple counters to QB scrambles: spread the line; move defense; assign a DL/DE as a spy; spy to middle to cut lanes and force scramblers back inside. Cover-3 usage discussed.
  • Observation: Kelly repeatedly used the same three plays; predictability was exploited.
• Upcoming:
  • Twitch Madden tournament planned; Candy declared himself best among the group and invited challengers.

NBA and Other Sports

• Radio Wells: hosts NBA countdown/talk on Wednesdays; may include a coach to dissect legs.
• General banter: Lakers confidence; 49ers dominance; Android audio struggles cited; cereal debates (Cinnamon Toast Crunch vs Honey Bunches of Oats) and “40+ club” levity.

Logistics, Tools, and Giveaways

• Discord: primary hub for study rooms, team coordination, watch parties; “Discord size lit” nickname humor.
• Patreon: $5 subscription; continued Spaces plus more content to Patreon.
• ProfitX app: use code "syndicate".
• Upcoming Monday: Band List deep-dive with Nikki.
• December 19 giveaway ($250): requirements — Patreon sub or syndicate store purchase + Discord membership.
• Shout-outs:
  • Jay Man — first annual Parlay Syndicate giveaway winner.
  • EMAC — Max-giving (South Carolina success; New York next); donations streams open; “pay it forward” embodiment.
  • Radio Wells — NBA programming.

Tone and Culture

• Support-first ethos: Help members and families without pressuring risky bets; celebrate small-to-large wins; emphasize health.
• Competitive camaraderie: Playful call-outs (men vs women), but mutual respect; keep rules fair; avoid stacked constraints; have fun with trophies/belts.
• Transparency and adaptation: Acknowledge line uncertainty; share injury notes; post tickets/screenshots; adapt when markets close.

Action Items

• Join Discord and Patreon; install ProfitX with code "syndicate".
• Teams finalize their 7-leg Thanksgiving parlays by 10:00 AM local (to accommodate time zones); coordinate in private Discord threads.
• Prepare for Friday celebration and next Monday’s Band List session with Nikki.
• Participate in tonight’s UFC Fight Night watch-along in Discord.
• Share community support links for EMAC’s Max-giving initiative.

Closing

• Candy’s sign-off: “If you rock with the Parlay Syndicate, you’ll be entertained while we try to get this bread. Stay safe, join the Discord, and let’s get to the chicken.”