AUSSIE tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt is just weeks away from retirement and the old dog aims to show he still has a few tricks when he turns out for his country in the Hopman Cup this morning.
The 34-year-old – who will hang up his racquet after the Australian Open – takes on American No.2 Jack Sock who is 8-13 favourite at Marathonbet.
Hewitt is chalked up at 8-5 by Titanbet against an opponent he's met only once before, with the Aussie taking victory in their Newport clash last year, while over 2.5 sets pays 11-8 at Ladbrokes.
Defending Doha Open champ David Ferrer launches his title defence against Ilya Marchenko and there's plenty more action from the Gulf and Brisbane in the build-up to the season's first Grand Slam.
England's cricketers endured a frustrating day yesterday with just one wicket taken and they now lead South Africa 276 heading into day three of the second Test where a draw looks the likely outcome.
Elsewhere there are four NBA matches and darts from the BDO World Championships if you fancy a flutter, so let's hear your tips and thoughts and good luck with your bets.
In December 2020 we sadly 
Sickening. Bet loses by ONE point, rebound or assist when Westbrook shoots 6-23 on the night. 17 points, 15 assists and 8 rebounds.
Russell Westbrook Over 40.5 PR&A @ 5/6 @ Paddy Power – 3.6 points **LOSE**
NBA Fourfold
Heat (-1.5) ***WON***
Spurs (-14) ***WON***
Heat / Pacers (Under 195) ***LOST***
Raptors / Cavs (Over 193.5) ***WON***
Fourfold @ 16/1 – 1pt staked.
Good luck!
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Undone by the the Heat / Pacers total. Should have gone with the singles as well.
Well done to those with winners, I know there were quite a few!
MATE , that was damn unlucky , fourfold downed by overtime , i was watching it never looked like getting to 195.
I know right….if only Heat could’ve got the job done in normal time.
Thanks again mate. Could add the heat/pacers points on as skybet wouldn’t allow 2 legs of he same game in the acca. Took a treble instead at just over 7/1…
**POSTED YESTERDAY**
EuroHoops Singles
I’m gonna stick these up early as can see prices shortening….
EuroCup
Ludwigsburg / Zielona Gora (Under 154.5) @ 8/11 Skybet
Brose Basket (-12.5) @ 4/6 Skybet
Both 2pt stakes….
Good luck!
ON THEM MATE AS 1.5 SINGLES….
Gonna put this one up early now, as again, I can see this shortening….
Basketball EuroCup
Sassari (-3.5) @ 9/10 Sporting Bet
2.5pts staked.
I’m confident of an easy victory for Sassari. I would even take this bet at -5.5 on the spread.
Good luck!
On it, I took Sassari at -4.5, Paddy Power.
I took -4.5 too at Skybet
raptors have been involved in some tiring matches of late and can see cavs adding to their woes.
cavs -7.5 vs Raptors 3 point main bet WINNER !!!
nets celtics over 202.5 1.5 points ** LOST **
prop mine is k middleton over 16.5 points 1 point WINNER !!!
MAIN BET LANDS SO PROFIT …
Russell Westbrook (Thunder) Over 34 Points and Assists @ 1.83 – 1.6 Points. – *LOST*
Unexpected loss to be fair, and only by 2 points.
**POSTED YESTERDAY**
I’m gonna get my alternative totals treble in early tonight:
Pistons v Magic o189.5
Bucks v Spurs o184
Warriors v Hornets o200
2pts @ 1.71 **WON**
In terms of what else I like tonight:
Pistons -2.5 20/29 **WON**
Spurs -8.5 2/3 **WON**
Warriors -9.5 10/11 **WON**
Trail Blazers M/L **LOST**
Celtics -4.5 5/9 **WON**
I’ll see what the rest of the boys think and maybe put together a small acca of those I like.
**I was glad to see the alternative total land yet again. Unfortunately I didn’t get to post my other bets which were:
Spurs -9.5 – 3pts **WON**
Spurs -5.5
Spurs o187.5
Warriors -4.5
Boston o194.5
1pt **WON**
Although I didn’t get to post these, it was good to see 4 out of 5 from my shortlist cross the line successfully. Well done to all other winners!
Well done Merv.
Cheers hunter. I also had a euroball treble win courtesy of yourself so thanks yet again Hunter! I’ll be on your tips today so here’s hoping for more winners!
NAP 7/4 Mark Mcgeeney to win 3-0
As a huge darts fan,follower of the bdo and pdc plus regular player myself I believe this is a superb bet.i watched Sajwani play on Sunday v young Sam Hewson and the standard of darts was very poor.I was embarrassed for both players.Today he comes up against England international Mark Mcgeeney,a very high scorer who averages roughly 29,30 on a regular basis for county and 1/4 on a Mcgeeney win is good but the 7/4 for him to win in straight sets is far too good to miss at 2.15pm
Followed you (blindly) on this so thanks very much! Came in easy as predicted. Nice one!
Operation loser no problem,glad you were on.strongly fancied it
Hey guys!
I hope you all had a wonderful christmas and new year!
Took the family to the US for the end of the year and had some wonderful time (saw some quality NBA games too!).
Wishing you all the best for 2016 along with some quality bookie-bashing from the other sports thread.
I saw @hunter being on a mission with his euro picks along with the usual suspects @jordan, @huggybear518, @raoul-duke and the others. Let’s keep it rolling!
Welcome back Oriaz, sounds like an awesome trip!
Welcome back Oriaz. Sounds like you had a great start / end to the new year.
HELLO , my good man , hope you returned with some extra nba knowledge…
glad to see you back
Hello mate wondered where you were. Hope you had a good one and welcome back.
Cheers guys!
omsk vs yugra
over 4.5 (60 mins) @1.8
russian ice hockey khl
omsk should beat yugra comfortably. h2h games all over 4.5 played at omsk
astana vs yekaterinburg
over 5.5 @2.0
russian ice hockey khl
5/6 h2h played at astana were over 5.5 (excl. playoff) and produced 46 goals
glta
@Flandroy
Estonian Basketball Single
Another Single I like but will hopefully list all my singles again in a single post….
Kalev @ Valga (17:00GMT)
Valga (+22.5) @ 17/20 Sportingbet
2pts staked…
Good luck!
EuroHoops Basketball Single
Really struggled with these choices. Possibly because there’s not much outwith Eurocup comps and my strike rate isn’t as good with these comps.
Ventspils (Money Line)
Bremerhaven / Brose (Under 80.5 1st Half Points)
Olaj / Sassari (Over 152.5)
Limoges (CSP) / Oldenburg (EWE Basket) – (Under 153.5)
Fourfold @ 7/1 Skybet – 1pt staked
Singles to follow….
Good luck!
EuroHoops Singles
Was planning on taking Ventspils on the money line but they’ve already shortened from 8/11 to 8/13 so will be taking them on at a slightly riskier spread…
Ventspils (-2.5) @ 9/10 Winner
Bremerhaven / Brose (Under 80.5 1st Half Points) @ 8/11 Skybet
Olaj / Sassari (Over 155.5) @ 17/20 Betfair
Limoges (CSP) / Oldenburg (EWE Basket) – (Under 152) @ 5/6 Bet365
All 2pt stakes….
Good luck!
For anyone who has placed a bet on my earlier post of Brose (-12.5). It looks although Brose will rest some of their players ahead of their Euroleague game. Markets currently drifting on the spread.
I’m in a good situation to let it run but you may want to look into covering or cashing out as this could now be a much more difficult bet to land.
This won’t affect the totals in the fourfold as I still expect a strong defensive display from Brose.
Jm180
Many thanks for that bet excellent tip.
Cheers it should have been over quicker…I mean a 27 dart leg !!!!
Great tip
rj3 no problem sir glad you were on.Mcgeeney struggled abit on his doubles but I always felt he’d win in straight sets after seeing the way Sajwani played on Sunday.
Yes going on your comment and the generous price I put healthy bet on.
It got tad embarrassing in 1 leg.
I backed Anderson at 5 to 2 last Wednesday in pdc.
I will be looking out for any more of your tips. Always invaluable from someone who knows the game.
crvena v cedevita over 136.5 (hunter)
raprots/cleveland over 182
pacers/heat over 183
1.10/1 *won*
also taking willhill’s enhanced odds of Spurs/OKC/CLeveland all to win @ evens.
^thanks to whoever put up that durant was out, luckily saw that before placing :)
mad acca:
Cavs ML *won*
Celtics ML *won*
Magic +4 *lost*
Pacers +7.5 *won*
Spurs -10 *won*
GSW/Hornets Over 206 *won*
16/1*lost*
originally had cavs -9 but swapped it for ML and magic thinking it was more ‘safe’ :(
also had rockets -2.5 and pacers ML in 3 different acca’s, well done on the heat guy’s, great comeback by wade and co.
cheers hunter i was meaning to ask you about sassari yesterday, they were big moneymakers for us last year so going large on this!
GL
Looks like you had as much luck with your big acc as me, annoying. Well done on your main bet though.
Word of caution mate….Sassari are knowhere near as good as they were last season! If my memory serves correct, they made us a good wedge during last seasons Italia playoffs beating Milano in the process. They just played Milano recently and were absolutely gubbed! They do have a much better roster than Olaj but it’s the Eurocup and anything can happen. In footballing terms, it’s like Chelsea being knocked out of the Champions League and playing Galatasaray in the Euefa Cup. It’s a strong bet but given their current form I’d be slightly cautious. Good luck bud.
i know mate, their best player from last season left also if im correct?
probably basing it more on fond memories i know but..the other team look a bit naff to be fair
took them last night @-2.5 (in a acca that was busted by pacers throwing it all away)
so will wait for a better handicap In play than -5.5
Yea but they did add a couple of good players. Top blocker Vernando who has bags of European and NCAA experience and managed to get Logan for another season. Head coach is gone now but doesn’t seem to have improved things much as they’ve not filled his position. Let’s hope the Sassari of last season turn up tonight.
And just as I say that, I check the score :(
Jm180 do you have any knowledge of the women.
Watching this week I think the Dutch girl De graaf is it is the value 3 to 1
rj3, I have watched a few of the women’s games and I think it will take something very special to stop Lisa Ashton.Fallon Sherrock going out first round was a big shock aswel as Anastasia Dobromislova.I think Ashton will win the ladies and in the men’s I can see a Durrant v Waites final
what happened to the tennis tipster AD I don’t seem to see him commenting on this thread since the site redeveloped.
Haven’t seen him either punter … same as @thechief. They haven’t posted since the new website has been online.
oriaz, both Ad and thechief have gold memberships so no reason not to comment.
@mr-fixit, thx for the info. Let’s hope they’re all good and will start posting again.
yeah I echo that be good to see them back
I haven’t even seen the chief post once on the new site which is a shame. Tyler (Picksix) has disappeared too.
omsk vs yugra
over 4.5 (60 mins) @1.8
russian ice hockey khl
omsk should beat yugra comfortably. h2h games all over 4.5 played at omsk
astana vs yekaterinburg
over 5.5 @2.0
russian ice hockey khl
5/6 h2h played at astana were over 5.5 (excl. playoff) and produced 46 goals
@Flandroy
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1-2 ET, LOSS
4-3, WIN
W 55, L39, P6
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only 4 games tonight so only gonna place 2 bets tonight , LANDED LAST 2 MAIN BETS
prop i`m sticking with a guy that landed last time out , capable of 10 plus rebounds and thinking the kings like shooting from anywhere.
Zaza Pachuila Over (22.5) 5/6 points and rebounds ( 2.5 points )
Jimmy Butler Over (31.5) P/R/A 5/6 looks very possible
but as my spread i`m taking Bulls to cover the 8 against a side that were battered at home to the Spurs last night
bulls -8 vs bucks ( 2.5 points )
might have another bet if the FREE money arrives from man of the moment `ROSS HUNTER`
Agree on the Bulls -8, Butler is on fire.
Also like Golden State to cover -13.5. Curry seems to be good with his injury, he played yesterday (him and Thompson both had 30 pts) and that’s surely too much for the Lakers.
Hawks -8 is also on my shortlist.
Will confirm my selections later.
my thinking also. can’t get prop bets unfortunately so will probably go for bulls/gsw singles and double.
personally wouldn’t touch hawks at the mo, so hot and (mostly) cold this year.
Exactly what I’m thinking mulac. I like bulls and GSW as singles and double alongside my usual alternative totals which I’ll put up once I’ve had a look later
^ tempted by that bud, not gunna risk mavs/kings to go under tho, they go over practically every time. GL tho!
just the double from me and taking both as singles.
Bulls -8.5
GSW -14
2.7/1
Does hawks half time and full time look like a good bet lads?
There’s no game tonight I’d risk playin HT/FT, but that’s just me.
Agree
Tonights NBA picks:
Alternative totals treble:
Mavs v Kings o206
Hawk v Knicks o195
Bulls v Bucks o194
2pt treble
Bulls -8 (3pt main bet)
Warriors -13 1pt
1pt double
I can’t see the Lakers bringing enough to get the total in against GSW and I expect GSW to cover the -13 spread against a team which OKC beat by 35 points on Christmas Eve.
Bulls are coming off a days rest against a team that got blown away by the Spurs last night so I expect Chicago to cover the -8 spread.
Evening gents. Couple on the shortlist tonight. Agree with those talking about Jimmy.
Wesley Matthews Over 13.5 Points
DeMarcus Cousins Over 35.5 Points and Rebounds
Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 19.5 Points and Rebounds
Paul Millsap Over 30.5 PR&A
Waiting on some markets for the Lakers/Warriors game. Russell and Bryant are both questionable so I’d expect big games again from Clarkson and Williams if they sit.
Fully expect golden state to blow out lakes. . May be worth taking a lesser known if they offer it on the prop.. may get more floor time.
Like the Matthews shout and Clarkson JORDAN , did westbrook miss any of his free throws last night ? From the field he was awful , glad they bloody lost.
Muppet
Nope hit all 3 mate. 6 of 23 from the field though! Shocking. Always hurts when you lose by 1.
yeah it does , hurts me more when he`s hitting a quarter of his baskets , they are lost without them on court together , he leaves to replace kobe they are up sh*t creek
obviously i mean Durant..think he may move too
Going to go with Millsap at the moment as my main bet. 5/6 @ Paddy Power – 3.6 points
yeah go on , lets have a point
Totally agree with Millsap, he’s also in my selection tonight.
Fingers crossed then gents. Cue the loss by one again!
goddamn it i tried sassari +10.5 to recoup my losses :(
Thought they were gonna come back in the second half and was almost about to back them on the same spread as you. Ended up sticking another point on the overs which won by 20+ points.
Woeful from them….They were 28% from freethrows. That’s their season over!
like a nice women , so i`m having half a point
-25.5 funbet
like a nice women , so i`m having half a point
-25.5 funbet
I just realised that seemed bigoted I hate their languid relax style of tennis because they lose games because of it.
Six 3-pointers in a row in the Brose game! Not good for the fourfold.
Gave up believing after the 10th 3-pointer lol
Oldenburg could be a good shout here at +1.5 inplay. 2pts on @ 20/23
Top Man got my not so nice women money back .. tarts
Got double up hunter thanks. Waiting for Oldenburg got them at +5.5. Another successful day.
Paul Millsap Over 30.5 Points, Assists & Rebounds @ 1.83 (PP) – 1.2 Points
2nd night in a row i’m on the same bet as Jordan, lets hope for better luck tonight.
I may have some more selections in a bit…
On your Bulls huggy. Looking forward to your tips tomorrow hunter and got your nfl double Jordan the other night. Thanks guys. Slater
All good mate.
Zaza Pachuila (Dallas) Over 11.5 Points
Carmelo Anthony (NYK) Under 21.5 Points
Double @ 3/1 (ish) – 1 Point
I also like:
Khris Middleton (Bucks) Over 17 Points
Jimmy Butler (Bulls) Over 23 Points
Giannis (Bucks) Under 13.5 Points.
Rondo is doubtful for Sacramento (hence the Dallas point shift).
Do you guys think it’s safer taking the points total in the warriors game or the spread? Currently at 212 for the points and -14 for the spread
I personally prefer the spread. GSW should be too strong for the Lakers, especially if Kobe doesn’t play. Plus I worry that the Lakers could damage any chance of the total coming in with the 29th lowest home average total out of the 30 NBA teams if I remember correctly.
I’m gonna chance my arm with NCAAB after a successful night in the NBA last night. I’ll stick with my tried and trusted alternative total treble and see how that goes for me.
Connecticut v Temple o130.5
Buffalo v Akron o134
Chattanooga v Mercer o119
1pt treble
I’m also gonna have 1pt on Kansas State +6 at Texas
Good luck if you follow although I’d warn you to keep stakes low as this is my first foray into college ball.
Durant will be out again tomorrow at home to Memphis. I’ll probably take Westbrook again to be fair. With only one short last night, not a chance he shoots 6 of 23 again.
Julia Goerges to beat strycova @ 11-8 she should definitely be favourite in this one, h2h is 3-2 to goerges and two of them wins came on clay, on the hard court today she should have plenty to beat strycova.
Mixed night on the EuroHoops. I’ve really struggled with the Euroleague and Eurocup, especially the totals which are hard to predict. The German game (Brose) was just one of those things, think I lost count after eleven 3-pointers in the 2nd Q. Typically the rest of the game was low scoring. Will post up results tomorrow!
NBA for me tonight….after coming close yesterday I’ve gone for a more reserved treble…
Kings / Mavericks (Under 214)
Bulls (-8.5)
Warriors (-14.5)
Treble @ 6/1
Also on a few of the recommended props….
Good luck gents!
Just going for a treble tonight lower stakes than usual
Bulls -6.5
Hawks -4.5
GSW -10.5
3/1
Good luck everyone!
Some player news:
– Rose ‘might’ play tonight for the Bulls (but Butler will do the job by himself if needed).
– Curry (Warriors) ‘should’ play but coach said his shin injury isn’t 100% recovered so he might not play the whole game.
– Rondo (Kings) is ‘doubtful’ for tonight (doubtful = 25% chance that the player will play in the game).
Picks for tonight (not very different from those posted above):
– Bulls -8.5
– Warriors -13.5
– Hawks -1.5 / Mavericks ML (double)
– Challenge Bet 2 (it’s still alive): Warriors -8.5 (13 returns 17.5)
Thanks for the info mate!
I fancy trying another challenge bet so will start with this
Hawks -2.5 — £10 returns £14.08
Good luck!
Any thoughts on Afflolos total points at 14.5 on b365 paying 11/10? Averages 13.7 for the season but got 38 in the last game against the Hawks??
Coin-toss for me as Hawks will probably not allow him to score like he did last time.
£100
Zaza over 22.5 P&R
£20
GSW -14
bulls -8
Hawks -8
£10
Butler over 31.5 PR&A
Millsap over 30.5 PR&A
Green over 36.5 PR&A
All @paddy power
Early shout for tomorrow, cavs -7 and clippers -4 £100 double
Gl all
Tulsa -12.5
5 inplay
Lost half a bloody point lol
Sao Paulo inplay rt9 corners
Neither and under 5 5 goals
2 pound double
Tossers
Jimmy butler over 22 points . 11/10.. Wanna put £123 on ..is it safe to say he will smash it tonight?
Went for £73 stake instead on butler..good luck every one
Jordan Clarkson Over 22.5 PR&A @ 8/11 @ Paddy Power – 2.4 points
Lou Williams Over 16.5 Points @ 5/6 @ Paddy Power – 2.4 points
Bryant and Russell will not play
Don’t have Lou Williams prop on unibet mate..only Jordan clarkson over 15.5 .. ?
Butler over 31.5 p r a
WINNER !!!
EARLY IN THE 3RD
Man is on fire ????
Klay Thompson over 22 points 17/20 on unibet… Is there a good chance he will cover?
Split between that prop and curry over 6.5 assist..17/20….
Klay over assists 4 me
Gone for green over 9.5 rebounds instead huggy..think that’s where my luck runs out ??
£85 stake..
Yeah I’d definitely go with klay PMSL. …
Might do it in the 1st
Lol 22 points in the 1st..what a doughnut I am! Green with 4 rebounds need 6 more arghh ??
Main bet bulls -8
117 – 106 ( 11 )
WINNER !!!
Bugger it .. points on gsw -13.5
Wish I took the klay Thompson over 22.5 now ..damn 17 points in 9 mins..beast!
Zach pachuila ova 22.5 rebounds and points
( 23 )
WINNER !!
IT’S MY FIRST FULL HOUSE FOR A WHILE….
Well done mate
I was sweating huggy had £100 on him, 2nd night in a row OT has saved me.
Hope green saves me ..need 3 more rebounds from him..?
Woohoo and he saves me!! 10 rebounds..
Mate ot just has 2 be seen as part of the game…
Well done mate . Did a few bob on gsw on the spread too . Looking ok
Nice of the Lakers to let R Kelly play in the NBA