NFL week nine kicks off with a Thursday night rematch between two sides who met on the opening day of the season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers won on that occasion, beating Atlanta Falcons for the third time in a row, but their form has since dipped and their record stands at 3-4.
Falcons have fared better – five wins in their eight outings so far – and they're 10-19 at William Hill to bag victory on the road tonight with the Bucs 19-10 underdogs at Marathonbet.
At the Paris Masters tennis Andy Murray survived a scare to see off Fernando Verdasco yesterday and now faces Lucas Pouille of France while top seed Novak Djokovic takes on Grigor Dimitrov.
There's also NBA matches worth a flutter so feel free to add your tips and good luck with your bets.
Jordan's NFL Week 9 Tips
Dallas Cowboys -2.5
Green Bay Packers -2.5
Double @ 43-50 @ 365– 15 points
Add: San Diego Chargers +3.5
Treble @ 13-10 @ 365– 5 points
In December 2020 we sadly 
Hawks seem to have been beaten at home as double digit favs which is a shock and a shame considering I said Dwight could have a good game. 29 points and 10 boards but a horrible effort from Atlanta at home. Well done any winners.
Atlanta Hawks -4
Portland Trail Blazers/Phoenix Suns Over 207.5 Total Points
4/5 @ 365 – 2.5 points **LOSE**
Tevin Coleman and Jacob Tamme will be out for the Falcons tomorrow in Tampa, with Julio Jones seeing limited practices earlier this week to keep him healthier. Devonta Freeman will likely be taking on plenty of work tonight after he was on the field for 73% of the offensive snaps against Green Bay on Sunday. Tampa rank 22nd against the rush and 23rd against the pass so not elite in either facet. They also just gave up 513 yards to Derek Carr with Cooper and Crabtree tearing to up the secondary. Julio Jones saw plenty of double coverage against the Packers which ended up in Mohamed Sanu seeing more targets and his line of 44.5 @ PP could be a look at going over. However Freeman should be the bell cow once more and has the ability to take any run/pass to the house on any given snap. He’s what you’d call a home-run back.
Devonta Freeman (Atlanta Falcons) Over 98.5 Rush and Receiving Yards @ 5/6 @ Paddy Power – 3 points
Devonta Freeman Anytime TD @ EVS @ Betfair/PP – 2 points
Raptors @ Wizards
Wizards +1 @ 1.90 – *LOST*
Bulls @ Celtics
Celtics -3 @ 1.90 – *WON*
Pistons @ Nets
Nets +4 @ 1.90 – *WON*
Didnt go 3-0, but a profitable night.
Well done any winners.
Wins – 6
Lost – 4
Nice picks mate ?
Cheers bud ?
Isaiah Thomas (celtics) points and assists 8/11 PP *WON*
Westbrook (okc) over 10.0 rebounds 5/6 PP *LOSE*
Westbrook over 1.5 3 pointers *LOSE*
Well done winners ..wish I stuck with Isiah only but hey all good…
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4 wins
6 lose
You can get 2.20 for Jordan’s NFL double at Unibet
It’ll be the spreads moving about Mr O but I’d still recommend it.
0 for 1 with last nights selection being bombed by the Hawks at home with the total going over thanks to OT in Phoenix. Tonight I’m taking a prop which should have a decent chance. ‘The Greek Freak’ Giannis Antetokounmpo is Milwaukee’s go to player and has put up big lines already this season of 40, 33, 34 and 45. The Pacers are rested but are giving up a league fourth worst points per game and in the upper end of giving points in the paint. Giannis has a 27% usage rating over his first four games and that should continue tonight.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks) Over 35.5 PR&A @ 5/6 @ PP – 2.4 points
Isiah Thomas (Boston Celtics) usually balls out against Cleveland whether they win or lose and could hit his 31 points and rebounds total @ 5/6 with PP. On b2b nights though so maybe smaller stakes there.
A big game in Oakland see’s Russell Westbrook come face to face against his old team-mate in Kevin Durant. Westbrook has thrown shade at KD ever since the move so it’ll be interesting to see how fired up he is tonight. OKC won in LA last night so should be in a prime let down spot for tonight, but Westbrook won’t go down fighting. The Warriors are giving up a fifth worst points per game total to opponents, so the Thunder will get their joy but I think ultimately Durant will be on the right team with the W.
I’ve also priced up a team points double.
Milwaukee Bucks Over 99.5 Team Points
Oklahoma City Thunder Over 102.5 Team Points
48/50 @ Skybet – 2.5 points
NBA Basketball
Bulls @ Celtic
Been struggling to settle on a bet but I’ve finally settled on the Bulls to win against Celtics again!
Celtics will be looking at revenge against the Bulls in what will be a well contested game but given Celtics return after two games on the road and facing Cavs tomorrow in Cleveland, could lead to some post & pre game fatigue.
The Bulls have been the surprise package so far with 3 wins under their belt and looking good at both ends of the court. Bulls to nick this one for me!
Bulls (Money Line) @ 11/8, Betfair – 1.5pts staked. ***LOST***
Good luck with your bets!
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Bulls just weren’t in this and their defence around the arc was non existent for large parts! They did rally at the end drawing level with 2 mins on the clock, but Celtics looked like they wanted it more and ran out worthy winners by 7 point.
Well done to the winners!
Euroleague Basketball
CSKA Moscow @ Olympiakos (19:00GMT)
Apologies but don’t have time for a write-up. To put it simply, CSKA should be too strong for Olympiakos and the odds are generous!
CSKA (Money Line) @ 5/6, Bet365 – 2.5pts staked.
Good luck!
Euro Basketball Longshot
Galatasaray (Money Line)
Bakken Bears/ Horsens (Over 171)
Brose Baskets (-3.5)
CSKA / Olympiakos (Over 168)
Fourfold @ 92/1, Bet365– 0.5pts staked.
Good luck!
Euroleague Basketball
CSKA Moscow @ Olympiakos (19:00GMT)
Apologies but don’t have time for a write-up. To put it simply, CSKA should be too strong for Olympiakos and the odds are generous!
CSKA (Money Line) @ 5/6, Bet365 – 2.5pts staked. ***WIN*** ?
Good luck!
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Comfortable win from the Russians who eased off in the 4th to win 75-81.
My NBA selection tonight, odds with Bet 365.
Pick 1
Golden State Warriors -11.5 @ 1.90
Im not put off by the big spread, I can see this one being a blow out win for the Warriors, especially after losing their opening game by 29 points. You’ve got the added Westbrook v KD element, and the fact that Thunder are on a b2b after a tough win against the Clippers last night. Soo much talent in this Warriors roster, could win by double digits no problem.
Pick 2
Bucks +3 @ 1.90
Not convinced by this Pacers team yet, and Milwaukee is a tough place to go. People on the board might remember how much I loved backing the Bucks at home last season.
Good luck as always ✌
Hunter ?? thx
Glad you were on! ?
player props tonight..
Lebron James over 7.5 assists 8/11
Steph curry over 36.5 PA&R 5/6
Good luck everyone
Euro Basketball Longshot
Galatasaray (Money Line)
Bakken Bears/ Horsens (Over 171)
Brose Baskets (-3.5)
CSKA / Olympiakos (Over 168)
Fourfold @ 92/1, Bet365– 0.5pts staked. ***LOST***
Good luck!
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2 from 4 with the CSKA game going under and 9/1 shot Galatasaray running running Madrid to the very end!
*Posted Yesterday*
NBA Bet For Tonight
5 Fold @ 11/2 (£10) LOST
Raptors +3.5
NY Knicks +5.5
Bulls +8.5
Blazers ML
Mavericks +10.5
November NBA
Bets 2
Lost 2
– £20
NBA Basketball
Kings @ Magic
In short….Magic are a are woeful at the best of times and I’d expect the King’s with zip better roster and Mr Cousins in particular to have a big game here!
Kings: Points Spread (-2.5) @ 13/10, Betway – 1.5pts staked.
Good luck with your bets lads!
Apologies for typos, been a long day! ?
NBA Bet For Tonight
5 Fold @ 5.8/1 (£10)
Kings ML
Cavaliers ML
Pacers -1.5
Timerwovles ML
Warriors ML