ANDY MURRAY was shocked by Gilles Simon in the Rottderdam Open quarter-finals last time out and today the Scot faces another tricky customer in round one of the Dubai Championships.
Luxembourg's Gilles Muller reached the last eight in Rotterdam, losing to eventual finalist Stan Wawrinka, and is 9-2 at William Hill to bag a win against Murray, the 1-8 favourite. If you fancy the match to go the distance it's 11-5 at Paddy Power for over 2.5 sets.
Novak Djokovic and Tomas Berdych are also short-priced favourites to win first-round matches today while there's an intriguing all-Spanish clash with Fernando Verdasco 8-11 at William Hill against countryman Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, an even-money shot.
Meanwhile the likes of Kei Nishikori play their openers at the Mexican Open tonight and there's also plenty of top-class women's action at the Qatar Open.
At the Cricket World Cup Ireland look to follow up their sensational win over West Indies with victory over United Arab Emirates in a match that gets under way at 3:30am tonight. The Irish are 1-4 at Ladbrokes and the UAE are 15-4 at Betway to spring a surprise.
Post your sporting tips and chat here and good luck with your bets.
In December 2020 we sadly 
Lee I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news. But I don’t think AP will be playing in Minnesota again, unless it’s against you.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/25079053/tensions-rise-between-adrian-petersons-agent-vikings-exec-in-indy
Chicago Bulls ML
Houston Rockets ML
Toronto Raptors ML
@ 12/10 @ PP **LOSE**
Raptors ruin the run with a 10 point lead at the 4th and let the Pelicans take their first lead of the game with two minutes to go.
Can’t say much because I was worried about the Bulls and they ended up winning by the biggest margin out of the three.
Tomorrows bet is OKC/Pacers over 202.5 @ 10/11 PP
Gutted with them Raptors, of all 3 I was least worried there. Unreal 10 point lead and infront all the way.
Apologies Brian mate! We’ll get it back. Starting to get better each week with the picks so I’m on tomorrows total on OKC and I’ll put something else up in the morning. Not too many fixtures so it’ll be low stakes till Thursday morning where we have 12 games to choose from.
Miami Heat ht/ft
Houston Rockets ht/ft
Toronto Raptors ml
Phoenix Suns ml
2.65/1 Bet365
Gl all.
**lost** that is all
Not that it matters but just a review of the Fun Bet to show my aim isn’t bad.
Sixers +18.5 & over 184.5 – WIN/WIN
Bulls -1.5 & over 185.5 – WIN/LOSE
Rockets -1.5 & over 203.5 – WIN/WIN
Raptors -1.5 & under 203.5 – LOSE/WIN
Suns -1.5 & over 205.5 – LOSE/WIN
Jazz +13.5 & under 195.5 – WIN/WIN
37.70/10 @ 365 (12 fold) **LOSE** 9/12 close but no Cuban.
Cricket World Cup
West Indies v Zimbabwe
Total match 6′s – Over 8.5
4/5 Skybet
5 points
In West Indies first match against Ireland they hit 304 runs, with 12 sixes. Ireland hit 307 runs and 6 sixes, equalling 18 match sixes. In their second match against Pakistan they hit 310 runs with 7 sixes and they conceded 160 runs, but just 2 sixes. Even though Pakistan were pathetic and completely collapsed for an embarrassing 160, the match still produced 9 sixes.
Zimbabwe should put up far more of a fight than Pakistan, as evidenced in their resilient innings of 277 against the dangerous attack of South Africa. In their 277 knock against South Africa they managed 7 sixes, conceded 339 runs, and 14 sixes. In their second match against UAE they managed 5 sixes in their knock of 286, whilst conceding 285 runs and 4 sixes.
So with both teams having played 2 matches, West Indies have hit 19 sixes, with the matches combined totalling 27 sixes (avg 13.5 per match).
Zimbabwe’s two matches have seen them hit 12 sixes, with the matches combined totalling 30 sixes (avg 15 per match).
Based purely on statistics, this match should see 14+ sixes. The only situation that could change things would be if Zimbabwe batted first and got a score of less than 200, meaning the Windies could take their time and not have to attack as much in the chase. However, I dont see this happening, as Zimbabwe looked resilient against a far stronger attack against South Africa, managing 270+ with 7 sixes.
**WON**
Cricket World Cup
AFG v SL
Team of top batsman – SL
ENG v SCO
Team of top batsman – ENG
W.I to win v ZIM
Treble 0.93/1
5 points
**WON**
Good job Harry…Very sensible tips..kudos.
Cheers JP. Thankfully that write wasn’t a waste of time!
Hi AD – what do you think of the following acca:
Berdych
Bolelli
Stakes sky
Bautista
Lopez Murray
Baghdatis
7 fold pays $7.20 but I’d like to remove 1 leg and make a 6 fold. Which leg is the riskiest in your opinion? Thinking of removing Baghdatis but not sure if any of the other shorter priced legs are bogies. Cheers
*stupid phone – that’s Stakhovsky, & Lopez & Murray
Looks pretty good mate. Baghdatis is the riskiest I reckon, though he’s been popular in the market ever since the odds came out so people out there clearly think he had a good shout. Bolelli’s match is potentially tricky but he should be okay if he plays like he has been. They should all win, other than Baghdatis perhaps, assuming things like fatigue aren’t an issue for those having travelled from European torunamets. Certainly looks worth a go anyway. Best of luck.
Harry – how could it have won, Zimbabwe haven’t even batted yet, lol (you do remember the 434 that South Africa chased down against Australian in a 1 dater couple years ago don’t you ;-)
Haha yes I do Attila but I’ll take my chances as it’s Zimbabwe! As the windies are 1/250 in play I reckon it’s safe lol
Well In that case: *POSTED YESTERDAY*
**WON** DOUBLE: Grizzlies +6.5, West Indies WIN @ $1.87 (5 points)
**LOST**. 7 FOLD: 76′ers +19.5, Raptors ML, Bucks +15.5, Timberwolves +16.5, Spurs +4.5, Celtics +16.5, Louisville +4.5 (ncaa) @ $4.00 (2.5 points)
**2.5 points profit, happy enough with that.
Harry,
Another nice win! Must admit just woke up for work and seen 300+ for 2 and must admit I knew it was one of the two as although Dwayne smith is good he doesn’t have a huge score in him
Thanks Ellis, same, just woke up for work in time to see him get caught out final ball of the innings, saw his score and knew he’d had done the sixes on his own, didn’t anticipate him hitting 16 though! His second century was off 33 balls..
Early Russian KHL Double:
– Vladivostok ML
– Omsk/Novokuznetsk under 5.5 goals
Pays $1.90
Attila, with Raza gone now too I’d say that’s game over. Nice morning’s (night for you) work done. Could be looking at a 200+ run win here if they mentally crumble. Nice work on your 5 pointer too
Tennis four fold
Nieniem
Coronet
Murray
V.Williams
£5 returns £15.49 @ bet365
Cheers Harry. Good stuff with your bet as well. Chris Gaulle, what a machine
Stakes sky and Chris gaulle double haha. To be fair they’re not giving up as easily as I thought they might. Couple more wickets needed to be certain
Hi Harry,
Thank you for the cricket tips buddy
Have you any thought’s on the next two games….
Ireland v UAE
Afghanistan v Scotland
Thanks
Regards
Fish
Got a brand new iPhone 5c issued by my work…can’t type on the damn thing, it keeps changing words without me noticing, lol
Went with the following Twnnis 8 Fold:
Stakhovsky
Berdych
Bolelli
Bautista
Ward +5.5
Murray
Baghdatis to win at least 1 set
Diyas
8 FOLD pays $5.40
I’ve got a $10 free bet on it so should be a bit of fun :-)
Worst start ever by Stakhovsky…hope he’s just a slow starter, lol
Got Stakhovsky
Bolelli
Lopez
In my trebble Attilia..so lets hope Stakhovsky breaks back..playing really well lately.
Attila you can change it, not sure how but look on settings
Rosol is on his game for once… Stakhovsky is up against it today.
Harry Cheers, gonna take up this cricket caper when the good weather kicks in :)
Harry Cheers, gonna take up this cricket caper when the good weather kicks in :)
Never doubt the Stakhovsky….phew.
Just need Lopez for my trebble he is my least confident aswel..form up and down.
No worries Craig
Wet Lettuce, yeah that was a bit of a sweat! R.e, Lopez, that’s why I went Ward +5.5. I think Lopez will win, but I think this’s txt is 50/50 tbh. Hoping Lopez wins 2-1 for both our sakes.
I’m obviously referring to the City v Barca game!
Cheers Attila GL
Anyone watching the cross country in Falun? 10km free in women competition starts at 12.30 UK time
Astrid Jacobsen to finish in front of Heidi Weng. Now 1.50 down from 1.83 @365 looking solid. Or if you need a bit more risky Johaug before Kalla @2.05. Any ideas?
Fish you’re welcome. I posted a double yesterday that had Afghanistan in it. I’ll find it and re post it mate. Also fancy Ireland to win. You could double the 2, or the other bet I’ve tipped for Ireland game is ‘Team of top batsman – Ireland’ it’s around 4/9 so perfect for a double
Thanks Harry
I’m going for Afghanistan / Ireland
Regards
Fish
Hi mate-
Aguero FGS barca 2-1 is a tasty looking bet. Could all be over in the blink of an eye is the only thing potentially putting a dampener on proceedings though. Same goes for any FGS bet though. To prolong the fun I’m tempted a little by an anytime scorer at big odds, like Zabaleta @ 18/1, Fernandinho 10/1, Pique 10/1, Alves 15/2. I might just wait to see how things are looking in play before deciding. If Zabaleta is raiding into Barca territory with menace I might jump on him. Or I might just back a ludicrous number of goals to be scored if it looks open!
Cricket world cup
Afghanistan Win v Scotland
Notts Forest v Bournemouth over 1.5mgs
Double 1.03/1 Skybet
6 points
Thinking about an afternoon treble of Pliskova, Cornet and Muguruza – anything i should know about to make me reconsider?
Both bets lost in cross-country. Awful weather conditions and seem like Norwegians got the wrong wax on their skis finishing 20+. I have never seen such a disaster in a long time. Moving on.
Lopez starts my treble off nicely !
Nice one Ellis, i missed your treble who are the other two?
Juan ,
Karlovic and Almagro my friend
I like your way of thinking Ellis, they were both on my shortlist they have now been bumped up to my definite list! Cheers
***POSTED EARLIER***
Stakhovsky
Berdych
Bolelli
Bautista
Ward +5.5
Murray
Baghdatis to win at least 1 set
Diyas
8 FOLD pays $5.40
I’ve got a $10 free bet on it so should be a bit of fun :-)
***WON*** – wow, love landing these big Acca’s…get in there!
Well done Attila, noting better than an acca coming in!
Any thoughts on Schwartzman v Berlocq. Berlocq leads the head to head and generally tough to beat on clay. Odds of 8/11. What’s ir thoughts Ad?
Tough one to call. I’d probably give Berlocq the edge as it’s on his patch but it’s hard to separate them on paper and there was money coming in for Schwartzman earlier.
Nice one Attila.
Already posted last night on the OKC/Pacer spread at over 202.5 @ PP. With or without Durant this has a chance to come in. Even more so if he doesn’t play I think.
Wouldn’t touch the Raptors game as it’ll be just my luck that they win on the road in Dallas tonight.
Curry still doubtful for the Warriors so another tough call in Washington.
Cleveland/Detroit, people would suggest Cleveland but Detroit have beaten The Wizards and Bulls since the break, both games at home and again tonight. Total fairly low so that might be worth grabbing with Detroit scoring 100 or more in both of those games and we all know how Cleveland can score.
Main Bet
OKC/Pacers over 202.5 @ 10/11 @ PP (now at 203)
Side Bet
Cleveland/Detroit over 194.5
OKC/Pacers over 193.5
Juventus to score
Norwich to score
@ 6/4 @ Skybet (50% stake)
Football NAP
Juventus over 1.5 team goals @ 6/5 now @ 365/BV
Side Bet
Man City
Juventus
Norwich
All to score treble @ 11/10 @ Ladbrokes (50% stake)
£10 Fun Bets
Messi & Aguero both to score @ 11/2 @ Skybet (priceboost)
Sorry about the footy bets. Good luck if you follow any of these.
You could add the City goal at Skybet for a five fold just under 5/2 but too many people are putting doubts in my mind. Barca obviously have the firepower to win but they’re not steel walls in defence, they’re human beings who make mistakes and to rule out a City goal would be crazy with or without Toure.
***POSTED EARLIER***
Early Russian KHL Double:
– Vladivostok ML
– Omsk/Novokuznetsk under 5.5 goals
Pays $1.90
***WON***
I’m off out doing daddy daycare so won’t be back until after the football, good luck with all of todays bets gents.
I’m on a roll today, so 1 more from me:
Vesely
Cornet
V. Williams
Verdasco/Lopez OVER 8.5 games in 1st Set
4-FOLD pays $2.90 (1.5 points on)
quality tipping as always guys , jordan unlucky on the nba last night , might go with that juve tip.
Chancing my arm on a low stakes high rewards 5-fold for a bit of extra interest throughout the night.
Almagro
Tomic
Harrison
Garcia Lopez
Monaco
pays 16/1. I’ll be lucky to get 3/5!
do u know what really grinds my gears the fact that betting sites close cash out when its convienet for them and ur about to lose the amount of times I was about to press cash out and the bet screwed is countless……
Juan,
I’m going for 5/5 so I definately gave them some thought and although fatigue may effect Karlovic, should still have enough to get past this round
Thought Lopez 5/13 was a steal even though on paper its short
Regretting putting GGL in that acca. He just lost 15 points in a row against Verdasco to lose the first set and go behind in the second. SHocker! Ah well. The underdogs ROla and Olivo are on top so hopefully they can get the job done
Mrkrabs
Must admit, Nieminien was going to be a leg in my treble so glad I left it alone!
Did noone see me tipping Olivo?! :p
niemenen is ridiculous booo
Strange goings-on at the Dubai ATP event today.
So far, 10 out of 10 favourites have won with the 11th and final singles match looking very like making it a clean sweep.
Tennis followers will appreciate how unusual this is given the last few weeks.
It would be far, far stranger if that happened in the Women’s draw!
being brave and sticking with it both players have pulled a set back and then I have venus….. putting myself through the mill
Rola d Vesely @ 5/2 WIN.
Happy days. Way too big a price for that matchup at this moment in time. Krajicek crumbled after a marathon first set tie break against Giraldo to blow the 6/4 tip, now I’m hoping Olivo can finish the job against Nieminen, but i fear the Finn may be on his way back in.
Desperately need Alize Cornet!
cash out if its available :(
Juan,
I’m going for 5/5 so I definately gave them some thought and although fatigue may effect Karlovic, should still have enough to get past this round
Thought Lopez 5/13 was a steal even though on paper its small
fancy a warriors / cavs double tonight
thoughts ?
Covered it with a dulgheru, belocq
Double
That’s not much of a cover if Schwartzman wins!
Good luck. I didn’t know which way to go with those two.
I only said berlocq because you did mate, spun the coin.
I know what u mean but I like them bets in a sense as the berlocq one returns a profit
Yeah, to be fair I’m quite partial to those kinds of bets myself! Berlocq off to the perfect start.
Black Francis at bet365 51 for the greyhound golden jacket
Ad,
Looks like for the next hour I’m Carlos Berlocq biggest fan
Olivo d Nieminen @ 17/10 WIN :D
A good day so far then, with Krajicek losing @ 6/4 but Rola winning @ 5/2. Props to De Niro for encouraging me to get back to picking underdogs!
Now I need Harrison to do the business against Young later on to get the rolling acca Mark II up and running.
Well done Ad – shows true knowledge and insight picking the outsiders that can win a decent % of the time
keep it up :-)
Ad,
I like it because I actually make a profit of the cover comes in. If cornet upset the odds I’m even
Kyle coetzer and ed Joyce to top score for Scotland and Ireland respectively pays 17/1 with skybet tonight
Ad,
Berlocq needs to kill the game and ride the early momentum he’s gained here. Early break and hold this set. Then he can have it all his way
Well Messi’s penalty taking and heading ability has cost me dearly there! Can hardly believe it. I’m on another wild acca to entertain and make me slightly rich overnight.
Estrella d Lu
Stephens d Larsson (risky!!)
Harrison d Young
Almagro d Andujar
Johnson d Dodig
pays 17/1.
Estrella got nuuuuuthing left in the tank. Woops. I can’t land a long shot acca to save my life! best stick to the upset singles.
You must be fuming there mate! Beggars belief that he could not only take such a poor penalty but then try and guide the rebound into the bottom corner with the resulting header and get it horribly wrong. Crazy. Why didn’t he just head it straight down the middle of the goal??
Only a tenner Ad so it’s nothing close to what I had on the NAP or treble, but would have been nice extra £60 even if he’d have used his right foot! Never mind. Sets up the NBA bets for tonight now.
NBA heads, Curry is probable for the Warriors tonight but I’d still be wary of backing them.
Jordan I can see your bet.
Wwhy are my football bets deleted from here? I tipped them on here as they were in with my NBA bets. People post cricket, rugby and UFC bets on the football thread (among other rubbish) so I should be able to do the same here. Oh well the Juventus team goals and to score treble won gents. Huggy did you have a go on the NAP?
yeah , cheers mate had it in a double too with man city +2 , was kicking the settee AGAIN !! but bout time i had a bit of luck…
your`e on fire lately… keep posting em
Jordan, as I said I didn’t delete them – I was out anyway. Couldn’t have posted properly.
Weird day for me today……
Started ugly with a few nba bets going bust but a top end to the day with verdasco bringing me home a nice stash of cash
Time to retire for the day and hopefully wake up to 5/5 on my tennis tips. Cmon Karlovic/Almagro
Cavs
Thunder
Mavs
1.7/1 Treble
Yeah I re posted them mate but they’ve been deleted. No bother. Whoever followed if anyone will know they won. Good luck with you treble mate. I hope the Mavs beat the Raptors after last night but I’m not touching that one.
Thanks mate, good luck on yours too, I have half done it to spite the Raptors as I followed you but I also think Mavs are playing well and should be winning at home and also being the fresher team.
That’s the way I’d think about it mate but I don’t like to bet on or against the same team involved twice in two nights. Threw up the red herring yesterday so I doubt they’ll do it again but I can’t be certain. Heard a crazy stat that they are 7-0 when playing back to back road games but probably not against teams like the Mavs.
Jordan, nothing’s been deleted.
It has Mr F. Not to worry, someone thought it was probably on the wrong thread (in theory it was) so I can live with it. Well done again tonight mate.
USA SPORTS GAME PLAN TODAY:
SINGLE: Notre Dame -8.5 @ $1.92 (2.5 pts)
TREBLE: Providence +15.5, Pistons +10.5, Pacers +12.5 @ $2.65 (1.5 pts)
NHL DOUBLE: Calgary +1.5, Arizona/NY Islanders OVER 5.5 goals @ $2.97 (1 pt)
Half stakes for me today guys as it’s not a great card. Notre Dame are one of the top NCAA basketball teams and Syracruse have been struggling on the road so I think an easy win for Notre Dame today. I’ve gone for 3 underdogs for my treble as I feel these teams are better than the odds suggest. As for the NHL double, it’s a bit of a throw at the stumps but still in with a good chance I feel. GL today all.
WN your treble 2/1 @ skybet enhanced acca, just in case you have an account there.
Thanks, i do have an account but not any money in it hah!
One more from me, fun Acca to keep me occupied for the next few hours:
– Ireland WIN
– Troicki 2-0
– Tomic
– Karlovic
– Bacinsky
– Nishikori 2-0
6 FOLD pays $4.00 (1.25 pts on)
Sloane Stephens- the biggest waste of talent on the WTA. Pretty as a picture though.
Good luck Attila. After the flop that was my long-shot i’ve been slightly less ambitious with this one. Hopefully i’ll be entertained for a little longer this time!
johnson
harrison
almagro
hradecka
azarenka
12/1
:p
After that Messi penalty fiasco i’m going to be pulling my hair out if Dimitrov doesn’t win 2-0. He’s had 23 break points so far and only converted 5 of them. He’s also had 4 match points and now he’s serving to stay in the second set. I’m starting to get the feeling it’s one of those nights!
Last night I was getting Duckworth mixed up with Anderson :)
Hahaha. Not a commonly made mistake! Nor one i’d recommend making when it comes to betting.
Bloody hell. We go to a decider. Krajinovic was 200/1 a minute ago!
im not on anything tonight guys might stick a bit on golden straight minus 1.5 but not putting any tips up. better days of basketball coming up so keeping my money in my pocket tonight.
best of luck jordan and co.
WN I know that feeling lol
Got Stakhovsky
Bolelli
Lopez
In my trebble Attilia..so lets hope Stakhovsky breaks back..playing really well lately.
3/1 bet365
***won***
Busy all day so missed footy…well done to all footy winners..buzzing for ya.
That penalty hurt I had 3-1 correct score, Messi Suarez Reus to score, and a 20/1 treble that had three over 2.5 goal matches that all won with Barcelona -1
splash brothers are back lads cant see golden state losing here
curry is just insane MVP in my opinion
Depends who goes further in the playoffs Don but I’ve got a stake on the Warriors @ 9/2 to win it all so it might well be Steph ;)
No worries Mr F.
Jordan I can still see your full post from 9 hours ago with all your tips on…is that the one you’re looking for?
No mate I re-posted the NAP, treble and anytime double as the two winners and loser, or at least I thought I did. Doesn’t matter. My coffers know haha
Ireland v uae will be close but ireland should sneak home
8 or more 6s in match would be my tip EVENS
Cricket World Cup
South Africa v West Indies
Century to be scored in match – YES
1/1 William Hill
3 points
South Africa v West Indies
Total 6′s – Over 10.5
5/6 Coral
3 points
Bangladesh Win v Sri Lanka
West Indies Win v South Africa
Double 14/1 Boylesports
1 point
Jordan well done on the footy mate.
I can see your posted winners and loser on footy page…3hour 10 mins ago…its a minefield sometimes trying to find posts lol
Cheers Wetveg! That’s your nickname now as I can’t be bothered to type lettuce every time hahaha, is that ok mate?
JR Smith is a spanner.
Kyrie Irving joins the spanner brigade. Better fix up in the 2nd half.
Ha ha yes Jordan thats fine mate ..ive being called a lot worse..especially off my Wife.
Cheers Tomic !
I am supposed to be giving it Zzzzzz right now.
Tomic is in my acca with your NBA overs Jordan..he lost 1st set..so i was off to bed as game over…and he then breaks in 1st game 2nd set…game on ha ha
Kevin Love is helping you out here WN!
Wouldn’t you know it. Raptors on a tear…
Always hated Jurassic park because of those f*ckers!
They’ve closed the gap but I am nervous, you never really know with these Raptor bast*rds.
Main Bet
OKC/Pacers over 202.5 @ 10/11 @ PP (now at 203) **LOSE** 197
Side Bet
Cleveland/Detroit over 194.5
OKC/Pacers over 193.5
Juventus to score
Norwich to score
@ 6/4 @ Skybet (50% stake) **WIN**
You could add the City goal at Skybet for a five fold just under 5/2 but too many people are putting doubts in my mind. Barca obviously have the firepower to win but they’re not steel walls in defence, they’re human beings who make mistakes and to rule out a City goal would be crazy with or without Toure.
5/2 **WIN**
Main bet loses but if you went with the other bets you should have made some wedge. 4 out of 5 on the thread can’t complain with that.
Back in front WN. Fingers crossed for you mate!
Whoop
Treble in.
Nice one mate. Raptors crumbles a bit earlier tonight :D
Cheers Jordan.