ENGLAND recovered from a dodgy start on day one of the first Test against South Africa to give themselves a fighting chance.
Alastair Cook and Co were just 49-3 but recovered well to post 179-4 on a rain-hit day yesterday. They have drifted from 5-2 to 15-4 (888sport) to win the opener while the draw will have backers at 5-2 on a slow, dry pitch.
The action in Durban resumes early on Sunday morning and South Africa – now 15-8 at Titanbet – will hope for some quick wickets.
In the NFL it’s a super Sunday of action with plenty of games as the race for the play-offs hots up.
There’s also a rugby cracker with Glasgow and Edinburgh doing battle in the 1872 Cup Final first leg and more darts drama from the World Championships.
Good luck with your bets and let’s hear your sporting tips and chat.
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NFL
Jackson has been taking the top off of defenses with touchdowns of 28, 56, 63 and 77 yards over that span. He has an attractive matchup against a banged-up Eagles secondary that could be without top cornerback Byron Maxwell,
Tips
Jackson O73.5yds 5/6 Paddy Power (6pts)
Jackson anytime 13/10 Paddy Power (4pts)
GL if you follow
LAST NIGHT , hit the bar..
pacers – 3.5 WON
magic -4.5 LOST ( threw a 7 point last quarter lead 39-25 , were up by 15 in the third)
and nuggets +14 LOST by 15 ( 1 point )
sh*t happens , just ask wenger ……
Unlucky mate, and the less said about the Gunners the better!
Darts
Anderson win 1/1
Barneveld -1.5 sets 1/1
Wade over 4.5 180s 1/1
3 points on each and 1 point on 7/1 treble
Spain ACB Basketball Single
Gran Canaria @ Andorra (12:00GMT)
Both teams are in good form this season but in my opinion guests are much better team and I think that they are more likely to take the win in a closley fought encounter. They have score 8-4 and they are 4th in this league while hosts are 7th with 6 victories and 6 defeats. This wont be easy match for Gran Canaria but I think that there is big quality difference and I expect them to impose their superiority early on.
1st Half Winner: Gran Canaria @ 10/11 Ladbrokes – 1.1pt staked.
Good luck!
Spain ACB Basketball Single
Joventut @ Bilbao (12:00GMT)
Two offensive 160+ teams here so I expect a fast tempo with plenty points. Odds have shortened considerably but I’m still on this at small stakes….
Total Points: Over 167.5 @ 7/4 Bet365 – 1pt staked.
Good luck!
Spain ACB Basketball Single
Sevilla @ Estudiantes (12:00GMT)
I’ve watched the home team a few times this season and they look ok. They have a great home support and that could help them today. Sevilla are poor away from home and although they have picked up 2 wins, this was against two of the poorest sides, Gipuzkoa Basket and Fuenlabrada, and I don’t think they’ll have the ability to beat a decent team like Estudiantes.
Estudiantes -3.5 @ 20/23 Boylesport – 1.5pts staked.
Good luck!
The above game also looks good for overs and will probably take this with small stakes after starting line-up announced…..164 @ 7/4 Bet365
What’s your strongest b’ball bet hunter?
Overs in the Bilbao game looks a strong possibility but you might want to play it at a lower total?
Played it at over 162.5 at evens in the end, good luck to us!
Good luck!
You being serious, I lost by one point and there was 46 seconds left on the clock for the teams to get one more, put in a quite big stake too.
Really unlucky! Joventut missing a free-throw as well. Also a slow 1st Quarter unfortunately.
World Championship darts afternoon session
Singles:
Smith vs Beaton, Beaton over 3.5 180’s 5/6 **NAP**
Smith vs Beaton, highest chekout score over 130.5 5/6
Van den Bergh vs Van de Pas, Van den Bergh win 13/8
Double:
Smith vs Beaton, Beaton over 3.5 180’s
Van der Voort vs Anderson, over 5.5 sets
1.96/1
Beaton is nearly always set low 180 lines by bookies but the former world champion is more than capable on them. He should aquire at least four especially if Smith starts slow, which he can have a tendancy to do.
Smith is excellent on high ton chekout combinations using the same bed and a double. So far the 130.5 line was breached twice in three matches yesterday and it should have a good chance of being surpassed in this game.
Van den Bergh caused one of the upsets of round one by eliminating number 9 in the world Ian White 3-1. Admittedly White was not playing well throughout but Van den Bergh displayed consistancy thoughout and was hitting trebles, cover shots and doubles well. I feel he is playing with immense confidence right now and is enjoying the occasion. Van de Pas’ darts stick upwards on the board on contact. He seems to experiance visits to the oche frequently where he struggles to hit a single treble and his scoring subsequently drops so from a consistency viewpoint I think Van der Bergh can edge it at a good price.
Anderson vs Van der Voort could potentially go all the way to a last set. I can see both players winning legs on their throw. I guess it will ultimately come down to who can checkout better with regards to winning the match but I’d expext the match to go over 5 sets.
Prices with Bet365
Good luck all
Cheers for the NAP bullseye ..was on it like sonic!!! Haha..£144 profit might put it on tungsten wade over 4.5 180s..at evens…got 4 hours to decide haha…
Haha on it like sonic, I like that one
💪🏾 what’s the plan for the evening session bullseye
Spain ACB Basketball Single
Gran Canaria @ Andorra (12:00GMT)
Both teams are in good form this season but in my opinion guests are much better team and I think that they are more likely to take the win in a closley fought encounter. They have score 8-4 and they are 4th in this league while hosts are 7th with 6 victories and 6 defeats. This wont be easy match for Gran Canaria but I think that there is big quality difference and I expect them to impose their superiority early on.
1st Half Winner: Gran Canaria @ 10/11 Ladbrokes – 1.1pt **LOST**
Good luck!
Nfl Sunday
Early acca carolina -1, detroit -4 colts +4.5, Cleveland +15.5 pays 3.5/1
Tampa +1.5, Dallas +9, jets +7.5 pittsburgh -4 acca pays 3.8/1
Late games jaguars + 5, green Bay +5 st Louis +15.5 pays 3.7/1
Early games anytime scorer
Mike Evans (Tampa), Sammy Watkins (buffalo) Marshall (jets), Antonio brown pays 8/1
Late games anytime scorer
Allen Robinson (jaguars), Michael Floyd (arizona), Todd gurley (rams
Treble pays 7.7/1
Spain ACB Basketball Single
Joventut @ Bilbao (12:00GMT)
Two offensive 160+ teams here so I expect a fast tempo with plenty points. Odds have shortened considerably but I’m still on this at small stakes….
Total Points: Over 167.5 @ 7/4 Bet365 – 1pt staked. **LOST**
Good luck!
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162 points in the end (really unlucky tom). Slow opening quarter killed the bet.
Spain ACB Basketball Single
Sevilla @ Estudiantes (12:00GMT)
I’ve watched the home team a few times this season and they look ok. They have a great home support and that could help them today. Sevilla are poor away from home and although they have picked up 2 wins, this was against two of the poorest sides, Gipuzkoa Basket and Fuenlabrada, and I don’t think they’ll have the ability to beat a decent team like Estudiantes.
Estudiantes -3.5 @ 20/23 Boylesport – 1.5pts staked. ***WON***
Over 164 points @ 7/4 Bet365 – 1pt staked. ***WON***
Good luck!
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Estudiantes win 102-76 both bets comfortable winners and more importantly, profit from the 4 Bets.
Turkish Basketball
Karsiyaka @ Banvit (14:00GMT)
Karsiyaka +4.5 @ 10/11 Boylesports – 1.1pt staked.
Good luck!
Polish Basketball Single
Trefl Sport @ Anwil Wloclawek (15:00GMT)
1st Half Spread: Wloclawek -4.5 @ 17/20 William Hill – 1.5pts staked.
Good luck!
over point matches like pats v jets over 40.5 panthers vatlanta over 41.5 and ravens v pitts over 40.5 finally seattle v st loius over 35.5 four fold pays 7/2 with hills .jordan gut feeling or packers tonight plus 1.5 is 8/5 with hills .I know cardinals offense on fire but think Rodgers will find a way ..
Afternoon gents. Feeling fragile once more. Big night yesterday but wished I had stayed in and watched the game as it looked like a gooden but no joy from Jackson who could only manage 40 yards.
DeSean Jackson (Washington Redskins) Over 72.5 Receiving Yards @ 1.85 @ Bwin – 2 points **LOSE**
Won’t re-post my main bets as you’ve probably seen them over the festive period but here are a few props to sink your teeth into for a point each.
Julius Thomas (Jacksonville Jaguars) Over 60.5 Receiving Yards @ 10/11 @ Skybet
DeAngelo Williams (Pittsburgh Steelers) Over 74.5 Rushing Yards @ 17/20 @ Bet Victor
James Starks (Green Bay Packers) Over 55.5 Rush + Receiving Yards @ 17/20 @ Ladbrokes – 2.5 points
Adrian Peterson (Minnesota Vikings) Over 85.5 Rushing Yards @ 1.85 @ Bwin
That Starks bet looks quality, he’s o67.5 on paddy!
Might be worth a point each.
Ted Ginn Jr (Carolina Panthers) Over 54.5 Receiving Yards @ 5/6 @ 365
Pittsburgh Steelers Over 3.5 Touchdowns @ 5/4 @ Ladbrokes
Kamar Aiken (Baltimore Ravens) Over 68.5 Receiving Yards @ 17/20 @ Ladbrokes
Ameer Abdullah (Detroit Lions) Over 50.5 Rushing Yards @ 17/20 @ Bet Victor
Going to put half a point on this bonkers acca @ 365 too
Ted Ginn Jr (Panthers) Over 54.5 Rec Yards
Kamar Aiken (Ravens) Over 70.5 Rec Yards
Aaron Rodgers (Packers) Over 22.5 Rush Yards
Russell Wilson (Seahawks) Over 46.5 Rush Yards
Adrian Peterson (Vikings) Over 88.5 Rush Yards
20.76/1
German Basketball Single
Mittledeutscher @ Berlin (16:00GMT)
Mittledeutscher +21.5 @ 20/23 Boylesport – 1.5pts staked.
Good luck!
French League Basketball
Monaco / Lyon (16:00GMT)
Over 146.5 @ 5/6 Bet365 – 1.5pts staked.
Good luck!
point on zalgiris -15.5 , good 3rd and this should be ok
88 – 71 ( 17 )
zalgiris -15.5 inplay WINNER !!!
Polish Basketball Single
Trefl Sport @ Anwil Wloclawek (15:00GMT)
1st Half Spread: Wloclawek -4.5 @ 17/20 William Hill – 1.5pts staked. ***WON***
Good luck!
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Half time – 37 – 26
Turkish Basketball
Karsiyaka @ Banvit (14:00GMT)
Karsiyaka +4.5 @ 10/11 Boylesports – 1.1pt staked. **LOST** By 1 point
Good luck!
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Banvit win by 5 after Karsiyaka go on a fouling spree.
point on alba berlin -27.5 , very do-able…
Got on this at -22.5…looks a good’un!
WELL SPOTTED merv , never a doubt
forest leeds btts 10/11
2.5 points on
What do you think of Reggiana -13.5 to beat Varese, Hunter?
I’ll be on this Merv. I think they can win this by 15-20 points mate.
Sounds good…I personally see a 20pts+ win for Reggiana after being beaten by Sasari in their last game, especially against such a poor opposition in Varese.
1st half -6.5 @ William Hill is another possibility.
Great shout Hunter…breezed in at -11.5 at the end of the half!
wat time is tip off merv ?
Tip off was 17:15 Huggy. It doesn’t appear to be in-play on Bet365 :s
Ok cheers merv
MAD FIVER FOREST RT5 CORNERS 5`S
Gutted nearly had a 5/1 winner . Leeds grabbed the 5th and forest joined them on 5 in the 75th min
World Championship darts afternoon session
Singles:
Smith vs Beaton, Beaton over 3.5 180’s 5/6 **NAP** WON
Smith vs Beaton, highest chekout score over 130.5 5/6 WON
Van den Bergh vs Van de Pas, Van den Bergh win 13/8 LOST
Double:
Smith vs Beaton, Beaton over 3.5 180’s
Van der Voort vs Anderson, over 5.5 sets
1.96/1 WON
Chicago Blackhawks ML, Dallas Stars ML @ 6/4 – 4 points
Chicago Blackhawks ML, Florida Panthers ML @ 7/5 – 3 points
Boston Bruins ML, Chicago Blackhawks ML, Dallas Stars ML, Florida Panthers ML @ 13/2- 1 point
Thoughts on his one on skybet at evens… I quite like it.
Lions, Chiefs, Bears Combined 300+ Rushing Yards and 4+ Rushing TDs
point on alba berlin -27.5 , very do-able…
FINAL SCORE 89 – 58 ( 31 )
WINNER !!!
Double at just over evens..
Packers +8.5
Patriots +6.5
I’ll give it a whirl 🤑
In-play…Gravelines -9.5 v Antibes
1.5pts
i`ll join u mate…
Graveline win by 20
Inplay -9.5
WINNER !!!
CHEERS MERV
No problem Huggy!
always gotta back the oberwart gunners , -4.5 , 1/2 point , come on you GUNNERS …
NFL Tips
Pittsburgh O3.5tds 5/4 (2pts)
In their last two weeks Baltimore has given up nearly 70 points, so four touchdowns
Ginn O54.5yds 5/6 (2pts)
Last week Ginn saw 15 targets, which is by far the most he has ever received. He got 10 targets in a game twice before this season.
Decker anytime 7/5 Bwin (2pts)
Both Patriots safeties are out tonight
Gronkowski anytime 8/13 various (4pts) NAP
Brady is weapon due to injuries. This guy is the best TE in the league.
Will put up some late game tips later
GL all
MACCABI HADERA WOMEN OVER 1.5 FH GOALS 13/8 , 1/2 POINT FUNBET
Darts
Evening double 2.17/1
Barneveld over 116.5 checkout
Wade win and most 180s
FOREST – LEEDS BTTS
2.5 POINTS AT 10/11
1 – 1 on 79 mins
WINNER !!!
hi jordan, can you point me in the direction of the main tips please that you refer to over xmas as I cant seem to find them, thanks a lot 😉
World Championship darts evening session:
Singles:
Van Barneveld vs Bunting, highest checkout score over 130.5 5/6 **NAP**
Wade vs Newton, Wade over 4.5 180’s 1/1
Van Gerwin vs Webster, Van Gerwin over 7.5 180’s 5/4
Double:
Van Barneveld vs Bunting, Van Barneveld win
Wade vs Newton, Wade highest checkout
6/5 **NB**
So far out of six matches in round two, the 130.5 checkout line has been surpassed four times. Bunting and especially Barney regularly take out big finishes and I’d expect one if not both to post a higher checkout than the set line.
Wade at times rather unfairly has a reputation for not being a power scorer but anyone who has seen his recent performances should beg to differ. He has been getting impressive amounts of 140’s and 180’s and is displaying a type of consistency that has seen people label him as a serious candiddate to go all the way this year. In the longer format of round two he should chalk up at lest five 180’s.
I think Van Gerwin is going to put on an exhibition of darting power today after being given an almighty scare by Eidams in round one. In the first round the highest 180 count was jointly held by Winstanley and Evans at nine 180’s apiece and with no disrespect to them, MVG is definitely more capable in that department so in the longer format, where it could be possible that Webster wins a set, eight 180’s for MVG is realistically achievable.
Barney vs Bunting will make for an entertaining match but its one that Barney will edge I think. Bunting has not been setting the world alight this year whilst Barney is the more effective doubler and generally has a knack of being able to do things at the right time. In this world hampionship format, where a whole set can hinge on a single leg or a final dart, Barney posseses the experiance to deliver the goods.
Newton was absoloutly awful in his first round match. There was a difference of ten points between him and Reyes’ three dart averages which happens very rarely in darts. The only reason he progressed was because Reyes missed his doubles and let him in. Against Wade, needless to say he will get outclassed in virtually every department. Wade will very likely take the highest checkout accolade simply because I cannot see him presenting newton with many chances but in addition he is known as one of the best at checking out big scores, which he is also excellent at doing under pressure.
Prices with Bet365
Good luck all
Nice write up again mate..on the NAP again then if that goes well on the wadey over 4.5 180s..come on!!! “On it like sonic ” haha
Get in there mate!!!!! Your nap in again!!!!!wooohoooooo..cheers mate!!!!
@bullseye thanks for the NAP mate.🎯👌
No problem Hunter and The Lucky Filipino
Great shout… doing ok this evening
Landed about 10 even money bets from myself and the boys
sorry chaps no 100% familiar with the terminology on American sports
when you refer to ML what is that and where do I find it listed on 365, wh, pp, coral thanks
Craneguy…ML refers to money line which means straight up. To bet on the money line is to bet on that team to win regardless of the scoreline.
Hi crane guy ml main line without the handicap
What do you think of Reggiana -13.5 to beat Varese, Hunter?
Regianna win by 17
My first post see how it goes. Basketball Real Madrid -1.5 game total over 177.5.
Well done Mervin
In-play…Gravelines -9.5 v Antibes
1.5pts
*WINNER WINNER* Gravelines win by 18
cheers scatter
Hunter guess what, I got on your Monaco overs tip except I got on In play on over 143.5 and the totals ended up being 144. 😉
Oberwart gunners -4.5
Coasted to 12 point win
WINNER !!!
Dipped my toe in the water and got it burned. Poor third quarter by Madrid. Total short by 3 and busted in the handicap
Well done huggy and hunter
Cheers scattercash
Won some nba cash
Great shouts guys
Tough enough NBA card tonight in my eyes. Just the one from me:
Grizzlies -6.5
Celtics v Knicks o194.5
2pt double
That be your NAP in Bully pal?
By 1pt! Just makes it all the sweeter. Well in! . 😉
Yep haha. Can always rely on Barney to bring home the bacon.
Sorry 0.5 of a point!
Nice 131 by Barney
Think ill take your Nb 😉
It was a mixed one last night with my main bet coming in, Miami +4, but my prop bets went 1-3 on the night.
Tonight I’ve locked in 1 bet so far:
Portland Trail Blazers +9 @ Evens (PP) – 1.3 Points.
..Looking at a prop bet or 2 now.
Good luck.
Kevin Durant (Thunder) Under 27.5 Points @ 1.83 (PP)
Jordan Clarkson (Lakers) Under 14.5 Points @ 1.83 (PP)
Mike Conley (Grizzlies) Over 16.5 Points @ 1.83 (PP)
I’ve put 1 point on each.
That’s all for me tonight, good luck all.
World Championship darts evening session:
Singles:
Van Barneveld vs Bunting, highest checkout score over 130.5 5/6 **NAP** WON
Wade vs Newton, Wade over 4.5 180’s 1/1 WON
Van Gerwin vs Webster, Van Gerwin over 7.5 180’s 5/4 LOST
Double:
Van Barneveld vs Bunting, Van Barneveld win
Wade vs Newton, Wade highest checkout
6/5 **NB** WON
Decent day today. Landed 6 out of 8 bets and my balance is looking healthy. Looking forward to tomorrows matches.
Cheers bullseye and tungsten For the wade over 4.5 180s!!!! £70 to £479 on the darts today thanks to u guys!!! Can’t wait till 2mos tips!!..will be “on it like sonic ” 😎
Cheers and goid going bullseye 😉
Took Wade over 4.5 and MVG most 180s bullseye at 1.8/1 WIN
Thought side bet of 180s was going to land too but MVG game ran out of legs…literally.
Happy to admit I know nothing about basketball at all.
Skybet have an enhanced acca
Grizzlies
Celtics
Kings
Thunder
At evens.
Is it worth a shout?
at evens i`d say NO , always seems 2 be 1 shock a night , see what the other regulars think though…
HUGGY`S SINGLE
BOSTON CELTICS -7.5 , WOULD CROWN A BRILLIANT DAY OF INPLAY AND DARTS TIPS AND BTTS LEEDS/FOREST
3 POINTS
good luck guys
Evening gents. Just catching the last quarter of this Packers game. Safe to say I know my own team fairly well. Unfortunately I was blinded by the Steelers smoke and mirrors. Very hard to win if you lose the turnover battle as you’ll see in this Packers game, but Big Ben not managing a TD was surprising to go with his two interceptions. Could have been three but a 100 yard pick six was pulled back too.
NFL Week 16
Arizona Cardinals ML
Pittsburgh Steelers -3.5
1.01/1 @ 365 – 10 points **LOSE**
Add;
Kansas City Chiefs -3.5
Seattle Seahawks -3.5
Minnesota Vikings ML
3.74/1 @ 365 – 2 points **LOSE**
With only one game left for tonight I’m going to put some faith into All Day Adrian Peterson to pound the Giants who are dine for the season and won’t have their star wide out Odell Beckham Jr who is serving his suspension from last weeks foul play.
Adrian Peterson (Minnesota Vikings) Over 85.5 Rushing Yards @ 1.85 @ Bwin – 4 points
I think I’ll have a point on Grizzlies -14.5 in-play against the Lakers. They’re usually pretty reliable second half at home and the Lakers are just awful if we’re being honest.