IT'S all about Andy Murray on Friday morning as the Scot bids to reach his fifth Australian Open Final when he takes on Milos Raonic.
Murray is now the sole British hope after Jo Konta suffered a straight-sets defeat to Angelique Kerber in the women's semis.
Lying in wait is world No.1 Novak Djokovic who played some scintillating tennis in his four-set win over Roger Federer.
Murray is 2-5 favourite at BetVictor, who make Raonic the 12-5 underdog while bet365 go 8-15 for over 3.5 sets.
William Hill have priced boosted some markets for the big match and Murray to win the first set and match is now evens after being 8-11. Murray 3-0 goes up from 13-8 to 2-1 and the one I'll be on is Murray to win and both players to win a set which is raised from 6-5 to 6-4.
The day's other sporting action includes T20 cricket – Australia v India – as well as rugby union and NBA so let's hear all your tips and chat and fingers crossed Murray does the country proud once again.
Scott's tennis tip
Murray to win and both players to win a set
(6-4, William Hill)
Australian Open
Milos Raonic v Andy Murray 8:30am
First set handicap
ANDY MURRAY -1 game 5/4 NB paddy power
No tiebreak in match 4/1 NAP bet365
Cricket
Australia v India 8:30am
INDIA to win 11/8 Stan james
Ryan Anderson (Pelicans) Over 17.5 Points @ 10/11 @ Betfair – 2.2 points **WIN** 18 first quarter!
Aaron Afflalo (Knicks) Over 14.5 Points @ 10/11 @ Betfair – 1.1 point **WIN** 20
George Hill (Pacers) Over 16.5 Points and Assists @ 5/6 @ Paddy Power & Pacers -3 **WON & WON**
Jordan Clarkson (Lakers) Over 23.5 PR&A @ 5/6 @ PP 2.4 points **NOT STARTED BUT HITTING THE SACK**
Added Super Bowl Bets
Cam Newton to score a TD @ 11/10 @ William Hill. – 2 points
Cam Newton Super Bowl MVP @ 3/4 @ Bwin – 2 points
Good stuff Jordan. Need to start on doing some of your prop bets I think.
Did you do a double on them?
Killed it Jordan, well done mate ???
Full house ??? again mate..amazing stuff!
Went against my better judgment and took the sh@ty Kings ML ?
Had the pelicans +3 wrote down on my early thoughts before I read into things too much.
I don’t know a lot about tennis, but my friend from work does lol
He’s confident on a 3-1 @ 11/4 in favour of Murray, so I’m on it 4a point 4a little interest.
Gd luck guys. ?
An the Kings royally shafted everything as the Bulls and overs cones in. ?
Bollocks!!! ? ?
huggy`s nba calls
Gonna take pacers as a 5 point single WINNER !!! ( by a lot )
pelicans over 106 £12.50 WINNER !!! ( by a lot )
Definitely on Jordans Afallo when 365 put it up. 2.5 points WINNER !!!
( small bet on nuggets ml at 14/5 ) 14/5 WINNER !!!
NOW THATS A FULL MONTY !!!!! 16 POINTS UP
PS
surely bulls gotta get back on track and cover 8.5 but lost all confidence in backing them WOULD OF WON
butler 33.5 pra WOULD OF WON
raptors well capable of covering 10`s ( PUSH/VOID)
That’s awesome Huggy nice work ????
Cheers mate.. got last night’s money back
Sacramento Kings -3 @ 1.90 (PP) – 1.2 Points. – *LOST*
Atlanta Hawks +3 @ 1.90 – 1.2 Points – *LOST*
Not a good night for me, Hawks were in the game until the 4th quarter.
Oh well, it happens. Move on.
Week Totals 6-3
Jordan Clarkson (Lakers) Over 23.5 PR&A @ 5/6 @ PP 2.4 points **WIN**
I believe that’s the third full house since Sunday for me. Well done all, back to bed for a couple of hours and I’ll be tuning in after the shift. Night/morning :)
Yeah yeah big head
Lol, says the guy who posts every win with intense capitals and exclamation marks ;) Sour puss.
Take it you didn’t take Clarkson…
you crack me up , its like an NBA OFF between us !!!
loves my CAPITALS I DO !!!
as long as we sticking up winners
to be fair ATM you are HOT !!
@jordan no mate . missed clarkson
Huggy & Jordan sensational stuff…well done to other Winners too.
Sorry if this offends anyone but for me Milos Raonic has played brilliant Tennis so far…and in the lead up to the tournament.
If Andy wins great but I don’t think he will.
Milos Raonic to Win 9/4..2 points
Over 43 games ..evens..1 point.
Raptor -7
Bulls -7
Double – Easy Winner @1.7/1- only had 1.7 points on it.
Glad I watched the last Kings match as they poor and therefore stayed away last night even though they looked tempting, however clearly they didnt turn up again.
Was tempted to have a treble with the Grizzles and they were easy winners , their home form is impressive, should have put it on
Murray a set down as he and Roanic play for the runners up spot at the aussie open, difficult to call so think il stay away.
@johnb Wowzer look at your nap, how come your so sure there will be no tiebreak? one set down i know but would be surprising if this had 0 tiebreaks considering Raonics serve ?
A couple of CBA basketball interest bets this morning at 0.5 points each.
Alternative totals treble:
Shandong v Jiangsu o209
Guangdong v Z. Chouzhou o205
Tianjin v Fujian o216
Alternative spread treble:
Beijing +12
Shandong -7
Liaoning -12
if it goes to a TB one point on Raonic to win the breaker at 5/4
Euroleague Basketball
Laboral Kutxa @ Barcelona
(Laboral HT / Barcelona FT) @ 21/4 Stan James – 1pt staked.
Good luck!
needing murray for £33 come on muzza
punterpounder, all over and your money is safe – I can get some serious work done now.
Told guys in the office last night Murray would win 3-2 but didn’t tip it.
10pts on Djokovic to win pre-tournament and it’s hard to see past him.
yes always good to get a win and yes I cant see past novak winning either so that 10pts was well invested for another tournament outright I like the look of mvg to win the darts masters tournament at 7/4 over the weekend.
punterpounder, I might cover but for me Djokovic is on another planet and will win 3-0 or 3-1.
I got on with you @mr-fixit on Djok before the tournement at 8/11 for 6.6 points – thinking about cover too but might wait and hope Djok starts well and goes a set up meaning minimal stake to cover – Murray looks about 4/1 at best price. Bet 365 offering crap cashout value
jacksonator, I got 10-11 but by the time I got round to posting it was 8-11.
Same as you – I’ll wait and see if Murray loses 1st set.
Memphis Grizzlies to win & Avai vs Gremio over 1.5 goals in the game 5/4.won
Add Murray – 3.5 won
double and treble lands
Pacers and gasol points loss
Huggy & Jordan sensational stuff…well done to other Winners too.
Sorry if this offends anyone but for me Milos Raonic has played brilliant Tennis so far…and in the lead up to the tournament.
If Andy wins great but I don’t think he will.
Milos Raonic to Win 9/4..2 points..lost
Over 43 games ..evens..1 point..WON
Superb comeback.
Disappointing morning with both tennis bets down, the Nap couldn’t quite land at 4/1 after one set went to a tiebreak
But India won at 11/8 so a little consolation
Some good winners on the thread again and mentions go to Jordan/Huggy for smashing it!
I am blaming Raoul for losing the 9/1 thread acca tho ! (Joking ofc). Close but no cigar, still we’re in profit with yesterday’s winner so let’s try it again.
Picks for tonight:
– Grizzlies -4.5 *** WIN ***
– Raptors -4.5 & Kings +4.5 (double) ** LOST **
Thread acca:
– Pacers ML (Huggy) – WIN
– Kings ML (Raoul) – LOST
– Bulls -3.5 (Captain) – WIN
– Grizzlies ML (OriaZ) – WIN
– Afflalo over 14.5 (Jordan) – WIN
5-fold @ around 10/1 ** LOST **
W23 – P0 – L22
Hahah blame the King’s!
Unlucky mate. I had a bit of a stinker…. bounce back Friday?
Good once again .. !!!
A couple of CBA basketball interest bets this morning at 0.5 points each.
Alternative totals treble:
Shandong v Jiangsu o209
Guangdong v Z. Chouzhou o205
Tianjin v Fujian o216
**WON**
Alternative spread treble:
Beijing +12
Shandong -7
Liaoning -12
**LOST**
One wins, one loses…profit is profit :) Gotta love the CBA for totals!!
May as well stick another 10/1 long shot on after last night!
Pacers -2.5
Grizzlies -3.5
Raptors -7.5
Kings -2.5
Also main double is Grizzlies win and Raptors half time full time just over evens
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Main double lands at evens, shame the Kings let down the long shot, 1 away as usual! Well done all the winners
A BAD day yesterday – morale is down , maybe i’ll have a brake …. but like your stuff @hunter and belive they can cover the spread .. Barca(-7.5) GL pal
Stay positive @radu you’re knowledge is great and I always look to see what you’re on. I’m sure you’re luck will change.
*your
– play what you had the elephant graveyard consists of Diamantidis, Pavlovic,Fotsis and I could expose another 2 names, you who claim to how competitive issue became Euroleague and what teams are in the TOP16. Yes, you did 6-7 years ago, but time does not forgive anyone. Their luck that meet Darussafaka today is a totally different team out of shape, which gave last 6 matches.
Diamantidis is uncertain for this game, and if he do not play, I see big problems for green.
– Darussafaka(+9.5) @ 4/5
Great info?
Panathinaikos players according to press lost their salaries after defeat against Crvena Zvezda.
Should be an interesting match but I’d worried about backing either.
Cavaliers to win and brook lopez over 19 points.
2/1
EuroHoops Fourfold
Khimki Moscow (HT/FT)
Newcastle Eagles (Money)
Roanne (Money)
Pau Lasq Orthez (HT/FT)
Fourfold @ 42/10 Bet365 – 2pts staked.
Good luck!
JR Smith (Cavaliers) Over 13.5 Points @ 10/11 @ Skybet – 2.2 points
On it matey!!?
@jordan if I remember correctly, your a Thunder fan yeah?..
How do you see the game tonight?
JORDAN yeah big thunder fan , loves Adams i believe..
RIP – i fall in love on his music… ohhhh ineed i ….. RIp – Black – wonderfull life is not without you…. :(
Inplay Basketball
Odessa (+25.5) @ 5/6 – 1.5pts staked.
2 bets tonight, no time for write ups because I’m out
Miami Heat -0.5 @ 1.90 (PP) – 1.2 Points.
Cleveland Cavaliers -4.5 (PP) @ 1.90 – 1.2 Points.
Good luck.
One for tomorrow
Gary Anderson win and most 180s
8/11 skybet
huggys thoughts
Kentavious Caldwell Pope Over (15.0) points 5/6
pistons ml 31/20
Greg Monroe Over (16.5) points 8/11
ptb over 106 team points and -6.5
JR Smith (Cavaliers) Over 13.5 Points @ 10/11 @ Skybet ( jordan )
dallas -9
knicks -8.5
Jared Sullinger Over (9.0) boards 5/6
thats my shortlist , i`m taking these…
portland over 106 team points (5 points)
pistons to beat cavs 31/20 ( 2.5 points )
jr smith over 13.5 ( 2.5 points )
good luck guys
Picks for tonight:
– Mavericks -9
– Knicks -8.5 (but will wait for final team news if Carmelo and Porzingis are playing, they’re still questionnable).
– Mavericks -0.5, Celtics -0.5, Jazz -0.5 (trebble)
Thread acca:
– JR Smith (Cavaliers) Over 13.5 Points (Jordan)
– Portland over 106 points (Huggy)
– Mavericks -9 (OriaZ / Huggy)
– Heat +1.5 (Raoul) > Line has gone up probably due to Whiteside being confirmed out.
4-fold @ 11/1 (was gonna add Cavs ML (Raoul / Ayeright) but can’t with JR’s points).
GL guys!
Euroleague Basketball
Laboral Kutxa @ Barcelona
(Laboral HT / Barcelona FT) @ 21/4 Stan James – 1pt staked. ***LOST***
Good luck!
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And yet another missed basket on the last day to kill the bet. That’s an 80/1, 6/1, 12/10 & 21/4 lost in the last 4 days on the last play of the game. :(
Was on it. Almost there mate
NBA Fourfold
Celtics (-4)
Knicks (-3.5)
Mavericks (-4)
Trail Blazers (-2)
Fourfold @ 4/1 Bet365 – 1pt staked.
Good luck all.
EuroHoops Fourfold
Khimki Moscow (HT/FT) ***WON***
Newcastle Eagles (Money) ***LOST***
Roanne (Money) ***WON***
Pau Lasq Orthez (HT/FT) ***WON***
Fourfold @ 42/10 Bet365 – 2pts staked.
Good luck!
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Newcastle Eagles letting down the fourfold with only their 2nd defeat in 20. Just my luck at the moment.
Houston Rockets +8 @ 1.90 (365) – 1.1 Points
Good luck.
Carmello and Porzingis are going to play for the Knicks.
Any NBA bets around 1/2 to add to a double tonight? Was thinking Cavs ML.
Clippers -10 ?
Sounds good but it’s the latest game at 3:30am might look at earlier games as I want to watch it too.
Timberwolves @ Jazz Under 198
Just got on in-play on under 199.5 at 4/5, hopefully the scoring fest doesn’t carry on.
2 bets for me tonight.
Main one is a double, Mavs -3.5 trailblazers ML @evens
Fiver fun bet, trying something different with totals.
Celtics over 106.5
Mavs over 104
Over 206.5 total in trailblazers
Knicks over 106.5
10/1
Good luck!
NBA 4 fold with 365 + Bonus
Thunder ML
Miami ML
Knicks ML
Clippers -7
Pays 2.7/1 plus bonus –2.5 points
Miami ML ? ?
Miami heat to win and Cavs to win 2/1.
Well, I took Smith and this happened
once again v v unlucky pal, @hunter thanks for your words