THE Premier League darts hits Nottingham tonight and Peter Wright is eyeing a second victory over Michael van Gerwen in the space of a week.
Wright followed up his victory over Jelle Klaasen in the Premier League opening night by beating MVG in the UK Open qualifiers – his first success against the world No.1 in 17 matches.
He's 6-1 at Boylesports to repeat the feat tonight – and 10-13 at 188bet with a +3.5 leg start. MVG opened his Premier League campaign with a thrilling 6-6 draw with Gary Anderson last week and another stalemate pays 11-2 at bet365 while a win for the Dutch defending champ is 7-19 at 188bet.
In the other matches, Anderson faces Klaasen, six-times champ Phil Taylor takes on James Wade, Adrian Lewis tackles Dave Chisnall and Raymond van Barneveled rounds off the action against Kim Huybrechts.
Jordan is the man for NBA tips – he'll add his Thursday selections below – and feel free to chip in with any sporting picks and thoughts of your own.
Good call on Drummond LF.
Bet 1 winner for yourself
Hopefully the bulls take it to the Warriors for number 2
I’ve stayed away from NBA recently as i like to watch the games that i bet on but i think i will have to change my stance the form you are in.
Thanks jordan waiting on your double now ? …
Andre Drummond (pistons) over 16.5 5/6 skybet **WON**✔️ Total 24
Lebron james (cavs) over 9.5 assists 5/6 skybet **LOSE**✖️ Total 9 assists..
Andre smashes his line again against lakers..
…..and was one short, 3 nights in a row – this time on LBJ assists .??..
Well done winners- and good nite..
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68 wins
65 loss
Just stick to backing Drummond, how many times has he won now for you!?
?Lol @fraser51 I was actually thinking that u know mate- too many times he has bailed me out..
Thanks for the double Jordan.
Rugby Roundup
Hartpury -21
1.90 @ bet365
?LOSER?
Total points over 46.5
1.90 @ bet365
?WINNER?
Won 65
Lost 62
With a score needed in the last 10 mins to cover the total, unfortunately it was Cardiff and not Hartpury to cover the spread too.
Nuggets +4.5 @ 1.90 – ✖
Lakers/Pistons Over 216.5 @ 1.90 – ✔
Split night. Nuggets were getting themselves back in the game with a decent 3rd Quarter, but a low scoring 4th killed the game.
The Pistons total comes in with some room to spare.
Let’s see what tonight brings.
Updated record
Week – 2-4
Season – 81-63
@williams1993 – definitely think there is valie in the Scots. Their strong Glasgow Warriors contingent have been excellent away from home so far this season.
Like the look of Italy-Ireland second half highest scoring half. Can see it going a similar way to the wales match. Not great odds so might need a short odds to top it up.
England can’t play as bad as they did against France. Got a feeling they might beat the Welsh by a converted try or so. Italy upset them far too easily and theu were far from convincing in the autumn internationals.
Like you say though no team news yet so worth checking that out first.
Tonight’s NBA bet:
A double I really like the look of is
Raptors over 102.5 team points
Jazz over 97.5 team points
0.96/1 @ SkyBet **WON**
Wizards -6
Celtics -3
1.02/1 @ SkyBet **LOST**
Week : 3-1
Season : 8-4
1 winner and 1 loser but with Jordan’s first tip landing, it means another night profit :)
collie great stuff yesterday, any thoughts on today 1pm matches? thanks
Super league and Aussie NRL starts today and this weekend long season but a couple of ante posts for the season
Melbourne storm top 4 11/10 betfair 2pt
Melbourne storm grand final winner 7/1 coral
StHelens grand final super league13/2 coral
All 1point
Try a small perm 4 bets 2×2 st Helens and Wigan with Melbourne and Canberra 13/2 3/1 with 7/1 and 9/1 all g f winners 4 x 0.25 point = 1 point..
Good luck all
World Grand Prix
Trump -1.5 – v Hawkins – 6/5 Coral
Trump is renowned for his potting and scoring which he showed with his 145 break on Monday but what was impressive was his ability to scrap out the other 3 frames he needed. I backed and watched Hawkins game Monday evening and he put me through the wringer. Wilson gave him multiple opportunities to win frames and he needed all of them as kept missing easy pot after easy pot. If Trump can maintain his level of safety from Monday and Hawkins continue to miss pots regularly, it should be set up for Trump to ease through.
Other games
Gould/Perry – Gould is tempting to back as the outsider but his difficulty in getting over the line v Selby is worrying and Perry has shown reasonable form.
Allen/Liang – Again Liang is tempting as the outsider but Allen won his 1st round game 4-0 with 4 50+ breaks including a 140 so maybe this week he has brought his game with him.
O’Sullivan/Robertson – O’Sullivan is involved so its a no bet but for what it is worth, I expect O’Sullivan to cover handicap. Robertson started rapidly v Walden but then returned to his recent form, eventually falling over the line. Ronnie leads H2H 13-6 and has won 4 of last 5 so that in his favour also.
Memphis Grizzlies -4
Miami Heat Over 98.5 Team Points
43/50 @ Skybet – 2.5 points **WIN**
Heat Over 98.5
Bulls Over 102.5
6/5 @ Skybet – 1.25 points **LOSE**
In hindsight the second bet was a terrible pick as I thought the reasons the lines weren’t out was because of Klay Thompson, when actually it was based on Butler and Wade’s statuses. Came close but wouldn’t have touched it on another night. Small profit regardless thanks to the Heat and Grizzlies. Well done any winners.
Rugga this weekend.
Double Scotland +11.5 & Wales + 10.5 at just under evens (Bet365). Scots could actually come away with the win and Wales should keep it close at home so happy to take the points.
Small punt on a Yellow card in all 3 games 9/4. Waiting on totals and then may have a few more bets. Will post some UFC 208 bets later too
Double looks good!
Houston Rockets -3 @ 4/5 @ Skybet – 2.5 points
Obviously not a solid pick as you don’t know what you’ll get from the Rockets. Charlotte have one win in their last 8, and that was against the Nets. I’ll take Houston and the MVP favourite to cover a 3 point spread.
Like this a lot Jordan..if hornets do slack like they did near the end against nets they will get punished by the rockets..The beard could possibly get another triple double against them I feel.. the 4/1 longshot single of harden triple double and rockets win is tempting me too or his PA&R when it comes up..see how I feel later..haha..good luck mate..
Cleveland Cavaliers @ Oklahoma City Thunder
Thunder +1 @ 1.90 (PP)
Take this now gents, as there’s talk of Kyrie, LeBron and/or Love sitting out this game.
Lines look wrong at Paddy Power.
They’ve got the spread at -1 Cavs, yet ML is 21/10.
And Thunder are 2/5 on the ML
?
It’s gone.
Lines now -7.5
Anyone get on?
Nooooooooo missed it bro ?Watched the game last night apparently LBJ defnetly sitting out cos of the mins he’s played recently -rest for the king..PP not even letting me get into any of the markets on that game
It’s an odd one because I checked this morning and lines were -9.5.. Thought ah, that’s because Cavs are resting starters.
Checked again a few hours later and it’s Thunder +1 lol…
You caught that one quick mate..??..eagle eye ..haha..I still can’t get in to it man .think it’s my phone…none of the others got it up yet either skybet unibet and 365…something dodgy here lol..or me being impatient …cavs to lose here tonight I reckon..good catch man
Yeah Cavs record without LeBron is terrible ?
Raoul I was watching the line movements on SBR so thought something was up but couldn’t get on in time. Nice work.
Well done getting on this early mate, bookies rarely miss a trick!
My early Leans
At work at the mo so only had a few hours to browse..
Few bets I like…
Houston ML
Thunder ML
Double 2.08 PP
Harden triple double and rockets win at 4/1 PP
Steven Adams (okc) over 12.5 points 5/6 PP..
Not yet confirm…ok bk to work
Premier League Darts
Chisnall most 180’s – v Lewis – 8/11 Betfair
Wade/Taylor – u5.5 180’s – Betvictor
Anderson most 180’s – v Klaasen – 10/11 Boylesports
MVG most 180’s – v Wright – 8/11 Coral
RVB most 180’s – v Huybrechts – Evs Betstars
Feel like all the favs in the 180’s markets should land but surely couldn’t be as easy as that? I often think that Lewis, Wright and Huybrechts are overrated in the 180s markets. Lewis used to be consistently prolific on the T20s but hasn’t been in a long while. Wright went through a good spell of hitting 180s but not so much recently. Huybrechts only hit 2 180’s in 12 legs last week compared to 4 from RVB in the same number. Taylor and Wade are the 2 players in this tournament who hit the fewest 180s.
Pro D2
Biarritz v Montauban
Total points over 43.5
1.83 @ bet365
GL if you follow
UFC 208 this weekend:
Main bet will be a double of Souza by KO/TKO/DQ/Submission & Poirier win (shade under 4/5). Couple other bets I like:
Silva to win 11/10
Holm fight not to go the distance 1/1
Double: Teixeira & Souza fights not to go the distance 5/6
Teixeira/Souza/Poirier all to win 5/6. Adding Holm to win for a longshot 4 fold 7/2. Small stakes obviously. Anderson Silva is obviously past his best but this is a decent match up for him & hopefully he can pull off the win. Souza & Poirier shouldn’t have any issues if everything goes to plan….Never know but hoping for a few quick finishes. Enjoy
Premier League Darts:
Singles:
Wade vs Taylor – highest checkout score over 120.5 5/6 PP **NAP**
Huybrechts vs Van Barneveld – Huybrechts double chance 6/5 PP **NB**
Lewis vs Chisnall – highest checkout score over 120.5 5/6 PP
Wade vs Taylor – Taylor highest checkout over 102.5 4/5 PP
Lewis vs Chisnall – Chisnall highest checkout over 98.5 4/5 PP
Wright vs Van Gerwen – Van Gerwen average over 105.5 5/6 PP
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Wade vs Taylor – over 10.5 total legs
Huybrechts vs Van Barneveld – Hubrechts +2.5
Double 11/8 Bet365
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The 120.5 highest checkout line stands a great chance of being surpassed in a match between two of the best finishers in the game. Both Taylor and Wade have shown over the years they can nail medium to high ton plus checkouts under extreme pressure and the way the match could play out tonight its likely both will get opportunities. Last week Taylor finished a 121 and Wade just missed double twelve for a 141 so they should carry that type of form into Nottingham tonight.
I fancy Huybrechts to at least pick up a point. Although last week he lost 5-7 to James Wade in what was a close match, he clocked up an impressive average of 100 which consisted of thirteen 140’s & two 180’s. Taking a look further back to two years ago when he last played in the premier league he was registering high averages frequently and was actually unlucky to be eliminated so early on because most of his dropped points were from close losses or draws. One of the games he did win in that campaign though was against Barney coming off a 5-7 victor. Tonight he’s throwing first so if he breaks Barney’s throw he’ll be in a good position to win so the double chance looks a good bet to play;
Good luck all
Oh the nap bully good luck
Also gone for van gerwin most 180s and to win match at evens on skybet
Good luck Lucky, like the look of the MVG bet he’s going to be out for revenge tonight from the weekend.
I like The sound of that mate ? Revengeeeeeee .
Philadelphia 76er’s @ Orlando Magic
Over 209.5 @ 1.96 (Marathon Bet)
Decent odds and I think the total will rise.
That’s all my bets tonight.
Good luck.
Tonight’s NBA:
Mavericks over 90.5 team points
Magic over 102.5 team points
11/10 @ SkyBet
Week : 3-1
Season : 8-4
Decided to add one more.
Boston Celtics @ Portland Trail Blazers
Celtics +1.5 @ 1.90 (Bet 365)
Not concerned about b2b, as their record is 8-3 (72.7%)
Good luck all.
World Grand Prix QFs
Double
Robertson/Hawkins o5.5 frames
Liang/Perry o5.5 frames
Prices yet to be available for the 2nd game as they’ve just finished their 2nd round games. The odds suggest Robertson/Hawkins should be close and I expect the odds for Liang/Perry to be similarly close. Only 6 of the 24 games played so far this week have gone u5.5 frames and with both games having players of similar standard, expect the trend to continue. o5.5 best priced at 8/13 for Robertson/Hawkins which is a bit short for a single so double it up with the other game when prices become available. 1st game starts at 7pm.
Double pays 8/5 with William Hill
Welsh Prem
Llanelli v Neath
Neath-8
1.90 @ bet365
GL if you follow
Sorry Llanelli-8
@bullseye thanks bully – nap coming in early..?
No worries mate, always great when they land early :)
Van gerwin most 180s and win evens *LOSE* ? That attempt was poo poo ?
Unlucky mate on another day some of those fourteen 140’s he threw would’ve been maximums.
Haha yeah I know mate,Next time bully ??…great going with your dart bets as usual ? ..when I saw it earlier was gonna do a 4-fold on your first 4 bets which won but took off my betslip and just did the NAP …What a chicken i am ? – hehe
Cheers lucky mate
Premier League Darts:
Singles:
Wade vs Taylor – highest checkout score over 120.5 5/6 PP **NAP** WON
Huybrechts vs Van Barneveld – Huybrechts double chance 6/5 PP **NB** WON
Lewis vs Chisnall – highest checkout score over 120.5 5/6 PP WON
Wade vs Taylor – Taylor highest checkout over 102.5 4/5 PP WON
Lewis vs Chisnall – Chisnall highest checkout over 98.5 4/5 PP LOST
Wright vs Van Gerwen – Van Gerwen average over 105.5 5/6 PP LOST
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Wade vs Taylor – over 10.5 total legs
Huybrechts vs Van Barneveld – Hubrechts +2.5
Double 11/8 Bet365 WON
Just missed the MVG 3-dart average target of 106 as he registered 105.21 & Chisnall was dire but other than that a successful night, well done all winners.
World Grand Prix
Trump -1.5 – v Hawkins – 6/5 Coral *loser*
Double
Robertson/Hawkins o5.5 frames
Liang/Perry o5.5 frames
pays 8/5 with William Hill *winner*
Premier League Darts
Chisnall most 180’s – v Lewis – 8/11 Betfair *winner*
Wade/Taylor – u5.5 180’s – Betvictor *winner*
Anderson most 180’s – v Klaasen – 10/11 Boylesports *loser*
MVG most 180’s – v Wright – 8/11 Coral *loser*
RVB most 180’s – v Huybrechts – Evs Betstars *winner
A bit unlucky with Anderson and MVG bets but simply got the Trump bet wrong. Anderson finished 2-2 on 180s and MVG amazingly missed the last dart for a 180 11 times. Very impressed with Hawkins in both games today, certainly a big improvement on his 1st game.
Putting up 2 for tomorrow that won’t surprise anyone.
Fu -1.5 – v King – Evs Betfair
Fu o0.5 centuries – v King – 6/4 365
Week 10-4
Year 34-30
NBA bet tonight..
Main player prop
Steven Adams (okc) over 12.5 points 5/6 skybet..
Should have a strong game under the rim in the likely absence of either love, LBJ or kyrie – If u decide to follow try wait for the confirm lineup if u can..points and rebounds looks good too at over 25.5…365
Good luck all
Long shot to follow….
My longshot
Harden triple double / rockets win
Serge ibaka 15+ points/magic win
Isiah Thomas 35+ pts/ Boston win
50/1 longshot £2.50 returns £130.00
*Posted Yesterday*
NBA Bet For Tonight
Treble @ 4.6/1 (£10) LOST
76ers Under 99.5 x
(Grizzlies)M Gasol Over 6.5 Rebounds – got 7
Celtics -8.5 x
Well done winners from last night
NBA(accumulators)
February Bets 7 Wins 2 +£71.50
NBA Bet For Tonight
Treble @ 5.3/1 (£10)
Rockets Over 114.5
Jazz Over 95.5
Celtics ML