IT'S now just a week to go till Wimbledon and both Andy Murray and Roger Federer head into the Grand Slam on the back of title triumphs.
Murray scooped his fourth Queen's Club crown and Federer his eighth Gerry Weber Open on Sunday and only Novak Djokovic – 7-5 favourite at Sportingbet – is ahead of them in the Wimbers betting.
Murray is 3-1 at Betway and world No.2 Federer is 13-2 at 888sport and Coral. Other notable names include Rafa Nadal (15-1, bwin), Stan Wawrinka (16-1, BetVictor) and Kei Nishikori (33-1, Paddy Power).
There's ATP action from Nottingham today featuring British players Kyle Edmund and James Wards while Heather Watson is on court at the WTA Eastbourne.
Other sporting highlights include speedway, rugby league from Down Under and Major League Baseball from across the pond. Good luck with your bets and post your tips and chat here.
Boxing
Rances Barthelemy vs Antonio DeMarco
Boxing on a Sunday night?
* Rances Barthelemy by Decision/ Technical Decision @ 5/6 (Half Stakes) **WON**
Just a half stakes bet on this for me, barthelemy has moved up in weight for this one ( hence half stakes) the fight is scheduled for 10 rounds , Barthelemys more aggressive than most Cuban fighters wich im slightly wary of but DeMarco is no mug and I’m expecting a majority points decision to go barthelemys way
NBA bet
A looooonnnnggg way to go I know but I thought it would be worth a mention now as this price will shorten I can guarantee you that
* New Orleans Pelicans to win NBA championship 2016 @ 40/1 EW 1/2
A young team who I expect to make some good trades this offseason and a team who already has the future best player in the world
An outsider bet of course but worth a mention that the Warriors were 25/1 at the start of last season and the Atlanta Hawks who got to the conference finals I know were at least 100/1
I think the Cavs will at least get to the final and probably go on to win it but not touching them yet until I know what players are staying or going
Haider-Maurer, Watson @ 5/2
Off to bed after watching crazy finish at US Open. Dustin Johnson three-putts 18th from about 15 feet to hand Jordan Spieth a one-shot win despite a double bogey at 17. Course and greens were slammed by players but incredible drama. Can’t wait to se Spieth, McIlroy and co at St Andrews next month.
Amazing went to bed early AT MIDNIGHT with my man lOUIS out to 180/1 after going 3 over after 4 holes only to wake to see he lost by one shot finishing second, to bring home a 6/1 winner narrowly missing 30/1 bumper payday.
Again he shot the best round of the leaders by some way as expected but just 1 shot shy of a playoff.
3 over for the round after 4 holes that is
2 over for the tournament
:-)
Mr f great site I really want to contribute with some tennis tips. Think with all the knowledge and expertise I have seen on here we can work together and beat the bookies.
I’m back.
A warm-up:
Djokovic to win Wimbledon @2.2
Murray to win Wimbledon @4.2
Who else is going to win it?!
James Ward to win @1.55.
Looks really good value, I’m gonna put some doubles up with this bet.
Cardinals @ Phillies
Cardinals @ 1.41
Rangers @ White Sox
Rangers @ 2.1
Double @ 2.97 (60% stake) *lost*
Orioles @ Blue Jays
Blue Jays over 8.5 hits @ 1.86 *won*
Add
Pirates @ Nationals
Pirates @ 2.0
Double @ 3.73 (40% stake) *lost*
A crazy day yesterday but managed to stay even thanks to the Blue Jays.
James ward to win what ? What sport is it
Tennis. He played really well the first set against Raonic. Some great tennis. I hope he can keep up that form. Giraldo bet won so now only Ward to go!
Tennis. His qualifier for Wimbledon.
Like Ward for what he managed in the Davis cup but bar that?
Heard he got lobbed at table tennis :D
@tennis peeps, groth to beat the lowly ranked russian @evens?
Mulac,
The lowley ranked player (356) you refer to is Mischa Zverev.
He’s German and his ranking doesn’t represent the danger he takes onto the court, nor his past (has been as high as 45).
Only a couple of weeks ago he beat Seppi in an ATP tournament (grass) when Groth was playing on the ‘Challanger circuit’.
The week after, Seppi reached the final of the ATP Halle event.
Groth may well win but it’s no gimme but liable to be a serving war with a decent chance of a tiebreak.
@james cheers, will be thinking about the cash out then.
Mulac,
Your call.
Evens are still decent odds for Groth but all I was saying that the bookies have priced it that way for a reason.
form > rankings unless your taking a player in the top 20 against a player whos lower than 40 that’s my rule
Groth v Zverev
First set tiebreak, no surprise.
james ward p1ssed the 1st set and threw it away in second
Bad luck guys, Ward is back in the second set and it’s raining now. But it’s looking good!
Tonight’s MLB bets-
Phillies @ Yankees
Team to score first wins @ 1.4
Dodgers @ Cubs
Team to score first wins @ 1.37
Blue Jays @ Rays
Blue Jays over 7.5 hits @ 1.66
Treble @ 3.21 (50% stake)
It’s a limited card tonight and with the craziness of last night I’m just taking the above at advised stakes.
Evening Picksix. How long you been back mate? Good holiday?
All good my man , crazy place Ibiza best place on earth mate lol
Came back Friday morning i’ve posted my emotional NBA speech when I came back haha
Can’t wait til September now mate , I might start having a browse on the football thread til then
I’ve put up a few winners since I came back especially on the boxing but it’s very limited not another good fight til next month now hope u been doing well on youre football bets and those warriors winnings have been spent wisely :)
MLB Bets for tonight
Double @ 2.8/1
Detroit Tigers ML
Minnesota Twins ML
Tigers don’t usually win when i bet on them but taking a chance tonight.
Treble @ 3.96/1
LA Dodgers ML & Under 10.5 Runs
Seattle Mariners 1st 7 innings DNB
NY Yankees 1st 7 innings DNB
Trying something new in the treble see if it works. Yankees game in 1st inning when i placed bet.
The Yankees are unbelievable in this game, the pitcher is having a shocker!
To be down by 6 to the Phillies at home…