NOVAK DJOKOVIC followed Rafa Nadal in suffering a shock defeat in Doha as
big-hitting Ivo Karlovic battered the world No.1 yesterday with a barrage of aces.
The veteran Croat's three-set victory sends him through to the semi-finals where he's 5-2 with Betfair against Spain's David Ferrer, who eased past Dustin Brown yesterday and is 2-5 with Skybet to reach the Final. Karlovic took Djokovic to two tie-breaks yesterday and the over 23.5 games against Ferrer at 21-20 with Stan James holds appeal.
The other semi-final sees Tomas Berdych the heavy favourite at 1-7 against 5-1 outsider Andreas Seppi. Berdych should do the job in two sets and that's priced 1-3 with Stan James.
Andy Murray is also in action today, taking on world No.77 Marinko Matosevic in the Britain v Australia Hopman Cup clash and again the 2-0 win at around 1-3 looks the shout.
Scotland's Ross Montgomery was on top form at the darts yesterday, knocking out 2013 champ Scott Waits at the BDO World Championship, and today he's 13-8 in an eye-catching quarter-final against three-time winner Martin Adams (1-2).
Elsewhere there's top-class golf, cricket and Stateside sport so post your tips here and good luck if you're having a flutter.
In December 2020 we sadly 
Mr f, I take responsibility for my bets and I was torn between the two, I thought Ross looked a great bet but seeing the only tips on the game and they call themselves Jamie180 and Waynesworld led me to believe they probably knew more about the darts than me so gutted I was steered to waites, but as I have said the sports thread as won me plenty in 2014 and I learned a lesson to stick with the proven ones on this thread. I stand by what I say though a 2/5 or 4/9 tip that loses 4-0 is a shocking tip, he barely won a leg.
I am sticking with my gut tonight and taking Over 5.5 sets in the Ross/adams game.
Right now this match is going to script and looks set for tie break followed by tie break.
As such there could be value in backing groth to win @ 4/1. As Karlovic showed earlier, when you get to tht stage it’s anyone’s game.
It would certainly be hard to call it a good tip Max! But i’m not sure that’s the point.
Anyway. The tennis has given us one tie break and you have to expect another in teh second set. over 10.5 games in set 2 is set at 6/5. Definitely value in getting on that. Groth serving first.
NFL Playoffs Week 2
Main Bet
Carolina Panthers +17
Green Bay Packers -2
Alternative Handicap Double @ EVS @ WillHill
Main Props
Marshawn Lynch (Seattle Seahawks) Anytime TD @ 4/6 @ WillHill
CJ Anderson (Denver Broncos) Anytime TD @ 8/11 @ WillHill
Double @ 19/10 (50% stake)
_______________________________________________________________
25% Stake Bets
WillHill Bet Bundle
New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers & Denver Broncos All To Win @ 9/4
Marshawn Lynch (Seattle Seahawks)
DeMarco Murray (Dallas Cowboys)
CJ Anderson (Denver Broncos)
Anytime TD Treble @ 38/10 @ WillHill
No luck on the overs bet this set unless Raonic comes back from the dead. But the overs for the match are now guaranteed and Grothis now 13/8 down from 4/1 when I suggested him, though he was as high as 13/1 at one point.
Tennis tonight/today
Nishikori
Wozniacki
V Williams
Wawrinka
4 fold pays 1.39/1 with sky.
GL if you follow.
Max I’ve followed the darts for years and to be honest that was a real freak result imo, Scott Waites is a former world champion of the bdo and winner and losing finalist at the grand slam of darts (only BDO player to ever achieve this feat against top PDC players, beating the likes of Taylor, Wade, Anderson etc). Ross Montgomery had never got passed this stage of the BDO, and his highest ever average was 89, as opposed to his 97 average last night. If he does it again, he will likely beat a worn out Adams, but Ross is capable of absolute shockers also, I just wouldn’t bet on this game personally.
Nishikori still available @ 4/1 to win Brisbane.
Well that was a ludicrously good performance from Kei Nishikori for what was his second match of the season. He was always going to be one of my Australian open tips and I would advise backing him now. He is currently available @ 16/1, but if he beats Federer to the Brisbane title this week, which he has a fantastic chance of doing, then that price will most likely come down.
Thanks to Huggybear and furthermore, followed ur tips last night and with a slight adjustment had a nice treble come up. Thanks to Attila also although no tips last night has put some good tips up on the basketball.
Good basketball tips last night – thank you
TONIGHTS SUPER SINGLE..
Miami Heat vs. Portland Trail Blazers
PTB TO COVER THE -8.5 , ALSO GONNA LOOK AT THE POINTS TOTAL IN THE KNICKS / HOUSTON GAME AND WILL DOUBLE IF LOW ENOUGH…
(hate backing heat games , they always stitch me up)
3 FROM 3 WINNERS !!! ANYONE ON ?
ATTILA . DONT LET SOME MUPPETS PUT YOU OFF, YOU BEEN DOING OK LATELY , TOUR TIPS YOU POSTED THE OTHER NIGHT WERE SPOT ON , WE AINT GETTING EM ALL RIGHT.
I JUST DECIDE TO GO LARGE ON ONE A NIGHT , OTHERS LIKE DOUBLES AND TREBLES , COME BACK MATE !!!
Any tennis tips for this morning/afternoon Ad?
I was on your SS Hugybear – much obliged!
I was on the hornets / rockets double which came up, so thank you.
Fancy some tie-breaks again in the big tennis matches of the day and also fancy Berdych to win 2-0
Tennis looking good. Anyone fancy bedeck and Ferrer double?
Ya can make some decent ££ if you get a tennis match and keep rolling over your stake on the server to win game, liang and Wang are doing the biz :)
TONIGHTS SUPER SINGLE AS I CHASE FOUR FROM FOUR IS….
Utah Jazz at Oklahoma City Thunder
I expect thunder to win but think Utah will be able to keep it close all night , also thinking that washington -2.5 looks tasty home chicago bulls , chicago beat them last night time out but i see an evening of revenge..
As always just the mentioned large single for me , as i`m back to 90% strike rate on NBA…
GUYS SEEN SOME MOANING ABOUT THE ODD TIP GO DOWN , BUT REMEMBER ANYONE FOLLOWING MY SINGLES AS I DO, WOULD BE A HUGE WEDGE UP, WITH ABOUT 35 FROM 45 CORRECT , CHECK MY POSTS…. DONT TURN THIS INTO THE BITCH FEST FOOTY THREAD….
GOOD LUCK ANYONE FOLLOWING TO RECOUP THEIR FOOTY LOSSES !!!!!!!!!
COME ON UTAH !!!!!
Federer is giving this chump an awful hiding, I should have jumped on unders and both sets 6-0
Set 2 score 6-0 @15/2
6/1 @5/1
Can’t go wrong
6-1 @5/1 Winner :) :)
Huggy has Attila pulled back due to criticism? ?
I’d echo what huggy says attila, don’t let a few negative comments effect you. I only started looking at this thread about 4 weeks ago and being honest although I enjoy the NBA I’d not know enough to bet
yourself and huggy give great insight into match ups and although I don’t follow everything I use yer insight to throw together some bets. Some lost a lot more won though!!!! And if the time zone was different I prob could have cashed out/hedged a lot of the losing bets
Hope you post again!
Huggybear and furthermore cheers for the tips last night got meseslf a sweet trixie with yer reccomendations.
I’m thinking karlovic ferrer overs on total match games after yesterday’s showing..
PP have set it at 23.5 games, reckon they’ll cover that?
Hey Huggybear, sorry I’ve been off the radar mate…i stupidly tried chasing losses again and lost a heap so needed a day off.. I’ll just be posting a Single a day going forward…been stewing over it and it really is the only way to stay in the positive long term…
Havnt studied today’s card properly yet, but will post something late. Jazz fo look GREAT with the 12 point start after thrashing the Bulls & OKC being destroyed the other day.
If my single is different to yours ill split my stake, but if its the same ill just go full stake in the 1 mate… I need more discipline tho…i go weeks with level stakes then get the shits now & then & lump on a stupid acca and lose a whole months profit…
@Attila. A day off is healthy – especially after a bad day. I think it’s easy to forget – we dont NEED a bet every day and often the no bet days are the best days out there!
Agree singles are the best way to go – especially with your strike rate, the profit is consistent over time and with Basketball there’s always one freak result which is unexpected.
Post when you’re ready mate but hope to see your thoughts here soon.
Best, PT
Murray 2-0
Wawrinka 2-0
Double pays 1.25/1
Ad/Iddy/anyone with superior tennis knowledge than me, please let me know if theres anything glaringly wrong with this, such as if either Muller or Matosevic serve anything like Karlovic!!
Banker Bets for Friday, January 9th
ATP Aircel Chennai Open, Quarterfinals
1:00 pm Wawrinka v Muller
Bet: Wawrinka win
After shocking the world by taking his first grand slam title at the Australian Open last year Stan Wawrinka was a bit hit and miss, playing brilliant tennis at times and going into the tank at others.
He looked quite close to his best in a comprehensive win over the talented youngster Borna Coric in his first match here though, and considering his fantastic history in Chennai it’s hard not to be extremely confident in his chances on Friday.
Wawrinka has a 16-4 career record at this tournament and has been to the final 3 times in the past 5 years, losing the final to Marin in Cilic in 2010 before winning it all in 2011 and taking the title again last year.
Gilles Muller is a decent top 50 player but a bit past his prime and this is the first time he’s made it past the second round of an ATP event in almost 2 years. It has to be said that he benefitted from quite an easy draw in doing so, only needing to get past 87th ranked Edouard Roger-Vasselin and 228th ranked Elias Ymer, and he hasn’t shown anything to suggest he’s capable of upsetting a player near the top of the rankings.
ATP Doha Qatar Exxon Mobil Open, Semifinals
3:00 pm Berdych v Seppi
Bet: Berdych -1.5 (set handicap)
Note: If you’re using a book such as Betfair or Bet365 that doesn’t offer the set handicap market you can still place this bet by backing Berdych to win 2-0 in the “set betting” or “correct score” markets.
Tomas Berdych appears to have returned in peak form and has looked unstoppable this week, only dropping 11 total games in his first 3 matches including a 6-2, 6-1 pasting of Richard Gasquet yesterday.
Seppi’s a steady player but benefitted from a dream draw to get here, facing players ranked just inside the top 100 in the previous 2 rounds.
Head to head Berdych has won 5 in a row over Seppi all in straight sets and I’d be very surprised if he doesn’t make it 6 in a row today.
good luck if you have a go
double pays a little over 0.5
My NBA single for today:
– Brooklyn Nets -11.0 @ $1.92
Also doing another on Huggybears’ Utah Jazz +11.5 bet as they’ll be riding high after big win at Chicago whilst OKC ate looking very sluggish even with Durant.
Split stakes 50/50.
I really like Brooklyn tonight & think they’ll win big…they’ve got the class and the form to roll over poor 76’ers side who are tanking the rest of the season.
GL all!
Aj – muller does have a huge serve! It’s not quite in the same leage as Karlovic’s though.
What handicap are u backing Utah with Huggybear?
I`M taking utah plus 11.5 , just think they`ll stay close , well i hope they do ..lol
trouble with this site people remember your bad tips more than the good ones , like to think people make money long term or recover losses in footy .
Attila you know i`m a great believer in the single , this site taught me that with level stakes , in the last month i`m about 75% up on my kitty that would of been empty chasing big accas that usually fail by 1 , i dont feel i need to bet everyday, but like to think 1 nap/ss a day is quite easy to pick. Your strike rate is up there with the best in NBA and now with furthermore chipping in it gives guys following a chance to see where the money goes and they can make up their own minds..
ignore comments from the guys that have backed us once and lost , they should know with our strike rate at the end of the week those losses are gone.
Having said all that i couldn`t agree more with nets side putting 11+ on the 76`s , all that is needed it to win each 1/4 by 3 , remember a lot of these nba resluts are questionable , sides finshing lower helps them with draft picks.
i`m even tempted in a small safe treble .. i`ll post it in a bit , doubt i can get an nba treble up. so i`m having a tiny bet for fun …
LOT HARDER THAN SOME WOULD HAVE YOU BELIEVE , bookies like to hang on to their money.
keep posting as i like to see where we both think results are going.
NO-ONE HAS TO FOLLOW !! BUT GOOD LUCK IF YOU DO
Baksinszky beats Kvitova!! She was 5/1 and I was so so close to tipping her. Because Id tipped her to win the tournent @ 33/1 though it didn’t seem sensible though.
Ad, do you think Ferrer will break Karlovic?
@Evo, it’ll be whatever the going spread is just under evens. It’s at +11.5 at the moment.
Thanks Ad. Going to take my chances and go for the double. Murray 2-0 now 8/15
Capone- yes, probsbably. But not because of anything I’ve seen on the tennis court this week. Just because players nearly always struggle to back up massive performances against the very best in the world in the next round. There nearly always seems to be a comedown effect. I don’t particularly want to get involved though just because it’s a little risky. There’s no question that if Karlovic does manage to produce a similar level again that he can win this.
Karlovic’s age and the length of that Djokovic match only increase the chances of there being a comedown. Ferrer wont give him a moments rest either! But who knows.
As I said yesterday Berdych 2-0 looks nailed on (though nothing has been quite that simple yet this week!)
Raonic v groth over fsg 9.5 is just under evens …seems to be buying money *won*
i couldnt believe these odds last night, it was @ 1-0 or 1-1 as well !! over 10.5 was something silly like 13/8 !
i was close to going with berdine glad i didnt, lumped on murray 2-0 @ 4/6 in play instead.
HUGGY`S NBA TREBLE , funbet
golden state -7.5
bucks -2.5
hawks game total ova 194.5
treble pays 7/4
not a tip , just passing time in work…. you never know
Bedene’s back in it, hopefully he can crack on and bring home the bacon for anyone on him.
BDO Darts men quarter finals:
Brian Dawson vs Scott Mitchell, Scott Mitchel most 180’s @ 10/11
Ross Montgomery vs Martin Adams, Ross Montgomery to win @ 6/4
Dawson has been quite lucky getting to the quarters, often relying on his opponents missing doubles. Scott Mitchell is a heavy 140 and 180 hitter and should win the most 180’s contest with ease.
Ross Montgomery has been very impressive en route to the quarters especially yesterday, dismantling former Lakeside winner Scott Waites 4-0 in straight sets. He has a very similar throwing style to Gary Anderson and even in poor visits to the oche registers mostly 81’s 83’s or steady tons. He’s also very clinical in checking out. 9 times winner Adams is no doubt a Lakeside legend but Scotland captain Montgomery should prove a step too far for him.
Posted yesterday;
I’m on a the following double tonight; both qualies at Sydney.
Begu d Krumm 8/13
Wickmayer d Babos 10/11
Double pays 2.1/1
Keep it low stake as it’s a bit of a risk but both should win.
Both lost after winning the first set 6-1!!! So very disappointing. Sorry to anyone that followed. Will be back tonight with a winner.
@ attila and huggybear
Hey, looking at your earlier posts and record/strike rates re.NBA tips, have either of you considered rolling up your winnings on a long term accumulator – Say 10 Naps over a period of time ? Starting with £100 and getting evens or thereabouts on the handicaps, times a winning streak of 10 in a row would return … £60k !!!!!!!!!
obviously you cant place the acca at the start as the games are put up on a daily basis only , but level stakes keeps me well in profit as previous posts/results shows.
love to have the bottle to roll the winnings but by bet 6/7 were talking large stake then , roughly over a grand on an even money shot. i`m ok but dont trust myself that much..
besides best iv`e hit is about 7 in a row so that 60k seems lovely but also seems a way off.
to be honest i`m not a professional by any means i just like to research and try and win the boys a few quid on the way…
Well done on the single Huggybear, most definitely the way to go. I also took the night off last night Attila, small stakes tonight on the 2 naps.
Get in there Beene. Backed off match at 1/1, then in-play @ 4/1. Now 1/33! Ch-Ching
Karlovic looks sharp again. 2/1 could be a bargain. And that 5/1 for the tounament!
Long long way to go of course, we are still on serve early on!
2-0 ivo @ 9/2 is tempting
@huggybear
What’s the tactic? Roll your winnings over or do you have bank and then bet a % of your bank?
lloyd , with my account balance i usually keep to the same staking plan , 5 points ( £10 a point ) for the single , if occasionally i try a double its usually just the 1 point.
wish i did have the courage to roll but with wins comes big losses so i dont see the point.
take my last 20 bets , probably 15/20 or slighly better , so 15 wins £750 i £250 lost , so profit of £500 plus the occasional double win. i have also gone bigger with greater confidence and will always mention when i am.
now if i`d roll it yeah big winnings , might try a £10 challenge to see how far i can take one , saying this it`ll end up like a lead balloon and me looking like a right bellend ,
Nishirkori has already been slashed down to a best price of 6/11 to beat Milos Raonic. Looks the pick from that one. Nishi to win the tournament is now down to a best price 14/5
Sharapova @ 5/11 to beat Ivanovic is another good looking bet and one the odds may shorten on.
Berdych 2-0
Sharapova to win
Double pays around 11/10 and I can’t see past it
AD – one to look out for tonight – to possibly put in an acca or a double – MLADENOVIC to beat hsieh in Sydney qualies.
Should have been played last night but Hsieh was in Brisbane losing in the doubles! It’s 2/5 but Mladenovic should have got some good practice in and be ready for the match.
Murray 2-0
Wawrinka 2-0
Double 1.25/1 *WON*
well Wawrinka made me sweat at the end there but he managed to hang on and win a tie break.
Karlovic seems to be giving Ferrer a game. That serve is something else – 20 aces!
Tennis tonight/today
Nishikori
Wozniacki
V Williams
Wawrinka
4 fold pays 1.39/1 with sky.
GL if you follow.
WON :)
Great tips @ Bullseye
How annoying is Ferrer, has he been drug tested, he’s like a little coked up ferret
As I posted earlier in thread. Montgomery should Always be avoided. Last night was a one off, one of the biggest jobbers in darts history this guy
@huggybear
Cheers – I do something similar :)
Just getting into NBA as the latest foot results have been diabolical!
Haha these darts tips! Bullseye even gave some reasoning behind the picks lol.
Normally a pdc man but have been having some low stakes on the bdo to make the games easier to watch.
Tonight i’ll be on:
Green -1.5 8/11
Durrant 8/13
Durrant most 180s 2/1
And sky have an enhanced favourites acca at 3/1 which i’ll also be on as the women seem nailed to me.
GL if you follow
My reasoning was spot on. Based on performances in this tournament, Montgomery could not stay out of the treble 20 bed and he he ripped apart former winner Scott Waites in straight sets. At 6/4 you’d have to be a mug not to want a piece of that against an aging Wolfie. Ok he lost but thats just the way it can go on the day.
So where’s you’re reasoning for your picks then. You say your a PDC man… well you obviously aint been watching this tournament closely enough. You’ve tipped Durrant most 180’s against Fitton who tied 180’s against a notoriously high 180 hitter in Alan “chuck” Norris. Lol good luck with that, you’re gonna need it.
Okay happened again wrote a long letter and it never got posted.
And short version again
Went 2-0 yesterday, I see some of us got on them sides. Since started level stake betting and singles mainly I’m 11-3 which is damn great. Used to bet like 3folds and bigger but it almost never gave any profit.got to thank hugybear and Attila for that.
Tho I hope I will keep calm and not go chasing losses on a bad day, cos I know there is going to be more profitable days than bad ones. Hopefully the good run continues and we can make some good profit
Will post my todays plays a bit later.
David topples Goliath.
Some easy profit on the overs to be made there in every set.
Need Birdman to win 2-0 now. I’ve also backed under 20.5 games at just under evens. Can see a 6-3, 6-3 or similar in this one
Ad, what about Nadal/ Monaco 2-0 @1/1
Today
CHICAGO BULLS ML
PHEONIX SUNS +5
ATLANTA HAWKS -2.5
PHI 76ERS V BKN NETS OVER 191.5
Last time these two went H2h Bulls won 99-91 and I expect similar outcome today.
Suns are playing really well at the moment while Spurs are on a bad run, and definitely waiting for Kawhi to return. Will not be surprised if Suns win it straight up.
Yes they did beat Spurs and Dallas but their run is about to end tonight.
Hard to see either team putting much effort in their defence. And actually they don’t have any.
The only thing I’m a bit afraid is that it’s Friday.
Ain’t gonna call these a proper write ups but it will do. Haha
Good luck on whatever you are on.
Capone- good chance, but I don’t often set bet on doubles. Matches are generally more competetive than singles even when there’s a mismatch in talent
Huggy and Attila I often follow your tips; or use your insight to make my own bets. You guys are brill. I don’t back every time but more often than not you guys hit the bookies. Thanks for the posts and hard work.
rolling doubles starts here , ready to fall at first hurdle and look like a pillock !!
utah jazz +16
gs warriors – 7.5
£10 pays £20.86
Hugs what’s your goal? I might start one aswell haha.
to avoid looking like a tw*t !! nah honestly lets have a laugh …..
you in. see who can take it higher
Only NBA? Any odds req? Like min 1.80 doubles singles?
NBA ONLY , ANY ODDS , DOUBLES ONLY….
Let’s do it. Hope this goes both of us winning 10 in a row atleast.
Probably ain’t gonna happen haha
Game on
GOTTA POST EM B4 HAND , you watch after all this we`ll lose to a blowout win….
Berdych smashed it as expected. 2-0 and unders both come in comfortably. Should be a good final between him and Daveed.
guys thanks for the kind words , good to know we all have the same aim and win some money , remember we`ll have bad days we all do.
also good to know people don`t just throw money at what we pick , use it and back it if you think it`ll come in , more people that feel were on the right track , the more confidence we`ll all have..
ATTILA , furthermore , keep it up guys ……
I’m on the Jazz tonight – following Huggybear at +11.5
Huggy that double looks bang on!
GSW are red hot at the moment although how much they win by is often determined by the 3. But there 3pt% is superb at the moment!
The Jazz should hold that against okc who haven’t really got going with Durrant and Westbrook back.
hope those following are doing a bit of research and wont wanna cave my head in if it goes belly up…
Furthermore out of your 4 selections do you think is your best or nap?
Out of all the games personally I feel these four plays are the best for me. I feel all of them are good to be nap for me, but the thing is this is how I bet. No naps or ss. For example last four days I’ve gone 4-1, 2-1, 3-1 and 2-0 let’s say I might say that Bulls ML is the best one but at end of the night I’m 3-1 and the one that loses are Bulls ML….
Hope you get me you will need to see about which one out of those four you personally feel the most confident.
Easy bullseye, just cause montgomery had 1 good game doesnt make him the new mvg.
You talk to me like im clueless tipping durrant at 2/1 for most 180s. Durrant hit 5 in 5 sets against hughes. Fitton hit 7 in 7 sets against norris. So 2/1 looks a decent price.
Also fitton did not tie with norris on 180s as norris hit 9. If you are watching the darts you must not be paying much attention.
Even so good luck with that, 180 betting is for the most part pointless unless you’re betting on a prolific 180 hitter like Green or Anderson and even then its mostly odds agasinst. Same with highest checkout. Many people were tipping Taylor for highest checkout in the PDC worlds which he did not accomplish until the Semi’s.
By the way you’re Green -1 bet is looking shambolic right about now.
Save the bitching for the footy thread fellas. We don’t take kindly to that kinda thing in these here parts!
I preferred your double in the end Huggy – a bit of research as well as a nagging guy feeling – I think the Jazz might get blown out of the water – certainly 11 won’t cover it based on history – who knows
Ad 2-0 @1/1 easy money son
Well done fella
Posted these earlier in the week
Update on my Tennis, Darts and Snooker tournament winners tips
Tennis- ATP Brisbane
KEI NISHIKORI advised at 4/1 now 11/4
Nishikori into the semi final
MARTIN KLIZAN advised at 100/1 e/w
Klizan beaten in quarter final
Darts- BDO World Championship
JEFF SMITH advised at 25/1 e/w now 9/2
Smith into the semi final
Snooker- The Masters
RONNIE O’SULLIVAN advised at 15/8 now 7/4
starts sunday
These are looking ok
At 05:00 in Shenzen tomorrow there will be a nice guaranteed payout for anyone who followed my outright tournament picks as Simona Halep (9/4) goes up against Timea Bacsiszky (33/1)
I’m not going to be betting on this as I’ve already got both bases covered, but for anyone looking to get involved I would suggest that Bacsinszky +5.5 games @ 8/11 looks a good bet.
Also posted these for the Superbowl
Superbowl winner
Seattle Seahawks 6/1 now 2/1
Seattle into last 8
Indianapolis Colts 25/1e/w now 28/1
Indianapolis into last 8
NY Giants 50/1 e/w posted during season
NY Giants OUT
My NFL Season NAP
to win Nfc West title
Seattle Seahawks 6/4 NAP – BET WON
Hugs I’ve gone with following on my double rolling acca.
Player to score more than 20 Points
ANTHONY DAVIS – YES
JIMMY BUTLER – YES
@ 2.06
Both of them are 20+ guys pretty much every night and I like them tonite cos I expect them games to be close ones so that means more playing time for team leaders and more shots.
Nice . Thinking outside the box , good luck mate…
Huggy, I’m on your rolling double challenge mate! Sounds fun and could be quite profitable if we pull out at the right time. Good luck today all.
Btw mate, so glad I stayed away from footy today, I see Dijon got smashed 3-0 when they were raging favorites. Get some crazy results in NBA, but none as bad as the footy lately!
Iddy- Mladenovic has drifted out to 1/2. Enough to put me off.
Cheers all you guys for the support. I’ll keep posting but just really annoying when ppl come in for a day to recoup footy losses and on that day all my selections threw away leads in the 4th quarter. Just pisses me off that they all get the shits with me when they don’t follow everyday. Ah well, no drama. All the regulars in this thread are sound and I look forward everyday to seeing what you all think and tip, etc.
I’m still here, and I hold my hand up to having a little reactionary moan, so apologies.. it was mostly my frustration at chasing football losses. Decided to take a step back too and start betting with more discipline, and had a better day today. Thanks for all your great NBA tips, much appreciated. Onwards and upwards :D
NFL picks for the weekend
Seattle -7.5, Denver -7.5
Double at 9-4
Baltimore at 5-2
Dallas at 9-4
Acca for fun pays around 30-1
Main bets are first three
A wee little six fold for some extra interest on the tennis.
These are picks I liked to begin with that there’s been money coming in for since:
Sharapova Ivanovic
Berdych d Ferrer
Federer d Dimitrov
Nishikori d Raonic
Darcis d Manendez- Maceiras
Baghdatis d Harris
Pays 5.5/1
Bonkers bet:
Berdych 2-1 Ferrer
Sharapova 2-0 Ivanovic
Wawrinka 2-1 Goffin
Nishikori 2-1 Raonic
Pays 155/1.
Start spending those £££ now ;) !
Brave pick with Baltimore Ian P but I think that will be the only upset this weekend if any out the four with LaFell and Edelman still questionable for the Patriots. Still wouldn’t bet against Brady and Belichick at home though. Good luck mate.
Blimey just seen you’ve picked Dallas too! Brave man :D
Atilla mate it happens. One day you’ll get 20 people follow a winner and the next day it losses and somehow nobody has followed it…
Posted bets should be primarily yours, then for anybody else that wants to research and follow it.
We cannot be blamed for losses in team sports.
Keep going mate and you too huggy. The Other Sports Thread. Still home of the winners ;)
Hi guys … not on this thread much, but had a wee look yesterday & followed Furthermore & Huggybear & made a treb which rolled in, so thanks guys!
Where would I find the current “Rolling Dbl” futhermore has put up guys?
Thanks in advance ..
I use Expekt for that double. Not the greatest bookie but have some things that doesn’t have in others.
How do you feel about the Wizards against the bulls lads?
Sorry this reply is now late and pointless but have a read at my post further up…
did back the revenge win !!
NFL Ravens @ Patriots
I said last weekend, when Baltimore hammered Pittsburgh that this was the matchup I was really looking forward too, in the divisional rounds. Yes there will be plenty offence elsewhere, but in Foxborough in January its going to be cold and if you, like me like your NFL smash mouth and tough defence this is the game for you. New England are red hot favourites 1/3 and most NFL experts take the Patriots to win, but I am taking the Ravens +7pts on the handicap at 10/11 Coral.
The reason I like this game and I mentioned it last week, is I cant wait to see the matchup between Tom Brady versus this Ravens D. In a dome its Brady all day, outdoors it could be different. Ravens are only 4-4 on the road this season, while Pats are 7-1 at home. This is the big reason pats are huge favs and fancied by many. History tells you that most home teams in the divisional week wins, more than any other round in the playoffs, Oh and Brady has won 56 out his last 59 at home.
These two sides are very evenly matched, Ravens defence is ranked 23rd against the pass, while Pats are 17th against the pass. C J Anderson will find running lanes tough against the ravens run d who rank 4th, whilst Pats rank 9th against the run, most of the time they are in the lead and forcing opponents to throw the ball, so they run less, leading to better stats. Ravens wont have Ray Rice obviously but he ran for 270+yds and 3tds in 3 playoff games recently versus Patriots, with Baltimore winning 2 out the last 3 playoff games. It is worth noting “Gronk” didn’t play in 2 out those 3 games.
I fancied the Ravens defence to give Brady trouble having watched them last week, they sacked Big Ben 5 times last week, and while I don’t expect them to dominate the Patriots line, as Brady is the main man in New England and you pay those big O line men the big money to protect your franchise, however they could rush him, force him backwards in the pocket, get some knockdowns, and take away the run game.
To go to Brady’s and Belichick’s house and beat them is tough that’s why the Ravens are 5/2 underdogs, but against all experts and analysis, I am sticking my neck on the line and taking the 7pt start, and if there is a shock this weekend in the NFL, it maybe this one. For me it simply this, who do you like more Brady v Ravens D?
BALTIMORE +7PTS TO BEAT NEW ENGLAND
Good luck if your having a bet
in play:
Wozniaki to win 2-0 v Williams @ 4/7
Just sealed the first set v comfortably.
Serving well. Playing. Giving little away. Breezy conditions suiting her.
Attila, Huggy and others for a bit of a fun rolling bet I would be interested in seeing your daily recommendation for a single or double @ around 1.5 (points total or alternative spread)
So:
£5 rolling @ 1.5 per day would be around £85 after 7 days (14 days £1459).
£10 rolling @ 1.5 per day would be around £170 after 7 day(14 days £2919).
Obviously I know 7 straight is a lot to ask for let alone 14, but just to give an example of returns. It’s definitely something I’m considering when the baseball season starts, with total runs, total hits, team runs and team hits.
I’m doing well picking winners to end of 3rd quarter then throw it away and lose…dont know what’s going on atm. Sorry if any1 took the nets, no idea how they lost at him to 76’ers…must be embarrassing for them tbh
Nice shooting huggy. The fun treble just brought home by the warriors and the jazz kept it close all night and the bulls got done too. Tip of the cap!!
76ers can’t lose every game I guess they are a professional sports team, pride rears it’s head every now and then
Today is another day! Another day another dollar