IPL Betting: Bangalore Royal Challengers v Deccan Chargers
Tobias Gourlay sees new arrivals helping Bangalore get stronger and stronger as the tournament goes on. Venue and Conditions Thursday’s only IPL game takes place at the M
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Betfair Big Interview: Jody Craddock
Wolves are close to surviving in the Premier League despite last week’s late defeat at Arsenal. Betfair went to meet long-serving defender Jody Craddock to learn more. “I once sold a painting for two grand – the very first Championship one I did of all the Wolves players celebrating winning the play-offs in 2003. Sir Jack Hayward bought that.” Hi Jody, so how many more points do you need to secure Premier League survival? As many as we can get. Before the Arsenal game I said another six, but that was only guessing. In reality you can’t set targets, you win a game and then it seems the team below you win a game, so that’s why you just need to get as many as you can. Eight points from four games before the Emirates has set you up, though
Apr 07, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Four Great Comebacks: Can Tiger top any of these?
Ahead of Tiger Woods’ return to sporting action at Augusta, Eliot Pollak looks at how a famous quartet fared on their comebacks “Sixty-eight seconds into his comeback, Eric’s third touch sets up Nicky Butt for United’s opener, before with 20 minutes to go, Cantona bangs in the equaliser from the penalty spot. It was like he’d never been away” The irony of Tiger Woods returning to competitive golf, at a course on which a woman is not allowed to be a member does not need spelling out. In case it does, Woods prolonged self-imposed absence from the game was of course due to issues surrounding women and his own member.
Apr 07, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
NBA Betting: Magic might temporarily lose their sparkle at season’s end
Nick Shiambouros has a short term laying strategy for Dwight Howard’s Orlando Magic – who have the championship in their eyes and not the final few games of the season “The limited playing time of Orlando center Dwight Howard is another reason to oppose the Magic. Howard is the cornerstone of this team and it is unlikely he will play a lot of minutes. Coach Van Gundy will want him healthy and rested before the playoffs begin.” The Orlando Magic look certain to finish the season in second place in the Eastern Conference. The Magic are 4.5 games ahead of third placed Atlanta with only five games left to play in the regular season. Lebron’s Cleveland have already finished first in the Conference. In short, Orlando have nothing left to play for until the start of the playoffs later this month . Coach Stan Van Gundy’s only concern at the moment is the health of his team. He will not risk playing his starting rotation for long minutes in meaningless games and that could give Betfair punters an edge
Apr 07, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Ben’s Banter: Macclesfield’s Jonny Brain
After another impressive victory Ben Herd chats to the Macclesfield goalkeeper about his hopes for the season and the tragic death of club’s manager, Keith Alexander. “We now have a little huddle just before kick-off, where we remind ourselves of the Gaffer, we also have a minute in the dressing room to ourselves to think of him.” Our rich vein of form continued as we took four points over Easter
Apr 07, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
The Punter’s picks for the US Masters
The Punter thinks it’s time to leave Tiger alone, but does he think he can win? Read his US Masters preview here…. “Chad has shown a real aptitude for Augusta and already has a second and third place to his name. He’s also playing fairly well at present and if I was to pick one player I’d be most confident of a good showing at a fair price, he’d be the one.” The wait is almost over and we’re now just hours away from one of the most eagerly awaited golf tournaments of all time, and the big question is… Why isn’t Tano Goya defending his Madeira Open title? What do you mean you don’t care? If I’m honest nor do I, though I will be backing my ole mate Jorge Campillo in Madeira…But of course, this week is all about one event and maybe even one man… The US Masters has a really strange feel about it this year, and has done for months for me, I really haven’t had a strong feel or fancy for the event at any stage, and with just a day to go before kick-off I still feel like that. Anyway that’s enough negativity; let’s start in the obvious place, with Tiger Woods… It was really good to see his press conference go so well on Monday; I was starting to get a bit fed up with the constant bad press he was getting
Apr 07, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Champions League Betting: Manchester United v Bayern Munich
James Eastham explains why the absence of a certain Manchester United striker is arguably a bigger factor than the involvement of 22 other players in the game. Best bet: Under 2.5 goals @ 2.16 . Recommended bets: Manchester Utd v Bayern Munich under 2.5 goals @ 2.16 ; Manchester United to win 1-0 and 2-0 @ 9.2 and 10.0 respectively.
Apr 07, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
US Masters Betting: Tiger, Tiger, cool and contrite
Tiger Woods used yesterday’s press conference to signal his intention to improve his conduct not only in his private life but also on the golf course. But will this make him a better or worse player? Ralph Ellis reports. “Tiger is 5.8 favourite to make good his hopes of coming back with a win, while Ernie Els is 17.5 after opening the season with two tournament wins. So that’s that, then. Tiger says he’s going to turn into a kitten. All fluffy and cuddly and soft for little children to play with.
Apr 06, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
T20 World Cup Betting: Heart says England, head says Australia, wallet says Windies
The T20 World Cup gets under way later this month and England have announced a new-look side for the tournament, says Frank Gregan. But can they produce the goods at the crease? “England are 11.5 to win the tournament and given their current vein of form that looks a big price.” Twenty20 World Cups seem to come around more often than tax returns, insurance renewals and the MOT. It’s just over nine months since the last one but England named their squad for this year’s tournament, which gets underway on the 30th April, a week ago. It promises to be a wham bam, thank you Ma’am affair, 17 days from flash to bang and it should be a corker.
Apr 05, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Champions League Betting Preview: Barcelona v Arsenal
Some have argued that Barca’s failure to kill-off this tie in London gives the momentum to Arsenal but Dave Farrar disagrees and expect the defending champions to sweep aside the Gunners at the Nou Camp.
Apr 05, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
