IT'S a big day at Wimbledon with Andy Murray aiming for his second title at SW19.
Murray's only won two of his Grand Slam finals but every defeat has been against Novak Djokovic or Roger Federer so no disgrace there.
This time standing in his way is giant Canadian Milos Raonic who has reached his first final after seeing off Federer in the semis.
The Scot's experience and backing of the home crowd should see him through and he is a huge favourite with William Hill and McBookie going a best 2-7 while Raonic is 3-1 at Ladbrokes and bet365.
I'm convinced Murray will win but it's unlikely to be easy as the bookies reckon. Raonic is in the form of his life and if he serves well he'll be tough to break.
The big-hitter took Murray to three sets in the recent Queens final but has lost in two Grand Slam meetings with the British No.1
Raonic should win at least a set and is 8-15 at Ladbrokes to do so. I see Murray winning 3-1 (5-2, William Hill) or 3-2 (11-2, William Hill, Ladbrokes).
Most aces is a no-brainer but best you'll get on Raonic is 1-8 and he is also favourite for most double faults at 1-4 with Winner. He's served 28 in the tournament to Andy's six.
It took Murray a set and a half to break Raonic at Queens and he'll probably find it just as tough on Centre Court. A first-set tiebreak is possible at 6-4 with Coral and I like Ladbrokes' 11-8 for Raonic to be first to win a service game to love. He could go bang, bang, bang, bang – and that's it.
Big mac, Johnb and others have been prolific with their Wimbledon tips so let's see everyone's thoughts here.
Recommended Bets
Murray to win 3-1 or 3-2
Raonic to win a set
Raonic first to win a service game to love
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Mr F
I think your set prices for 3/1 and 3/2 are Raonic prices not Murray ? Murray is 11/2 for 3/2 and 5/2 for 3/1
MY BETS FOR TODAY ARE
Raonic to win 100/30 (to me the bet of the tournament) 3 points
Raonic to win 3-0 16/1 sky bet / bet victor 1 point
Simon Goodwin, they were – sorted now.
Super Sunday treble
1- Hamilton to win British grand prix 2/5
2- Murray to win 1st set and match 1/2
3- France to win and over 1.5 match goals 7/4
£10 treble returns £57.75 @Ladbrokes (placed in store)
Murray v Raonic
RAONIC over 5.5 double faults 5/6 ladbrokes NAP/NB (double stake)
NO TIEBREAK in match 7/2 bet365