BRITISH No.1 Johanna Konta is in overnight action against 22-times Grand Slam winner Serena Williams as they battle it out for an Australian Open semi-final spot.
Konta has started the year in style, stringing together an impressive run of nine victories without dropping a set, and is 8-5 at BetVictor to KO Williams and 8-13 at the same firm to win a set.
Serena – aiming for her seventh Aussie crown – is 5-8 favourite at Marathonbet and over 2.5 sets in the match pays 11-8 at bet365.
In the men's last eight it's David Goffin versus Grigor Dimitrov first up followed by a breakfast time blockbuster as Rafa Nadal takes on Canadian powerhouse Milos Raonic. Over 3.5 sets should land in both these matches and that's a double worth a look at 11-10 with Betway.
Jordan's the man for US sports tips and let's hear all your own picks and chat for the day ahead.
In December 2020 we sadly 
Face firmly palmed.
Not only would I have been able to get the Spurs +2 if I’d have known Kawhi was sitting, but they won by 2 regardless.
Panicked and thought the Clips would par the 76ers, which they did in the first half, then all hell broke loose as the sixers came back from 19 down to win by 11. Fantastic.
Anybody know who does teams to make the playoffs as I genuinely think the sixers could make it.
Hayward is halfway there with 8 to go in the second quarter so hopefully wake up to a minor loss.
Good work on the Under @riedel4!
San Antonio Spurs -2 @ 43/50 @ 888Sport – 2.5 points **VOID**
LA Clippers -4 @ 43/50 @ 888Sport – 2.5 points **LOSE**
Get this up early
Memphis Grizzlies ML
Golden State Warriors -5.5
51/50 @ Skybet – 2.5 points
NBA player props
Andrew Wiggins (timberwolves) over 21.5 points 5/6 Skybet *WON*✔️ Total 31
De Andre Jordan (clippers) over 14.5 points 5/6 PP *LOSE* ❌ total 10
Split night on main bets ..with Wiggins maintaining his 25+ Point against the suns with a 31 point game…
looks like the P&R line over 29.5 or over 14.5 rebounds was the choice to go with as DJ gets 20 rebounds and 10 points..???
Well done winners……
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NBA player prop record
63 Wins
52 loss
My 147/1 longshot came close-ish..
Jamal Crawford over 11.5 pts ✔️ 27
Aldridge 20+ Pts/spurs win ✔️ 21
George hill over 4.0 assists ✔️ 5
D Wade over 18.5 points ✔️ 21
Isaiah Thomas over 30.5 pts ❌ 25
Towns 25+/wolves win ❌ 18
Timberwolves +1 @ 1.90 (PP) – ✔
Definitely got lucky on this one, as the Timberwolves nearly let another game get away from them in the 4th quarter.
Wiggins hit an 18-foot buzzer beater to win the game! ?
Well done any winners.
Updated record
Week – 3-0
Season – 62-52
Wiggins was class last night – another great choice dude.excellante ???
Wish I’d swapped out Clippers for the T-Wolves in my treble now! Well done bud?
Cheers lads ?
The Under turned out well with a slow second half.
Riedel NBA #1:
Bulls@ Magic UNDER 208 (4/5) *WIN*
YTD: 1-0
Let’s see what we find today.
@jordan that collapse of Clippers was a nasty one. Clippers was no doubt a very sound bet and looked very strong until end of Q3.
Locked this in early.
LA Lakers @ Portland Trail Blazers
Pick – Lakers +10 @ 1.90 (Bet365)
I’ll post a write up later.
Early leans for Wednesday:
Kings @ CAVS
Over 212.5 (4/5)
The Sacramento Kings continue their seven game road when they take on the struggling Cavaliers in Cleveland.
Both teams are really struggling right now and need to get back on track.
The Cavaliers won the first meeting 120-111.
In their last 10 games Kings are 2-8 and have had a really hard time scoring points since Rudy Gay went down with with the injury.
In the three games since his injury they have scored under 100 points twice. In their last game however they did score 109 in a win over the Pistons. Tonight, there is no doubt, they will need to get up to these levels if they want to be part of the game.
For the Kings to beat Cavs tonight they need anoter 50 plus DeMarcus points game. Will he be able to dominate that much up there tonight? Not sure…
There is clearly something not working as it should in the Cavs team right now, they come into this game with a 4-6 record in their last ten games.
After their latest loss to the Pelicans who were without Anthony Davis, LeBron made quite a speach about how the team needs another star to take place.
With all this tension in the Cavs team they need to figure it out quickly how to get back on track and they cannot afford to lose another “should win” match tonight.
I expect the Cavaliers to come out motivated 101% in this game.
The Cavs have scored exactly 120 points in their last 3 games against the Kings and I think they will get close to that number again tonight. Kings will know the frustration Cavs are into right now and will know they can take advantage of this if they keep the tempo and create enough forward in the first half. This may very well turn out an “cat and rat” end to end match.
Will decide later…
Feeback is most welcome!
Euroleague Basketball
Maccabi Tel Aviv @ Galatasaray (17:00GMT)
1st Half Total Points: Over (80.5) @ 17/20, Bwin – 2.5pts staked. ***WIN***✔
Euro Basketball Longshot
Maccabi Tel Aviv @ Galatasaray
Money Line: Galatasaray **WIN**✔
St. Peter @ Hapoel Jerusalem (18:30GMT)
Money Line: St. Peter **LOST**❌
Penarth Karsiyaka @ Kataja (19:30GMT)
Money Line: Karsiyaka **WIN**✔
Rapla @ Parnu (17:00GMT)
Money Line: Parnu **WIN**✔
Fourfold @ 18/1, Bet365 – 0.5pts staked.
Euroleague Basketball
I’ve been weighing up this bet all day and although I believe Baskonia should win, Zvezda have drifted out to 3/1 now and I think that’s generous given their current form. If this had been in Belgrade in front of 25 thousand of the best fans in Europe then I’d have backed them to win this but away from home, I still think this is worth a small stakes punt!
Crvena Zvezda @ Baskonia (20:30GMT)
Money Line: Zvezda @ 3/1, Coral – 1pt staked. ***WIN***✔
NBA Basketball
Celtics @ Wizards (00:10GMT)
Total 1st Half Points: Over (104.5) @ 20/23, Coral – 2.5pts staked. ***WIN***✔
Clippers @ 76ers (00:10GMT)
Money Line: Clippers **LOST**❌
Spurs @ Raptors (00:10)
Money Line: Spurs **WIN**✔
Jazz @ Nuggets (02:10GMT)
Total 1st Half Points: Under (105.5) **WIN**✔
Treble @ 16/5, Skybet – 1.5pts staked.
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Not a bad day with all my singles landing including the 3/1 on Zvezda. The fourfold and NBA treble weren’t far off either!
Dissapointed with the Clippers throwing away a 19 point lead to the 76ers. I keep underestimating them and now think they should be taken seriously for a playoff place ?
Well done all winners!
Accidentally put in Hapoel in the fourfold!!! What a greater mistaker to maker ??Thanks H
@baggio Jeez, that’s some seriously good fortune ?
Slovenian Basketball
Lasko currently in 1st place entertain Olimpija in 4th. The odds are with the home team but if anything, I would’ve expected to see Olimpija as slight favourites! Yes, Lasko are in 1st place but I believe Olimpija have the better roster and should be highly motivated to close the gap today.
Union Olimpija @ Lasko (17:00GMT)
Points Spread: Union Olimpija (-2.5) @ 6/4, Skybet – 1.5pts staked.
Should have a few more bets up later today.
Good luck!
LA Lakers @ Portland Trail Blazers
For this matchup I’m using the same angle as I did when taking the Pelicans on Monday – the first game after an embarrassing loss. But this is different; this isn’t the game after a 29 loss against Brooklyn… The Lakers 49 point loss against Dallas Mavericks on Sunday goes down as the worst loss since the LA Lakers franchise was founded in 1947 (Google it).
70 years of history, 16 Championships and one of the largest fan bases in the NBA… never witnessed a loss as bad as that.
My Pelican’s bet was helped by the fact that Cav’s had hit a patch of inconsistency; this gave me confidence that they could bounce back from the embarrassing loss against Brooklyn.
Tonight I get confidence from 4 key elements:
1. Worst loss ever
2. Televised game
3. Luke Walton – a coach that knows what it takes to win.
4. Lakers +10 is a fantastic line.
I’m surprised by the line! especially since it was -5.5 back in November, all I’m asking tonight is that the Lakers stay competitive the game after their biggest loss ever. I’ll take +10 in this scenario all day long.
And lastly, I’m aware that D’Angelo Russell won’t play tonight, but the motivation involved when bouncing back from a loss like that is bigger than just 1 player. Small sample but the Pelicans had no Anthony Davis on Monday.
Pick – Lakers +10.
Baltic League Basketball
Reverse fixture Ogre are currently
TTU Korvpalliklubi @ BK Ogre (17:00GMT)
Points Spread: TTU (+10) @ 43/50, BetSafe – 2.2pts staked.
Good luck!
BUCS Rugby
Hartlury v Bath
Expect a tightish game with Hartpury coming out on top by 10-20 points. Bath are a decent outfit, points total looks high.
Total points under 45.5
1.83 @ bet365
GL if you follow
Ko is 2pm!!
Not sure when the KO is for this game actually. Bet365 had it at 2.00pm whereas BUCS website 7.30pm. Very little info as its a uni game!!
Update.
Lakers +10 (Double Stake).
This situation doesn’t come up everyday, so Lakers +10 is a very worthy double stake bet.
May add small stakes on ML…
Nadal was pure class against Raonic who mentally just aint strong enough. Both bets downed as the Legends continue to do their thing. A Nadal/Fed final would be awesome & is worth having a little punt on at 7/5 (Bet365).
Haven’t been on the Cricket in a while but the main man AB de Villiers finally returns after a few months out. Arguably the greatest player in the game and I’ll have a pop as his total runs in-play when he comes out to bat. I also like the Perth Scorchers to win the Big Bash on Saturday and will happily take them at 4/5. They’re playing at home with a dangerous attack & just look the part.
Euroleague / Champions League Basketball
Nymburk @ Domzale (19:00GMT)
Money Line: Nymburk
Strasbourg @ Mornar (19:30GMT)
Money Line: Strasbourg
Darussafaka @ Efes (18:30GMT)
Points Spread: Darussafaka (+10.5)
Treble @ 11/10, Bet365 – 2.5pts staked.
Good luck!
Euro Cup Basketball Longshot
Ratiopharm Ulm @ Khimki (16:30GMT)
Total Points: Over (173)
Munich @ Lietkabelis (17:00GMT)
Money Line: Lietkabelis
Novgorod @ Rytas (17:00GMT)
Total Points: Over (172)
Gran Canaria @ Murcia (19:45GMT)
Money Line: Murcia
Fourfold @ 47/1, Bet365 – 0.5pts staked.
Good luck!
Combo 1 @ 2.95 – 3u
– Vandeweghe – Venus – Venus (+1.5) set @ 1.54
– Lucic-Baroni – Serena – Lucic (+7.5) games @ 1.33
– Federer – Wawrinka – over 3.5 sets @ 1.44
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Combo 2 @ 2.76 – 5u
– Heat – Nets – Nets (+9.5) @ 1.42
– Hawks – Bulls – Hawks (+5.5) @ 1.38
– Lakers – Trailblazers – over 213.5 @ 1.41
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Combo 3 @ 8.15 – 1u
– Combo 1 x Combo 2
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GL
One for tomorrow as the price seems to be shortening
China Open Qualifiers
O’Brien -1.5 – v Bond – 11/10 Betfair
Welsh Challenge Cup
Newport v Swansea
Newport -11
1.90 @ bet365
Over 40.5 total points
1.83 @ bet365
Reverse fixture saw Newport win by more than the spread and with Newport to stick in a few more tries the overs looks tasty.
GL if you follow
Anyone looking for some inplay action would do worse to get on Fuenlebrada to win. Currently 21/10 and they’re pretty solid at home. Kuban are a better team but have a heavy schedule and don’t really need to win this.
Riedel NBA #2:
Kings @ CAVS
Over 212.5 (4/5)
Riedel NBA #3:
CAVS -3.5
Hawks @ Bulls Under 211.0
(4/5)
NCAA Basketball
Memphis Tigers @ Temple Owls (23:00GMT)
Total Points: Under (144.5) @ 9/10, Unibet– 1.6pts staked.
Good luck!
NBA Basketball
Warriors @ Hornets (01:00GMT)
Points Spread: Warriors (-6)
Knicks @ Mavericks (01:30GMT)
Total Points: Under (209.5)
Double @ 11/10, Skybet – 2pts staked.
Good luck!
*Posted Yesterday*
NBA/NHL Bet For Tonight
Treble @ 5.05/1 (£10) LOST
(Spurs)L Aldridge Over 16.5 Points – got 21
(Wizards)J Wall Over 22.5 Points – got 27
(nhl)Penguins 60 mins ✗
NBA (accumulators)
November Bets 27 Win 3 -£83
December Bets 30 Win 5 +£95.85
January Bets 20 Win 3 +£29.45
Evening lads
Been looking at this prop bet all day – and Im taking it as my main bet of the night ..
Lebron James 10+ assists / cavs win at 11/5 PP..
LBJ has spoke about his displeasure about the cavs recent performance and I think he will b on fire tonight..won’t be surprise if he gets a triple double..a double double at least …..I can’t see cavs losing another game either…so therefore I’m expecting monster stats from LBJ tonight..
Good luck all and goodnight..
NBA Bet For Tonight
Treble @ 4.6/1 (£10)
Heat ML
Thunder ML
(Warriors)S Curry Over 5.5 Assists
NBA Bet For Tonight
Treble @ 4.6/1 (£10)
Heat ML
Thunder ML
(Warriors)S Curry Over 5.5 Assists
Cavs go down 10-0 inside the first 3 minutes
Means nothing mate, your HT/FT bet still has every chance of coming in!