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MARIN CILIC faces the toughest test of his US Open defence tonight when he battles top seed Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals.

Cilic – who overcome Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in a five-set thriller in the previous round – is unfancied to make it the final with Boylesports currently best price of 13-2 for the Croat to KO the world No.1.

Djokovic, who has won all 13 matches against Cilic and beat him in the Wimbledon quarters this year, is 1-7 at Paddy Power and 15-16 at marathonbet for a straight-sets win while over 3.5 sets pays 19-17 at 10bet.

It's a similar story in the women's last four with Serena Williams huge favourite at 1-12 with Marathonbet to dispose of Roberta Vinci, who is in her first Grand Slam semi-final and available at 12-1 with BetVictor.

Other sporting highlights today include the NFL season opener – New England v Pittsburgh – plus a Castleford v St Helens Super League clash and Tour of Britain cycling stage five. Good luck with your bets and post your tips and chat here.

153 Comments
  1. Ad 9 years ago

    I would have thought 4/1 for Anderson was a good bet for anyone not already on the big man. Not watching so I could be off here, but surely has a decent chance

  2. Jordan 9 years ago

    Small bet to get the NFL ball rolling.

    Tom Brady was the talk of the off season with the deflation scandal but last week had his 4 match suspension LIFTED ;) and will be a man on a mission in the opener against Pittsburgh. Rob Gronkowski is one of the hardest men to cover in the game and probably the best if not second best Tight End behind Jimmy Graham. His speed and size is a match up that nobody can handle and is 4/7 to score a TD on its own. He scored 15 TD’s in 18 games last year and is probably Bradys best target in the red zone but can also break a tackle or 5 and take it to the house for 50 yards. The Steelers will be without two big players. Running back Le’Veon Bell who is easily a top 5 Running Back, and Martavis Bryant who can take the top off any defense, so Antonio Brown is going to have his work cut out. Pittsburgh also lost their veteran safety to retirement in the way of long locked Troy Polumalu and they weren’t the best secondary last season even with him, ranking 27th overall in passing defense.

    NFL – Friday – 1:30AM

    Rob Gronkowski To Score A Touchdown And New England Patriots To Win @ 11/10 @ WillHill – 2 points

    • Gary 9 years ago

      Jordan do Bet 365 do this bet I can’t seem to find it? I’m also with Paddy Power and Skybet

    • Jordan 9 years ago

      Gary only WillHill as I’m aware. I’d open an account with them. Doesn’t cost anything and they’re the only firm who do the best wincasts in my opinion.

  3. Jordan 9 years ago

    2015-16 NFL Ante Posts

    Posted this a few months ago so prices may have varied

    Packers
    Seahawks
    Colts

    All to win their division @ 6/5 @ PP – 10 points
    _______________________________________________________________

    Colts/Packers Super Bowl 50 Finalists @ 25/1 @ Skybet – 1 point – Like the chief I think its either Andrew Lucks time to get a ring, Russell Wilsons 3rd consecutive Super Bowl appearance, or Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers not to botch an onside kick recovery in the NFC Championship and take the Lombardi Trophy back to Title Town again.

    Colts/Seahawks Super Bowl 50 Finalists @ 16/1 @ Skybet – 1 point

    Super Bowl 50 Outside Shot – Philadelphia Eagles @ 16/1 @ Skybet – 0.5 a point EW 2 places @ 1/2

    Outsider Finalists – Colts/Eagles @ 50/1 @ Skybet – 0.5 a point

    Seems a brave bet picking the Eagles but Sam Bradford is being picked to be the comeback player of the year. If he can stay healthy then that might be the case. He’ll have ex college team mate DeMarco Murray at his side, with first round WR Nelson Agholor and last years 2nd round WR Jordan Matthews. They have two very dangerous players backing up Murray in Darren Sproles and Kenjon Barner. Quite possibly could have the best return game in the league.

    Adrian Peterson Most Rushing Yards @ 5/1 @ Skybet – 1 point EW 3 places @ 1/4 – If AP can stay healthy and play every game then this is in with a chance. His last full 16 game season he won the league MVP with 2,097 yards. He has had 8 years in the league but only played 3 full seasons. Lets say he has a fairly healthy season this year and plays every game. If you were to add up the 6 seasons he’s played 14+ games, he’d average 1,524 yards over 15 games. That would have put him 2nd overall last year behind DeMarco Murray. Peterson has vowed to beat Eric Dickersons regular season record of 2,105 yards (he was only 8 yards away in 2012).

    Andrew Luck Most Passing Yards @ 10/3 @ Stan James – 1 point EW 4 places @ 1/4 – Not much needs to be said here with the chiefs Super Bowl write up. Luck probably has the best ammunition around him in the NFL this year and as long as he can cut down on the picks, he should be up there again, finishing 3rd behind Big Ben and Drew Brees last season.

    Julio Jones Most Receiving Yards @ 13/2 @ Skybet – 1 point EW 3 places @ 1/4 – Jones looks lonely on the depth chart with two ageing vets Roddy White and Devin Hester the only two other real threats on the receiving side of the ball with Harry Douglas going to Tennessee. He finished 3rd overall last year with 1,593 yards from 103 receptions through 15 games and has the QB Matty Ice to get the job done. Biggest threat in their side and I’m chancing him to be the top receiver with a hope of a place.

    JJ Watt Defensive Player Of The Year @ 6/4 @ Ladbrokes – 2 points – Sacks, forced fumbles, fumble recoveries, interceptions, even line him up as a Tight End on the goal line. Is there anything JJ Watt can’t do? Probably not. Decent price for somebody who almost won the regular season MVP last season. Last defensive player to do that was the Giants Linebacker Lawrence Taylor in 1986.

    Jarryd Hayne To Score A Rushing TD @ 3/1 @ 888 – 2 points

    Jarryd Hayne To Score A Kickoff/Return TD @ 9/4 @ 888 – 2 points

    Jarryd Hayne has done the unthinkable of turning down a multi million dollar contract in the Rugby League to follow his dream as an undrafted rookie running back in the NFL. He had a big impact for the Niners in pre season and held a place on the 53 man roster. Very dangerous in the return game and the two prices for the rushing and return TD are well priced for his production based off pre season, although didn’t actually score a TD.

    Apologies if this is too much, but over the past couple of months on the football and NBA I can afford to splash out on what I think could be a worth while NFL season.

  4. Jordan 9 years ago

    Posted a couple months ago

    Green Bay Packers -4 @ 10/11 @ Bwin – 10 points (Out to -6.5 in places)

    Posted last week

    Tuesday 15th September – 3:20AM

    Minnesota Vikings -2.5 @ 24/25 @ Marathon – 5 points

    • Nick 9 years ago

      Do you think the packers -6.5 is still worth it mate?

    • Jordan 9 years ago

      Nick I wouldn’t advise it mate just in case. What I would suggest is maybe taking alternates spreads as a double @ 365. Packers -2.5 and Vikings +3.5 pays just under EVS. You’ll see a lot of those from me when we start finding out who the big guns are.

  5. Felix 9 years ago

    Kevin Anderson back to his old boring ways. Yawn.

  6. max 9 years ago

    a tenner each way at 10/3 if he gets placed loses money. and your bet at 5/1 if he gets placed wins £2.50. So surely it would be better to have 1pt on them outright. If they both place you win 83p next year, I guess profit is profit lol

    Get in Fed!!!

  7. Jordan 9 years ago

    Correct Max, and if he finishes outside of 4th I lose both stakes. Would rather lose £1.70 than £20 if he doesn’t win…

  8. Jordan 9 years ago

    Obviously I’m placing the bets in thinking they’ll win. Is it that hard to understand? Always questioning, never tipping. Bring on the site changes.

  9. max 9 years ago

    only asking the question bud, a 1pt on the outright is better than 10/3 ew. if he get placed u lose money. U stake 20 on and only get 18.33 back I don’t get that bet. Never mind.

    • Jordan 9 years ago

      Hollywood Rainham, flip a coin really mate. I never do Over/Under in NFL. Sorry bud.

  10. Jordan 9 years ago

    What happens if Luck gets sacked on his first play and breaks his collarbone? £20 down the drain. When I’m paying you to be my financial adviser I’ll ask you what I should stake. Alright mate?

  11. Picksix 9 years ago

    NFL Antepost

    Outright

    * Seattle Seahawks @ 5/1 80% stake

    * Indianapolis Colts @ 14/1 (now 10/1) 20% stake

    Keeping this short but after taking a long time to choose my outright pick I have decided upon my very own Seattle Seahawks. With Jimmy Graham added to the roster Russell Wilson finally has a scoring threat and will give support to offence who heavily rely on play action and the strong yards of marshawn lynch. On defence there is no doubt they are the best in the league and has been the main reason of the Seahawks success the past few years.
    Thechief has covered the colts pick and there is not much I need to add to what he has already said although I feel they will come short in the Super Bowl against the Seahawks it definitely has value at that price
    I do have a small stake on the packers @ 8/1 wich I bet months ago wich I will now more or less consider a cover bet as im not placing any more money

    Super Bowl Finalists

    * Indianapolis Colts / Seattle Seahawks @ 16/1

    * New England Patriots /Seattle Seahawks@ 14/1

    U can never count the pats out the most consistent team in the NFL in my lifetime at least and would not be surprised to see a rematch of last years Super Bowl

  12. Picksix 9 years ago

    Forgot to add Jordan’s division winner bet wich he posted is another I am on, very strong looking bet

  13. Picksix 9 years ago

    NFL Antepost

    Highest Scoring Team

    * Indianapolis Colts @ 11/2

    The colts finishes 5th last season 28 points short of the packers who were top scorers. With Luck mostly depending on TY last season with no one to back him up and a poor run game allowing defences to add extra pass coverage the offensive additions to the colts makes me to believe this in with a high chance. Also taking in fact the colts regular season fixtures are against mostly poor defensive teams

    Regular season MVP

    * Andrew Luck @ 11/2

    One thing I am confident of is the colts having a strong Reguluar season and I am looking forward to see what andre luck can do now he has the weapons around him, he’s going to get MVP someday and this could be his year

  14. Picksix 9 years ago

    The highest scoring team bet is the stronger pick the MVP is a smaller bet. 80% stake on the highest scoring team bet and 20% stake on the MVP

  15. Hollywood Rainham 9 years ago

    Morning Jordan. First NFL game tonite. I do over & under points. Do you think it will be high scoring?

  16. Mattyg123 9 years ago

    Cheers for the pennetta and Halep tips Ad. Had 2 singles at 11/5 and 15/8 and s small double. Unfortunately wasted a bit of today’s profit on Anderson. Cheers

  17. Ad 9 years ago

    Jeez Jordan, relax man! We’re all friends here (well most of us!)

    • Jordan 9 years ago

      Ad, Max isn’t. All he ever does is question me or tries to determine what my life consists of.

  18. Ad 9 years ago

    Anderson was a flop last night, but Halep and pennetta winning provided plenty of opportunity for profit. Still, I had some accas that would’ve had me jumping around this if the big man had won, but I guess that’s life!

    Great to see Fed cruising, Just hope he does the business again against the Stanimal.

  19. Attila 9 years ago

    Anderson, useless… Didn’t even try to win… Riddled with unforced errors. Stan was just cruising

  20. Johnb 9 years ago

    Johnb
    1 day ago
    NFL

    Sunday 6pm
    Miami Dolphins @ Washington Redskins

    MIAMI -3.5 points 20/21 NAP Ladbrokes

    MIAMI -10.5 points 5/2 Ladbrokes

    Quite simply in my opinion the best bet of week 1
    The Redskins could be a contender this season to be winless
    Kirk Cousins taking over from Robert Griffin III is a step back and he should expect to be sacked multiple times on Sunday against what could end up one of the best defences this season

    The Redskins offensive line of Trent Williams, Shawk Lauvao, Kory Lichtensteiger, Brandon Schreff and Morgan Moses simply won’t handle a defence with Ndamukong Suh, Cameron Wake, Oliver Vernon and Earl Mitchell

    Miami in my opinion could win the AFC EAST this season at 9/2 with Bet365

  21. Johnb 9 years ago

    Johnb
    21 hrs, 56 mins ago
    NFL
    Four outsiders that have a decent chance of winning on week 1

    Friday 1:30am
    Pittsburgh Steelers @ New England Patriots
    PITTSBURGH 5/2 Skybet Betfred Paddy Power

    Sunday 9:25pm
    Baltimore Ravens @ Denver Broncos
    BALTIMORE 19/10 Boylesports

    Sunday 9:25pm
    Cincinnati Bengals @ Oakland Raiders
    OAKLAND 6/4 Bet365 William Hill Paddy Power

    Tuesday 12:10am
    Philadelphia Eagles @ Atlanta Falcons
    ATLANTA 7/5 Boylesports

    MIAMI are the main bet this week but these outsiders have a decent chance

  22. Johnb 9 years ago

    Green Bay should be the team to beat this season at 15/2
    But a decent outsider could be Miami Dolphins at 28/1

  23. DK 9 years ago

    Anderson completely messed me up yesterday, havent been that frustrated watching in a long time.

    Going again today

    England (cricket)
    Djokovic
    Federer
    Serena

    4fold 2/1

  24. Dazzler 9 years ago

    Brewers o8.5 @ 1.76 *lost*

    Add
    Astros o7.5 @ 1.66 *won*

    Double @ 2.92 *lost*

    Brewers got 4 hits in the first 3 innings (which I watched before going to bed) and then didn’t get another all night.

    Tonight’s mlb
    Padres o7.5 hits @ 1.74

    It’s a limited card on the mlb tonight so I’m going to have a small bet on the nfl.

    Patriots to win every quarter @ 12/1
    (not a tip by the way)

  25. Jordan 9 years ago

    John hope you’re right about the Packers :) Can’t believe Gruden thinks the best move going forward is with Kirk Cousins. Can see Grimes getting his first pick of the season in that one. A team to go 0-16 is 33/1 @ 365 if you’re interested. I know you like those odds :)

  26. Jordan 9 years ago

    Hollywood Rainham, flip a coin really mate. I never do Over/Under in NFL. Sorry bud.

  27. Picksix 9 years ago

    Ravens would be my outsider pick , strong defence and flaccos playoff record is superb

  28. Jordan 9 years ago

    Beauty of the NFL, you just don’t know who’s going to be in the playoff picture. Hope we’re not using the ‘any given Sunday’ too much haha

  29. leecunliffe 9 years ago

    Got to agree with John b with his oakland selection Sunday. Don’t know where cincinatti going with Dalton but he must feel like Roberto soldogdo or Falcao when he takes to field no confidence in him and only matter of time before he is benched, oakland showed signs back end of last season of making their home ground a fortress again if they can get the atmosphere to the level it was when they did the 49ers last season then no one will find it easy going to oakland.

  30. leecunliffe 9 years ago

    No point doing preview of tonight’s game Jordan got it covered

  31. Picksix 9 years ago

    Basketball

    Eurobasket 2015

    ML Treble

    * Spain
    Serbia
    Greece

    Treble @ 9/10

    The Spanish have had a mix of performances but have the edge over a German side who have been playing well but don’t seem to have that winning mentality to get over the line wich leaves them with little chance against the Spanish who rarely lose
    Serbs will look to keep 100% record going buy edging hosts Italy who are too poor on defence to win this one
    Netherlands have been fun to watch this tm having a you score we score attitude but the Greeks are a good team all round and there class should get them an easy win

  32. Picksix 9 years ago

    Jordan not long till we see Michael Bennett put rodgers on his as* buddy too haha

  33. Jordan 9 years ago

    Haha cheers Lee. I think Oakland will surprise a few this season. Cooper looks some player. Needed for Carr. Only worry against the Bengals is Hill on the ground and Green in the air but the QB throwing to them isn’t an issue.

    • Dazid316 9 years ago

      ***Posted Yesterday***
      MLB Bets For Tonight

      Single @ 3/1 (£10) LOST
      Toronto Blue Jays @ Boston Red Sox
      Toronto Blue Jays & Over 11.5 Runs (Lost 10-4)

      5 Fold @ 30.65/1 (£5) LOST
      Pittsburgh Pirates ML (Win 5-4)
      San Francisco Giants ML (Lost 2-1)
      Tampa Bay Rays & Over 6.5 Runs (Win 8-0)
      Texas Rangers & Over 5.5 Runs (Lost 6-0)
      Houston Astros & Over 5.5 Runs (Win 11-5)

  34. Super Wall 9 years ago

    Any one fancy Cilic to win at least one set tonight?

  35. Jordan 9 years ago

    Tyler we’re gonna have beef if you come out with comments like that during the season ;)

  36. leecunliffe 9 years ago

    Agreed with hill he is in my fantasy team thus week

  37. Picksix 9 years ago

    Haha Jordan a massive game that is even though it being week 2 home field advantadge is going to be massive in that NFC final

  38. Picksix 9 years ago

    Basketball

    Eurobasket 2015

    Serbia v Italy

    * Serbia HT – FT @ 8/11

    Game starting very soon but noticed the big boys are all starting for Serbia when coming out on court. This could get messy for Italy with that poor defence

  39. Jordan 9 years ago

    You better hope Bam Bam the money whore is playing by then mate :)

    Lee I’ve done the UK and actual NFL one. Noticed the UK prize is a trip to the pro bowl but wouldn’t be complaining with a week in Hawaii :) Do you know if you can chop and change your team every week in the UK one?

  40. Picksix 9 years ago

    Lol Im sure it will be sorted during the week mate, a good thing that there not thinking about his contract atm and are keeping there concentration on the first game. Don’t think he’s needed against the Rams but he is definetely going to be needed against u cheeseheads

  41. Jordan 9 years ago

    Yeah I think it’ll be sorted sharpish. Better do anyway, could scupper my division treble haha

  42. mlac 9 years ago

    @picksx

    thoughts on:

    russia ML
    France -6.5

    evens

    ?

  43. leecunliffe 9 years ago

    Jordan I prefer the UK one as every week you pick a brand new team so it’s simple to do. Normally a score around 130 pts will get you in top 1,000 each week need 180 pts to have chance of weekly winner but a trip to hawaii sounds good

  44. Picksix 9 years ago

    Mlac france will need a win to secure top spot in the group and they should cover but I would be wary of a big lead going into the 4th as they rotate the team a lot so would advise covering it that situation occurs

    The Russians have lost all there games and Bosnia picked up a win against Israel in OT they are playing for nothing , bare in mind the Russians have only lost there games by 2 points and have come close to winning all there games and nearly gave the French a scare yesterday it’s tough to call that one but if I had to pick a winner I would probably go with the Russians but wouldn’t be confident of it

  45. mlac 9 years ago

    @picksix,cheers yeah was a bit wary of the russians, tho they are better than bosnia in nearly every department, though i think i will heed your warning.
    not confident enough about spain, and lithuania game will be close, think ill just go for the france spread and cover like you say.

  46. Picksix 9 years ago

    Yeh Lithuania go through too many cold phases for me back to them, Spain have not been as strong this year wich is a good sign as I have france to win it but the Serbs are playing unreal ball at both ends of the court wich is usual what u get from the Spanish . I think spain will contain Schroeder and Nowitzki better than the Italians did in the previous game and edge this one

  47. thechief 9 years ago

    Afternoon Guys Castleford Tigers v St Helens

    The live game on SKY tonight comes from the Jungle, as the Tigers face the reigning champions. It is a must win game for Cas if they are to make the semi finals. Saints go into this match as 2/5 favourites.

    Castleford will be without Nathan Massey, Jake Webster through injury and winger Justin Carney for lets say a internal suspension. They will however have captain Michael Shenton and Oliver Holmes back from injury. St Helens have named the same squad that beat Leeds last week.

    This is a tough one to call, Cas at home are pretty good winning 9 out of 13 this season, while Saints have lost 6 of their last 10 on the road. It is hard to read much into that win against Leeds last week, they had an extra week to prepare, Leeds were coming off a 6 day turnaround after winning the challenge cup and had 3 key men missing. It was 14-12 at half time, then Saints scored 3 tries in the opening 17 minutes to take the game away from Leeds.

    Castleford are normally strong defensively but conceded 30pts or more in 4 of their last 5 games and with the season on the line, I am looking at try scorers in what could be a fairly high scoring contest. The total points is set at 48.5 and If I was to have a bet it would be on the overs.

    For Saints Tommy Makinson has missed two months of the season, but still has an impressive strike rate of 15 tries in 19 games, scoring in each of his last 3 games since returning. He is 8/11 at Ladbrokes, however I am doubling him up with Antonio Brown in the NFL, to make a 2/1 double at William Hill.

    Adam Quinlan scored a good try last week chiming into the line breaking a tackle and scoring, which ended his mini drought. The Full back is a danger in open space and has scored 5 in 7. He is 5/4 Ladbrokes. For the Tigers I like Denny Solomona, he is replacing the suspended Justin Carney and is a prolific try scorer. He was unlucky to lose his spot when Carney got fit as he scored 13 tries in 6 games whilst deputising. He scored a brilliant try last week and can take advantage of his opportunity tonight he is 1/1 Ladbrokes.

    Check team news before betting, especially with the double.

    Anytime Scorer Double

    MAKINSON & BROWN 2/1

    QUINLAN TO SCORE 5/4
    SOLOMONA TO SCORE 1/1

    Good luck if your having a bet

  48. Marty 9 years ago

    The return of my favourite sport tonight, and one of my favourite teams, the NFL and the Patriots.

    Three recommended bets this evening

    TD Scorers: Gronkowski (4/9) and Brown (8/13). Very simple justification. I foresee a high scoring game (see below) due to two of the worst passing defences in the pre season. The Steelers were bottom ranked on DVOA and the Pats 7th from bottom. Both teams are missing their main running back, so both sides will rely heavily on their passing attack. Brown and Gronkowski are the main men for both sides, with both teams missing starting receivers they will be heavily relied on, particularly in the red zone.

    Game Totals: O52.5 (10/11) Both teams feature Hall of Fame quarterbacks, A star receiver each as well as complementary weapons. As mentioned, both pass defences are dire and I expect these QB‘s to light up the Boston air.

    All prices taken from B365

  49. Picksix 9 years ago

    Basketball

    Eurobasket 2015

    Serbia v Italy

    * Serbia HT – FT @ 8/11 **WON**

    Game starting very soon but noticed the big boys are all starting for Serbia when coming out on court. This could get messy for Italy with that poor defence

  50. leecunliffe 9 years ago

    Super league rugby Saints @ Castleford (that’s for all you Nfl boys)

    Fancy a high scoring game tonight saints can jump into third tonight and I think they will win in an open game

    Bet saints to win and both to score 20 pts 3/1

    For a try scorer I agree with the chief on Adam quinlan

  51. leecunliffe 9 years ago

    NFL THURSDAY

    Was going to take patriots on low spread without Brady but no value in spread now Brady has overturned his suspension so am looking at scorers. As big Ben is going to have to do it himself due to injury to star running back am looking at his main weapon Antonio brown

    Bet brown to score anytime 4/5
    Brown to score 2 or more 3/1

  52. Picksix 9 years ago

    Lee what bookie has brown 4/5 anytime mate the best price I’ve seen for him scoring , should surely get one i think butler will struggle being matched up against him

  53. leecunliffe 9 years ago

    Picksix William Hill had brown 4/5 anytime this morning mate

  54. Picksix 9 years ago

    Ye mate I got it 4/5 it’s still that price too, was gonna leave tonight’s game out until I seen that most places have him 4/7
    Either wideout for the steelers seems a good bet, butler and ryan will have there work cut out.

  55. leecunliffe 9 years ago

    Not had chance read too much into game mate thunk spread is about right tho so will ease my way into the new season spent all day studying weekends games and footy coupon and having do bit of work inbetween which always gets in way

  56. mlac 9 years ago

    @american football heads.

    i know nothing about it, but wanna put a fairly ‘safe’ pick in a acca.
    cheers.

    boxing this weekend:

    I like the look of mayweather by KO @ 13/8

    it seems unlikely considering he hasnt had a KO in 8 years (ortiz KO was not legit) but berto really is garbage, his attempt at a shoulder roll is laughable, he is extremely hit table and is a c level fighter, look for him to get caught repeatably by floyd’s check left hook.

    certainly wont be betting high stakes on this one, the less risky picks this weekend:

    Vanes Martirosyan 2/7 to win and 1/2 points. younger, more power and has only lost to the best 2 young undefeated propspects.unlikely he’ll stop smith, as he’s never been stopped.

    Roman martinez 4/9 to win. i cant decide whether he’ll win on points or stop salido.
    salido’s chin is totally gone, he loses points for low blows practically every fight and is at the end of his career.

    anthony joshua rnds 1-3 3/10 KO in round 2 9/4
    Gary Cornish is an undefeated 6 foot 9 beast who has won every fight in the amaeteurs and pro’s.
    sounds good enough for odds of 15/1.
    unfortunately for gary i wont even be putting a quid on it, he has little power to keep AJ off and his chin is very suspect, he also has little to no defense, look for joshua to end it on the ropes in the 1st or 2nd round.

    George groves v badou jack: to go the distance 10/11
    If this was pre froch groves i would go for a groves KO here, badou was KO’d in the first round agaisnt a journeyman a year ago.
    unfortunately for george he has been ‘cobra’d’ as carl put it. he is not the same fighter he was who stopped paul smith in 2 rounds and beat james degale.
    i think this will go to the cards, groves fades late and i think jack will win the last 4-5 rounds which makes it tough to call the winner.

    when the markets open tommorow ill also be taking Charlo by Points and dillian white by KO.

  57. BigB 9 years ago

    For interest, went low stake on

    DHB to score a TD anytime
    and Steelers over 20.5 on a bigger stake.

    Excited is an understatement.

  58. Jordan 9 years ago

    Tyler last time I checked if you wanted Brown as a bumper price, Skybet had him and Gronk both to score a TD @ 6/4. Probably 90% chance of that one coming in.

  59. Mattyg123 9 years ago

    Any1 fancy anything in the tennis tonight? Looks very tough to find any value

  60. mlac 9 years ago

    @american football heads.
    i know nothing about it, but wanna put a fairly ‘safe’ pick in a acca.cheers.

    boxing this weekend:

    I like the look of mayweather by KO @ 13/8

    it seems unlikely considering he hasnt had a KO in 8 years (ortiz KO was not legit) but berto really is garbage, his attempt at a shoulder roll is laughable, he is extremely hit table and is a c level fighter, look for him to get caught repeatably by floyd’s check left hook.

    certainly wont be betting high stakes on this one, the less risky picks this weekend:

    Vanes Martirosyan 2/7 to win and 1/2 points. younger, more power and has only lost to the best 2 young undefeated propspects.unlikely he’ll stop smith, as he’s never been stopped.

    Roman martinez 4/9 to win. i cant decide whether he’ll win on points or stop salido.
    salido’s chin is totally gone, he loses points for low blows practically every fight and is at the end of his career.

    anthony joshua rnds 1-3 3/10 KO in round 2 9/4
    Gary Cornish is an undefeated 6 foot 9 beast who has won every fight in the amaeteurs and pro’s.
    sounds good enough for odds of 15/1.
    unfortunately for gary i wont even be putting a quid on it, he has little power to keep AJ off and his chin is very suspect, he also has little to no defense, look for joshua to end it on the ropes in the 1st or 2nd round.

    George groves v badou jack: to go the distance 10/11
    If this was pre froch groves i would go for a groves KO here, badou was KO’d in the first round agaisnt a journeyman a year ago.
    unfortunately for george he has been ‘cobra’d’ as carl put it. he is not the same fighter he was who stopped paul smith in 2 rounds and beat james degale.
    i think this will go to the cards, groves fades late and i think jack will win the last 4-5 rounds which makes it tough to call the winner.

    when the markets open tommorow ill also be taking Charlo by Points and dillian white by KO.

  61. Merv 9 years ago

    Jordan, you seem to be the man in the know when it comes to NFL betting. Having never bet in this sport before, what do you find tends to be the most assured type of bet? Is it team to win outright, over/under points, players to score a TD, passing yards? Cheers

  62. Jordan 9 years ago

    Merv trust me I’m an amateur when compared to the chief, Lee and Picksix (can’t remember how long BigB had followed the NFL) But I’d say Antonio Brown to score a TD is probably the best bet but I think the Patriots will win and if that’s the case, Gronkowski will have something to so with it, which is why I have taken the Gronk Wincast @ WillHill. Still @ 11/10. I’ve got £20 on it.

  63. Merv 9 years ago

    Thanks Jordan. I’m going to start with a £1 bet on Antonio Brown to score anytime and if it wins, put the winnings on another any TD scorer in another game. I’ll keep this running to see how far we go with it.

  64. Benny 9 years ago

    Skybet request a bet has gronk to score anytime and pats to win by 3 or more @ 4/5? Worth a go jordan?

  65. leecunliffe 9 years ago

    Well there is the quinlan try good call chief

  66. OllyS 9 years ago

    Gronk to score a TD, Patriots to win is 5/4 Coral. Definitely looks value. Only downside is it’s max £20.

  67. Aye Right 9 years ago

    What’s the best bets lads?

  68. Aye Right 9 years ago

    Late Super single Roberta Vinci and Serena over 17.5 games
    Approximately Evens at B.V.Also fancy Vinci to take a set but highly doubt it considering Serena is beginning to acclimatize to the pressure of breaking an unimaginable record.

  69. archie in ulster 9 years ago

    Thechief

    Nice call makinson just got try great shout

    Winner 4/7

  70. Picksix 9 years ago

    Jordan gonna stick with just brown buddy , I think gronk will get a TD and I wouldve be on it if I seen it earlier mate but i have superstitions on changing a bet I’ve placed , I don’t wanna jinx you’re bet and anybody else on gronk :)

  71. Picksix 9 years ago

    Mlac the packers seem the safest bet to me the Bears are poor

    Was thinking at the mayweather knockout myself mate but don’t think il be backing it, the man has a lot of money and as a gambling man has the oppurtunity to win more money by taking any opennent he fights the distance. I suspect there will be a lot of money being placed on him in Vegas as there usually is for the fight going the distance. i think the bank of mayweather is shared across his entourage for him to win fights on the cards it’s always been a suspicion of mine, not really complaining as he has won me a lot of money doing so. Not going to have a bet on that fight myself as he really should be stoping berto by the 8th round but my susicion is stoping me from backing the KO although I hope I’m proved wrong.

    Waiting on the Dillian Whyte total rounds too buddy the fight shouldn’t last long

  72. Picksix 9 years ago

    Basketball

    Eurobasket 2015

    ML Treble

    * Spain
    Serbia
    Greece

    Treble @ 9/10 **WON**

    The Spanish have had a mix of performances but have the edge over a German side who have been playing well but don’t seem to have that winning mentality to get over the line wich leaves them with little chance against the Spanish who rarely lose
    Serbs will look to keep 100% record going buy edging hosts Italy who are too poor on defence to win this one
    Netherlands have been fun to watch this tm having a you score we score attitude but the Greeks are a good team all round and there class should get them an easy win

  73. leecunliffe 9 years ago

    Phew that was close saints win 42-38 a nice little win on a quiet Thursday let’s hope Antonio Brown makes it a really good Thursday enjoy the game boys too late for me but I’ll enjoy Jordans commentary to give me a play by play when I wake up don’t forget now mate

  74. dave 9 years ago

    @ Chief truly outstanding tipping took all your rugby tips and took the overs in the game as I fancied a high scoring game myself, and you mentioned it. I need Brown now for a 2/1 double. Will u have any tips on the rugby world cup mate? cheers

    • thechief 9 years ago

      Dave, appreciate it mate, cheers. No Rugby world cup tips as I don’t follow Union closely and you can do all the research in the world, but for me you have to know and understand a sport your betting or tipping on. I only watch England in the six nations and world cup and being at home, we must have a chance but I wont pretend to be an expert on Union. GL seems most of us on Brown tonight for a single or the double :)

  75. Picksix 9 years ago

    Jordan just seen that ladbrokes have it @ 2/1 thats tempted me now so gonna have small go

  76. Smiler 9 years ago

    Awesome tipping chief and lee, your rugby league write ups top class

  77. mlac 9 years ago

    well done picksix
    french and russians also routed their opponents.

    agreed, thats why im only putting it in a few low stakes acca’s, berto was picked for a reason though, Mayweather wants to go out with a KO hence the reason he was hand picked.

    also extra motivation to make a statement with the cheating allegations that have come out…

  78. david wiseman 9 years ago

    Ok lets join the fun

    10 points to start into will hill for this NFL season

    Jordan – Going to copy your bet

    Rob Gronkowski To Score A Touchdown And New England Patriots To Win @ 2.10

    20 returns 42

  79. Jordan 9 years ago

    2/1!? Gonna get another point on that. Great spot mate.

  80. Harry 9 years ago

    Don’t like feeling left out so jumping on the NFL bandwagon. Jordan I trust your judgement so taken your wincast with coral at 5/4 max stake 20 good luck everyon!

  81. leecunliffe 9 years ago

    Cheers smiler think me and the chief both need Antonio brown to score for a late night win don’t know if 4/5 is still available but he will surely be pittsburgh best hope good luck all Jordan gronkowski wincast looks solid I was really hoping Brady wouldn’t play as spread was -2.5 I can’t touch -7 if anything I think pittsburgh will cover but fingers crossed for you tonight just hope it’s not one of those nights where endelman gets all the yards as was close to having him in fantasy team. Great to have the Nfl back

    • thechief 9 years ago

      Lee, Cheers mate and well done with your bets. I am indeed waiting on Brown to score to bring up a 2/1 double. It is just prop bets for me tonight.

  82. leecunliffe 9 years ago

    One last bet for the Nfl tonight as felt brown was feeling bit lonely being my only bet tonight so have been looking more into the game and the bookies have markus wheaton priced up at under 55 yards at Ladbrokes, if we expect big Ben to throw for around 240-250 yards with 100 yards being Brown’s then wheaton is the number 2 target and could easily pull 80 yards plus in esp if they double cover brown

    Final bets brown anytime 4/5, brown 2 or more 3/1 and wheaton over 55.5 rec yards 10/11 at Ladbrokes

  83. Jordan 9 years ago

    Good luck Lee. This is why I love betting on the NFL. Unlike football you’re more than likely to get yards, TD’s because there’s only so many players on the offensive side who will score/get receptions, when in football you’re picking between 20+ outfield players to try and get a goal (which is a lot harder than crossing an n zone with your hands). You could pick 10 props and all of them have a better chance of landing. Love it. I got Brady and Brown in my USA fantasy team.

  84. Jordan 9 years ago

    Looking forward to seeing what Bud Dupree can do.

  85. Picksix 9 years ago

    Cheers Mlac , Ye you could be right there and maybe its the reason behind picking berto, zab Judah fighting tonight for some reason also Austin trout fought the other night too don’t know where this midweek boxing trend has come from

    Just heard the bbc have got the rights to show NFL games? Surely must just be the wembley games im guessing or NBCs SNF from channel 4

    Good luck with your bets gents

    • Dazid316 9 years ago

      MLB Bet For Tonight

      Taking skybet enhanced accumulator due to Yankees/Blue Jays game postponed

      Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, NY Mets & St Louis Cardinals all to win @ 7/1 (£10)

  86. leecunliffe 9 years ago

    Picksix I think it’s just the Wembley games as I think channel 4 lost the late night games back to sky, prob cos sky lost Champ league games so they secured all NFL games.
    Jordan good luck with fantasy team I not taken player tonight as I enjoy the fantasy nfl UK and struggled sometimes with a Thurs game which can ruin your week. Let’s hope we all wake up happy come on brown and gronk for you guys

  87. Gem 9 years ago

    Decided to take the ladbrokes Rob Gronkowski and Antonio Brown both to score a touchdown offer @2/1. After reading the comments here it sounds like it has a decent chance. 1st ever NFL bet, hoping for beginners luck :)

  88. Picksix 9 years ago

    Ye Lee I can remember seeing an ad on sky earlier in the year for the Sunday night games now you say that , I’m glad they have monday night games too that primetime channel or whatever it was called who had it last season didn’t even have a presenter they just used to show the game and show adverts every few plays

  89. Jordan 9 years ago

    Cheers Lee and yourself mate. My UK one is stacked with Packers players for week 1 :) Enjoy it guys. Conditions won’t be perfect for tonight but will still see a good game.

  90. thechief 9 years ago

    Evening Guys, NFL Ante-post

    I said a few months ago I had three teams who I thought would be dark horses this season. I mentioned Minnesota Vikings and it seems a popular pick these days. I will start with the Vikings

    Teddy Bridgewater was a bright spark for the Vikings last year and this year he as two new toys to play with. Mike Wallace was signed in free agency and he has the speed to burn, can defences double cover him? NO because Teddy as another new toy for him anyway, Adrian Peterson is back!

    To keep “all day” was a massive deal for the Vikes, they look strong on both sides of the ball. A group of young hungry WRs and if they can get Kyle Rudolph going that would be another bonus. LT Matt Khali went backwards last year, if he gets back to his best then he will be like a new signing. In the secondary they got a the like of Trea Waynes, Harrison Smith and Xavier Rhodes.

    Norv Turner is a good OC, and I think they will push Green Bay all the way in the North. I am surprised they are behind the Lions in the division. I think they are worth a punt to make the playoffs this year. They are 3/1 to do so at William Hill.

    The other 2 dark horses are Jacksonville and Kansas, but their season win totals are too high, so I have gone with Jaamal Charles to be top rusher.

    He finished 13th last season with over a 1,000yds last season playing 15 games. Kansas had no passing WR touchdowns last season, so Charles carried this offence. Kansas have signed Jeremy Macklin will gives the offence at QB Alex Smith a genuine WR to go with TE Travis Kelce. Kansas has a good Defence and could go to the playoffs but I will be on Charles to be top rusher at 10/1 Paddy Power.

    DeMarco Murray, Le’veon Bell, Lesean McCoy and Marshawn Lynch only had more rushing yards than Justin Forsett last year. Murray and McCoy are playing on new teams, Bell is suspended for two games and Lynch is getting older and may see his carries eaten into by his old team mate Fred Jackson. Melvin Gordon could be in for a big season but I like Forsett at 33/1 e/w Stan James (4 places)

    Baltimore have a brutal schedule playing 5 of their first 7 on the road, but that may work in Forsett favour as they lean on the run game heavily.

    MINNESOTA TO MAKE THE PLAYOFFS 3/1
    CHARLES MOST RUSHING YARDS 10/1
    FORSETT MOST RUSHING YARDS 33/1 (EW 1/4 odds 4 PLACES)

    Good luck if your having a bet

  91. Harry 9 years ago

    What times this game gonna start? An hours worth of build up straight over my head haha

    • Gem 9 years ago

      I’m sure it’s 1.30am Harry.

    • Nick 9 years ago

      If its anything like the MLS it’ll be 2am haha

  92. thechief 9 years ago

    Morning Guys Steelers v Patriots

    The new season is here, I will keep it brief, Tom Brady as been the talk of the offseason and at home in front of a national tv audience I can see him turning it on. Blount is out so there isn’t really a running game to lean on. I expect Belichick and Brady come out firing at this Steelers secondary. Dick Lebeau the long time defensive coach as gone and under Keith Butler they have looked poor in preseason. They drafted 3 secondary players in the draft and none will start and maybe not even see any playing time. Brady has thrown for O350yds in 3 of the last 4 meetings. For that reason I am on Brady O288.5yds 1/1 at Stan James.

    I was looking at Brown receiving yards but am waiting on him to score for a double so I am taking Julian Edleman with LaFell to be targeted by Brady. His line is 70.5yds and with him being targeted quite a few times I suspect tonight a combination of a couple of first downs then a deep ball should see him go over this. It is 10/11 Skybet

    My final bet is on the Gronk anytime wincast 5/4 Coral

    Enjoy the game

    PROP BETS

    BRADY O288.5yds 1/1
    EDELMAN O70.5yds 10/11

    GRONK ANYTIME WINCAST 5/4

    Good luck if your having a bet

  93. Picksix 9 years ago

    Lol nick it’s the same as the MLS it will not start on time, I don’t think there is any American sport wich does tbh

    i like bradys yards chief good luck

    • thechief 9 years ago

      Picksix cheers mate, good luck to you too mate.

  94. Jordan 9 years ago

    Like it chief good luck mate.

    Here we go!

  95. Jordan 9 years ago

    That crowd is going to go nuts when Brady comes out.

  96. thechief 9 years ago

    Jordan cheers mate, and good luck with your bets. Not even lying right now I could eat some chicken haha! but that will be on Sunday.

    Gotta just say very impressed with all the fans new and old on the NFL thread this season. Good luck everyone lets hope we take some cash of the bookies :D

    Enjoy the game!

  97. Picksix 9 years ago

    Those gaps in the line , big vince already being missed for the pats

  98. Jordan 9 years ago

    Just a coffee for me tonight chief haha

  99. Nick 9 years ago

    Bit of a joke from Sky missing plays left right and center!

  100. Jordan 9 years ago

    No we’re not Nick?

  101. Jordan 9 years ago

    Edelman still playing from the Super Bowl. Looking good chief.

  102. Jordan 9 years ago

    There’s our man!

  103. Harry 9 years ago

    Yes Gronk haha cheers Jordan and others who pointed it out. Cover available at 8/1 for steelers to win, is it worth doing? What are the chances of pats not winning from here?

  104. Harry 9 years ago

    I’ll wait for your say so!

  105. Jordan 9 years ago

    Wouldn’t cover yet Harry mate.

  106. BigB 9 years ago

    Honestly wouldn’t bother covering. Gonna put my neck out and say Steelers will not win this.

    I don’t even know what defense they are playing. Their corners are not pressing, safeties are not hovering the field. They don’t have a clue right now.

    Even if the Steelers decide they want to put points on the board, they won’t be able to stop Patriots.

  107. Jordan 9 years ago

    BigB I bet you’re p*ssed off with that!

  108. BigB 9 years ago

    If he had one smaller shoe size, that would have been a TD haha, 4/1 that is. Doubt that will come in now. Rookie error ahaah

  109. Picksix 9 years ago

    Unlucky big b , Jordan looking good so far any idea what Browns yards total was ?

  110. thechief 9 years ago

    Pats get the ball second half, so if your thinking of covering the Gronk wincast may as well wait see, if they stop Brady at start of second half.

    Stats wise not much in it Big Ben leading his team up and down the field, they just cant punch it into the endzone, it should really be 14-9.

    Jordan, Edelman playing well and getting targeted a lot. Gronk is the best TE in this league, and this is his house :)

  111. tomtie 9 years ago

    Half time in play betting

    Edelman anytime td scorer 11/4
    A. Brown 19/10 both at ladbrokes.

    Anybody thinking theres value here??

  112. Jordan 9 years ago

    Chief could be weighing in here.

  113. Picksix 9 years ago

    Can’t see the steelers coming back either and wouldn’t reccomend covering any bets the pats don’t get complacent and that steelers secondary is pathetic

  114. Jordan 9 years ago

    95 Tyler. Brady and Brown in my fantasy team

  115. Picksix 9 years ago

    Edelman reminding me a bit of Greg Olsen, runs simulair routes and has a safe pair of hands. Don’t think its just brady making him look good anymore he’s a legit go to guy

  116. thechief 9 years ago

    Hopefully Jordan and you know what this thread is ;)

    I will be digging out all my 2014, 2013 sayings, don’t need any new ones, with all the new faces coming to the site they wont have heard them before :D

  117. Jordan 9 years ago

    C’*** M**! :D

  118. thechief 9 years ago

    I am taking Julian Edleman with LaFell out to be targeted by Brady. His line is 70.5yds and with him being targeted quite a few times I suspect tonight a combination of a couple of first downs then a deep ball should see him go over this. It is 10/11 Skybet

    1st drive of second half 8 catches 80yds

    EDELEMAN O70.5yds 10/11 WON :D

    Its good to have the NFL back

  119. Gem 9 years ago

    Great tip Cheif :)

    • thechief 9 years ago

      Gem, Cheers mate

  120. Nick 9 years ago

    Disappointed that I didn’t get on any of the tips tonight as I’m not with any of the bookies that had the bets!

  121. Jordan 9 years ago

    Nick it doesn’t cost anything to open an account mate. You’ll be missing out otherwise. 365 would have had chiefs Edelman and Brady yards.

    • Nick 9 years ago

      The issue is splitting my betting bank as it isn’t that big haha
      I looked through 365 but couldn’t find anything for players other than first/anytime TDS, might just be my inexperience though!

  122. BigB 9 years ago

    The season is young Nick, you will have plenty of chances still mate!

  123. Jordan 9 years ago

    Gronk. What a man!

  124. Picksix 9 years ago

    That’s got to be the passing yard up now chief too wells one

    Jordan hes unreal can’t believe he’s had so much space , steelers droping off almost every play u would have thought being the 4th quater they would realize they need to press more I have no idea what’s going on with them

  125. Jordan 9 years ago

    PP had a Gronk 2 TD Patriots Win @ 4/1. Only has 3!

  126. Picksix 9 years ago

    Wells one ? Well done lol

  127. BigB 9 years ago

    PickSix, I don’t think the Steelers DBs know what is going on either. And their linebacks clearly cannot cover for sh!t, if Pats run crosses and slants, they will have a wheelbarrow load of first downs haha.

    I have seen better DB plays playing in the BUCs league haha

  128. thechief 9 years ago

    Gronk is the man alright 5 catches 3 touchdowns. He gets the job done :) Picksix no I am around 16yds shy at the moment, but hopefully he leads them down the field on this drive for a score, the prop will be in and the Gronk wincast.

    Loving the were is Rodger chant :D

  129. Jordan 9 years ago

    Weighed in chief. Weighed in. :)

  130. Picksix 9 years ago

    Broooowwwnnn haha

  131. Jordan 9 years ago

    Oh that is sweeeeeeeet! Brown catches one in the n zone to bring up both bets with 7 seconds on the clock :)

    Great spot Tyler!

  132. Picksix 9 years ago

    Haha Jordan,chief, lee well done gents winners all round not bad when everyone drops a full house first game :)

  133. Picksix 9 years ago

    Big b you’re right mate that defence needs working on big time it’s probably hard transitioning from a strict dick lebeau defence but there’s no excuses for how poor they were

  134. Gem 9 years ago

    Cheers guys for all the tips :)

  135. Picksix 9 years ago

    Jordan cheers mate think I’ve spotted a gem for Sunday too just waiting on the lines for the props to be put up

  136. Jordan 9 years ago

    I still think Packers -4 and my Vikings bets are nailed on. Could be a big weekend :)

  137. Picksix 9 years ago

    Definetely mate the packers bet will be worth the wait i knew it would go out to a TD we have the steal of the century there

  138. Rivers 9 years ago

    Love all of this NFL talk, especially from a betting perspective. As you can see by my name I’m a Chargers fans.

    I have to agree with a lot of what the top guys have said, the Colts and Andrew Luck seem primed for a big year. The Packers are going to have to lean heavily on Rogers and Lacy with Nelson out. The Seahawks have added a huge weapon in Jimmy Graham but Kam Chancellor continues to hold out (I don’t understand how this holding out rubbish is allowed to go on) The Pats and Brady will be their usual selves though their division looks a lot tougher than previous years. The Dolphins, Vikings and Cardinals are strong underdogs for me. I can see the Bengals, Saints and 49ers dropping off a cliff whilst the Jaguars and Raiders could be better than recent years.

    I suppose I should try to give some inside Charger info….we’re gonna be good! We have an offensive line for the first time in about 6/7 years and we all know what my boy can do when he has time in the pocket. We also added a very good receiver in Steve Johnson and Danny Woodhead is back after missing the vast majority of last season.

    The running back as a group are very good but it will be by committee and for that reason I wouldn’t go big on betting on Gordon. He was very hesitant in pre-season and his blocking is non-existent. I wouldn’t be surprised if the ever-improving Branden Oliver takes the starting job after the first few weeks. The AFC West looks to be a lot tighter this year with the Broncos coming back to the pack and the and the other three teams getting better. I should also say look out for our D, it is fast, young and much improved.

    Keep an eye on future superstar Jason Verrett. Will be the best CB in the league in two years.

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