PHIL TAYLOR and Peter Wright both progressed with little fuss yesterday but Andy Hamilton almost became the first high-profile casualty on another night of World Darts drama.
The 12th seed had to fight back from a set down to scrape past Dave Richardson 3-2 and reach round two.
On Saturday it's the turn of stars including Terry Jenkins, Simon Whitlock and Bob Thornton to step up to the oche and try to avoid falling flat on their face against unfancied opponents.
Elsewhere there's a couple of huge rugby union Pro12 clashes with four teams vying to end the weekend top of the table. Glasgow are 4-9 at home to current table-toppers Munster (7-4) and Ospreys are 1-2 for the win against 2-1 shots Ulster.
There's also the likes of international Test cricket, World Seniors snooker qualifying and plenty of Stateside action on a packed day of sport so post your tips and chat here and good luck with your bets.
In December 2020 we sadly 
An early NAP from me for MNF.
Peyton Manning (Broncos) over 270.7 passing yards @ 10/11 @ Ladbrokes. Surprised this isn’t over 300. I only imagine it’s because he is questionable at the moment but has practised more through the week and should be good to go for Monday. The Broncos come into this game with the number one offensive pass protection while the Bengals rank 29th in the pass rush. Manning should have all of his offensive weapons back to full health in the Thomas Brothers and Sanders. Manning is the 4th overall QB in yards this season averaging 296 per game.
This will be a key game in terms of the playoff seeding in the AFC. The Broncos have won four games in a row, and they have won the last four games they’ve played against Cincinnati. The Bengals’ last win over Denver came in 2004. Denver leads the all-time series, 19-8. Needing a victory to keep pace with th Patriots for home-field advantage, the Broncos can’t afford to lose this one.
Saturday Night NFL. An early Christmas present for us NFL fans with two games tonight.
San Fran all but out of the playoffs with Jim Harbaugh only in the media this week deciding whether he wants to coach Michigan of stay in the NFL. To me that seems like matters are somewhere else and not enough focus on the game in hand, with the Chargers pushing for a playoff spot, they need to win this game to have any chance of doing that.
The Chargers are one-game behind the current wild-card leaders, Pittsburgh and a Baltimore team they beat 34-33 on Nov. 30. San Diego also sits second out of three teams with 8-6 records and visits the top one, Kansas City, in its regular-season finale Dec. 28. Leading receiver Keenan Allen is unavailable and RB Ryan Matthews faces a late fitness test.
Philadelphia (9-5) led the NFC East following a impressive win at Dallas in Week 13, but back-to-back home losses to Seattle and the Cowboys have dropped the defending division champs one game back in the division.
Now the Eagles need to beat Washington and the New York Giants and a Dallas loss to either Indianapolis or the Redskins to return to the top. They’ll have to win both games while Seattle, Green Bay or Detroit has to lose twice to secure a wild card berth.
Although this is a division game, Washington have had real problems offensively and are playing for pride, only averaging 12 points over 5 games, the Chip Kelly hurry up offense should be too much for the Redskins. Washington are 1-3 in division games with the Eagles 3-1.
Main Bet
Eagles -1.5
Chargers +7
@ 9/10 @ WillHill
Prop Bets
Jeremy Maclin (Eagles) over 80.5 receiving yards @ 10/11 @ Ladbrokes
Antonio Gates (Chargers) Anytime TD @ 6/4 @ WillHill
The Redskins let rookie receiver ODB (not ol’ dirty b**tard, but Odell Beckham Jr go for 143 yards and 3 TD’s last week in Washington. Maclin is the leading receiver in the Eagles offense and should be the Sanchize’ primary target if he feels like taking a leaf out of Eli Manning’ book who had the best QB rating last weekend thanks to Washington’s awful secondary.
Tight end Antonio Gates leads the Chargers receivers with 10 TD’s and remains the key red zone threat with leading WR Keenan Allen out for the game.
Good luck if you follow.
What do you think Is more likely jordan Man U over 1.5 goals or manning to reach over 290 yards passing ?
IV, I’m 200% confident United will score 2 or more tomorrow. The Manning yards are for Monday night/Tuesday morning mate.
I say tomorrow but obviously I mean this afternoon. Bedtime for me.
I just realised that when I checked out the games.I think Man City to win to nil and Man U over 1.5 goals is the call for me funnily enough I am a Manchester fan but every time I go with them they find a way to screw me .
***POSTED YESTERDAY***
Handicap Tips:
***WON*** – RAPTORS COVER -7.5
***WON*** – CELTICS COVER -5.5
***WON*** – HORNETS COVER -4.5
***WON*** – JAZZ COVER +4.0
***WON*** – TRAIL BLAZERS COVER +4.5
***LOST*** – CLIPPERS COVER -3.5
***LOST*** – GRIZZLIES COVER -6.0
Today’s Game Plan:
***WON*** NAP/SS: Hornets -4.5 @ $1.92 ODDS (5 pts) – tnx huggybear!
***WON*** – TREBLE #1: ‘Was @ Mia o189.0, Chi @ mem. O190.5, Por. @ sas. O 195.5 @ $6.34 ODDS (1 pt) – tnx Gbjefr!
***WON*** TREBLE #2: Hornets -4.5, Celtics -5.5, Raptors -7.5 @ $7.07 ODDS (1 pt)
***LOST*** TREBLE #3: Jazz +4.0, Grizzlies -6.0, Trail Blazers +4.5 @ $7.07 ODDS (1 pt)
***LOST*** SAFE-ISH 7 FOLD: Hornets +4.5, Jazz +11.5, Celtics +3.5, Raptors +1.5, Grizzlies +3.5, Trail Blazers +11.5, Clippers +5.5 @ $3.77 ODDS (1 pt)
***WON*** LOW ODDS 10 FOLD: Jazz +12.5, Hornets +7.5, Celtics +6.5, Raptors +4.5, Nets +21.5, Heat +16.5, Grizzlies +6.5, Trail Blazers +14.5, Clippers +8.5, Lakers +16.5 @ $3.60 ODDS (1 pt)
***LOST*** BONKERS 10 FOLD: Jazz +4.0, Hornets -4.5, Celtics -5.5, Raptors -7.5, Nets +11.5, Heat +6.0, Grizzlies -6.0, Trail Blazers +4.5, Clippers -3.5, Lakers +6.5 @ $680.79 ODDS (loose change only!)
***GREAT NIGHT ON THE NBA. GOT 8 OUT OF 10 IN MY BONKERS 10 FOLD, AND 5 OUT OF 7 FPR MY TOP SELECTIONS. HUGGYBEARS NAP CAME IN, AS DID Gbjefr’s OVERS TREBLE. FURTHERMORE, ONE OF MY HANDICAP TREBLES LANDED AS DID THE SAFE 10 FOLD BET OF MINE! $300 RETURN FOR A $100 OUTLAY TODAY. HOPE SOME OF YOU GOT ON THE TIPS :-D
Gbjefr
14 hrs, 27 mins ago
Evening gents have another NBA overs treble tonite!
Was @ Mia o190.5. 4/5
Chi @ mem. O194.5. 20/21
Por. @ sas. O 195.5. 10/11
Treble pays 5.7/1
£££££££. WINNER. £££££££
Great win at very nice price ! Like to see my tips being adopted! Merry Xmas all hope u on board !
thanks again
Gbjefr…..great tipping mate, Anything for tonight
Daryl gurney should win the prelim against Scott Mackenzie and will have a very good chance then of beating ronnie Baxter keep a eye out for a price
whooever tipped the three nba matches over cheers nice 6/1;)
Posted results from yesterday, under m.oder.ation. 1 of my $7 Trebles landed, plus my $3.50 10 fold also. Top that with Huggybears NAP & Gbjefr’s Overs treble and you’d have earnt a lot of profit from my game plan.
Great tipping all round guys and lets go again today! :-)
some nine NBA shouts coming in lately , thinking about guessing on football altogether , my NAP of hornets -4.5 against Philly cruised home , 17 naps from 20 ( not bad going ) also said that Boston would cover the six , eventually winning by 16 ,also said would favour Lakers + 7.5 with KD missing and they stayed within 1 point.
(did call heat/wizards total wrong) but as i only NAPPED the HORNETS GAME can only lay claim to a single.
well done to all making some NBA xmas money , and as scott suggested great shout on an overs 6/1 treble.
ATTILA nearly mate , you`ll pull the full house soon , glad our NAP came in . thats 3 in a row since SPURS disgrace.
some great NBA shouts coming in lately , thinking about guessing on football altogether , my NAP of hornets -4.5 against Philly cruised home , 17 naps from 20 ( not bad going ) also said that Boston would cover the six , eventually winning by 16 ,also said would favour Lakers + 7.5 with KD missing and they stayed within 1 point.
(did call heat/wizards total wrong) but as i only NAPPED the HORNETS GAME can only lay claim to a single.
well done to all making some NBA xmas money , and as scott suggested great shout on an overs 6/1 treble.
ATTILA nearly mate , you`ll pull the full house soon , glad our NAP came in . thats 3 in a row since SPURS disgrace.
Great NAP again huggybear! Also great overs treble from what’s his name?!
my tips for today premiership treble man utd spurs and west ham pays 3-1 on PP good luck
My NBA Tips YESTERDAY (of my 2 trebles & 2 x 10 folds posted):
$7.00 Treble WON
$3.60 10 Fold WON
8 legs came in on my 10 Fold $680 odds accumulator…let down by grizzlies and clippers, 2 teams one can normally rely on.
Thanks to Gbjefr for yesterday’s overs treble, good nite overall with 2 of my singles coming in out from 3 and plus the treble
Hi All,
Any thoughts on the darts today ?
Thanks
Fish
Tonight in NBA I’ll ne looking for rajon rondo props bet. As he will be playing against spurs wothout parker and mills plus rondo plays hard in important games and first games as maverick on home court should be important inuf for him.
Krisply spot on , totally agree with that and see Dallas beating a SPURS that gotta be dead on their feet.
My NAP for tonight , gonna keep going big on singles is mil bucks +11.5 , can see clippers winning but failing to cover.
GOOD LUCK GUYS , bugger guessing in football matches…
Was waiting on andy hamilton most 180s last night for 810 :|
Huggybear, 2 triple overtimes in 3 days and b2b game now. Have to wait and see what bookies gonna give us. if it’s around 5/6/7 points Dallas gonna be my nap
any thoughts on darts tonite?
KRISPLY , spread is Dallas -3 , think they`ll cover that , dallas have a recent h2h of 7 and 1 over the Spurs and with signing of Rondo and home court advantage plus the spurs have to be feeling the 2 triple ots mentioned , it can only point to a Dallas win . ( Sure iv`e said that before ) fully understand if you consider this the nap , i know i`m on.
also worth noting this has gone over in 5 of their last 6 meetings.
GOOD LUCK MATE !!
Huggy, when do Dallas play Spurs?
1.35am OUR time…..
Huggy Dallas is -10.5
yeah just noticed mate , not touching that , just gonna go on my bucks hunch and see where that goes.
surprisingly i had a four fold up in the footy today , so if bucks crumble i`m not too bothered by it , but i do think that 10 is a good bet…
I’m skipping it aswell. Tho I’m sure Dallas will win might even be a blowout game.
So here’s my picks for the nite.
Nuggets -3.5
Portland +5.5
Bucks +11.5
Fourfold:
*Spurs v Mavericks Over 203.5
*Portland v Pelicans Over 201.5
*Hawks v Rockets Over 198.0
*Pacers v Nuggets Over 202.0
Nfl Saturday night
I fancy him harbaugh will not be in San Francisco next season he looking at going to oakland and the way Vernon Davis has played this season he will probably be going with him. If the coaches has given up on the season how will the players perform! They have no running game left and their qb has been found out this season. San Diego should be the favourite coming into tonight game I would even go as far to say they will cover a -6 handicap but am happy to take San Diego to win the match at evens. If San Francisco start the game as I imagine they will by playing with no heart I will jump at every opportunity to back them in play with a big handicap cover but for now my bet will be san Diego to win with hopefully a lot of in play bets if I can stay awake
Jordan I think your bet is a fantastic one as I fancy philly to win but I don’t like backing teams to cover a spread more than 7 it’s such a difficult one and especially for team bit low in confidence but if ur alternative handicap make sense but I’ll be adjusting with san Diego to win it really don’t think they will need a start tonight. Good luck
Calling the chief anything for the darts tonight mate or is it a watching brief this evening?
Thanks for your treble of last night Gbjefr ! Great tip !
Anything for tonight ?
Coming in loud and clear Danny mate haha. Nothing I really fancy mate worth putting up anyhow. Anderson should have no problems tonight probably 3-0 and same with Jenkins. Whitlock v Webster maybe the closest game on the night, but if Whitlock wins first set that could be another whitewash.
Cheers the chief I will just watch tonight then mate as I always look to your input on the darts will enjoy with a beverage as I have had a slight profit on the day and I am happy with that . Cheers mate
Lee exactly why I picked it mate I like the Chargers ML but Niners haven’t won by more than 6 all season so I’ll be happy with the cover. Eagles shouldn’t have a problem with the 1.5.
The 4/1 Gates Wincast may be worth a tenner just for some late night interest but happy with the main bet and props. Good luck mate.
Philadelphia @ Washington
The Eagles have won the last 3 meetings against the skins and need to make it 4 to keep their playoff dreams alive. The beauty of the NFL is on Thanksgiving when the Eagles beat Dallas they looked a shoe- in, fast forward a few weeks and now they need help. The big reason for their slump in my opinion is Lesean McCoy aint getting it done on the ground. I expect tonight with the season on the line you take it out of the hands of the “Sanchezise” and give it to McCoy to do what he does best. Run!
In the last 3 meetings Philly are averaging 31pts against the skins and I think tonight game will be a high scoring affair. My best bet is O5.5 match touchdowns 4/6 Skybet. The reverse fixture ended 37-34 and although Nick foles was under centre that day, the skins rank 31st on special teams, I think Philly will get short field starts and that will help bringing up the overs, I would expect at least one big play on special teams by the Eagles. Redskins and Eagles are old rivals and do not like each other. The reverse fixture saw a mass brawl and players from both sides ejected from the game. Washington will play tough, and a couple of Tds would also help the overs.
Washington have nothing to play for but at home they would love to put a huge dent in their play off hopes, Especially ex Eagle DeSean Jackson. RGIII is back under centre and his ability to move in the pocket, makes it tough for the eagles secondary to cover Jackson routes. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Jackson in the end zone. He is 7/5 Paddy Power. The man who replaced Jackson is Jordan Matthews and he had 2tds when these teams last met. He is 7/4 anytime wincast at William Hill.
My prop bet is the guy I expect to wake from is slump tonight, LeSean McCoy. He needs a big game and for me he is one of the top 5 Running backs in the NFL. He is on primetime and I expect “shady” to bounce back with a big performance. His line is set at 74.5yds 5/6 Paddy Power and that is only set low because of his recent poor form, I will be on the overs and I wouldn’t be surprised if he is closer to 90yds rather than 70.
O5.5 MATCH TOUCHDOWNS 4/6
JACKSON TO SCORE 7/5
MATTHEWS ANYTIME WINCAAST 7/4
Prop Bet
McCoy O74.5yds 5/6
Good luck if your having a bet
Just took whitlock 4+ 180’s, most 180’s and main bet to win the match. Hopefully he hits top form soon
i took someones tip on nba last night, grizzlies lost me alot of money, last time i bet on that sport.
Anyone got any UFC tips tonight?
i need 2or3 picks to go in my acca, dont have to be great odds.
so far ive found these to be pretty sure fire ( according to research)
erik silva 2/7
patrick cummings 4/7
sarafian 10/17 ( not confident on this one tho )
Hey guys, no time to do much research on today’s NBA as got my son’s christening. So no game plan but here’s my handicap tips:
Bucks +10.0
Spurs +11.0
Pelicans -5.5
Rockets -5.0
Jazz +4.5
Nuggets -3.5
Btw – like you huggybear I had a BIG win on an EPL 4-fold so happy enough atm. PSG let me down on my rolling 5 fold costing me a couple of hundred…French footy is shite!
GL guys!
I’ve actually gone with Nuggets -3.5 @ $1.92 for my single,
Then Bucks +10.0 & Jazz +4.0 in a double @ $3.67.
I’ve also taken Krisplys OVERS 4 fold @ $10.00
Lastly, I’ve taken all 6 of my selections but with more generous handicap to get all legs at about $1.45. 6 fold pays just under $10.00 as well.
I had that at Whitlock 3-2 on 180’s. That is what happened right ?
Wazza, yeah that’s right mate. Think that is Whitlock out the premier league, been poor all year. Newton will also be out the PL this year.
Baroa n machida should win and tom means should have no problem there is a couple of good “outsiders” odds that really aren’t outsiders
yeah they are both 1/10 though..
do you mean tim means ?
REPOST
My prop bet is the guy I expect to wake from is slump tonight, LeSean McCoy. He needs a big game and for me he is one of the top 5 Running backs in the NFL. He is on primetime and I expect “shady” to bounce back with a big performance. His line is set at 74.5yds 5/6 Paddy Power and that is only set low because of his recent poor form, I will be on the overs and I wouldn’t be surprised if he is closer to 90yds rather than 70.
Prop Bet
McCoy O74.5yds 5/6
He is on 80yds half way through the 3rd qtr so unless he starts running backwards, this is done, and maybe going O90yds :)
O5.5 MATCH TOUCHDOWNS 4/6 WON
I said this was my best bet of the game and lands with nearly a full quarter to go, it was always going to be a shootout skybet, C’*** *** :)
A Matthews td would be a nice way to end the game
Well done chief mate. Unfortunately one individual has put me in a foul mood today and it’s not Mark Sanchez. Night lads.
Mlac id be wary of backing erik silva. He has a tendancy to gas if he doesnt finish fight in 1st round. Im just gonnae watch the 1st round then back mike rhodes if goes to a second at a big price
Chargers @ San Francisco
For the first time in 4yrs the niners are not going to the playoffs. I said last week I think Harbaurgh will likely end up in Oakland, and if AL Davis was still in charge he would be, just to wind up the niner nation.
The chargers could not have picked a better road opponent than the 49ers who have more guys injured on defence than a hospital after mad Friday. Rivers will be missing running back Matthews and WR Keenan Allen. I have done a couple of bets on the game that I will post but I couldn’t say they were tips as they are just a feeling I have on how the game will go.
Frank Gore could be playing is last game in San Fran, although he may wait too see who the new coach will be, however with both backup RB’S out he may be leaned on more to carry the fight to the chargers who are desperate for the win. Gore is 7/5 anytime Paddy Power.
GORE TO SCORE 7/5
My other bets on this game, I don’t have the stats to back them up so I cant post them as tips, however I aint someone who comes on after they win claiming them as winners. It is a couple of prop bets I like, Gore to cover his 53.5yd at 5/6 Paddy Power for reasons I already expressed.
In the past whenever the 49ers get to the playoffs, around this time of year TE Vernon Davis comes alive he has done nothing this season, but with nothing on the line Kap may air it out and his total of 28yds 1/1 Stan James could be won on one play, on the other hand the coach may try out some young players. I cant put these up as tips, but I have took them as if they play hard both props are winnable.
My Prop Bets
GORE O53.5yds 5/6
DAVIS O28yds 1/1
Good luck if your having a bet
Mega tipping chief.
Perhaps the biggest C’MON MAN to date.
Jordan, cheers mate and I think I know what your getting at, I rarely go on the footy thread after ten to many guys under the influence I’m afraid
TOUCHDOWN GORE!!!! 52yds on the 3rd play of the game and they gonna let him go haha!
Jordan, cheers mate most blokes would love an extra inch, I need an extra 1.5yd not sure what that converts too in old money, but I fell short by a yd last week so here is hoping :)
Chief, could do with your tips for the Liverpool Arsenal game today (if you havent already given them pal) Bet 365 £50 in play freebie.
Kaepernick rushing for a 90 yard TD. 132 yards from 5 carries, Gore on 156 yards. SF 314 yards rushing. Wow! Gates gets in the n zone twice so a small return from my bets.
No idea how but we’re going to overtime! One of the best games I’ve seen. 35-35!!
Chargers were down 21 at one point. Crazy game. Come on SD! Gates Wincast ;)
Novak with a 40 yard field goal in sudden death! Chargers win! 4/1 wincast wins! Thank you Mr Rivers!
is anyone watching the UFC?
i have machida KO the last selection of my acca…
cash out is 565…should i take it ? (i dont know anything about UFC)
Well my NAP comfortably won again losing count of how many that is….bucks plus 10·5 was crazy.
How’d all the trebles and doubles go guys ?
This is real easy money….
Well, spurs+10,5 bucks +10,5 suns, nuggets, Hornets. 10 euro makes 173,23. Thx again for the help