WORLD champ Gary Anderson hopes to move a step closer to retaining his crown when he lines up in last-32 action at the Ally Pally tonight.
The Flying Scotsman takes on No.15 seed Benito van de Pas and William Hill make Ando 21-20 to win the match, have the highest checkout and most 180s.
Fellow Scot Peter Wright is also on the oche tonight, going up against Jamie Lewis, while the day's other matches aren't bad either – with Jelle Klaasen taking on Brendan Dolan, James Wade pitting his wits against Steve Beaton and German young gun Max Hopp aiming for the scalp of Kim Huybrechts.
Elsewhere there's a 10-game NBA card – including Golden State Warriors looking to get back to winning ways when they host Toronto Raptors – plus cricket and ice hockey worth a flutter.
Good luck with your bets and as usual feel free to add your sporting tips and thoughts.
Evening gents. Stafford fell short of his pass yards by 1, yes 1. Fine margins in the NFL. Small card in the NBA but I like Deron Williams’ total of 20.5 Points and Assists @ 10/11 @ PP. JJ Berea will not suit up against the Rockets. I actually think this is extremely low even if Berea was playing, but with the only other healthy point guard Devin Harris, Williams should get this total easily. Pray he plays the whole game as health is an issue.
Deron Williams (Dallas Mavericks) Over 20.5 Points and Assists @ 10/11 @ PP – 11 points
I actually think this could be an error so get on while you can.
PDC World Championship Round 2 afternoon session:
Chisnall vs Dobey – Chisnall over 8.5 180’s 10/11 PP **NAP** LOST
Thornton vs Gurney – Thornton highest checkout over 115.5 5/6 PP **NB** WON
Chisnall vs Dobey – Chisnall most 180’s, high checkout & win 11/10 PP LOST
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PDC World Championship Round 2 evening session:
Van Gerwen vs Reyes – Van Gerwen average over 102.5 5/6 PP **NAP** WON
Taylor vs Painter – over 9.5 total 180’s 5/6 Bet365 **NB** LOST
Van Barneveld vs Norris – highest checkout Van Barneveld
Van Gerwen vs Reyes – correct score Van Gerwen 4-0
Double 6/4 Coral LOST
Not so good yesterday after a lot of players central to the bets were not on their A game. Chisnall hit far too many tons and ended three out on his total 180 line and Taylor was throwing too many stray darts into the 5 and 1’s to get any decent amount of 180’s after Painter had contributed three to the total count. The biggest shock tonight was Reyes’ performance. Fair play to him, he played the game of his career and actually posted a 106 average which was higher than MVG’s making him now the highest averaging loser in World Championship history.
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2017 World Championship NAP record:
8 wins
4 loss
Thunder
Rockets
1.26/1
*WON*
Simple as that, wish i dipped more into the handicap market but a good priced winner will do me nicely.
Got a big NBA card tonight to look into, although i repeat i don’t like too many games, too much selection!
Nice and simple mate ? Well done
NBA single
Russell Westbrook (okc) over 10.5 assists 4/5.PP **WON**✔️ 11
Mr triple double does it again hitting exactly 11 dimes *phew* ?..
Well done winners
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NBA player prop record
49 wins
39 loss
MVP!
Well that was horrible. Deron had half of his total in the first quarter then went on to shoot 0-7 and played 23 minutes in the blowout. Ouch.
Nice winners from the usual as per. Well done gents. NFL bets up tomorrow night.
My 11/1 longshot was close…
Gasol over 19.5 *WON*✔️26
Adams over 12.5 *WON*✔️15
Hayward over 22.5 *WON*✔️ 30+
Harden o. 11.5 assists *LOSE*✖️11
Hope someone manage to get on them as singles…? Oh harden- sat out the whole of the 4th quarter and finish on 11 assists..?
Tough one to take on Harden ? Always the risk when so far in front though.
Yeah i know mate..?..was hoping he’d come in for few mins near the end but the rockets rocketed away with it lol
Grizzlies +7.5 @ 1.90 (PP) – *LOST*
Jazz -5 @ 1.86 (Bet 365) – *LOST*
First proper losing get night for a while. Grizzlies looked like they’d keep it close, ended up losing by 10.
Jazz won, but by just 2.
Updated record
Week – 1-3
Season – 46-35
@raoul-duke Unlucky lastnight bro..ur NBA tipping been spot on this Dec – this just a little blip…..bounce bk tonight…what have u got up ur sleeve?..just got bk from work so gonna check now..
@the-lucky-filipino cheers man, hopefully have a better one tonight.
I haven’t had alot of time.. I have a few leans but will finalise a pick or 2 later.
It’s ‘Bet 365 loyalty long shot’ time again too :)
That’s the one mate- with a massive card like this a longshot is a must..arghh still can’t believe harden lastnight lol…..?..
My leans tonight…
Once again I’m tempted by butler this time against the nets – he surely can’t mess me up 3 times in December lol..think over 23 too much though for someone struggling to shoot lately..?..
Others I’m looking at is aldridge to get over 16.5 points sky bet and John wall over 36.5 PA&R …will finalise later after dinner haha…
PDC World Championship round 2 afternoon session:
Wade vs Beaton – Beaton over 3.5 180’s 8/11 Coral **NAP**
Wade vs Beaton – both to have a 120+ checkout 7/2 PP **NB**
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Huybrechts vs Hopp – Huybrechts -1.5
Klaasen vs Dolan – Klaasen -1.5
Double 6/4 Bet365
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Steve Beaton will likely give James Wade a stern test in their match due to his consistent scoring. He usually acquires a high volume of 140’s some of which are converted to 180’s with his third dart so it’s quite realistic he will meet his target of four or more as the match progresses.
There is a really good chance that both Wade and Beaton will nail a 120+ out in the encounter. Wade’s finishing abilities are well known; be it a low or high ton checkout he has shown numerous times in the past that he can take them out under pressure. Beaton almost has a nonchalant approach to the task of checking out big finishes but it seems to work for him as I’ve seen him clear them on the European Tour and major TV events. The odds are heavily against it happening but I think its a good bet to play as both are capable in that area.
Good luck all
celtics half time full time 0.6 w
rockets half time full time 0.6 w
rockets -6 evens w
grizzlies plus 9.5 and over 2.5 in the hearts killie game for me 8 turns to 20 x
3 wins 1 loss
Tottenham hotspur over 5.5 corners 6/5 2nd most in the league & averaging 7 a game
Tottenham most corners against a defensive minded southampton side 5/6 (last two h2h this bet would have came in )
Rangers to win 21/20
Warriors half time full time 0.6
Good luck
NBA
San Antonio Spurs HT/FT
Chicago Bulls -4.5
81/100 @ 365 – 5 points
Good luck all
PDC World Championship round 2 afternoon session:
Wade vs Beaton – Beaton over 3.5 180’s 8/11 Coral **NAP** WON
Wade vs Beaton – both to have a 120+ checkout 7/2 PP **NB** LOST
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Huybrechts vs Hopp – Huybrechts -1.5
Klaasen vs Dolan – Klaasen -1.5
Double 6/4 Bet365 WON
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2017 World Championship NAP record:
9 wins
4 loss
Nice one Bullseye – anything for the evening session tonight ??
Cheers Zola1987, just added my tips for the evening below mate
Cheers bullseye very helpful! I’ve also gone got RVB to beat Lewis. Who do u fancy? Or too close to call?
Gotta fancy Barney, he’ll have the crowd behind him and he’s shown in the past he can raise his game when he needs to.
PDC World Championship round 2 & 3 evening session:
A. Lewis vs Van Barneveld – highest checkout over 132.5 10/11 Skybet **NAP**
A. Lewis vs Van Barneveld – Both to have a 120+ checkout 5/2 PP **NB**
Anderson vs Van de Pas – 9 dart finish 22/1 Bet365
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Wright vs J. Lewis – Wright highest checkout & win
Anderson vs Van de Pas – Anderson -2.5
Double 11/8 PP
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Tonight’s match between Barney and Lewis has all the ingredients to be a cracker – both are heavy scorers and amongst the best finishers in the game but its the finishing aspect that interests me. The game itself could potentially require all the sets and its almost certain that at some point both players are going to be forced to take out a big finish to win what may be a crucial leg. They’ve already demonstrated their finishing abilities on the main stage this year with Barney taking out a 156 against Robbie Green in round 1 & Lewis finishing off a 161 against Joe Cullen in the previous round so its very likely that between the two they should check out a 133 or more. In addition its also quite realistic that both will take out a 120+ as anything up to 130 can usually be done without requiring a combination of too many trebles making them a favorable leave from a big number.
For as long as Gary Anderson remain in the tournament I will continue to back 9-darters in his matches because he continues to threaten them. Lat year he threatened it three times before pulling it off in the semi-final and this year in round 2 he went very close again throwing seven perfect darts.
Good luck all
Last night was a day of the underdogs where all 3 underdogs won in their respective bowl game. I am hoping tonight will be a lot more predictable.
The 2 games I will be focusing on are Indiana v Utah & K-State v Texas A&M.
I have always liked Utah, they are a solid team with a very good defense that have a knack of forcing turnovers. Granted, starting corner Domo Hatfield will not be playing due to violation of team rules, but that side of the ball still have playmakers in Dimick and Williams. Indiana itself is a better team that their 6-6 record suggest but following the resignation of their head coach, I am siding with the Utes.
The A&M game is a little harder to pick, as the spread indicates. Many will point to Myles Garrett as the reason why the Aggies will win. Now whilst having Garrett will certainly help stop K-States ground game, I actually think the Aggies offence will get it done in this game. Trevor Knight, like his counterpart, Jesse Ertz are both talented runners that will keep the defense honest. The difference between them is that Ertz is the focal point of the Wildcats offence with designed runs etc. Knight’s athleticism serves as a bonus allowing him to make plays or keep plays alive so Josh Reynolds and Christian Kirk can get separation and make a play.
Utes & Aggies double pays 1.27/1
Big NBA card tonight, and I might stick to 1 main bet.
NBA Bet 28/12
Charlotte Hornets @ Orlando Magic
Pick – Hornets -4 @ 1.90 (Bet 365)
I don’t have time for a real detailed write up. I’ll just say that I expect Hornets to bounce back after losing to the Brooklyn Nets the other night.
Good luck.
Evening Raoul, picked up on this one earlier – 78-61 Hornets currently…hopefully it stays that way.
Cuba Libres with mescaline on the side all round if it does ?
Tottenham hotspur over 5.5 corners 6/5 2nd most in the league & averaging 7 a game W
Tottenham most corners against a defensive minded southampton side 5/6 W
Rangers win L
Warriors half time full time and wizards half time full time.2/1
Gs Warriors -3 & Spurs half time full time 0.8
Gd luck
Good evening lads..
My NBA single tonight…
LaMarcus Aldridge (spurs) over 16.5
Points…5/6 sky bet
He is in great form at the moment and I think he will carry on his good form into tonight’s game..he is well rested and I think he will have loads of space to punish the suns if they don’t defend him well..I predict another +20 game with a few boards…my worry is he gets rested in the 4th if spurs run away with it early..?…
Goood luck everyone
Longshot to follow..
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NBA player prop record
49 wins
39 loss
NBA longshot 10/1
John wall over 36.0 PA&R
Demarcus cousins over 50.0 PA&R
Brook Lopez over 21.5 points
Reggie Jackson over 21.5 P&A
10/1 fourfold PP
*Posted Yesterday*
NBA Bet For Tonight
4 Fold @ 7.4/1 (£10) LOST
(Grizzlies)Z Randolph Over 10.5 Points – got 16
Thunder -2
Mavs/Rockets Over 203
(Lakers)N Young Over 13.5 Points ✗ got 4
NBA (accumulators)
November Bets 27 Win 3 -£83
December Bets 26 Win 5 +£135.85
NHL
5 Fold @ 14.33/1 (£5) LOST
Blue Jackets ML
Penguins ML
Wild ML
Blackhawks ML ✗
Flames ML
NHL
December
Bets 22
Win 3
+£32.22
Another night with 1 in each letting them down
NBA Bet For Tonight
5 Fold @ 9.5/1 (£10)
Hornets -1
Wizards ML
Knicks +9
Kings ML
Raptors +13
NHL
5 Fold @ 9.5/1 (£5)
Maple Leafs ML
Penguins ML
Canadiens ML
Blues/Flyers Over 4.5
Canucks +1.5
Hornets
Wizards
Warriors -3.5
Spurs -6.5
3.1/1
Warriors half time full time and wizards half time full time.2/1 W
Gs Warriors -3 & Spurs half time full time 0.8 L
Gd luck