DEFENDING champ Gary Anderson is the new favourite for darts World Championship glory after Michael van Gerwen's shock defeat last night.
World No.1 MVG was sent crashing in a classic match with fellow Dutchman Raymond van Barneveld who is now an 8-1 shot for the title at the likes of bet365 and William Hill.
Anderson leads the market at 11-4 with Skybet and Betfred after producing one of his best performances of the year in demolishing Vincent van der Voort to set up a last-eight meeting with James Wade.
It looks pretty open now and 16-times champ Phil Taylor is 9-2 at Betfair while in-form Adrian Lewis will have backers at the same price with Skybet and Sportingbet.
If you fancy an outsider to grab glory Peter Wright (14-1, Boylesports) as well as Wade (14-1 Betfair) and Dave Chisnall (18-1, Betfair) will all hope to go all the way.
Wright and Chizzy face each other today for a last-eight spot while Alan Norris takes on Mark Webster and Taylor tackles Jelle Klaasen. There will be a new thread posted with Lockuptipster's tips for the day so keep an eye out for it.
England's first cricket Test with South Africa ends today with Alastair Cook's men needing just six wickets for victory and they're 1-5 at bet365 to seal the deal.
There's also a busy night of NBA action so as usual let's hear all your sporting tips and chat and good luck with your bets.
Anderson/Wright final 14/1 looks a decent shout.With MVG out Anderson must be having a wee chuckle to himself and he seems to have hit a wee purple patch.It could be an epic semi if he meets Taylor.
James Harden Under 28.5 Points @ 1.83 (PP) – 2.4 Points. – *WON*
Reggie Jackson (Detroit Pistons) Under 20.5 @ 1.83 (PP) – *WON*
Serge Ibaka (Thunder) Over 13.5 @ 1.80 (PP) – *LOST*
Cavs @ Nuggets Over 195 @ 1.90 (Bet 365) – 1.2 Points – *LOST*
Again it’s my prop bets that are bringing the profit in, going 2-1 on the night and my main bet of James Harden Under landing.
Well done to any winners.
Thanks for the Harden prop. Was my only bet of the night….keep em comin.
He has done it again! Two nights in a row I’ve followed your main bet and woke up to a winner…thanks for the harden prop mate….?
Cheers! glad you guys profited
Ok I’m looking through the darts market today and seen something I like.. I wonder if any of the darts specialist can fault this treble on skybet…
Chisnal highest checkout over 120.5
Mark Webster highest checkout 117.5
Phil Taylor highest checkout 123.5
Odds- 5.16/1 skybet
Take out Webster for the Taylor / chisnal over checkout double is 2/1…
What u think guys…
the lucky filipino, I’m no darts expert but betting on a player’s highest checkout is always going to be a bit random – almost a 50-50 call.
No one can really say if that will win or lose.
Hi The Lucky Filipino. The Taylor selection is solid as he has previous for taking out big finishes under pressure. He hit a 170 max finish against Painter in his last match. That market could also be taken as a single tbh If Klaasen leaves Phil with a finish above 123 I’d fancy him to take it out. . Chisnall hit a high of 138 against Kist in his last match and has taken out finishes above 120 on many occasions. The match could potentially go the distance with Wright so he should get a chance to surpass the line. Forget about Webster lol. He’s not known for his finishing. Its looks like a decent enough double. I’ll leave it with you to decide. Good luck mate.
Thanks for that mr F and bullseye..won’t take the treble but going by bullys knowledge i also think the Wright and chisnal game will go the distance so gonna go for chisnal over 120 checkout at 5/6 as a single on skybet..feel confident about it now…maybe have a little dab at Taylor if it comes through…haha…
Nice one mate. Should be a blinding first match to get things underway tonight. Good luck.
Thanks mate.. On your NAP too ??..
Australia and South Korea BBall Double
Sydney vs. Melbourne (over 168.5)
Anyang vs. Sakers (AnyangML)
Just under evens @ bet365
GL if you follow, Sydney game starts in 5 mins.
Euro Basketball Fourfold
Kilmarno / BK Iskra (Under 161.5)
Neptunas (-3.5)
Brose Baskets (+15.5)
Efes / Zvezda (Under 158.5)
Fourfold @ 7/1 Skybet – 1pt staked.
Good luck!
Euro Basketball Fourfold
Lokomotiv Kuban (-4.5)
Fraport Skyliners (-5.5)
BC Prievidza (-41.5)
Ludwigsburg / Merlins (Over 158.5)
Fourfold @ just under 9/1 Skybet – 0.5pts staked.
Singles to follow….
Good luck!
Euro Basketball Singles
Kilmarno / BK Iskra (Under 161.5) @ 4/6 Skybet
Neptunas (-3.5) @ 8/11 Skybet
Brose Baskets (+15.5) @ 4/6 Skybet
Efes / Zvezda (Under 159) @ 5/7 Bet365
Lokomotiv Kuban (-4.5) @ 9/10 Winner
Fraport Skyliners (-5.5) @ 4/6 Skybet
BC Prievidza (-41.5) @ 4/5 Skybet
Ludwigsburg / Merlins (Over 158) @ 5/7 Bet365
All 2pt stakes…..
Good luck!
Looks like Neptunas have shortened massively! Their league form isn’t great but they are a good side. Now that they are out of the euros they’ll improve massively and for those who may have missed the earlier value, I’d still take them at -5.5.
Well done hunter,took a single and double out of your tips, brilliant euro basketball tipster!
Memphis as an underdog later this afternoon could be worth a quid or 2 against an Auburn side that is pretty much middle of the pack in most categories. Baylor proved last night that you can win with a 3rd string QB but I don’t think Auburn has anywhere near the O-line that Baylor had. Also, they will be playing against one of the top NFL QB prospect in Paxton Lynch, who will pretty much solidify his status as the draft’s top QB (and a top 5 pick) if he can dazzle tonight, a lot on the line for him, and I am siding with him coming through.
Memphis Tigers ML at 6/4 (Bet365)
Like it mate. Just posted the Memphis points myself. Money coming for them now.
Clippers minus 2 for 0.9 nba
Liverpool most corners for 0.7 epl
Washington capitals for 0.8 nhl
Sociedad corners plus 6 handicap 0.6
@hunter full house mate? well in bud!
i missed out/ late again.. so heres the ‘safe’ scraps:
barca +14.5*won*
Knicks +11.5 *won*
OKC -8.5 *lost* by 1 point :/
1.1/1 *lost*
barca +9.5 (inplay)*lost*
malaga -7.5 (inplay)*won*
OKC -13.5 *lost*
Cleveland -6 *won*
Rockets v hawks over 208.5*won*
22.5/1*lost* close by no cigar, will try a few more today.
So many times ive been needling 1 more bucket and the team just dribbles down the clock, today the opposite, bucks run to the rim with 0.7 seconds remaining ffs!
Czech / Austrian Ice Hockey Double
Ceske Budejovice (-2.5)
Red Bull Salzburgh (-1.5)
Double @ 23/10 Bet365 – 1pt staked.
Good luck!
few of hunter’s picks mixed in
magic/nets over 199
GSW -7
A.Madrid (football)
L.Kuban ML
Brose Baskets +17.5
Neptunas -2.5
Wizards/Raptors over 202.5
Skyliners -2.5
43/1
Got another bet in early today as I’ve had a bit of time this afternoon to do some research, game I’ve been looking at is Phoenix Suns @ San Antonio Spurs.
Brandon Knight Under 22 Points @ 1.83 (PP) – 2.4 Points.
Good luck if you follow.
On this @raoul-duke along with ricky rubio over 17 points & assist, GSW -7 and clippers ml.
Not that I don’t think its a good bet, but Eric Bledsoe is out for the season so Phoenix will be relying on Knight to be the bell cow. Shouldn’t make a difference against the Spurs though.
Yeah shouldn’t be an issue.
Darts
All 6 players to win a set 4/5
Klaasen +2.5 10/11
Both with william hill
Wish they had that market on skybet..?
They do mate, but its 4/11 ? jokers
4/11! Oh man..that’s pants ??
Darts
Wright vs chisnall over 13.5 180s
Norris vs webster over 9.5 180s
Taylor vs klaasen over 9.5 180s
Treble 1/1 – BV
Good day yesterday with tungstens treble and with the Cavs covering the spread that I put on , could have been even better if i had taken the risk and added the hawks who i fancied to beat the bulls ending their good home form.
Magic -6 @5/7 with 365, they beat down the Nets 15 days ago away from home and should do this again tonight on their home floor.
GSW are only -5 on the spread with Curry doubtful today against a good Maverick side. However should the rest of the team up their game they can cover this however it will be close,
Will be doing the double which pays 2.27/1 , 5 points
I like the trailblazers tonight but the spread is at -7, nuggets could be jaded from yesterday when they were at one stage 15 points down and eventually got this down to 6.
could be one to look at inplay
No joy with the college games last night but both points totals I put for the teams I fancied came in so trying my luck with this.
Memphis Tigers Over 31 Team Points @ 10/11 @ Stan James – 3.3 points
Jeremy Lin ha sbeen ruled out for the Hornets with Nicholas Batum questionable. Point Guard Kemba Walker is coming off his best performance this season scoring 38 against a lowly Lakers side. Shouldn’t be quite as easy against the CLippers, but he should have a productive game.
Kemba Walker (Charlotte Hornets) Over 27.5 Points, Rebounds and Assists @ 5/6 @ Paddy Power – 2.4 points
Steph Curry and Draymond Green are also questionable for the Warriors. If neither play, let it be known the Mr Thompson could have a big night. No props available as yet.
World Championship darts
Singles:
Norris vs Webster, Norris win 11/10 **NAP**
Taylor vs Klaasen, Taylor over 5.5 180’s 5/6 **NB**
Norris vs Webster, Norris over 7.5 180’s 6/5
Treble:
Norris vs Webster, Norris most 180’s
Taylor vs Klaasen, Taylor win
Chisnal vs Wright, Chisnall +2.5
5/4
Norris, the former lakeside finalist, is considered the underdog by the bookies but his scoring power is going to present Webster with problems tonight. Norris hit five 180’s against Thornton and eleven against Murnan in round two not to mention a large amount of 140’s that just missed being maximums. His darts sit in the treble bed with such excellent grouping and his throwing action is very consistant which means he can maintain his power scoring throughout a match. Webster should probably should have lost a couple of sets against Jenkins, who hit him with quite a few 140’s and four 180’s. Jenkins did’nt appear to respond well to Terrys power scoring and started putting in poor visits where a single treble was’nt hit. If he does that tonight he will get punished. Jenkins let him of the hook with missed double after missed double and Webster took advantage. Norris did well to absorb over twenty 140’s from from Murnan but carried on with his his power scoring and ran away with a 4-1 victory. There should be no difference in his game tonight. He will hit a high volume of 180’s and on that basis I think Webster will find it hard to live with him.
Taylor is actually still using his old darts its just that he is using shorter stems on them as he claims they lie in the segments better. Apparently he’s been hitting lots of 180’s and a few nine darters in practice so its obviously working for him. In the first two sets against Painter he was poor but from the third set onwards he picked it up and was finding his range more. He finished on seven 180’s and hit a 170 checkout to complete the comeback with a 4-1 win. Klaasen’s doubling was a bit iffy at times against King but like Taylor he also hit a 170 checkout. I think Taylor will win the match and cover his 180 line in this as he will know that with MVG out, he can lay down a marker and throw his hat into the ring as a serious contender for the championship
Chisnall and Wright last met in the double start format of the Grand Prix of darts. It was a very close match but ultmately Chisnall won it 2-1 in the first round where all sets were required. Similarly tonights match could go the distance with each player expected to defend their throw well. Using the +2.5 handicapp on Chisnal makes sense because his power scoring will mean he will always stay in range of Wright. Chisnall hit twenty seven hundreds, twelve 140’s, twelve 180’s and finished on an 102 average against Kist in round two. Only the two sets will be required of him here, which he should get.
Prices with Bet365
Good luck all
Huggy great shout with Barton last night btw! Smashed it.
Just having a look at injuries. The Hornets could be really depleted tonight. Lin, Kidd-Gilchrist and Hawes out, Batum and Jefferson questionable. I know the Clippers won’t have Griffin but should still have too much with the spread only at -2.5 at the moment.
mate , struggling of late in nba ,so glad to finally get a prop winner , that`s a great shout , clippers played well enough to win without blake the other night.
chris paul might be worth a look , think i`m taking that spread
Was on your grizzlies tip last night, well done Huggy! keep it coming!
Thanks hunter got neptunas in play -5.5 paid the rest of the bets.
@scattercash Glad you managed to jump on mate?
Chicago Bulls -3 @ 1.90 (PP) – 1.5 Points.
This will be my 1 and only point spread play tonight.
Better night and a decent bit of luck for a change
Grizzlies -5 ( 99 – 90 ) WINNER !!! IN OT
W BARTON over 15.5 ( 20 and counting ) WINNER !!!
Tristan boards over 9.5 – ( no chance )
5 point profit..
zalgiris +14.5 inplay , fiver funbet
nothing fun here , tossers…
bugger it £2 on ml at 49/4
nba shortlist
LA CLIPPERS -3 ( agree with jay here ) watch team news
ptb -6.5
raptors -6.5
nets +7.5
warriors/mavs ova 211.5
lakers / celtics ova 207.5
pacers ova 99
bulls ova 102.5
see what props are on offer , sticking to one a night
Festus Ezeli out for the Warriors. Steph Curry having an MRI on left leg.
props mason plumlee over 8.5 boards , lillard 24 points , DeMar DeRozan Over (27.5)points and rebounds , Luis Scola Over (10.0) points , DeAndre Jordan Over (13.5) points
thats my shortlist
Clippers minus 2 all earlier odds
Bulls -2 all earlier odds
Portland half time full time
Washington capitals win all just under evens singles.
Took Klassen to win the lot at a big 150/1’Ew but no wonder with the route he has to the final.
So ill be on him at + 1.5 sets at 4/5 NAP Bet365
small single…
Klassen win 10/3 bet365
Klassen most 180s 4/5 Nb
Well done The Lucky Filipino, came in nice and early for you.
Wooohoooo!!! Thanks bullseye!! 2nd leg 121 brings in the chisnal over 120.5 checkout…I can just enjoy the match now..haha..
Thanks for that early write up about chisnal bullseye..?
No bother mate. Was tempted to take 4-3 to Chisnall at 5/1 just before it started but left it. Gonna be interesting to see how this one pans out. Balanced nicely at 1-1.
That’s one part of your treble done bully ?
Great match
Ok guess I should leave college football regardless now. Basically have no idea how Paxton Lynch has only 87 yards…
is curry definitely out? cant find any news.
i took warriors in my acca @-7, now they are -3 ffs!
£2 inplay black cats… come on…
Not definitely but doubtful
Euro Basketball Fourfold
Kilmarno / BK Iskra (Under 161.5) ***WON***
Neptunas (-3.5) ***WON***
Brose Baskets (+15.5) ***WON***
Efes / Zvezda (Under 158.5) ***LOST***
Fourfold @ 7/1 Skybet – 1pt staked.
Good luck!
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Zvezda were a huge surprise today! They made it to the last 16 for the first time in their history and I really didn’t hold out much hope for them to score many against Efes but unfortunately they were on fire and loss by a solitary point after folding in the 4th.
Euro Basketball Fourfold
Lokomotiv Kuban (-4.5) ***WON***
Fraport Skyliners (-5.5) ***WON***
BC Prievidza (-41.5) ***LOST***
Ludwigsburg / Merlins (Over 158.5) ***WON***
Fourfold @ just under 9/1 Skybet – 0.5pts staked.
Singles to follow….
Good luck!
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3 from 4 yet again and this one was frustrating. I was looking for a massive 41.5 cover on the spread and was already counting my winnings by the 3rd as Prievidza led by 37. They then proceed to play their whole bench and lose the 4th by 1 point.
Euro Basketball Singles
Kilmarno / BK Iskra (Under 161.5) @ 4/6 Skybet ***WON***
Neptunas (-3.5) @ 8/11 Skybet ***WON***
Brose Baskets (+15.5) @ 4/6 Skybet ***WON***
Efes / Zvezda (Under 159) @ 5/7 Bet365 ***LOST***
Lokomotiv Kuban (-4.5) @ 9/10 Winner ***WON***
Fraport Skyliners (-5.5) @ 4/6 Skybet ***WON***
BC Prievidza (-41.5) @ 4/5 Skybet ***LOST***
Ludwigsburg / Merlins (Over 158) @ 5/7 Bet365 ***WON***
All 2pt stakes…..
Good luck!
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6 from 8 on the singles. Another frustrating but profitable day at the office.
Good luck with the rest of your night lads.
Top stuff again mate! Crazy consistency.
Cheers bud, it’s amazing what a strategy rethink has done to my betting. The best part of it, I’m having fun with level stakes and making good profit. Add to that, following ppl like your good self which has also seen good gains.
great idea 2 go with level stake singles , free NBA money AGAIN..
cheers
Bully imagine I took that early treble of the checkouts I mentioned..
Chisnal over 120.5 checkout *WON*
Webster over 113.5 *WON*
Taylor over 123.5 *pending* I’m sure he will cover it…..
Still debating weather I should take the Taylor over checkout at 5/6..
Just covered your NAP with Webster 11/4…
Yeah Webster took out a 130! Cant actually believe it. Would’ve got a nice return from that. The thing is you need balls of granite to sit and watch matches that are in highest checkout acca’s. I could’nt do it thats for sure haha.
Great work Hunter. Thanks mate.
You’re welcome bud. We’ll get another fourfold soon!
Norris! great match. plenty of 180’s from him also, as expected.
Nice one Bull
Thanks for the NAp bully…?
No probs Sean_mcfc and The Lucky Fillipino
magic ML
clippers/hornets over 190.5
Wizards/raptors over 193.5
1.2/1
huggys single
warriors/mavs ova 211.5 5 points
3 points with jay on clippers -3
2 points deandre jordan over 13.5 points / scola over double
COURTESY OF HUNTER
free bet on bulls over 102.5 team points ( 3.5 points )
keep em coming mate
Will do my best mate. As well as Raoul’s Brandon Knight prop I’m gonna stick a few more points on the NBA….I hate this question myself but what’s your NAP from your selections?
Bit late I know ( sorry working )
Would have said clippers tbh
Picked out a 9/2 four fold from your selection on top of the locomotive single thanks again hunter.
Nicely done Scatter?
Kemba Walker is still Over 27.5 PR&A @ Paddys so putting another 2.4 on that. Jefferson is out, Batum a game time decision.
Gents klay thompson over 23.5 points, i am sure he can cover this
Treble
Clippers -3
Bulls -3
Vucevic over 18.5 points (don’t think lopez can lock him down)
Huge shout out to Hunter for another epic day of tipping. Managed to put together 4x singles and fourfold thanks to his tips. Keep up the good work mate!
Appreciated Mervin, and kudos to you for your selections mate.
Ross great work again mate.
Cheers Jay?
@tungsten Thanks for the Klaasen tip. You gotta love this thread!
Curry will not play 100%
Haha can we get one thing straight lads? I know huggy calls me Jay and I have no idea why, but my name is Jordan. Jord if you like ;) Hahaha
Haha, I did wonder…let’s just stick with your actual name!
Good luck tonight, might just go with your Kemba shout and call it a night.
Sorry jay
Hahaha come on Mark!
Jimmy Butler (Chicago Bulls) Over 30.5 PR&A @ 5/6 @ Paddy Power – 2.4 points. Derrick Rose is out so Jimmy Buckets should be the main man tonight.
Jordan , great shout with walker.. should land no problem..
With 5 minutes to go it still hadn’t landed then he exploded. Fine by me!
Kemba has his total just from points. Crazy as that came out of nowhere in the 4th.
Kemba Walker (Charlotte Hornets) Over 27.5 Points, Rebounds and Assists @ 5/6 @ Paddy Power – 4.8 points **WIN** 29 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.
Just having a look at injuries. The Hornets could be really depleted tonight. Lin, Kidd-Gilchrist and Hawes out, Batum and Jefferson questionable. I know the Clippers won’t have Griffin but should still have too much with the spread only at -2.5 at the moment.
Clippers pull through!
Kemba Walker (Charlotte Hornets) Over 27.5 Points, Rebounds and Assists @ 5/6 @ Paddy Power – 4.8 points **WIN** 29 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.
Clippers -2.5 **WIN**
Cheers did both
Nice one boss. What you reckon on my post below? Thought about McCollum too but P&A at 27.5 but crap price of 8/11
One to look at for future PR&A. Philly have traded for Ish Smith at Point Guard and he’s put up some good numbers but isn’t getting the markets yet. PP have his total @ 15.5 but I’d like to see some consistency first.
Also Lillard is out for Portland with Mudiay and Galinairi both out for Denver again.
Will Bartons total set at 18, Kenneth Faried P&R at 22. Both have a chance I reckon.
Going to leave the Portland game and instead try Omri Casspi (Sacramento Kings) Over 14 Points @ 5/6 @ Paddys. 1.2 points
Mate…yes like the look of this
Worth a point and a half
Warriors really that bad without Steph? Yikes.
I’m going small stakes on Noel o10.5 as he’s starting again and has hit 11+ in his last 3 games he’s started. Was tempted by u16.5 for Okafor as they’ve stated he’s going to be getting limited minutes off of the bench but I hate unders and he averages over it recently(when starting)! :D
Probably a good bet Nick. Especially with Smith in the line up as he likes to penetrate the paint and dish it off to the big man. Averaging high assists to say he played primarily on the bench in New Orleans.
Kings -9.5 17/20
JIMMMMMMMMMMMMMYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY that 3 was ridiculous haha
Jimmmmmyyyyyy! Clutch! Ties it with 25 to play.
Jimmy Butler (Chicago Bulls) Over 30.5 PR&A @ 5/6 @ Paddy Power – 2.4 points **WIN** 24 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.
ooh, 4 assists, still adds up though :)
Will Barton needs to be starting for Denver or somebody will make a trade. Leads Denver off the bench with 13 halfway through the second.
Cheers for the Jimmy tip, a big player made big plays!
Noel lands in the 2nd with 12!
Nice shout mate.
How many of those came from Ish?
All 6 of his fgs I think haha
Hahaha amazing what one player can do for a team. They look rejuvenated with him.
Doesn’t look like Omri is coming in but Barton and McCollum are looking ok, Faried average, but Omri needs to start hitting some treys! That’s me gents. Night.