ROGER FEDERER is closing in on a blockbuster Indian Wells semi-final against Rafa Nadal but first he must bounce the Czech.
Tomas Berdych is the man blocking Fed's path and he's 2-1 at the likes of Ladbrokes and Skybet to net victory. Fed, who leads the head-to-head stats 12-6, is 4-9 at Sportingbet and over 2.5 sets is 6-4 at Paddy Power.
In the other quarter-final it's Nadal v big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic. Nadal has won all five of their previous meetings and is 8-15 at Stan James to make it six against the world No.6, who's 15-8 at Boylesports.
In the women's semi-final top seed Serena Williams is 4-11 at BetVictor against Simona Halep (13-5, Sportingbet). Four of their five previous meetings have been two sets and same again is 1-2 at William Hill.
At the Cricket World Cup co-hosts New Zealand are expected to make home advantage count in Wellington. The Black Caps are 1-3 at BetVictor to beat a West Indies side chalked up at 11-4 by Skybet.
There's also the likes of golf, snooker, rugby league and NBA on Friday so let's hear your sporting tips and thoughts.
In December 2020 we sadly 
Cricket
Australia vs Pakistan—Aus to hit most sixes and win the match 8/11 at williamhill
Australia vs Pakistan – Misbah Top Batsman for Pakistan
@4.5
NBA Bonkers Yan
Knicks ML(At home and decent win v Spurs)
Knicks v Timbervolves o196.5(poor defences)
Suns ML (home advantage and pelicans could be without Davis)
Lakers +4 ( Jazz better than Lakers..Lakers rested tho and home court advantage sees them cover with +4..i hope)
11/1 Bet365…lost..small bet for fun.
Well Done Jordan great Stuff
Small inplay bet i am on.
Lakers +7.5
Pelicans +5.5
2.6/1 Bet365…Won
Lakers game was woeful..4 missed free throws in last minute.
Jag unlucky with that one! Riaz seems to have them slightly shaken up. Decent in play value on Pakistan at the moment at 6/1. bearing in mind what happened against south Africa. Not on it myself as conflict of interests
Wtf is goin on with maderia when it for startin grrrr
Yeah Harry, was close I guess :)
@Don_Corleone: Good call on the Knicks/Timberwolves under 197.5
@Jordan: Great stuff on the player points, followed with small stakes but was nice to wake up to.
Let’s make some more good calls tonight!
Posted yesterday:
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I’m going for Rockets -6,5 at home against the Nuggets tonight. 10/11 @ various.
** WON **
Hi All
Im not that great with the NBA but what do you think about this treble?
Golden State Warriors vs. New Orleans Hornets 108:95
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers 105:92
Orlando Magic vs. Portland Trailblazers 97:105
Gordon Hayward (Jazz) Over 20 points @ 5/6 @ PP **WIN**
James Harden (Rockets) Over 40.5 Points, Rebounds & Assists @ 5/6 @ 365 **WIN**
Eric Bledsoe (Suns) Over 31.5 Points, Rebounds & Assists @ 5/6 @ 365 **LOSE**
Kevin Martin (Timberwolves) Over 19.5 Points @ 5/6 @ PP **WIN**
Cheers Oriaz well done on the Rockets.
Big G, not sure what you’re asking for? Are you predicting final scores there?
Great value on Toronto Raptors to beat Chicago Bulls tonight 11/10. Any thoughts?
Just the one NBA bet for me tonight not much i fancy apart from over 197.5 total points in the Knicks game, from researching today i calculated the total to be set at 200+ so im happy to take less than that at evens with Skybet
**LOST*** dissapointing result much better games tonight to find a winner on though
Not sure Ellis. If it was a home game then maybe but Bulls had a good win against the Pacers the other night who play much better defense than the Raptors.
*NAP*
Raonic to beat Nadal @ 13/8 with William Hill.
*NB* – Raonic to win first set against Nadal @ 5/4 with William Hill.
– Nadal’s form is still questionable and ultimately untested thus far.
If any weaknesses are there in Nadal’s current form, which I’m sure there are, one thing is guaranteed; and that is that Milos will exploit them to the fullest effect.
Simply put, this will prove to be too strong a match-up for Rafa at a time when he is still finding his feet in getting back to his best.
I appreciate that Nadal is the better player and possesses a far more technical skill set, but Raonic isn’t the typical ‘servebot (Ivo, Isner, etc, etc..) that Nadal is so used to dispatching with ease; Raonic is younger, fresher, and just getting better and better – he has a decent forehand and, THE BIG plus point for me, is mentally incredibly strong.
Best of luck all, although I don’t think an awful lot will be required on this one.
-JJ
Posted on 20 January:
Cycling: Milan San-Remo 2015 (22 March 2015)
Winner: JUAN JOSE LOBATO @ 201.00 EW with BetVictor
I think this year will be the breakthrough of this Spanish sprinter, he already showed some class finishing in the Tour Down Under. This price is far too big for the guy who was 4th in last year’s edition of Milan San-Remo. Worth a small stake EW (1/4 place 1,2,3).
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They cleary forgot this guy. He is now 19.00 at Betvictor after his good results this season and the 6th favourite to win the race this at most bookies. Let’s hope we will see him in the final meters :)
I’m also on Lobato, Mr. Orange. Odds were only 14.00 a few days ago so I should’ve waited.
Thanks for the heads-up Reddevils. There are not a lot others I fancy. Hope to see some match-ups in the coming days.
Cracking stuff lads all round
Yesterday’s post was
Detroit -2 *LOST*
Today’s post was
Knicks Timberwolves under 197.5 *WON*
Phoenix Suns +1 *WON*
Putting up an early single. Might not be the SS but I’m putting it up myself with the news of LeBron James questionable for Cleveland tonight. If he’s out then Kyrie will be taking control of the floor.
Kyrie Irving (Cavaliers) Over 21.5 Points @ 5/6 @ PP
Smaller Props
Dwayne Wade (Heat) Over 23.5 Points @ 5/6 @ PP
LaMarcus Aldridge (Blazers) Over 24.5 Points @ 5/6 @ PP
Kevin Durant starting for OKC! MY SS!
OKC -1 @ 10/11 @ Various
OH FFS!!! Scratch that!!! Had an update saying starting, then two minutes later comes up again saying he’s out!
Anybody wanting injury updates for NBA then keep this site on tab (although they just screwed me with the Durant info).
https://swishanalytics.com/injury/
Anybody wanting injury updates for NBA then keep this site on tab (although they just screwed me with the Durant info).
https://swishanalytics.com/injury/
Could add the Blazers to that at 17/10 but home advantage obviously favourable in NBA but a few injuries to the Magic. I’ve put a smaller stake on it.
Jordan, don’t you think its gonna be tough against Hawks?
Very tough danny. Which is why I’ve said scratch that. I still wouldn’t back the Hawks though. Westbrook will need another MVP performance if they have a chance as Kanter and Ibaka are also out. I imagine that +1 will be more like -2 come tip off time.
i will take a chance on OKC to win and Westbrook 30+pts
(small stake)
Not a bet I’d take danny but good luck mate. Public clealy don’t check injury statuses as the Thunder are now -1.5 with 2 of their main starters out, not including Durant.
Ad, do you read me? Over.
On your trebble Jordan.
Regarding Kyrie Irving, should we wait for the confirmation of LeBron being out or just go for it?
You could wait but the chances are it might go up mate. I’ll keep you posted. Just going over the SS with Huggy now.
Jordan/Huggybear Super Single
Orlando Magic/Portland Trail Blazers Over 199.5 @ 10/11 @ Various
Harry the criket treble is looking good. I was most apprehensive about Pakistan and their bowling. I got greedy and added over 1.5 match goals in the Hearts game to take it to well over evens.
huggy`s solo single , denver / heat under following the stats. and think the hawks game will probably go over
Rugby League
Leeds vs Wigan tonight promises to be a cracking game!
Im on Leeds -4 and this is tough being a Wigan fan but really cant see us getting anything from the game and i think the -4 is generous giving Wigans terrible start to the season, the bet pays evens @SkyBet
£10 Fun Bet
Warriors -5.5
76ers ML
Heat ML
Clippers ML
Bulls +6
Spurs/Celtics Over 198.5
Mavericks +4.5
Kings/Hornets Under 214
Thunder/Hawks Under 220.5
Magic/Blazers Over 191.5
18.2/1 (10 Fold) @ 365
Alex it’s looking very strong. Can’t see NZ slipping up the way they’re going at the moment. I got it at 1.07/1 at first then another 10 points just under evens a couple of days later
New Zealand v West Indies
Top NZ bowler – Tim Southee
3/1 bet365
1pt
Evening Guys Leeds Rhinos v Wigan Warriors
Leeds and Wigan games are one of the oldest rivalries in the sport with the two teams having won seven of the last eight Super League titles. Leeds are warm favourites tonight having only lost once whilst Wigan are struggling so far this season and have yet to convince so far this season.
Wigan are missing arguably seven first teamers tonight and were rocked in mid week when try scoring machine Josh Charnley was ruled out for 6-8 weeks. Leeds however go into the match without their key player Kevin Sinfield.
In the try scorer market I like Ryan Hall at 1/1 Skybet. Probably the best winger in the league and chance to double your money looks value to me. For Wigan I am a massive fan of young centre Dan Sarginson, I believe he will be in the England squad at the end of the season his skill set is superb and at 7/2 Skybet that looks huge.
This is going to be a sell out, Wigan have sold their allocation and the atmosphere will be crackling. I believe this could be the game of the season and Wigan can defy the odds and make this a close contest. For me personally I am on Wigan +6pts at 1/1 Stan James. I am going against the stats on going with my gut that will are due a big performance, my tips for the game though are the scorers.
HALL TO SCORE 1/1
SARGINSON TO SCORE 7/2
Good luck if your having a bet
Federer was impressive, 6-0!
I look forward to Raonic-Nadal, some live betting!
Good stuff Harry. I may even cash out if its decent should NZ win. Lump it on Hibernian to win on Sunday ;)
Ill be on Jordan/Huggy SS but will go a bit lower to over 194.5 for some additional safety :)
all my profits from this world cup I’m investing in Australia to retain and Australia to win the ashes. Still great value in my opinion
But yes I’m on hibs to win and hibs over 1.5. Great prices
Winners all over the place last night and today on the footy thread lets keep it going on here
on these as 2 singles & double:
Portland Trail Blazers @ Orlando Magic – Over 199.5 @ 10/11 With betvictor
Boston Celtics @ San Antonio Spurs – Over 206.5 @ 10/11 With betvictor
LeBron James is good to go. Getting my Irving bet voided.
Like both of those Don. Obviously the first one more ;)
Rugby League
Leeds vs Wigan tonight promises to be a cracking game!
Im on Leeds -4 and this is tough being a Wigan fan but really cant see us getting anything from the game and i think the -4 is generous giving Wigans terrible start to the season, the bet pays evens @Skybet
***WON***
Won by 12 in the end Leeds, Wigan are not worth backing at the moment playing terribly
Oh FFS right that site I gave you today, don’t use it, now saying he’s a game time decision.
Jordan it just puts more confidence in it when other people pick it as there main bet ;)
Harry forgive my ignorance but will Australia retain the Ashes if they win/draw the series?
Yes mate, Australia double chance (to retain) is 1/2 effectively. And they’re evens to win the 5 match series which again I think is a great price. Really can’t see us dominating them in any area enough to win a test, only saviour might be a bit of rain
Evening Gents.
NBA Lettuce Longshot
76ers ML
Miami ML
Portland ML
Nets ML
Thunder ML
Hornetts ML
Clippers Ml
GS Warriors -9
Charlotte game under 206 points
40/1 bet365
…and of course the bread and butter SS i am on thanks to the Dreamteam…Jordan/Huggy.
GL all hope everyone cleans up.
Haha hopefully a few slices of ham on that bread and butter tonight wet veg!
Hope So..Jordan ha ha.
I cant resist a few loose pennies on a 1 in a million years double.
Cleveland Cavs ht Indiana Pacers ft
New Orleans Pelicans ht GSW ft
71/1 bet365 lol
Wots the guys think of over 22.5games in Lisicki v Jankovic game? Played 5 times before and all 5 have had at least 25 games, 4 have been 3 setters, even 2 close sets would make it a winner, anyone any thoughts?
SS can be covered @ PP Under 199.5 @ 9/1. Thank you very much.
Jordan mate. understand why cover but 1 good quarter and thats in the bag.
but 9/1 that’s a beauty
Just the way I bet huggy. Can’t complain for free money @ 9/1 mate.
LaMarcus Aldridge (Blazers) Over 24.5 Points @ 5/6 @ PP **WIN** 26 with a quarter to spare. Not bad at these. 4 out of 5. Wade on 14 points, Irving on 11 both at HT.
Thanks again Jordan and Huggy!
3 points with 2.45 remaining ..
calling the combined ss in .
posted earlier the hawks could go high..UNDERSTATEMENT or wot !!
Jordan/Huggybear Super Single
Orlando Magic/Portland Trail Blazers Over 199.5 @ 10/11 @ Various **WIN**
9 wins, 3 losses.
Wet veg get the ham out ;)
going to stick a late night pot rounder MBA double up, Clippers and GSW over 53.5 half time team points as a double, pays 2.5/1 only going small on this thanks to the combined SS and a personal bet on the Hawks game im well up for the night! Cheers lads!
Jordan well done with your Joint SS.
This aint just any old Ham mate..its Harrods finest..Topped with award winning relish ha.
Well done lads.
Think this OKC/Hawks game might be the highest I’ve ever seen haha
Waiting for Huggys reply for the SS but putting up my own bet for now with the Kyrie points as my main prop bet.
76ers
Heat
Spurs
ML Treble @ 11/10 @ 365 **THIS CAN BE COVERED ON THE CELTICS TO WIN @ 57/4 @ 365 (just over 14/1)**
Could add the Blazers to that at 17/10 but home advantage obviously favourable in NBA but a few injuries to the Magic. I’ve put a smaller stake on it. **LOSE**
Dwayne Wade (Heat) Over 23.5 Points @ 5/6 @ PP **LOSE** 22.
4/6 from two nights on props. Not bad. I got the Kyrie bet voided, LeBron the greedy pr*ck took the game into his own hands as per usual.
3 from 3
hawks ova 218
heat und 210
and the ss
think we all did well
3 from 3
hawks ova 218
heat und 210
and the ss
think we all did well
your doing well too , some great tips on here lately
keep on winning guys
76ers
Heat
Spurs
ML Treble @ 11/10 @ 365 **WIN**
see the home court was evident again
It was mate and I’m happy to say although wasn’t tipped that I thought 206 was way too high in the Hornets game without Cousins for the Kings ;)
Ouch I’ve just seen Shottys bet lost by half a point. Unlucky mate.
Warriors cover and over. Clippers cover and over. Damn.
Last wicket just fell for the Windies…
Well done Harry! I am guessing you will have a bigger stake on the to retain the ashes with a smaller one to win the series, although that in itself will be large.
Jordan your joking just checked the result didnt bother checking the scores half a point is wounding, even more so the fact i also added a rugby league double with it to make a 10/1 quad the rest flew in!
Cheers Alex yes that’s correct although I very strongly fancy them to win it so I don’t know whether to pile onto the safer option or follow my gut
Evening Gents.
NBA Lettuce Longshot
76ers ML
Miami ML
Portland ML
Nets ML
Thunder ML
Hornetts ML
Clippers Ml
GS Warriors -9
Charlotte game under 206 points
40/1 Bet365
…and of course the bread and butter SS i am on thanks to the Dreamteam…Jordan/Huggy.
GL all hope everyone cleans up.
LOST 2 picks to many.