IRELAND have won two out of two at the Cricket World Cup so far and are dreaming of another famous upset when they face South Africa.
The Irish are rank outsiders at 10-1 with Boylesports for victory over the Proteas – second favourites to win the tournament at 7-2 with Ladbrokes – in the Pool B match that gets under way at 3.30am Tuesday morning.
AB De Villiers is in ominously good form for the South Africans, hitting the fastest ever 150 in an ODI as they hammered West Indies in their last match.
South Africa are huge odds-on at 1-16 while Betway make them 2-7 to have a higher score than Ireland in the first 15 overs. A century to be scored in the match is 13-20 at Betway and De Villiers is 4-1 at Ladbrokes to be top South African batsman.
The weather-delayed Honda Classic golf comes to a close with the final round today and English pair Paul Casey and Ian Poulter share a one-shot lead.
There's also a five-match NBA card among the sporting highlights so post your tips and chat here and good luck with your bets.
In December 2020 we sadly 
Well it’s a good job I didn’t officially tip anything in the NBA as it would have left a sour taste in my mouth. Picks mentioned were Clippers on the + who won 96-86, Pacers -3.5 who won 94-74, and over 207.5 total points in the Celtics/GSW game which ended on 207. Half a point, would have been sick.
I was with it anyway as was online when the lines appeared.
Put it on the bet-slip, then got distracted when i came back Boston over had pushed to 207.5
So lost by 0.5
Id have been happy with the push and other 2 legs.
Morning Jordan
My luck is back, was on Houston ml (win in ot by 2) and Pacers -10.5 (win by 11) anything you like for today?
Morning Ad
any bets for today? thanks
It’s slim pickings on the tennis today so don’t think there’ll be any bets from me. Kozlova is in play now and Kulichkova plays later, and I’ll just be hoping my two outright picks come through their opening rounds unscathed.
@Ad u fancy magda linette to win Wang ?
I left that match alone Puma. Had a small in-play bet on Linette when she went a set down but that’s purely based on the amount Wang drifted before the match. Wang’s been playing fairly well lately so was a bit surprised.
I placed a tenner on linette in 2nd set when she started to play some proper tennis. The odds were 3.50 so made a decent profit though :)
Any other late tennis matches to look for Ad ?
Nicely done. Nothing really interesting me tonight. I might dabble in some correct score betting on the women’s matches in Monterrey. If Vaidisova loses the first set for example I’ll be on her to win the second 6-1, 6-2 (had some joy with this kind of thing lately). If Larsson/Radwanska go behind I’ll be considering a similar thing. Before we get to that stage I might also try some in play “to win 2-0” bets on those three if they are a break down in the first. But other than these types of small stakes bets I won’t be doing anything much till tomorrow.
Brian that is terribly unlucky as the alternative line was over 206.5 when I first checked in the morning but really didn’t think it would have made a difference with the extra point!
Mac good stuff mate I fancied the Clippers on the ML last night but by the time I was back home it was already starting. Still lines yet to appear for tonights game so will have something up later.
GSW and raptors ML so far for me
Taking the home advantage tonight
Minnesota Timberwolves +12.5
Toronto Raptors -1.5
Dallas Mavericks -1.5
On it Jordan cheers
Oh. 11/10 @ 365 ;)
I’ve just realised Toronto are on the road. That being said Philly played on the road in Indiana last night with the Raptors having a much needed rest having lost their last 5. Should take care of business with the extra days rest whether Lowry plays or not, who only sat out the Knicks game for rest.
American icehockey double
blackhawks
rangers
1.70/1 @ bet365
-Won-
If you’re worried on the Raptors then another option would be
Timberwolves +12.5
Sixers +16.5
Mavericks -1.5
mrkrabs I would not recommend back blackhawks. Even thought they are the massive favourites they are in shocking form. Personally I agree they have the quality to win, but not worth the rish at those odds.
Im on GSW and Clippers ML @2.22
I know the form is not thare at the moment for the Hawks but after a big loss last time out they should go all out in order to show a response and if Hawks are any whare near thair best they will beat Carolina who although a good team arnt of the same class and so I’m sticking with the bet but we will see and rangers well Rangers are The main punt but it’s all small £5 stakes
@Jordan
Any reason why you wouldn’t add Heat +7.5 to your trebble?
They’re playing at home, they played a good game against the Hawks (that are a lot stronger than the Suns) and H2H between those two is really in favour of Miami.
Not really any reason Oriaz, just prefer the first three. Rememeber, the Hawks rested key players that night. Suns had an off night against the Spurs but they are high scoring when they’re on point.
When I last checked the spread was -3 in favour of the Heat and now it’s only -1.5 too so there’s a reason perhaps.
At what bookies JV?
raptors to cover a measly looking 9 against a philly side who have thrown in this seasons towel , brooklyn nets ml is a strange choice , but gs need to rest players and the nets are playing well.
keep up the winning guys
what price was Paraic Harrington anyone?
So wats ur picks tonight Jordan on the nba bro ?
Both bets quoted David mate.
@Ad what you reckon of a double of Tsurenka and Larsson both to win this evening? Seen this heavily tipped and odds around 6/5. Never really touched tennis so wasn’t particularly sure.
Must have a good chance Shaun. I don’t really want to touch those kinds of prices on these kind of women myself though as they aren’t quite trustworthy enough. Larsson isn’t my kind of player, on a hardcourt especially, as she has no power and no weapons. But she’s playing well. Rogers’ has looked pretty bad recently so I’d expect Tsurenko to win too. I’m going to wait for in-play if I get involved at all.
Fair enough yeah they are quite short individually and I’ll be following the thread so will keep an eye on it. Cheers though mate for your view. Quite irritating In terms of NBA betting at the mo as on 10bet taking up there offer for original deposit bonus but they dont offer alternate handicaps.
***NBA***
Going for my team total points at half
time bet again this evening for the nba, both teams to score over 51.5 points chosen the raptors @ 1/1 and brooklyn @ 10/11 i think there is value in them as singles but ive backed them as a double @2.82 at SkyBet, one again good luck tonight chaps
Huggy what would be you main bet? Thanks
Mac I imagine the Raptors but Kyle Lowry will not play.
Wat treble are u most confident on tonight Jordan out of the 2 u put up bro ?
It’s a tough one Dave but if anything the second one. Because with Lowry out, chances are if they have a big lead in the 4th they will sit out the likes of DeRozan etc and just let Philly score but keep the lead safe if they have to. I remember Huggy saying not long ago that’s the trouble with the spreads sometimes. It doesn’t matter what we’ve bet on, the teams dont get any extra points for winning by bigger margins, they could win by 1 point and that’s all that matters. I’ve picked this game out as the red herring but knowing my luck I’ll be let down by one of the other two now haha, good luck though mate.
Jordan if you had to pick a winner out of the Heat vs Suns game which would you choose? Myself I think I would go with Suns, don’t see Heat getting back to winning ways just yet.
Tom it’s honestly a coin flip for me mate. Reason why I’ve left it out. Really wouldn’t like to say.
Cheers Jordan I am on it u have won me a few quid so it’s bookies money anyway :)
Scott good shout on your double mate!
Shotty, sorry!
Raptors win 114-103. Raptors -1.5 cashes as well as the Sixers +16.5. Timberwolves up 2 at HT. Dallas Slugging it out with the Pelicans still in the second.
Huggy some shout on the Nets mate, braver man than I am!
in a nice double with raptors too.
tried hard to lose it though..
some lovely winners on here again
Hopefully the Wolves hold on to the +12.5 then I can cover on the Pelicans who are starting to slack on Dallas.
Screw it covering on the Pelicans +2.5 @ 7/2 @ PP. I’ll take that seeing as I got two bets on the go.
Minnesota Timberwolves +12.5
Toronto Raptors -1.5
Dallas Mavericks -1.5
11/10 @ 365 **WIN**
Timberwolves +12.5
Sixers +16.5
Mavericks -1.5
Just under 11/10 (1.06/1) @ 365 **WIN**
I’m a big fan on the Rugby League and had a decent weekend there. The NRL starts this weekend to with most games going to be close to call.
My main bet looks like being on Catalan on the handicap market against Salford.
Handicap market not up for Friday’s three games but at this moment I would fancy St Helens and Huddersfield to cover the cap.