RAFA NADAL hopes lightning doesn't strike today as he tries to reach the Barcelona Open semis.
The Spaniard crashed out last year to Fabio Fognini who has proved something of a bogeyman to the 14-time Grand Slam champ, winning three of their last five meetings including two triumphs on clay.
However, Nadal has been in fine form this week and the bookies expect a one-sided affair with the world No.5 just 1-7 at Boylesports for the win.
His erratic Italian opponent is 6-1 at bet365 for a shock victory and 5-2 at William Hill to win a set.
At the snooker World Championship Judd Trump dodged an upset yesterday and the second-round action rolls on with Mark Selby taking on Sam Baird and Alan McManus 5-3 down to Ali Cater.
There's also the likes of rugby and cricket worth a punt so let's hear your tips and chat and Jordan will add his NBA picks below.
In December 2020 we sadly 
NBA play off bet number 6
GSW -1.5
Thunder-3.5
I expect revenge from the Thunder after game 2, surely Durant and Westbrook can’t have as bad a game.
Also I think Curry will be playing, huge boost if so but if not I still feel confident they can handle the Rockets
The bet pays evens with 365 good luck all
4/11 winning bets yesterday with 1 void (and Kumar’s 3 wicket last over costing me the MOTM bet) so totals going into today’s IPL game are
Total pts staked = 67.00pts
Total pts returned = 66.61pts
I can list my bet results individually if people want but I don’t want to take up too much of the thread.
Pune vs Bangalore
Over 10.5 Sixes – 5/6 Stan James – 1pt
Over 25.5 Fours – 5/6 Paddypower – 1pt
Most Sixes – Bangalore – 3/4 Bet365 – 1pt
Top Bangalore Batsman – Kohli – 9/4 Betvictor – 0.75pts
Highest Individual Score – 55-70 Runs – 6/4 Stan James – 0.75pts
Chasing team to win (post toss) – 1.75pts
Match pts staked = 6.25pts
Match pts returned = 0pts
Total pts staked = 73.25pts
Total pts returned = 66.61pts
I’m also tempted to do 4 x 0.5pt top batsmen doubles on the respective openers as this has returned +52pts to level stakes in the tournament so far this year.
As ever, GL all
@downtoon i am shocked the number of 4’s been set so low with 2 awful bowling attacks and such good batsmen on show, will have some of that and post toss whoever bats 2nd.
Indiana Pacers +1.5 @ 1.90 (Bet 365) – 1.5 Points. – *LOST*
Apologies if you followed, didn’t go to plan at all. Hands up, it was a bad call ?
Bounce back tonight.. ?
Playoff Totals: 3-3
Unlucky bud.
Friday Aussie Sports Tips:
SUPER SINGLE (aussie rules/AFL):
– Adelaide Crows To WIN vs Sydney Swans @ $3.25 (5 points)
4-Fold Multi @ $3.30 (3 points)
– Brisbane Broncos WIN (rugby leage/NRL)
– Highlanders WIN (super rugby)
– Rebels WIN (super rugby)
– Adelaide Reds DNB (A-League)
^^^ all prices are paddy power
EDIT – Adelaide Crows are playing Hawthorn Hawks (not Sydney Swans, that was last week)
Odds now down to $2.95
Write up for my Super Single:
Based on 2016 form Adelaide Crows should go into this as favourites. But Hawthorn are the premiers and have been priced short accordingly.
Adelaide have impressed so far this season suffering only their first lost last week against the Swans.
Hawthorne are struggling, winnig games by 1 or 2 points on the buzzer whereas Adelaide are thrashing sides.
Adelaide are the form team of the comp in my opinion and getting more than $3 for them in what is a 50/50 affair represents great value.
It will be a see-sawing and close game but i think adelaide will win by a couple of goals & win by about 12 to 15 points.
Cheers Atilla I took your super single +16.5 at 21/20 wasn’t brave enough to take them on the money line.
Cheers Atilla I took your super single +16.5 at 21/20 wasn’t brave enough to take them on the money line.
4/5 Bangalore 2 point win up to now 3 bets 1 winner 6 point stakes 3.06 return .as gunner and downtoon have stated the toss is so important gl all
Morning gents. Well I was nearly right in saying the Warriors probably won’t lose. Despite being down by 18 at one point they were up until the final possession with a crazy spin move from the beard to win it and give the Rockets a hope of progression. Still nothing more than hope as I think Curry will play game 4. Draymond ends with 7 assists so another push. Shame as I saw about five shots missed off of his passes so another night it would have landed.
As I said yesterday the Heat spread will probably change and that’s become true with them now +2 at most bookies. Still think they should be favourites on the road personally. For me they are the team that could really challenge the Cavs in the East Finals.
Very unlucky dude!
Can still get Miami +2.5 @ 10/11 @ Skybet but with spreads that small you might as well take the ML which still has nice value at 23/20 @ 365/Ladbrokes and William Hill.
Double was let down straight away with a red card to the Highlanders after 13min but credit to the Sharks for still doing the business. That’s the way it goes sometimes and will move onto tomorrow. Should be a cracking game in the IPL today. Good luck lads.
Padres o7.5 hits @ 1.76
If any of you guys have friends ,family etc,,lacing up on Sunday morning at London Marathon,hope they enjoy what is a mind blowing event to be part of…crowds,parties ,bands all along the way ….hoping to get back down next year with a GFA place for my 60 th birthday ?
With the loss last night the price on GSW is back up around the 1.9 mark now on the exchanges
@jacksonator all this movement will be for one reason only. Currys’ health. Who has been reported to play game 4.
Raoul Jordan any basket ball tips for this evening ?
Na. Stick some money on the Heat tomorrow night. Putting another 2 points on 23/20 @ Ladbrokes.
NBA play off bet number 6
GSW -1.5
Thunder-3.5
I expect revenge from the Thunder after game 2, surely Durant and Westbrook can’t have as bad a game.
Also I think Curry will be playing, huge boost if so but if not I still feel confident they can handle the Rockets
The bet pays evens with 365 good luck all
***LOST***
Gutted as I thought curry would play but we move on
Play off total
6 bets
3 wins
1 half win/void
2 Losses
Cavs +3.5
Hawks +10
Spurs-4
Pays just over evens 365
I be on it thx jordan
Boston Celtics -3 @ 1.90 (Bet365) – 1.5 Points.
Good luck.