THE 2015 Premier League Darts champion will be crowned on Thursday night in a thrilling finale at London's O2 Arena.
World No.1 Michael van Gerwen is 10-11 favourite for the title at Sportingbet and his semi-final sees him take on defending champ Raymond van Barneveld in a repeat of last year's final.
Van Gerwen is 1-3 at Stan James and Boylesports to win the best-of-19-legs showdown while fellow Dutchman Barney is 3-1 at Betfair.
In the other semi-final world champ Gary Anderson is 13-10 at Stan James against Dave Chisnall, who finished second behind MVG in the standings and is 5-4 at Sportingbet. Both players like to rattle in the maximums and Betfred and Totesport go 4-5 for over 11.5 match 180s.
The two winners will meet in the final on the night and tournament sponsors Betway have priced up some play-off specials including 8-1 for a nine-dart finish, 4-1 for a 170 checkout and 5-6 for over 148.5 highest checkout.
England's cricketers get their first Test against New Zealand under way at Lord's and are 13-10 at Paddy Power to win the opener, with the Kiwis 11-4 at Betway and the draw 11-5 at bet365.
British hopeful Kyle Edmund faces Victor Hanescu in a second qualifier for the French Open tennis and other Thursday sporting highlights include basketball, golf and cycling so post your tips and thoughts here.
In December 2020 we sadly 
James Anderson – Top England Wicket Taker in series – 19/10
Anderson has been top wicket taker in the last 3 series. The last 2 by 7 wickets and 6 wickets respectively.
Hello Loony Toon
Going through some stats on that bet then was checking the market.
Ladbrokes – top wicket taker @ 2/1
365 – top England bowler @ 7/4
Question is – is this the same book or they 2 different lines?
Does top bowler = top wicket taker ?
Cheers
Delbonis @ 3/1 d Stan
Tomljanovic@ 5/2 d Stosur
Worth a go!
Not sure where to put this….
Some may remember that I tipped Alfie Mawson to score anytime for Wycombe v Plymouth last week at 12-1. He did, and has now scored in 6 of the last 14 games, including against Southend away. He’s available at 13-1 with Paddy Power to score in 90 minutes at Wembley.
Here’s hoping …
Lyall, put it on new football post today and repeat it tomorrow or on Saturday.
Crystal ball bet
HAwks 91-86 cavs
atlanta – cleveland
nba live 2nd half (h1 51-51)
under 201.5 @1.91
Even any props I put up would be a guessing game but I’m going to stick with the trusty Iman Shumpert (Cavs) Over 12 Points @ 10/11 @ PP – 2.2 points
TRUSTY IMAN SHUMPERT!?
Iman Shumpert (Cavs) Over 12 Points @ 10/11 @ PP – 2.2 points **LOSE** 2, yes TWO!
The theory on Kyrie not having as many minutes for Shumpert to feast on was all good, unfortunately he’s just not hitting the shots. In other news, JR Smith is currently outscoring LeBron James with 28 points!?!?
As I’m watching DeMarre Carroll has gone down extremely hard clutching his knee in agony for Atlanta, he’s been carried to the locker room. I’ll be surprised if we see him in the playoffs again. BACK THE CAVS IN GAME 2. They’ll be at least 3 point favourites in Atlanta. Trust!
Shumpert ends on 4 points haha, ffs.
atlanta – cleveland
nba live 2nd half (h1 51-51)
under 201.5 @1.91
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89-97 FT, WIN
W7,L0,P0
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HUGGY`S MAIN BET
ONLY POSTING 3 BETS , LOOKS 1 GAME TO GAGE THINGS
ATLANTA HAWKS -1 (lost)
PROP BET KYRIE ERVING UNDER 20.5 ( DOUBLE STAKES )WINNER !!!
smaller bet al horford over 17.5 (lost 1 basket short
***DOUBLE STAKES ON HOPELESS KYRIE ENSURED NIGHT ENDED IN PROFIT***
Game 2. Cavs -1.5 @ 10/11 @ PP – 11 points
Hawks – Cavs under197 (winner) @picksix I guess you we were argued rightly.. 97-89 cavs soo the under bet came in nicely.
@dazzler and @jaseos.. A lot of thanks for ur mlb chat.. Couldn’t get on ur kansas/astros double on time.. Went for kansas/twins @3.0 (winner) others that won and I didn’t pick were Detriot, Atlanta, st louis & texas.. Guess a win is a win, cheers !!
Morning guys,
Cycling: Giro d’Italia stage 12
It has been a very exciting Giro to watch, but a hell to bet on. Every stage is a surprise with break-aways making it to the end in sprint stages and teams not working together to chase the break. Today is the last chance for the uphill sprinters before we go into the mountains. I can’t see a break-away make with so many teams looking for a stage win. This stage looks a bit like stage 7 and I think we will have the same scenario.
Match-ups, winner in capitals:
ULISSI v Tom Jelte Slagter
BETANCUR v Zakarin
Double @ 2.54 with WH
Ulissi won stage 7 which was a same sort of stage as this one. Last year he won 2 of these uphill sprints in the Giro and I think he is one of the men to beat. Slagter was one of the best in these sort of finishes last year but we still haven’t seen those legs this season. He was far behind in stage 7.
Betancur is looking better in every stage after his year of struggling. He was one of the best on these kind of finishes before that disaster year and I think he will try to have a go today just like he did in stage 7. Zakarin won his Giro stage yesterday and really had to work hard for it. I can’t see him being part of the sprint group in the final and I think we will see him in the mountains in the last week which suit him much better.
BRIAN
Having a look on Oddschecker it seems the answer is yes, Top England wicket taker is the same thing as Top England bowler.
Cheers mate, wasnt sure as could have been a stats thing for best bowler as compared to actual wickets.
Thanks
Had a nosey at it and at with previous results I think at 2/1 will be having a few quid on it.
Cycling: Tour of Norway stage 2
Caleb Iwan for a place 1-3 @ 2.00 with uni-bet / 888sport
I saw yesterday’s sprint and Kristoff, Iwan and Boasson Hagen were a lot faster than the rest (finished 1,2,3). Iwan said in an interview today’s sprint should suit him better.
JORDAN – any early thoughts on the weekends UFC fights? How do u see DC V Johnson going?
I have been watching a few of the embedded and countdown videos and I don’t think DC looks ready. Normally I would have him to win but think he might struggle if it goes past 2 -3 rounds.
huggy`s main bet for tonight
rockets +10.5
2 smaller bets
optimistic rockets to win 1st half at 11/4
prop trevor ariza ova 14.5 10/11 both ppower
good luck guys
Iddy hope you don’t mind me putting in my 2 pence worth, I would like to see Johnson win but my head keeps reminding me that Cormier spars with velasquez 5 rounds at a time so no doubt he can take the punches he can also wrestle with the best. It’s a tough one to call but I would say Cormier via decision. What I do like the look of though is arlovski to shock Travis Browne, the pit bull is a 5/2 underdog and even though Travis Browne has been somewhat of a recking ball as of late he lost on points to werdum. Arlovski has beaten werdum in the past taking the decision, I can see arlovski fighting a smart tactical fight here and at 5/2 I’ll be taking that action all day long.
No problem Anasewhiz. That is what I like about this forum, people post their ideas, give decent betting options and provide reasoning.
A good night’s work in the baseball with all my picks coming through in the end, Dazzler’s Double landing easily and Attila’s 4-fold missing by a single run – very unlucky mate.
I’ll try and get a look at tonight’s games later this afternoon and post my finding.
Player Prop.
Kyle Korver over 11.5 points 5/6 Bet365….Lost
I need Hawks ml for last nights posted double….Lost
I am chucking all eggs in 1 basket with medium stake on…
Atlanta Hawks ht/ft…8/5 Bet365…Lost
From what i have learned in NBA Hawks are pretty unstoppable at home. They havent played aswell as they did in regular season…but tonights there night..i hope..GL Lads.
Fail ..a full house of losses this time.
Well done to all winners including Picsix and Huggy.
I’m already looking at Astros over 3.5 runs @ 1.83.
11 of 16 road games this has come in. 7 of their last 9 it’s come in, although these have all been home games.
I do rate Tigers pitcher Price but he’s given up at least three runs in 4 of his last 5 starts.
For me Astros are a big price on the ml @ 2.45. They haven’t lost an opening game of a road series yet but Feldman doesn’t fill me with the confidence to put my money there.
However it might be one to watch in play and if Astros score 1 run first the price shouldn’t drop to dramatically and they have a good chance (around 66%) of winning from there.
12 of 15 games last night, first team to score won.
Gary Anderson and mvg double.
Barney being in good form last few weeks but can’t see him having enough to beat mvg tonight.
Gonna be a high scoring game between chizzy and Anderson but I think the first to 10 will be in garys favour.double pays just over evens at wh
Tonight’s bet
* Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks
Under 197 total points @ 10/11 (Double stakes)
***WON**
Mentioned yesterday im going double stakes on the main bets as there only little action left
Anyone know if Dwight Howard is out for the rockets later?
Mr. Orange, I think everyone wants to be in the break-away. If most teams are represented, I can see the break-away sprinting for the victory.
I hate to say it being a BIG Gary Anderson fan but think Chizzy will beat him tonight he’s playing consistently well&throwing 180’s for fun&backing them up with check outs
Sorry cricket people, I originally posted this straight after the world cup a little while back, and intended to re post it yesterday or this morning but completely forgot.
NZ to win 1st test v England
NZ to win 1st ODI v England
Double 3.7/1 skybet
@FLANDROY OUT OF CURIOSITY WHEN HAVE YOU POSTED 7 WINNERS ON HERE
TONIGHTS WINNER
Houston Rockets + 11 @ 10/11 bet365
AS USUAL NO LUCK NEEDED
LOL
Last night
A’s @ Astros
Astros over 4.5 runs
@ 2.2 *won*
Astros and Royals ml double
@ 2.61 *won*
Some nice results last night. Tougher card tonight though.
Tonight
Definitely going to take Astros over 3.5 runs
@ 1.86
(not 1.83 like I said above, every little helps lol).
Going for an EXPERIMENTAL double
A’s @ Rays
First team to score wins @ 1.4
Rangers @ Red Sox
First team to score wins @ 1.44
Double @ 2.02
As well I’m going for a longshot 4-fold just for fun small stakes.
Astros
Giants
Rays
Phillie @ Rockies over 10.5 runs
@ 30.38
Dazzler, that is an interesting trend you have spotted there. A couple of years back I heard that around 68-70% of all games won, were by the team that scored first (that may have changed now). You are finding it is 80%+ recently. Not sure what to make of that, apart from maybe making some money on the in-play?
With regards to the Astros, you are right, Feldman is a weak link in this young team and it is also risky opposing the talented (if not inconsistent) Price and his big-hitting Detroit teammates, in their back yard… @2.45 does look tempting though, but I suppose that’s the bookies job!
I haven’t found anything that I really “love” but have found 3 teams with a lot in common. All started off the season really slow, all are getting better this past couple of weeks and all are underdogs when they perhaps shouldn’t be today.
I won’t go into great detail but I will most likely be on these on the ML:
Arizona @2.20 – Miami stink at the minute and although it is difficult for me to oppose Latos, he is clearly not at 100% right now so I say the Snakes take advantage today.
Texas @2.45 – As above, Boston bats are cold and their pitching tonight (Buchholz starting) is unlikely to keep out the “warming” Texas hitters.
Philadelphia @2.25 – Never thought I would pick the Phillies after their dreadful start to the season but things have changed recently and they are actually playing well. Both starters are poor tonight so the Overs could be a decent shout but I will go for the team in form AND odds-against.
If a couple come in, it’s decent profit. Any reason not to guys? Let me know if so.
Just seen your post Dazzler, you liking runs in the Philadelphia game too I see. Also a very interesting bet on the “1st team to score wins” market – I never knew one existed!!! Good luck with that mate.
Euro Basketball Double
PGE TURÓW ZGORZELEC Vs ENERGA CZARNI SŁUPSK (4:45pm)
Money Line: PGE TURÓW
NIZHNY NOVGOROD Vs CSKA MOSCOW (6pm)
Points Spread: NIZHNY NOVGOROD +18.5
Double @ just over evens
Good luck!
Romanian Handball Single
Oltchim Valcea Vs Cluj (4pm)
Total Goals: Under 55.5 @ 17/20 Bwin
Good luck
on it hunter
Lol jimbob cracks me up
Hunter I’m gonna have a flutter on your pick while I have a look into tonight’s game
hunter i cant find that romanian handball single m8 lol
Harrison Barnes (Warriors) Over 12 Points @ 5/6 @ PP – 2.4 points
Romanian handball? Come on lads. Lets not have a punt on things because we’re bored!
is it ‘jolidan cluj’ ? the womens game ?
lol jordan :D
Darts- All 4 players can bang in 180s for fun so I will be looking at this market. These 2 games could go any way tonight.
Cycling: Giro d’Italia stage 12 result
Match-ups, winner in capitals:
ULISSI v Tom Jelte Slagter
BETANCUR v Zakarin
Double @ 2.54 with WH WIN :)
Jaseos
I like all the overs for team total lines in both the D’backs @ Marlins and Phillies @ Rockies games. I can’t decide who’s the best bet, as I think they could all go over so I’m leaving them, as no doubt I’ll pick the wrong one.
I agree with your Rangers pick, as I think they’ll score first and hopefully that stat does the rest lol.
Bet365 do the first to score market but I think if it’s an underdog you’re looking at you’ll get a better price in play. As I say that double is experimental and I’ll try it for a few days and see how it goes.
The handball pick isn’t looking great..
no it looks like its dead
23 or less needs to be scored in the 2nd half
Surprised it took so long for someone to comment on the handball lol. Been making some decent money from it so thought I’d share this one, which admittedly does look doomed!
Ando ti win outright
OMG we are some lucky jammers!!!!!!!
Relegation dog fight at the end, was never in doubt…*cough*
lol. i had under 54.5…
unbelievable considering i had a 50 quid double juventus to qualify / on hawks -0.5 in the first half.
they hit a 3 in the final second to be 1 ahead and they changed it to a 2…
fuming lol.
hope the b ball games come thru :)
Van Gerwin vs Van Barneveld, Most 180’s Van Gerwin 8/13 (NAP)
Chisnel vs Anderson, Chisnel most 180’s Evens (NB)
Smaller stakes double of the two 9/4.
Van Gerwin is a 180 machine and can be relied on to perform when it matters. He’s beaten Barney countless times by just battering maximum after maximum and the chances are he’ll do exactly the same tonight. He might even be eyeing the 9 darter.
Chisnel leads the premier league in 180’s this year as he did last year also. He has really improved his game this season and although Anderson is handy on the maximums himself, Chisnel is more accurate with better grouping on the darts so if the first dart lands in the treble 20, the next two will always have a great chance of following it in.
Cycling: Tour of Norway stage 2 result
Caleb Iwan for a place 1-3 @ 2.00 with uni-bet / 888Sport WIN :)
pge turrow +4.5 (inplay)
nizheny +16.5
galatassaray dc
just under 3/1 :)
Afternoon Guys, DARTS Finals Night
After weeks of action the darts roadshow winds up at the O2. It sees the reigning Champion 2 ex Premier league champion and in Chizzy a guy who was one leg away from topping the group. MVG my antepost bet at 5-2 (im always on MVG) isnt in quite the form he was for most of the season, but i am hoping he can get to the final, then i will be looking at my options to cover as whoever he faces he will go off favourite.
Anderson v Chisnall
Since Anderson had that infamous spat with Barney, the world champ as rediscovered his form with wins over MVG, Taylor and Lewis. Anderson is also a big stage player and having won this tournament and been a runner up and winner in back to back world finals, he clearly can draw on that experience.
Chisnall has probably been the best player in the tornament banging in 180s for fun, he tops the league with 62 and has hammered Anderson 7-2 & 7-3 in both meetings in the premier league this season. It is a real 50-50 game which is what you want in a semi final and i am struggling to confidentily pick a winner, if i had to i would side with Chizzy pulling off a shock at 11/8 various. He is averaging just under 102 tournament average and checking out at 42% compared to Anderson 99 average and 38% checkout sucess. Instead with two heavy scorers the line is set at 11.5 and i think we could see plenty of legs so i will be on the Overs at 4/5 Betfred.
The match checkout is set at 128.5 and Chizzy as covered this the last three weeks including a 161 out last week, and in their last meeting he took out a 150. Last seasons meetings saw Anderson take out a 170 the pace of the game will suit both and and they should settle in to a nice rytham i suspect another big finish on the cards and 128.5 could be to low. It is 5/6 Various.
Van Gerwen v Van Barneveld
The second semi final is a repeat of last years final which Barney won, however MVG has won 8 of their last 9 meetings and is averaging a 105 over the tournament whilst Barney is down at 97, infact Barneys best average in the league was 104 while MVG 8 times as eclipsed Barneys best with a league high of 116. RVB is going to have to up his scoring power and MVG to miss a few doubles. As i say i am on MVG so wont be doing much on this game but over the longer format i think MVG can get at least two more maximums than RVB and i am on him to do that at 11/10 Skybet.
Main Tips
CHIZZY – ANDERSON O11.5 MATCH 18Os 4/5
CHIZZY – ANDERSON O128.5 MATCH CHECKOUT 5/6
MVG -1 ON THE 180s HANDICAP 11/10
A bet i do like as it gives you interest in every leg of the night is YES a 9 dart finish. It hasnt happened yet and it is the only thing missing from this tournament, which is a surprise and that shows the standard of darts right now. It is only a “fun punt” but MVG his last four attempts at the 9 darter as wired double 12. Darts fans will remember Taylor hitting 2 against Wade in the final a couple of years back and with four quality darters on show it could round off a great tournament, it is 8/1 Betfred.
Good luck if your having a bet
Chief,what’s your thoughts on the castle ford game tonite
Well done Hunter jus had a browse to see how the double was doing it should land cheers buddy
‘Howard was practicing with a bulky brace on his left knee and said he’s still unsure if he’ll play Thursday night. The center will likely be a true game-time decision, so look for a further update prior to the 9:00 PM ET tip.’
Romanian Handball Single
Oltchim Valcea Vs Cluj (4pm)
Total Goals: Under 55.5 @ 17/20 Bwin **WIN**
Good luck!
I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, including mine (honestly I’m not a closet handball enthsiast) ;) but I find it easy to study and been doing really well from it!
Euro Basketball Double
PGE TURÓW ZGORZELEC Vs ENERGA CZARNI SŁUPSK (4:45pm)
Money Line: PGE TURÓW
NIZHNY NOVGOROD Vs CSKA MOSCOW (6pm)
Points Spread: NIZHNY NOVGOROD +18.5
Double @ just over evens **WIN**
Good luck!
Feel a bit sorry for Novgorod, they played well and really needed a win! Not quite sure why they were as big as 8/1 before tipoff and although I would never have backed them to win, there was some good value missed on the +14 @ evens before the game.
@ Picksix, thanks bud, glad you were on!
F*ck sake seems like Barnie goes for the 180s more than Gergen who goes for T19 right from the start, looks like the bet of MVG having more 180s is done…..
There is no words for van gerwen 7 4 down after barney takes out shot..
Then to come back win 10 8 the nan is a genius.
Just need him for final chief I like you have had hin on numerous times from start and stand to win good.
I may small cover Anderson.
I just been through some emotions in that last game
TENNIS TIPSTERS – any thoughts on Arnaboldi tomorrow in French Open qualifying. He won 27-25 in last set, which was the longest set in qualifying history. He plays Trungilletti tomorrow who is 8/11 and had the day off today. Is it worth a medium stake on Trungilletti??? Thoughts??
Iddy – I’m tempted to say yes. I remember isner getting thumped after his ludicrous marathon match against Mahut in 2010. The only thing putting off is the 6-0, 6-1 beat down Arnaboldi handed him last year. He’s bound to be pretty f u * kd though
Tomljanovic fell just short @ 5-2 but Delbonis took Stan down @ 3-1 so I’m pretty pleased. Woop
Euro Basketball Single
Getting this one up early as think the odds will change soon!
NEPTŪNAS VS LIETUVOS RYTAS (Friday)
Now is the time for Rytas to close out this series and move through to the final. Their possible opponents in the final are already through and resting! Rytas will be desperate to finish off Neptunas so they can themselves get some rest before the final. They currently lead the series 3-1 where they won 2 games at home by 9 and 7 points, and they lost away in tough battle after overtime. I really can’t see this game going into overtime and I strongly expect Rytas to go for it from the off. Looking closely at H2H these teams have played each other on 14 occasions where Rytas have won 12 times with the 2 losses coming in overtime.
Points Spread: Lietuvos Rytas -3 @ 10/11 skybet
Good luck!
Who the feck told me to bet on norway in eurovision at 28/1
Well theyr in final n I hv 5quid each way on top 4
ALso had a bet last minute on ireland not to qualify. That won too unfortunately
Bet on mvg to win v anderson coz I hate vg. Luckily the jinx worked
HUrray
Mvg lost it when he missed 7 darts at double when Anderson on 300…pure and simple that was the match.
Darts is painful to watch but exciting
Cycling: Giro d’Italia stage 13
Short sprint stage, I think the sprinter teams will hold it together for a powerful sprint near Venezia.
Match-ups, winner in capitals:
PETACCHI v Lobato
RUFFONI v Grosu
Double @ 2.61 with 365
Flat sprint on this stage where we should see Petacchi competing with the best. His team mate and fellow sprinter Belletti left the Giro today, so Petacchi is the man to lead the team in this one. Lobato should have done better in today’s and yesterday’s stage with the uphill finishes, but he failed and I can’t see him compete with the best on the flat.
Ruffoni is another crazy Italian sprinter, not scared and taking a lot of risks in sprint stages like this. It’s a bit of a technical finale, which should suit him well + the weather forecast says rain. It looks likes Grosu has gone up a rank after his team mate Colli broke his arm in the sprint of stage 6. I can’t see him beat a pure sprinter like Ruffoni.
NBA bet
Houston Rockets First Half + 6.5 @ 10/11 (double stakes)
i have been in two minds over this bet and hardens points total I feel this may be the safer option though
Good luck
A lot of money has gone on the Hawks to win tomorow no idea why am I missing something? This is Lebrons show , Cavs spread gone from -1.5 to +2
Evening guys, Great night of action at the darts. Barney wires double 12 for a 9 darter which would have been fantastic. Anderson was the cover at 2/1 although would love to know what he was at 2-0 down, MVG missed too many doubles, onto the World cup
Main Tips
CHIZZY – ANDERSON O11.5 MATCH 18Os 4/5 WON
CHIZZY – ANDERSON O128.5 MATCH CHECKOUT 5/6 WON
MVG -1 ON THE 180s HANDICAP 11/10 LOST
Smiler, there were just too many question marks for me in the rugby to tip on, just watched the game on sky+ Crabtree try was harsh on Cas.
Skybet special of Curry and Harden over 56.5 combined points looks good at 5/6 I’ll be on that along with Rockets +9.5 at 10/11
Dwight Howard confirmed as playing for the Rockets.
golden state – houston
over 219.5 @1.94
Houston +15
Gs Warriors v Rockets over 212 points
Evens bet365….6 points
Chef Curry!
Nice one Picksix had the HT spread
so close rockets to be winning ht at 11/4
55 all …
well done picksix
bet u wrote that off 17 down
Houston +15
Gs Warriors v Rockets over 212 points
Evens Bet365….6 points…loss.
Stopped scoring unlucky Houston..they will win at home.
Well done Picsix.
golden state – houston
over 219.5 @1.94
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99-98 LOSS
W7,L2,P0
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