THE World Darts comes to an end tonight with a final match-up worthy of the occasion.
Flying Scotsman Gary Anderson sent last year's winner Michael van Gerwen crashing with a thrilling 6-3 win yesterday and he meets 16-times champ Phil Taylor who eased past Raymond van Barneveld 6-2.
Anderson, in his second world final, is 13-10 with Paddy Power lift the trophy for the first time while Taylor is 7-10 with Boylesports. Anderson has been the form player of the tournament and if he continues to consistently nail the doubles he can upset the odds against The Power.
There's also more early-round BDO World Darts action from the Lakeside where you're more likely to get a 19-darter than a nine-darter.
In the NFL tonight there's a couple of wild card clashes, with Cincinnati Begals 13-8 at the 4-7 Indianapolis Colts in the AFC and Dallas Cowboys the 4-11 favourites at home to 13-5 Detroit Lions in the NFC.
The tennis season is up and running again and there's plenty of qualifying and first-round encounters at the Brisbane International as we build towards the season's first Grand Slam, the Australian Open, later this month.
There's also plenty more sporting highlights including rugby, cricket and basketball if you fancy a flutter so post your tips and thoughts here.
Anderson.bet of the day
NFL playoffs Sunday
Money line double
INDIANAPOLIS & DALLAS TO WIN
13/10 William Hill
Indianapolis won 27-0 last time they met in October, but the Bengals will be out for revenge after that loss. I am a huge Andrew Luck fan and I think he gets the job done this evening. Bengals QB Andy Dalton has lost all three of his playoff appearances and the worst kept secret in the NFL was announced last night, star WR AJ Green is out. It is a Indy win for me.
Jerry, Jerry, Jerry is this finally your year? I think it could be, they were hammered on Thanksgiving but since then they are flying. They have won their last four scoring points for fun, they house the best RB in the league and for me the top WR in the league if not Dez is in the top 3. Tony Romo who normally struggles in post season football but has the best cast of players around him can finally deliver for Americas team.
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Hi guys
Just wanted some early thoughts on the Lions v Cowboys game. The total match points is set at 48.5 with most. Personally i think this is to high when u consider the Lions dont rack up much but their defense is mean, 2nd best to only Seattle. I understand the cowboys have been scoring big recently but if you look closer at the opposition none have had great defensive records. There is no doubt Romo and Co have the potential but is 48.5 to high..?
NFL Cincinnati v Indianapolis
I have already posted my double, so I will keep my reasoning brief for these bets. I think Cincinnati have it all to do on the road with out star WR AJ Green, they will surely lean on rookie RB Jeremy Hill, who in the second half of the season as run wild on teams. I like him to score at 5/6 William Hill.
Indianapolis I like in this game, and I have said all season whenever Colts are at home and TY Hilton yards are under 90 I will be on, he has delivered this prop bet on several occasions this season. His line is set at 82.5yds 5/6 Paddy Power, and while he is coming off an injury he went for 100yds last time they met, and his speed means he can cover this line in a couple of plays if he draws man on man coverage.
If TY stretches the secondary than the 6ft 6 TE Coby Fleener could be a mismatch in the redzone, Luck and he went to the same collage in Stanford and in short field yardage TY speed in not a factor, Trent Richardson as been a bust and Dan “boom” herron is an option but I prefer Fleener to go up and make a play at 7/5 Paddy Power.
Prop Bet
TY HILTON O82.5yds 5/6
Anytime Scorers
HILL TO SCORE 5/6
FLEENER TO SCORE 7/5
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Cincinnati Bengals @ Indianapolis Colts – 6:00PM (Sunday evening)
Two more QB’s with a tendency to throw INT’s with Andy Dalton and Andrew Luck. 33 combined on the season, Dalton 17, Luck 16. Dalton has thrown 7 in 4 of his last 5 games, with Luck throwing 6 in his last 5. Again, turnovers don’t just have to come from the QB’s and a few fumble recoveries will hopefully help the cause.
Total Turnovers over 3.5 @ 5/4 @ Ladbrokes
Bernard hasn’t seen as much workload over the past couple of weeks with rookie Jeremy Hill being the primary ground runner, but Cinci have really bad WR health issues at the moment. Top receiver AJ Green is still in concussion protocol, Tight End Jermaine Gresham is doubtful with a back injury, and WR’s Dane Sanzenbacher (concussion) and James Wright also both out.
Bernard caught 7 passes for 56 yards in Sunday’s loss to the Steelers and with only one full health receiver (Sanu) Cinci may look to pound the run which should see a more equal workload for the running backs.
Giovanni Bernard (Bengals) over 60.5 rush and receiving yards @ 10/11 @ WillHill (now @ 65.5)
Detroit Lions @ Dallas Cowboys – 9:40PM (Sunday Evening)
A lot of heat going into this game. Finding value for a TD scorer on the Dallas side is quite difficult so although I believe they will win, it won’t be without a fight from Detroit. With the Cowboys setting their sights on Golden Tate for his blindside block on Sean Lee 2 years ago, they may be taking their focus off of Calvin Johnson, which probably isn’t a good idea. Megatron has had an ankle injury almost all season but has still put up the points where it counts scoring 8 TD’s on the season (5 in in 3 of his last 5, 2 against Green Bay last week). Joique Bell is another option but with a likely chance of Detroit trailing in the later quarters it’ll probably have to be all out passing, so I’ll take my chances on Megatron in the n zone.
Calvin Johnson (Detroit) Anytime TD @ 10/11 @ WillHill
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UFC Bet (6:00AM)
Jon Jones (Light Heavyweight Champion) to land a takedown against Daniel Cormier (Challenger) ONE TAKEDOWN IN 25 MINUTES (if it goes the distance).
Price has gone from 5/6, 87/100 to 7/10, and now best @ 3/5 @ 32 Red.
NFL Detroit @ Dallas
This could be the best offensive game of the wildcard round. I fancy a few touchdowns in this game as both these teams are very strong offensively. I will be on O5.5 Match touchdowns 1/1 Coral. The Cowboys are scoring touchdowns for fun and while they face a real tough defence they have no real running game to speak off. I can see both teams scoring a couple of touchdowns.
My prop bet revolves around in my personal opinion the best running back in the league DeMarco Murray going against the number 1 ranked run defence in the NFL. I think Romo can expose this Lions secondary with Dez especially and that will allow Murray to run. I believe Murray is the best in the league and can run on any defence. The Lions D allowed 100yds to Green bay last week on the road and their previous road defeat Blount got 78yds. They only average 69yds per game against the run on the season, but I think Murray can run through a brick wall, he is that good. His line is set at 85.5yds 10/11 Skybet.
O5.5 TOTAL MATCH TOUCHDOWNS 1/1
Prop Bet
MURRAY O85.5yds 10/11
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Tennis Season Bets:
Coco Vandeweghe to hit the most aces on the WTA @ 11/2
Last season Vandeweghe came 3rd in the ace leaders table, hitting 306. Serena topped the table with 452, with Pliskova 2nd with 435. A sizeable gap, but a closer look at the stats paints a slightly different picture:
Serena: 452 Aces from 60 matches. 7.53 per match
Pliskova: 435 Aces from 68 matches. 6.39 per match
Vandeweghe: 306 aces from 38 matches. 8.05 per match
So Vandeweghe has the best ace to game ratio, and if she can keep climbing the rankings and going deep in more WTA tournaments then she has every chance of upping those numbers. Though the undisputed best server on the tour, at 33 Serena isn’t getting any younger and it wouldn’t be a huge surprise to see fitness issues slightly reduce the number of games she plays or the number of aces she serves.
David Goffin to finish 18 or under in the ATP rankings @ 5/6
It’s very difficult to see this not happening. Goffin is currently ranked 22 in the world after a sensational season last time round, the high point of which was a run of 25 straight wins in a period that saw him climb 84 places in 4 months! With very few ranking points to defend in the first half of the season, and with the likes of Simon, Fognini, Monfils and others above him, I really think he will continue making his way up the rankings.
These are with sky–bet
Going to take the chiefs Hill TD bet and add a Demarco Murray TD for a 19/10 Double @ WillHill for the main bet of Sunday. Yes I’m chasing the Steelers loss :D
Cowboys/Colts/Real Madrid Treble
Odds: F**K Knows
UFC Bet (6:00AM)
Jon Jones (Light Heavyweight Champion) to land a takedown against Daniel Cormier (Challenger) ONE TAKEDOWN IN 25 MINUTES (if it goes the distance).
Price has gone from 5/6, 87/100 to 7/10, and now best @ 3/5 @ 32 Red
**WIN** 42 SECONDS! Quickest bet to land!?
Good shout on that Jordan
Never mind the one, he landed three. Ridiculous price and won in 42 seconds. That goes down as my best bet to date by far.
COMPLETE wipeout for my NBA tips yesterday. Mist my picks were right, but all the Acca’s were let down by 1 game. Bulls needed extra time to see off Celtics and only got 5 of the 10 points margin needed so that downed the NAP.
Don’t think ill post any tips today, need yo clear my head. I’ll just be going 10 points straight on HUGGYBEARS NAP whatever it is when he posts it!
Attila . Should have played it simple yesterday and gone big on houston I knew that 7 wasa gift.
Same gift is available tonight . Bucks playing knicks no carmello
-3 double stakes 4 me.
good luck guys
Guys
Betfred are doing an inplay offer. Place £10 inplay on the darts at odds of 1/2 and over – If it loses they will give you a free £10 bet the next day :-)
Anderson to score most 180s and to win
Jordan – great bet on the Jones v Cormier takedowns. Would have been on it but only have a 365/ will hill account.
In-Play basketball bet –
Fosham against Zhejiang 4th quarter over 61.5 points 5/6
Aidy is that not 2 separate bets as I tried it last night and just ended up £20 on “GARY!!!” ;)
I am lumping on Australia at 5/6 to beat India in the 4th test. It is the first return to the Sydney ground for the likes of Warner and emotions will be running high following the death of Phil Hughes at the crease. The Aussies will be very up for the game and 5/6 is too good to turn down for me.
Smith who is in fine form with the bat is 4/1 to be top run scorer AND for australia to win the match which is tempting and 13/10 for warner to score a first innings 50 is inviting on a batsman’s track.
In-play basketball 4th quarter bet above = WIN
Tennis:
Doha qualifier starting in around 30 mins
Mathias Bachinger to beat Andreas Beck @ 4/7
Hopman cup starting tomorrow at around 11.
Andy Murray to beat Benoit Paire 2-0 @ 4/11
Double pays slightly over evens.
Bachinger played some really excellent tennis at the end of last season, and leads the head to head 3-1 and his first round match was the ideal preparation to get his serve going, and that weapon should be the difference in this one. His odds have shortened since yesterday and I expect him to justify the money coming in.
Paire hasn’t played yet this season whereas Murray has a couple of games under his belt, a win over Lopez and a beat down of Rafa Nadal. A rusty Paire getting anything out of this against a fairly sharp Murray is nigh on impossible to imagine.
Anderson – 1.5 sets. ;)
If you managed to keep some decent %€$¥ over the festivities…”Mr Anderson” 6/4 :) #surely
Aidy? Seems its 2 separate bets or i would be all over it like lampshade. “GARY!!” Only fools n ;)
got anderson at start of tourni at 6/1
usually would cover now on taylor
think 5/4 is great bet will be betting more on him rather than the cover
anderson beat him 10/5 in last tournament that he won
cmon garry
Huggybear
Nice tipping, been following you for a while.
Bucks -6.5 @ 10/11 (is that the pick for today ?)
Cheers
Have 9/2 any Scottish winner ,letting it run,GL Gary.
Football is killing me , can`t catch a break , so hoping my bball shouts bail me out AGAIN !!
MIL BUCKS -6.5 AGAINST KNICKS – CARMELLO
DAL MAVS -7 AGAINST CAVS – LEBRON
NETS -3 AGAINST HEAT = MISSING A FEW
ALSO FANCY PISTONS OVA KINGS , Gonna try and play the poits market again for a degree of safety.
MY FINAL BET IS…..
bucks -1.5
dallas -3
nets +2
lakers +5
pays just ova 3`s
My super single would be bucks , no scoring threat without ANTHONY.
******GOOD LUCK GUYS*********
Anderson to win and both players to win 3 sets 27/20 @ 10bet
Sunday Nfl Bengals@Colts. Im backing Colts -6.5 @ 6/4. Also backing Herron anytime TD @ evs. goodluck everyone!
Ad – I had a 4/fold on overnight tennis last night.
Had Stosur/ Bacinsky/ Ilhan and Radwansksa & Janowicz – paying 4/1.
Well Stosur let the bet down – she lost from 5-1 40-30 match point and serving in set 3!!! Lost the set 7-5!!! WTF!!!
NHL
Boston Bruins -1.5 @ 3.30
Caps v Panthers Over 5.5 @ 2.25
Singles and a double @ 7.42
Anderson all the way common mate make us some money!!!!
Nfl Sunday not much time to write up due to watching man u, first game last night was disaster with prop bets got 2 from 3 in late game but brown wincast did me somehow. Tonight am taking Dallas -6 in double with colts -4.5 paying 4/1
Anytime scorer double fleener 7/5 and megatron 5/6
Small bet on ty hilton first td and colts win 1-6pts which is bet fred special paying 18/1 and using free 5 quid bet
Nice one on Hill chief. A Murray TD to rap up the evening now :)
Anyone got any cricket tips
I have nz to get 350 to 450 at 13/5
Also on sri lanka at 7/5 to win
Anyone agree with these
Evening Guys, Darts Final
Anderson v Taylor
The final of the world championships and the crowd are going to be fired up for what should be an absolute cracker. Taylor produced some power scoring (pun intended) to blow Barney away after he had fought back to level the game at 2-2. Anderson got in front of MVG early and stayed their for the most part, the seventh set was critical, MVG missed 3 doubles to mover 4-3 up and he had the momentum, but Anderson who checked out like a dream took the set and in effect the match.
Everything points to a close match, Taylor has averaged O100 in every round while Anderson as done the same apart from the first round. There is very little between them on the checkout stats, Ando was 50% last night Taylor 49%. The key for me is tops for Anderson and double 16 for Taylor. Can Anderson be as ruthless again on tops or will the pressure Taylor forces make him miss. One thing is for sure Taylor wont miss like MVG did last night.
I think both will be strong on their darts, we saw in the Anderson MVG game who ever had the throw was winning with their opponent 200pts adrift, so plenty of tight sets looks likely so for me O45.5 legs at 1/1 Skybet. Anderson is way to short to hit the most 180s he was outscored by MVG last night and Taylor only hit one fewer than Anderson last night and he played a set less, instead I will be on the total 180s and going O25.5 at 5/6 Various.
O45.5 TOTAL LEGS 1/1
O35.5 TOTAL 180s 5/6
Enjoy what should be an absolute cracker.
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You can never right off mr taylor..however i think anderson has been playing fanfastic darts all year..Now hes had time to grieve for the death of his dad and getting used to having a baby..hes alot more relaxed..i was suprised to see him 13/10 corals to bt bt phik taylor…iv had a fiver each on Anderson to win 7-4(9/1)& 7-5(8/1) I also think Scott waites is good value(8/1)in the bdo..had a tenner on him also.Goodluck all.
Jordan cheers mate, good luck. TY should have had his prop won already, Luck overthrown him 3 times for big yards.
I have posted my two main bets for the final these are just a couple of small stake punts in the final. There are loads of specials and a couple I like are
Nine darter 8/1
These two heavy scorers will surely pound the treble 20 so a bet that gives you a run for the whole final is for a 9 darter to be hit it is 8/1 Bet365.
1st Leg 180 5/4
A quick win could be a 180 in the first leg, it surprising how often players settle in and realistically they will only get two throws each so it is only for loose change. It is 5/4 Skybet
Taylor to win 7-5 7/1 Anderson to win 7-5 8/1
It looks set to be a close final, I cant see one of them running away with it, but as they get closer to the finish the pressure will increase, I would love a last set decider but think these scores are most likely. Odds are at Paddy Power.
These are just my thoughts on the specials available, and it for small stakes at good odds.
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TYPO on my main bets it is 25.5 total 180s not 35.5 haha
Anderson vs Taylor, Anderson win @ 6/5 (lumping on this)
Anderson vs Taylor, Anderson over 14.5 180’s @ 4/5
Anderson has had a very good year, performing consistantly, culminating in his first TV major victory at the Players Championship and this appearance in the World Championship final. Taylor has performed brilliantly throughout this tournament maintaining 100 averages in all of his games however there were signs against Kim Huybrechts and Van der Voort that he was slightly ruffled. Kim was throwing for the match at one point and Van de Voort could’ve gone 4-3 in front had he not fluffed his doubles. I feel that Taylor cannot afford a similar scenario to happen tonight because Anderson will punish him with his big scoring and improved doubles. Anderson made relatively light work or Wright 5-1 and Van Gerwin 6-3 en route to the final.
This match will not be a landslide victory to either player so Anderson should get the opportunity to surpass 14.5 180’s. He has aleady hit 14 and 11 against Klaasen and Wright in shorter formats.
Another bet which I’m not on personally but is good value and has a decent chance of coming off considering it could go the distance is:
Anderson vs Taylor, over 11.5 sets @ 5/4
Also if you’re prepared to stake £450 to make a ton:
Anderson vs Taylor, Anderson most 180’s @ 2/9
evening guys do you guys think colts will cover 6.5 got a hefty bet on it…pity on that turnover end 2nd quarter
Gary Anderson over 101.5 average @ 5/6 looks a decent bet
Putting a tenner on Demarco Murray first TD scorer and the Cowboys by 7-12 points @ 25/1 @ 365
I really want anderson to win but i just cant see it happening, i think Taylor will frustrate Anderson with his slow tempo. Taylor odds to short. So im going to say a 7-4 win for Phil. Good luck guyguys
Bet: 1) *** Anderson v Taylor ***
MOST 180’s – ANDERSON @2/9 best Various :-) LARGE STAKE – Good luck
Bet: 2) ANDERSON WIN @ 6/5 – Small stake :-)
Good luck if you follow :-)
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Safe to say the TY yards are in chief! Well done mate.
Hill scored and now Hilton as just gone over 100yds thanks chief mate. r u on any scorers in the next game or just the overs?
Sunday Nfl Bengals@Colts. Im backing Colts -6.5 @ 6/4. [[WIN]] Also backing Herron anytime TD @ evs [[WIN]]. goodluck everyone! Nice 1. Studying next game now!!
Does anyone know what they are singing at the darts when Sky turn the crowd down its bugging me? :-)
Calvin Johnson and Demarco Murray TD Priceboost Double @ 9/4 @ Skybet.
Jordan I am on the overs and dallas 4 the double. do u think witten is a good bet, William hill 5-2 anytime wincast or 13/8 just to score
Just a double tonight on nba for me:
Brooklyn -2.5 versus Miami
Detroit v Sacramento under 207.5
£5 returns £18
Hopefully small bank builder
Lions @ Cowboys, My gut feeling here is telling me that the Lions can keep this game close. Stafford could attack a dodgy cowboys secondary. Im backing Lions +3.5 @ 5/4 and also backing Calvin Johnson over 90.5yrds too. Goodluck everyone!!
What a cracking set for Anderson to win – couldn’t believe 180 fell on the floor.
Incredible tungsten tension!!!!
Legs bet looking good now (38 I think now and the target is 46) – just need 4 more 180s too. Just need Taylor to win 2 more legs and the legs bet is guaranteed.
Gary Anderson showed immense courage there and deserves this . To have that happen and to win the set that’s amazing
lions killing it right now
This is tense viewing
Really hope Anderson wins this last set, he deserves it after coming back like that!
This Darts final is absolutely immense!! Love the Darts!! COME ON ANDERSON!!
Am I right in thinking that is 27 180s now? Ando just said its finished walking off stage big statement against phil, but hopefully he is right. Anyone sure of how many legs there as been, or were I can find out?
Taylor misses double 12 for 9 darter i am in pain…..
Taylor just missed double for a 9darter had a fiver on it damn it :(
Dave – 29 180s now (may have been 27 when you posted).
Also, that leg for Taylor makes 46 legs guaranteed (I think – if I’ve been keeping tally correctly).
All bets in for the chief tonight on the darts! Top man :o)
Anderson WINS great darts! Very exciting
Quality
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Bet: 1) *** Anderson v Taylor ***
MOST 180′s – ANDERSON @2/9 best Various :-) LARGE STAKE – Good luck
Bet: 2) ANDERSON WIN @ 6/5 – Small stake :-)
Good luck if you follow :-)
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BOTH BETS WON :-) LARGE STAKE ON ANDERSON MOST 180’S AND SMALL STAKE ON ANDERSON WIN – £££££££££££££££££££££
Well done harpreet but as usual there are doubters out there who reckon you are full of the brown stuff after going all dizzy over Taylor last night only to see u change to Anderson so once and for all let’s nail this mistrust on the head and take screen shots of your bets and download them so they all can see m8
Nail-biter of a game!To anyone who was on Anderson,congratulations.
WELL DONE ANDERSON!! Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for all the Darts Tips especially you Chief! Fantastic Final!!
Pete thanks buddy, my account just been topped up, great final. Chief thank you for all ur input on the darts these past few weeks, won me a fair bit of cash over past couple of weeks. Almost a 9 darter too. Ando get in there :)
The chief it’s already been said but thanks for the darts tips same time next year mate. I am so happy for Anderson he deserves that :-)
Nice to end the festive period with a winner
thanks Gary Anderson.
Just about!
Going to take the chiefs Hill TD bet and add a Demarco Murray TD for a 19/10 Double @ WillHill for the main bet of Sunday. Yes I’m chasing the Steelers loss :D
**WIN**
nice 1 jordan mate.
My first ever posted bet.
NBA
Bucks -4
Pacers + 6
Double is just over evens..ive bet 5 points…GL everyone.
hah. so i just posted a comment that clearly isn’t going to pass moderation anytime soon. sorry! needless to say it was in relation to that post fumble recovery fumble by the cowboys. secure the ball and hit the deck. you mug.
haha. redemption! what a finish.
Cheers Huggybear. I’ve quadruple stakes on Bucks -3.5. But odds only 2/3 but with the massive stake ill have a nice pit again hopefully :-)
Btw – footy keeps killing me as well. If u gave up on foooty abs stuck to Yank sports id build a nice pot over time.
Unders came in , in the cowboys v lions – as i suspected – hope a few availed – i had hoped others would have commented but i guess time is off the essence.
Max see what I mean !! Getting on my wick !!!
Huggybear don’t listen to the minor reprobates like max.
Your tips advice on the NBA very welcome by loads peple on here.
Always there or there abouts and always getting a sweat on with your bets.
We all have bad days. Am having a bad month but hey hoo onwards n upwards to the next WINNING BET
I’m doing ok . Would be very good if not for last legs… 2 points from nets blew my fourfold and I mentioned pistons aaarrrgghhh !!
But some are really spoiling this site when loads like yourself are top blokes
HuggyBear I’d still be really interested in hearing your views/tips in the NBA. In my opinion you are one of the finest tipsters on the site and I appreciate the time you put into your research. E-mail me at carlskidmore.business@live.co.uk if you have time. Thanks and good luck.
CarlSkidmore , CHEERS APPRECIATE IT CARL , AND WILL DO ..
OFF TO BED NOW AFTER 10 HOUR NIGHTS , POST A FEW THOUGHTS LATER….
ATTILA well done mate on the bucks bet 13 was the winning margin , but nothing wrong with a little safety net…
glad the old pot is filling a little !!
there`s a few i really like later…
Huggy bear u have won me more than enough money mate ur tips are first class u and Attila are 9 times out of 10 right there is always a freak result here and there in every sport keep the chin up and keep the naps coming brother :)
Good news , I’ll be in the USA to watch the Packers beat whoever the runners up are in the Superbowl. Bad news , I’ll be stuck in a bloody airport hotel waiting to go on holiday . Go Packers.