ALASTAIR COOK has been a recipe for disaster as England one-day captain and he's trying to save his bacon as the third Test with Sri Lanka gets under way on Wednesday.
With just nine more games before the World Cup, Cook is feeling the heat after 15 defeats in 22 ODI's. His side are now a whopping 10-1 to turn around the 2-0 deficit and win the seven-match series against the Sri Lankans.
The hosts must do without veteran star batsman Mahela Jayawardene in Hambantota today but are still 6-11 favourites for victory while England are 13-8.
There are some tasty fourth-round ties in the UK Championship snooker in York with defending champ Neil Robertson 4-11 to see off Graeme Dott (5-2).
The bookies can't separate Stuart Bingham and Ricky Walden, with both around evens, and John Higgins is 1-3 to get past 13-5 underdog Anthony McGill.
Tonight's American action features 10 NBA matches – including whipping boys Philadelphia 76ers trying to end their awful 17-game losing streak when they tackle Minnesota Timberwolves – and four games in the NHL.
Good luck with your bets and post your own tips and chat here.
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NBA – I’ve placed the following 4-fold:
***WON*** – Warriors, Suns, Hawks & Cavaliers @ $2.50
Am finding nba quite profitable just sticking to odds on favourites I 4 or 5 folds :-D
Atllia- no idea on NBA but if you are winning then happy to see what your on tonight ?
Simon, not many markets are up yet but initial look might be a nice 5 fold with Spurs, Mavericks, Timberwolves, Clippers & Raptors. No odds up yet for most but ill have a decent look at form and odds later on and post something.
Fyi – every Acca I’ve done with all teams under $1.50 has won…so I’m sticking to that for now. Maximum 5 fold as well otherwise chances of failing greatly increase.
Well my NBA double and 6 fold lost ‘surprise surprise’ that is why I don’t usually bet on it.
Matt Forte over 80.5 rushing yards @ 10/11 honda @ Skybet or PP (5/6). Don’t think we’ll see much lower than that. I did a write up for you which I’ll re-post.
For the main man that is honda.
The Dallas Cowboys have given up 312 yards to RB’s in the last two weeks. Shady McCoy ran for 159 yards and a score in the Eagles 33-10 win at the AT&T on Thanksgiving.
Justin Forte is the Chicago Bears 1st string RB, with Ka’Deem Carey being purely back up only having 35 attempts and 154 yards all season compared to Forte’ 201. Forte has ran 459 yards in 5 games at the Soldier Field this season, averaging 91.8 rush yards per game, with 101 attempts averaging 20.2 attempts per game, 4.5 yards per carry, scoring only 3 TD’s.
Forte hasn’t only been used as a RB, he has 78 receptions for the season with 650 receiving yards. 277 of those yards have came at the Soldier Field from 30 recs, averaging 55.4 yards in 5 games averaging 6 recs per game, 9.2 yards per reception and 1 TD.
Not too many markets yet but SS looks to be the Forte yards. Only Ladbrokes has them up at the moment but I expect that to change in the next few days. December is here and that means Romo goes on holiday. Jay Cutler doesn’t get put into the elite QB’s of the NFL, but after a big loss he does usually come good, especially when he’s an underdog. Actually think the Bears might win this (sorry DeAndre, and Jerry) but I’ll be sticking to the prop bets on this one with maybe something else if I fancy it on the day. I think the Bears will attack both aerial and on the ground. Their two best receivers are questionable at the moment (WR Alshon Jeffery and TE Martellus Bennett) but WR Brandon Marshall who has 4 TD’s in 5 at home this season might be worth and Anytime shout going into week 14 against the Cowboys who have averaged 13 yards per carry to opponent wide receivers this season.
Thoughts for TNF so far
Forte rushing yards (over 80.5 @ 10/11 @ Skybet)
Forte rushing and receiving yards
Marshall TD
Over 51 points
It’s Matt Forte, not Justin. Where the hell I got just from I don’t know. Bieber fever!
Jordan, my bookie has the following odds for your early tips:
Forte rushing yards (over 80.5 @ $1.87)
Forte rushing and receiving yards (cant find forte for receiving as Jeffery & Bennett are still listed)
Marshall TD ($1.80)
Over 51 points ($1.92)
I’ve got prices myself Attila but I’m not sure what bets I’m going for yet. The Forte yards are a cert and if any other markets come up on both rush and receiving then I’ll look into that. Probably take the points over the TD scorer until I see what everybody else is thinking for scorers.
No worries mate. Will look out for it. Shame about your NBA acca earlier. I’m sticking to straight low odds win accumulators in NBA…i’ve had 3 from 3 in the last week. Know nothing about the sport, but easy enough to figure the form online.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/chi/chicago-bears
Nice little video to back up my bet for Thursday.
I think Jason Witten (Cowboys) Anytime TD could be a good bet with the Bears giving up the most points to tight ends all season. With the most red zone targets (21) they are tied 1st with Jacksonville, the most red zone touches in the league (14) tied 2nd for the red zone go-to-plays (11) tied 2nd with the Seahawks on most TD’s conceded (10).
Romo recently spoke in an interview saying Witten may well go down as one of the best Cowboys ever. Both drafted into the Cowboys in 2003, they have grown together in this offense and Romo knows he can trust Witten, scoring a TD is all of his last 3 road games. You can back Witten Anytime @ 6/4 @ Skybet. That’s pretty much going to be it for me for TNF as a winner is too hard to predict. Cowboys are the only undefeated road team this season but both teams now fighting for a playoff spot. Bears really need this win and they have a good record against the Cowboys. December not always a good time for Dallas. Too much riding to pick a winner so I’ll take the follwing.
Main bet.
Matt Forte over 80.5 rushing yards @ 10/11 @ Skybet (until any further totals come up with lower yards)
Other bet.
Jason Witten Anytime @ 6/4 @ Skybet
£10 on Witten 1st TD scorer @ 11/1
If other markets come up I’ll also take Matt Forte rush & rec total yards over 135.5 @ 10/11 @ Ladbrokes. But leaving this for now as I’m not sure if other bookmakers use this market other than Ladbrokes.
What time is the game?
What are your footie bets Jordan?
Its not till Friday morning IV.
Footy bets are BTTS Arsenal/Southampton and a smaller single on Sanchez anytime.
Thanks man sounds like a plan.Boardeux to win must be worth a shout surely.
Not for me but good luck to you IV.
Witten has scored a TD in his last 2 games against the Bears and all 3 of his TD’s have came from the opposing 1-19 yard line. Witten when scoring these TD’s in the redzone has also been the first TD scorer on all 3 occasions. Just as to where anybody thought I was pulling that 1st TD Witten bet from :D
haha crapped it and went for over 1.5 goals in the game instead for a higher stake.
Hurray for cricket
MOre free money
Thanks england n shanakarra or whatever his name is
13/8 and 11/10 but only got on late in running so didnt tip
Haha Jordan you a gent, hope your doing well. You wont get lower than 80.5 I dont think
No worries honda mate, na don’t think we will. 80.5 is good enough.
Any NBA tips tonight guys?
Im gonna put a small bet on any 4 and all 5 of Bulls, Wizards, Spurs, Grizzlies and Celtics
Gonna take the Spurs/Leonard 18+ points Wincast @ 2/1 for a small interest. Not a tip.
I’m putting a $25 free bet on the following NBA 5 fold:
– Wizards, Spurs, Timberwolves, Celtics +4.5, Raptors +5.5 @ $2.72 odds.
The 1st 3 should win easy, but i’m taking it cautious with the last 2…even though they should win, just giving them the headstart to be sure.
PHI 76ERS @ MIN TIMBERWOLVES
MIN TIMBERVOLWES TO WIN
SA SPURS @ BKN NETS
SA SPURS TO WIN
WICHITA ST @ UTAH
OVER 128.0 POINTS
TREBLE 85/40
Atilla – going to take a punt based on your form and reviews.
As an NBA Virgin I’m blindly following you.
Think I have kept it safe and gone for the treble
Wizards
Spurs
Timberwolves
Came out at Evens for the treble which was more than I expected
Let’s hope when i wake up in the morning I get an early pleasant surprise
Fingers crossed
Guys just trying to understand how to read the NBA league table, can you let me know what TP and PCT mean?
Total points and percentage as far ad I’m aware. Think the percentage is calculated on their winning and losing margins