JUDD TRUMP won the inaugural World Grand Prix with a thrilling comeback victory over Ronnie O'Sullivan at the weekend and heads into the Players Championship as joint favourite.
The first-round action starts in Bangkok this morning where plenty big names are vying for the title. Trump is at 7-1 at the likes of BetVictor and Totesport and you can also get that price for Mark Selby and Neil Robertson at Coral.
Robertson is 1-2 at Paddy Power to make it past Marco Fu (7-4, Betfred) today and in the battle of the Scots Stephen Maguire is slight favourite at 4-5 with StanJames against John Higgins, a 5-4 shot at Coral.
There's also first-round men's and women's action from the Miami Masters tennis where most of the star names have a bye to round two. Intriguing openers today include Lleyton Hewitt versus Thomas Bellucci, Marcos Baghdatis against Simone Bolelli Sloane Stephens taking on Yanina Wickmayer.
There's also stage two of the Volta a Catalunya cycling and half dozen matches in the NBA.
Good luck with your bets and post your sporting tips and chat here.
In December 2020 we sadly 
Approach with caution
Bulls ML
Grizzlies ML
Jazz -3.5
4/5 @ 365 **LOSE**
Covered @ 2/1 but that doesn’t help anyone. Hopefully if followed you took with caution as stated. If I’d have known Gordon Hayward wasn’t playing I’d have left that well alone. Apologies gents.
OKC -2.5
Spurs +5.5
Kings -1.5
11/10 @ 365
Oriaz hope I didn’t put you off the Warriors too much. Was a 3 point game at HT. Then Warriors eon the 3rd 29-8 haha
I doubt anyone is awake and not busy but there is loads of money to be made from cricket in play. The odds swing every time there is a wicket or a couple of boundaries. South Africa are 13/8 at the moment but if another wicket falls they’ll be odds on again. Great opportunity for anyone with the spare time
so who u goin for harry
You saying to back South Africa to win Harry?
You saying to back South Africa to win harry? Ill be on that then.
Yeah it’s crazy Harry
Backed NZ at 5.43 in play
Looking good at the minute.
Really hoping New Zealand win this! Would be a nice win come on!
Morning gents looking like a grand stand finish! I watched an hour when I woke up between 7-8 am. At work already so I’m monitoring in play on 365…
Sorry if this double posts, can’t see the original comment i submitted. But I won on the overs market for amount of 6s in the cricket world cup semi final, however the stake was returned instead since the game overs were reduced. Obviously would have been happy I got a refund if my original bet had lost, but still, do I have cause for complaint to Skybet?
@Jordan, you didn’t put me off the Warriors, don’t worry, still had it as a single :-). After checking the scores it was like I expected, close game till half time then Warriors putting some power on to overwhelm the Wizards.
Bit sad about the Jazz as they had the opportunity to finish it off and that match took out the trebble and fourfold (even if it was smaller stakes). I really didn’t expect it to go to overtime so that killed the under …
Rooting for New Zealand to win for some profit on the night.
———–
Warriors to cover the spread against the Wizards ** WIN **
Fourfold:
– Golden State Warriors ML
– Jazz -2.5
– Bulls +2.5
– Grizzlies -5.5
Just over evens @ various. ** LOST **
Trebble:
– Jazz/Timberwolves under 195.5
– Knicks/Grizzlies under 194.5
– Nets/Celtics over 193.5
Just over evens @ various. ** LOST **
Harry please tell me you didn’t back against NZ or did you simply cover your stake? I must say when Guptil was run out I thought it was going to be tough for NZ but others have stepped up to the plate.
my single of celtics / nets lost by 2 , and with 3.06 mins remaining the nets scored , NOTHING !!! LOL
thats unlucky , in email to j i fancied grizzlies to cover and over in the pacers game and both came in… thats how it goes ..
no points in 3 minutes at home , that`ll haunt me for a bit… tossers
south africa from here for me… 10/11
JonathanC just had a quick google and it clearly states in their rules that any reduction in overs and all over/under bets for 6’s are void
https://support.skybet.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/303/~/cricket—match-betting-rules#16
Maybe if the bet was won before they reduced the overs you could have a point to argue. You could still go on live chat and ask but I doubt you’ll get anything.
Sorry guys just seen your posts. No I was just saying keep an eye on the in play prices every time one side goes 6/4 or higher it’s worth backing and then cash out when they go odds on again. I’ve done it a good 5 or 6 times this morning.
I managed to cover my stake on nz by backing SA in play at 3/1. Can’t call a winner from here on in though it’s so tight!
I am not sure what the rules are right now so no idea how NZ win with the reduced overs?
I’m not sure if anyone’s watching, but the run chase in the cricket is brilliant entertainment
looks like its in the bag for SA with a total of 298…
Far from in the bag Alex!
Go on you beauty!!!!!!!
What a finish!
What an awesome cricket match. Not a cricket fan but the drama in the last few overs there was amazing and what a way to win the match. He needs 4 to qualify, he smashes it for 6.
Couldn’t call that game right to the end – amazing!
Mate not been able to work for the last 30 minutes!! Well done!
Yesssssss what an incredible finish! Alex haha spoke too soon!
Grant Elliot what composure! Great semi-final! Had to sweat for those pennies but good lump in the end!
Haha me too I’ve done nothing for half an hour! Better get back to work I guess
Harry that were my reverse psychology trick! When I saw it go for 6 I almost yelped up in delight!
New Zealand Win v South Africa
6/5 Sportingbet
5pts
**WON**
Top NZ bowler – Trent Boult
11/4 Stan James
2pts
**LOST**
New Zealand win v South Africa
India win v Australia
Double 5.3/1 Bet365
1pt
**PENDING**
I’ve also got 2pts on Alex’s tip
SA opening partnership – under 29.5
WON – Thanks for spotting this Alex, completely wipes out my Boult loss!
Harry and whoever put up the under in the 1st wicket taken thank you! Got under 34.5 runs for 1st wicket which sailed in and took a bit more on NZ when 4/1 and cashed that out when 242/4. Loved the collaboration between Alex and Harry just helped me make that decision to go in on them because I have no clue about cricket even though I’ve been in the pavilion at lords a couple of times!
My first proper cricket hypothesis:
New Zealand to win 6/5 Sporting bet 3 points WON
SA opening partnership under 29.5 runs 5/6 Ladbrokes 2 points WON and with hindsight and those stats should have been more confident!
NZ & Australia double 3.17/1 Sporting bet 1 point Pending although in profit no matter what.
I will see what Harry comes up with if anything.
Harry Well Done Sir And Thanks.
What a game that was ..time to regrow my leaves..i have nibbled them badly in the last hour lol.
Go New Zealand but credit to South Africa Fantastic game.
South Africa were 5/1 with 5 overs left..then odds on with 2 overs left..frantic stuff.
Harry, once again thank you sir. You’ve won me a lot on the cricket! Brilliant tipping. I don’t want the cricket to end now haha
Good stuff Harry!
Had the same issue with void bets.
No century to be scored.
Bet365 paid out. W.hill voided. Guess its buried in snall print somewhere & would prefer consistency
Im new to betting, so is it better to bet during the game and where can you bet on each ball? I heard someone say they put a £1 on a dot ball each ball and they do get nice money back especially in odi cricket
Jeanmax36, The Wet Lettuce, OriaZ, and Re-Invented thanks guys and well done to everyone with winners. Glad my input helped some of you!
Sorry to anyone if I caused confusion earlier when I pointed out its worth watching in play when south Africa were 13/8 etc. My point was the odds for either teams to win are constantly changing every time one side gains a little advantage. For example New Zealand were 2/1 ish when they were going in to bat, but after McCullums first few overs, they cut down to 1/3. At that point you could have cashed out the 2/1 and put the money (or even just the profit) on South Africa at around 2/1. Then they got a few wickets and were suddenly 4/9 odds on at which point you could have done the same and put the winnings on new Zealand. Then new Zealand hit 100+ for their 5th wicket and were odds on favourites again etc etc. It’s only worth doing if you feel it’s going to be a tight tense game and preferably you’d have to be watching the game live but I did the same thing with the Ireland Zimbabwe game earlier in the tournament and it can be a gold mine
Lots of Tennis on today guys, any advice?
Missed the last few days has AD posted any outsiders for us?
Juan- I’ve not posted anything for a while. Haven’t had a chance to watch any tennis or look into things closely. I’m going to have a wee go on
Zhu d voegele @ 7/5 and
Jovanovski d Barthel @ 27/10
But that’s about it. Maybe a little in play action. Abanda is 3/1 to beat Knapp and if she looks on her game she can be dangerous there. And The same goes for Shelby Rogers v Niculescu @ 3/1. All depends on whether they turn up or not so I’ll keep an eye open
SS candidates
Blazers/Warriors Over 205
Spurs -3.5
OKC -10.5
Kings/76ers Under 206
Hopefully by the time Huggy has replied the total for the Warriors game hasn’t gone up too much as my judgement tells me that Huggy will fancy that one as the SS.
Harry I profited so well from England going out that I didn’t feel the need to punt on anymore Cricket but well done mate.
Oriaz I’m glad you weren’t put off haha
@Huggy, the brazilian team you mentionned (Bauru) is also playing tonight. Spread is at -15.5 … looks a bit heavy tho.
keep an eye on em inplay mate,,
Cheers Jordan, it’s been a very profitable world cup considering I’ve never bet on cricket before. Annoyingly 4 years until the next one but I’m putting most of my profits from this world cup onto Australia to retain the ashes in the summer. Very good investment opportunity for anyone with 5 months patience
Yeah harry I was on sa at 10/3 to win tournament and 7/5 to reach final
INdia aussie another cliffhanger but AussIes should prevail
Unlucky Paul mate, only winner bet I had was NZ E/W at 4/1 so that’s in profit already.
Australia India should be very close but I’ll be cheering on India as I got them in a 5/1 double with NZ. Had a very quick look through the markets and haven’t found much value yet. Only thing that tempts me so far is a century to be scored at 4/5 but I’ll need to have a proper run through all the stats etc.
Oh FFS Warriors total now @ 207.
Don’t worry Harry IPL is soon after
I’m not waiting as I can’t risk the total going up anymore. My SS
Warrior/Portland Over 207.5 @ 10/11 @ Various
NB Spurs -3.5 @ 10/11 @ Various
Hopefully Huggy agrees on these.
Small bet on Kings/76ers Under 206 @ 10/11 @ Various
Jordan I have had a few days break, hope you’ve been doing well with your NBA bets! Anyways did you look at the overs in the Pistons – Raptors game? Both teams who very often hit 100 points, worth a look right?
Lost yesterday Tom but covered so there were no issues. Both can hit 100 but both also very inconsistent. I’ve taken the total in the Warriors game as they are two high scoring teams consistently who like to shoot threes, both in the top 4 of the Western conference and Portland need all the wins they can get to get a better seed so should be a well contested game.
Getting on a little 4-fold for tomorrow :
harrison d melzer
sock d soeda
bellucci d hewitt
stephens d wickmayer
pays 7/2
not staking too much as it’s first round and all that, plus sloane stephens never warrants much confidence!
U think the 207.5 over on the Warriors is defo easy Jordan ?
Lee and the chief. Rex Ryan and the Buffalo Bills making some noise in the AFC.
LeSean McCoy, Charles Clay (Miami), Percy Harvin (Jets).
Watch out Belicheck.
David nothing is easy, but its achievable.
That will do me bro I am on it as usual bro cheers
Jordan Broncos for the Super Bowl this year im afraid ;) well we have to as we have gone all in last 2 years and it looks like Mannings final run
Posted this a few weeks ago but posting again as I know a few more of you have caught the cricket bug from this world cup! I don’t know the current odds but if they haven’t changed too much then I see these 2 bets as great investment opportunities. And should Australia win the world cup I feel many punters will start backing them for the ashes. My advice is get in there as early as possible if you don’t mind waiting a few months. I’m going to be putting 75% of my stakes on Australia to retain the ashes and 25% on them to win it.
Ashes 2015
Series winner – Australia
1/1 winner
Ashes 2015
Australia to retain The Ashes
1/2 Betfair
You can get Spurs and GSW on the money line at just over evens for the double @SkyBet looks a great price to be honest
that looks a great shout shotty , be surprised if either lose
working nights isnt helping the joint ss , so sorry guys.
but i like spurs -3.5 think they are turning the corner and quickly , like heat -1.5 also
favourite of jordans picks is (Small bet on Kings/76ers Under 206 @ 10/11 @ Various) could restrict 76`s to 90 so i`m having my money here.
good luck guys
great cricket tipping guys , had a few pounds profit , so many thanks harry and co
Im looking at pistons raptors over 100 each very likely
THinK lowestcwould be 102 95 so will study further.
Just seen it Jordan every day I read Peterston wants out of minnesota could end up with a carlos tevez situation where he decides go play golf instead of playing then again if someone was paying me 12million I’d play for jags
Can’t see denver this year andy, Peyton ain’t exactly a fine wine he is slowly on the downturn and they were so desperate to keep d Thomas they whacked a franchise tag on him meaning not enough money to tempt the likes of julius Thomas, nate Irving, Franklin etc
Im going with that as my main bet Huggy not often you get them at this price two really consistent teams can see them both covering a decent handicap but i’ll take money line as a safety net
NBA double GSW and Spurs money line 1.15/1 @SkyBet
Huggy sorry bud I would have put it up when it was 205 but was waiting on your decision but it kept going up. With the three point shooters and the West battle I think it’ll be a fast paced high scorer. Same with the Spurs game. Mavs sit behind Spurs in the West so may well go over but Mavs being beaten against Phoenix the other day favours the Spurs points for me.
Lee I know mate looks like he really doesn’t want to be there which is a shame. I’m sure he wouldn’t mind playing in the Jacksonville heat for £12 million a year too.
Andy agree with Lee I can’t see Denver winning just because its Peytons last hoorah. I’m not saying this because I’m a fan but I really think the Packers could do it this season. They were 15 minutes away from beating Seattle bar the crazy comeback and have held on to their key offense players like Cobb and Bulaga (will have to do some decent drafting at MLB though). Colts will be making a big push this season too. I already said I’d be on Luck this year for passing yards.
If you’ve taken the SS then get it voided. Just seen Aldridge is a doubt for Portland along with Batum.
SS will be changed to Spurs -3 @ 10/11 @ Various
Shotty you can get your double @ 12/10 @ 365 mate.
yeah im just being biased as im a Bronco I backed packers last year at 14/1 in July they had a great team that seahawks game was awesome shouldn’t have thrown it away like that
Jordan are they two key players? Do you not think the overs still has a chance?
Shotty, Aldridge on par their best player with Lillard. Batum their starting strong forward.
SPURS-2
OKC-6
GSW-7
3.94/1
Pretty confident on these, if first two come off can always cover on the blazers
Eggs in a couple baskets tonight but with the news of Aldridge and Batum I think the Warriors can take a win on the road in Portland with both Splash Brothers back in action.
Treble posted this morning was OKC -2.5
Spurs +5.5 and Kings -1.5 @ 11/10
Also going for
OKC -2
Spurs +4.5
Kings -1.5
Warriors ML
Just Under 18/10 @ 365
I agree with the guys on Denver while they will make the playoffs, I have said it few weeks ago and was on them last season, I think the AFC championship game goes through Indy, it is Lucks year although I wont be betting on it till after pre-season.
Allowing myself double stakes today thanks to no loss/gain last nght.
There’s simply too many NBA picks that a like (and that have been suggested already), so let’s hope for a good night.
Jordan. Huggy, Shotty, Jimbo, … good luck to everyone.
Los Angeles Lakers @ Oklahoma City Thunder
OKC THUNDER -7 @ 5/9 Bet365
looking at the other games now
Jordan what would be your NAP? Had a very good day and last 2 nba tips I’ve taken of yours have sailed in!
Yeah Indy will have some offense this season. I think the Bills are a team to watch. Their defense was class and with those additions to the offense (not Cassel) with Rex, they could be making a wild card appearance. Harvin in their to take the weight off Watkins shoulders, Clay who has still got growth in him, with Shady McCoy? The Jets and Fins have pretty much given the Bills a head start.
Nap is now the Spurs -3 mate but they’re now out to 3.5. Only difference is you’ll get a push if they win by 3. You can get that @ 5/6, I do like both the treble and fourfold though and I was unlucky with last night as I wasn’t aware the Jazz were without their best player. Take the -3 on a small stake dude. This will be a hotly contested game but Spurs have the depth to pull away.
OriaZ good luck to you too mate!
Took Jordans advice and voided the overs in GSW game so im looking around for another bet will post later if anything takes my fancy, may be Spurs HT points…
OriaZ good luck to you too mate!
Took Jordans advice and voided the overs in GSW game so im looking around for another bet will post later if anything takes my fancy, may be Spurs HT points…
I got luck top passing yards 20/1 last season it will be half those odds this year, think it’s best wait till draft ends then see who gets cut from roster there has been so many big moves this off season and draft day will no doubt provide some late moves. Have to say most of draft is a lottery if we think Christian ponder came same pick as marshawn lynch had done a few years prior and as good as Andrew luck has proved to be as number one pick have a look at a guy called jamarcus Russell a qb who oakland drafted number 1 jeez he was bad
Shorty, are you still on GSW and Spurs ml double?
Alty Adam i am mate thats my main bet im feeling confident with it so may even forget about another bet and just go double stakes on the ml double
Nice one as i’m on it too with a single of Spurs to win 1st quarter
Yep they could make playoffs if Rex gets the D sorted. Jets n Fins need to hit in the draft especially with Bills not having a pick. I cant wait for the draft I suspect their maybe a blockbuster trade coming on draft night, I already booked the Friday off and will have stocked up on chicken!
Cheers I’ll have a small stake on it. I already put a small stake on the one you posted earlier but then seen you took it back haha not really a fan of nba yet but trying to broaden my horizons as the cricket is nearly over and I much prefer this thread!
Huggy considering Aldridge and Batum average 35 points between them it would be a bit of a risk on the over now, that doesn’t go to say I’d take the under either haha, but I do like the Spurs. Should be a good night of hoops! Spurs game is on BT Sports for anyone interested at midnight.
Lee yeah I don’t think the odds will be as good as that this season but certainly still worth a go with the additions they’ve got. Haven’t been in the game long enough to know any flops but I read up about Russel and Ryan Leaf, but you really have to love the game it you want to make it big it seems. I’m not sure on Winston. He has the talent but just doesn’t look professional enough like Mariota. Followed the combine this year so know who I’m looking at at the draft which should be interesting.
Chief wouldn’t surprise me if Peterston was part of it, arizona to give us 2nd and 7th round pick would make good sense all round as much as I don’t want lose Peterston forcing him to stay ain’t going help anyone and freeing up 12million a year with a chance of picking up a decent outside back would do for me
Harry you can get it voided if you ask nicely (usually) Just say you selected the wrong market.
Haha chief is it all done over one evening? The draft that is?
NBA Lettuce Longshot…Lose Change As Always.
Pistons +2.5
Bucks +1.5
Mavericks +3.5
76ers + 8.5
12/1 bet365
Lee to say you didn’t have the (or one of) the best backs in the league last year I thought you did fairly well towards the end of it so 12 million cap space and a couple of picks wouldn’t be a bad thing. Would obviously hurt you to see him in different colours. Two backs in this draft to keep eyes on are Todd Gurley and Melvin Gordon.
Sorry wet veg but I hope that losses haha
Not going to put a half time points bet up as i got burned twice last night by a couple of points although think on current form Spurs should get 50+
Going to put one other bet up though unmder 206.5 total points in the 76ers game pays evens @SkyBet had this in my notes from earlier along with Raptors over 201.5 feel both teams will score 100+ not officaly tipping that though
Yeah Jordan they both look good on paper will be interesting see how it unfolds think the draft is spread out over a few days u will see the stress backstage of execs wondering who to get when the guy they want has just been snaffled
Haha I hope I see Jerry Jones have a heart attack in that case!
So do i in a way Jordan..as my main bets are yours lol..GL
Lettuce Long Shot is fun bet and a softner if SS Loses…something inside says Mavs will push Spurs..and after Knicks done them last week more so…but i will not doubt the master yet lol
After a decent day following the right guys here today..i am chucking a small dolop of mayo on this…
NBA 3rd quarter spread..
GSW -1.5
Kings -2.5
Thunder -3
Pistons +0.5
11/1 bet365…could go either way..done research on teams 3rd quarters..guessing at its finest…GL.
I won’t doubt the master either as I don’t know who that is haha, the Mavs will push the Spurs as the conference positions and they saw each other in the playoffs last year so are familiar with each other. Just think the ex champions will do what it takes tonight to stretch a bit of a gap. Good luck mate.
Nice pick with Jovanovski AD! Cheers
Jordan draft is done over 3 days, although Sky only show day 1 which is the main one really. Lee AP could be involved in it and I wouldn’t rule out Arizona. The guy to watch on draft night could be Chip Kelly, he wants his old collage QB Marcus Mariota I think he could trade up or trade Sam Bradford, and RGIII could be traded to climb the draft to grab him.
It’s funny you say that about RGIII I saw a clip on the NFL network of somebody saying the Redskins might trade up to get rid of RGIII for Mariota. I saw none other than Tim Tebow has been working out for the Eagles haha
Cycling: Dwars door Vlaanderen 2015
Match-up double:
BOOM v Finetto
FARRAR v Hofland
Double @ 2.26 with bet365
Boom kicks of his season in the cobblestone races tomorrow. His team bought him especially for these sort of races and in this field he should be among the best.
Farrar is the main man for his team with Boasson Hagen not starting. He already showed he can ride these kind of races in the past and was 2nd last year. I think this race is a bit too hard for Hofland and we see him on Sunday at Gent-Wevelgem.
I forgot to add:
Dwars door Vlaanderen winner:
Niki Terpstra @ 4.00 at 888sport
He should be the best in this race he already won twice in the last 3 years and this year the field is even weaker.
RGIII hasn’t been same since his injury which is a shame but can still do a job (Jets cough cough) Chip loves the spotlight and I think that was what Tebow was all about, I doubt he gets a roster spot not on Eagles or any team unless someone suffers an injury. Think a couple of veteran QBs could be on the block for a trade as Titans who pick second most experts have them taking Williams would struggle to pass on Moriata especially if he lights up the combine.
nice first quarters jordan !!!
Spurs are looking great so far!
Woohoo! finally think I’ve found something of top value for the next cricket game. This market doesn’t usually stay up for too long and is only ever available with williamhill. I’ll re-post in the morning with a proper write up hopefully for anyone that wants stats or needs persuasion
India v Australia
Total boundaries – over 51.5
5/6 williamhill
5pts
Bloody jinxed it boys haha, I said this would be well contested.
Getting f*cked off with these Spurs now. No turnovers in the 1st quarter and 10 since then.
Dirty dirty Spurs are killing 2 of my bets
Spurs -3 **LOSE** C*NTS!
Well David I feel like drop kicking my tv I’m that annoyed. It better watch out if my other three picks come in. OKC spread probably is.
Ahhhh never mind Jordan still up plenty with ur super single can’t win them all bro suprised how poor they are tonight the Spurs right enough but hey tomorrow is another day
Yeah I’m out of profit though tonight even with my football winners so highly f*cking annoyed with myself for picking a spread again. First quarter looked so good. Had the chance to cover then too. Raging.
OKC -2.5
Spurs +5.5
Kings -1.5
11/10 @ 365
OKC -2
Spurs +4.5
Kings -1.5
Warriors ML
Just Under 18/10 @ 365
**LOOHOOSEHERS**
Hold the phone. The lettuce longshot has a chance!
Not been a good day, beaten by f’ing morons who play like spackers as soon as i bet for them
Haha Alty it started off well mate but that’s basketball, there can only be one winner and I stupidly picked a spread again. At least I wasn’t the only one tipping the Spurs. We’ll win it back pal.
It did start off well and then every bet i placed lost ha. I hope you do win what you lost back, i know i won’t. I’ve said it before and il say it again – Worst thing i ever did was start betting!
Hahaha cheers Alty, if I’d have stuck with the original SS I’d be covering @ 5/1 now. 365 have the total @ 220.5 so I’m going to cry myself to sleep. Night mate.
Tonights tip from me is what im doing
BUlls -3 at 10/11
Theyv a good record v reptors plus last nights match was a bit of a epic shootout so I expect lower score
MIght go for raptors under 100 10/11 pre throw in but bulls will win