Sports Betting Index - Betting Tips

30.4.07

21.07

Golf

Italian Open

Martin Kaymer

We were somewhat gutted that the young German came up short last week but feel that the weather could really have caused him a few problems and in the final round due to there being no redraw he was not really playing with those in contention.Anyway - onto this week - he still ranked top for total driving and we think it really is only a matter of time before he wins

3/4 pt ew 40/1 Victor Chandler 1/4 5

Lost

+17.8

30.4.07

16.57

Golf

Wachovia Championship

Vaughan Taylor

Taylor is one of those players that picks himself for this weeks event with current form of 3/27/10/4 and course form of 5/6 in the last 2 years then it really is surprising he is much over 40/1

1/2 pt ew 66/1 Victor Chandler 1/4 5

Lost

+19.3

30.4.07

16.02

Golf

Italian Open

Jeev Milkha Singh

We have struggled a bit with this event and to be honest there seems little value about but Singh returns to Europe to play in a poor event on a course which should suit his game.
There are certainly not many players on show in this event who could boast a stat of entering the final round of the Masters and last WGC event in the top 20 and we think the 66/1 is just a bit too generous

1/2 pt ew 66/1 Skybet 1/4 5

Lost

+20.3

30.4.07

13.54

Golf

Wachovia Championship

Adam Scott

Certainly not a player we would even consider backing but Scott should thrive in these conditions as he did last year when 3rd.
It is rare to find what we feel is great value at this sort of price but in his last 14 PGA starts Scott has finished in the top 5 8 times and won twice - in theory he should be half this price.

1 pt ew 33/1 Betfred 1/5 6

Lost

+21.3

30.4.07

13.36

Golf

Wachovia Championship

Lucas Glover

With Woods in the field this week there are some big prices about and it must be remembered he hasn't won here before.Glover is playing in his home state and has fairly solid course form with a 10th and 4th in 3 appearances.He has made some solid performances this year and has to be worth a bet at this price.

1/2 pt ew 80/1 Sporting Odds 1/4 5

Lost

+23.3

24.4.07

19.56

Golf

Henrico County Open

Greg Chalmers

Chalmers has been playing really well this season with 4 top 20 finishes from 5 starts and you can ignore his missed cut where he took a 13 on a par 3 - if he hadn't he would have been right up there with the leaders - it was just one of those holes!!
He has played here twice before and missed the cut both times but the course has changed and you no longer need to be a total birdie machine.

1/2 pt ew 50/1 Skybet,Tote 1/4 5

t5th

+24.3

24.4.07

19.56

Golf

Henrico County Open

John Riegger

Another player who has been solid all season with great GIR stats is Riegger.
He is trying to revive his career plagued by injuries on the lower tour this season and he certainly has the talent to win.On a form line through last seasons winner Matt Kuchar we feel the course should suit his game.

1/4 pt ew 66/1 Generally Available 1/4 5

Lost

+23.05

23.4.07

14.51

Golf

Spanish Open

Martin Kaymer

We have been waiting for this event for some time for the young German to finally show his true colours on the main tour - we are slightly disappointed he finished 3rd last time out as it has ruined his price somewhat!
We thought he might struggle out in Asia on greens and in conditions rather alien to what he is used to at his young age but on his return to Europe he has started to thrive.He also has the great advantage of course experience and whilst it has been revamped he was 4th on the Challenge Tour here last year

2 pts ew 40/1 Ladbrokes 1/4 5

Lost

+23.55

25.4.07

12.47

Golf

Spanish Open Top GB & Ire

Alastair Forsyth

We have been thinking about punting the Scot all week as he hasn't missed a cut all season and was 7th in Portugal last week however he rarely wins and often just finishes just outside the places ao the odds available aren't that great - but by taking him on in this market we feel there is definitely some value to be had

Alastair Forsyth 1/2 pt ew 25/1 Betfred 1/4 4

t3rd

+27.55

26.4.07

10.16

Golf

Byron Nelson Classic

Charley Hoffman

Hoffman has to be worth a bet now he has been pushed out to this price - we were considering betting him at 100/1.
He has a really solid record in Texas with a top 10 here last year and in the Texas Open plus a win on the Nationwide Tour.He played well for 3 rounds last week before faltering in the final round and we expect a better showing this week

1/5 pt ew 125/1 Portlandbet 1/4 5

Lost

+27.1

26.4.07

10.16

Golf

Byron Nelson Classic

Matthew Goggin

The Australian has been playing fairly solidy and improving of late and can sometimes throw in a very good performance such as last year when runner-up in the Western Open.Whilst his form here was nothing to write home about he did manage to finish 13th last year.

1/5 pt ew 200/1 Stan James.Portlandbet 1/4 5

Lost

+27.5

26.4.07

08.47

Golf

Corona Championship

Violeta Retamoza

A small play on the young Mexican playing in her home country and trying to emulate Ochoa.A very talented college player she is actually playing on the Futures Tour this season and did record a 2nd place finish in her penultimate start

1/10 pt win 400/1 1/5 pt top 5 80/1 Sportstab,Centrebet

Lost

+27.9

24.4.07

19.56

Golf

Henrico County Open

Bradley Hughes

Hughes enjoyed the change in the setup last season here when he finished 4th - his previous attempts had been poor.He is a short accurate hitter who has actually been playing well tee to green this season but is let down on the greens - if he can find his putting stroke like he did last season here when 7th in that stat then he could go well at a decent price

1/5 pt ew 100/1 Skybet,Tote 1/4 5

Lost

+28.2

23.4.07

17.16

Golf

Byron Nelson Classic

Justin Leonard

Not the sort of player we would usually pick but Leonards game is gradually coming around after much time spent tweaking it and he has improved with every performance in recent weeks.He has a solid long term record in this event and once shot a 61 here plus he has the added benefit of playing in his home state of Texas.

1/2 pt ew 125/1 Betfred 1/5 6

Lost

+28.6

23.4.07

11.28

Golf

Byron Nelson Classic

Robert Damron

Damron has been really poor this season but suddenly sprung to life on the Nationwide Tour last week and if he had had a decent 2nd round he could have won.It is a mistake to totally discount him round here where he won in 01 and was 2nd in 04.

1/10 pt win 350/1, 1/5 pt top 5 70/1, 1/4 pt top 10 30/1 Sportstab

Lost

+29.6

23.4.07

11.28

Golf

Byron Nelson Classic

Michael Sim

A couple of early plays on a couple of rags who might surprise this week.
Australian Sim is a major talent who won on the Nationwide Tour in October and shortly afterwars discovered he had a stress fracture in his back.He came back on tour a couple of weeks ago and last week had an eye catching top 20 finish.He was invited to play here last year and although he missed the cut he gained good experience and has very good GIR stats which should suit this course

1/10 pt win 250/1, 1/5 pt top 5 50/1, 1/4 pt top 10 20/1 Sportstab

Lost

+30.05

17.4.07

16.13

Golf

Zurich Classic of New Orleans

Bubba Watson

We are not sure whether the course will suit the big hitting Bubba although there are now a couple of driveable par 4's.The main reason for the pick is the poor field and the fact he has 3 top 8 finishes this season but also he is was on a High School team with Weekley and Slocum and between them when they have played this season 8 of 11 weeks one of them has finished top 6!

1/2 pt ew 66/1 Betinternet 1/4 6

t5th

+30.5

18.4.07

13.57

Golf

Athens Regional Foundation Classic

Justin Bolli

Bolli is a player who reserves his best for the Deep South and has shown some solid glimpses of form this season - 4th last week heading into the final round where he struggled in the windy conditions and a 64 in round 1 in Louisana.He loves this course as shown by his 5th place here last season and finishes of 4/2/7 in the Q school

1/2 pt ew 66/1 Generally Available 1/4 5

t2nd

+25.66

20.4.07

12.42

Athletics

Womens London Marathon

Salina Kosgei

We tipped her up last year at 14/1 and we think she made the mistake of trying to stick with the early pace and fading an hour in eventually finishing 8th.A winner in Paris and Prague and then in Singapore at the tail end of last year we feel again this is a big price and the warm weather could be to her benefit

1/5 pt ew 33/1 Stan James William Hill 1/5 3

Lost (4th)

+17.91

19.4.07

14.33

Athletics

Mens London Marathon

Marilson Gomes dos Santos

The Brazilian was a surprise winner of the New York Marathon back in the Autumn but if you read what he said before he ran that race it was obvious he knew he could contend (we wish we had read it!)
If he comes into this event with the same attitude and knowing he can beat the best in the world then this price could look very big come Sunday lunchtime

1/4 pt ew 25/1 Sporting Odds 1/5 3

Lost

+18.31

17.4.07

14.47

Athletics

Womens London Marathon

L Petrova

The Russian is certainly now at the veteran stage of her career aged 38 but the fact remains that she finished 2nd here last year and ran her fastest ever marathon time.That 2nd place finish builds on her course form of 3/5/2/5 - you can guarantee she will run well and finish and whilst the win portion of the price might be correct there is definitely value in the place part

1/2 pt ew 20/1 Ladbrokes 1/4 3

Lost

+18.81

18.4.07

13.57

Golf

Tessali Open

Anthony Snobeck

It isn't often we will tip a defending champion but at 80/1 the young Frenchman has to be worth a bet.The course which is used 3 times this week is very short but very narrow - very similar to Cariari in Costa Rica where Snobeck was 5th last year before winning here and where he agained performed well earlier this year to finish 7th

1/4 pt ew 80/1 Skybet 1/4 5

Lost

+19.81

18.4.07

13.57

Golf

Athens Regional Foundation Classic

Erik Compton

You might well spot a theme here as Compton has good form here in the Q school as well with finishes of 4/5/2 and last season after a poor 1st round shot a bogey free 66 to miss the cut by 1. He went to University in Georgia and we think one day he will make the breakthrough - he was one of the best college players of his time - quite impressive for a player who had a heart transplant aged 12!

1/5 pt ew 125/1 Generally Available 1/4 5

Lost

+20.31

18.4.07

1048

Golf

Zurich Classic of New Orleans

Mark Hensby

The Australian is another who has been struggling with injury for some time but he has made 6 of his last 8 cuts - a level of form he has not shown for some time.
Whilst he has no course form to speak of we feel it should suit his game and on tune he is a class above most of this weeks players.

1/5 pt ew 150/1 Skybet 1/4 5

Lost

+20.71

18.4.07

10.02

Golf

Athens Regional Foundation Classic

Hank Kuehne

Simply a play on the price - the big hitting Kuehne has been out for a whole year but in his last 2 starts has managed to make the cut both times.As a player who,on his day, can compete on the main tour 50/1 would be nearer the mark.

1/5 pt ew 150/1 Bet365 1/4 5

Lost

+21.11

18.4.07

08.55

Golf

Athens Regional Foundation Classic

James Driscoll

Driscoll has missed the last 2 cuts on this tour but we feel this weeks course will be more suited to his game - he has played it a few times in the PGA Q school leading to finishes of 1st and 5th.He did struggle the last 2 years on the main tour but back in 2004 he showed his class on this lower tour and this week he could bounce back to life

1/5 pt ew 125/1 Bet365 1/4 5

Lost

+21.51

17.4.07

07.35

Golf

Zurich Classic of New Orleans

Tom Byrum

The veteran has to be worth a small bet in this event which we have already stated is very weak
He finished 14th in his last PGA event and has sandwiched that with a 4th and 6th on the Nationwide Tour.The key to his recent form seems to have been his good scrambling which was a key stat here 2 years ago.

1/5 pt ew 160/1 Portlandbet 1/4 5

Lost

+21.91

16.4.07

19.20

Golf

BMW Asian Open

Brett Rumford

It has been a while since he won but the Australian is certainly a better player than most in this event and last week tried out a new putting stroke which ended in agood result with an 11th place finish.He played solid golf here last year to finish 13th and we belive he may click again soon.

1/4 pt ew 125/1 Ladbrokes Betdirect 1/4 5

Lost

+22.31

16.4.07

16.36

Golf

BMW Asian Open

Jean Francois Lucquin

The Frenchman is bordering on value at this price - we probably wouldn't have tipped him at 66/1 but we do feel he could win this year.
He already has 3 top 10 finishes this season including a 5th at Abu Dhabi which is a strong event on a "similar" course and he certainly knows how to play here with an 8th and a 4th.

1/4 pt ew 80/1 Stan James 1/4 5

Lost

+22.81

10.4.07

13.08

Golf

South Georgia Classic

John Kimbell

Kimbell also won here this time more recently in September and again is a local guy.This course really does suit the big hitter as it measures 7700 yards and scores will not be greatly under par.Whilst Adams has limited experience at least Kimbell has played a few Nationwide events - indeed he was 13th 2 weeks ago and is high up on driving distance stats.

1/5 pt ew 125/1 Stan James 1/4 5

Won

+23.31

11.4.07

12.45

Golf

South Georgia Classic

Michael Letzig

Letzig is worth a small bet as he is a big hitter with plenty of course experience as he has finished in the top 10 all 3 times he has played here on the Hooters tour. Add in the fact that he has 2 top 5 finishes in 16 Nationwide starts then there is a bit of value at this price.

1/5 pt ew 100/1 Generally Available 1/4 5

Lost

-7.94

11.4.07

00.15

Golf

Verizon Heritage

Peter Lonard

A late addition to our list this week as we initially overlooked him but on second thoughts we were surprised he is a 3 figure price as he won here 2 years ago and a few weeks ago was 3rd at the admittedly weak Mayakoba Classic played on a very similar course

1/5 pt ew 100/1 Betfred 1/5 6

Lost

-7.54

10.4.07

14.15

Golf

Verizon Heritage

Jose Coceres

As we said earlier we will be getting further involved with Coceres providing we can get a price above 50/1 so Unibet give us that opportunity

1/2 pt win 64/1 1 pt place 14/1 Unibet

Lost

-7.14

10.4.07

11.17

Golf

South Georgia Classic

Blake Adams

There is a theme amongst our picks for this weeks Nationwide tournament - its a new event but the course has been used on the Hooters Tour for 3 years and for the Q school.Local guy Adams has a lot of experience here with a win in 05 and a 6th in 06 - he was also 6th in the Q school qualifier so the course obviously suits his game and shouldn't be this big a price.

1/5 pt ew 200/1 Skybet 1/4 5

Lost

-5.64

9.4.07

22.57

Golf

China Open

Brad Kennedy

Probably our only bet in China in an event we are finding it difficult to get a handle on.Kennedy currently heads the Asian tour GIR stats which should be key this week and has made his last 4 cuts on that tour.His course form - although a few years ago cannot be faulted with a 7th and 4th place finish.

1/4 pt ew 100/1 Ladbrokes 1/4 5

Lost

-5.24

9.4.07

22.57

Golf

Verizon Heritage

Jose Coceres

Our sort of hero of a few weeks ago when he lost in consecuitve play-offs at 125/1 we didn't know whether to laugh or cry!
Anyway we cannot leave him alone this week on a course he has played so well in the past including the win here and we are only limited to a small bet initially due to the betting limits at Betdirect

1/2 pt ew Betdirect 66/1 1/4 5

Lost

-4.74

9.4.07

22.57

Golf

Verizon Heritage

Tom Lehman

Just a small bet on the old timer as he still has the ability to pop up at a big price from time to time as he did when 5th last time out. Although he has not played here since 03 he made all of his 8 cuts before that and had a 2nd and 4th place finish to his name

1/5 pt ew Betdirect 100/1 1/4 5

Lost

-3.74

9.4.07

22.57

Golf

Verizon Heritage

DJ Trahan

DJ has gradually been coming into form just like he did last year when 4th at the US Bank and when he won at Annandale (spot the theme!)Whilst he has never set the world alight here he has never come her in such good form and knows the course like the back of his hand as his father worked at Hilton Head for many years

1 pt ew 150/1 William Hill,Paddy Power,Tote 1/4 5

Lost

-3.34

9.4.07

22.57

Golf

Verizon Heritage

Heath Slocum

Amazed by this price 50/1 would be more the mark in our opinion with 3 top 6 performances already this season and a confirmed winner in the past.Like Day he has performed really well at Annandale before and usually plays well here - 2nd on his debut,2nd with 1 round to play in 04 and a solid 12th last year.

1/2 pt ew 100/1 Betfred 1/5 6

Lost

-1.34

9.4.07

22.57

Golf

Verizon Heritage

Glen Day

The veteran has made every cut this year (apart from being dq'd last time) - the most consistent level of form he has shown for some time although he did have 2 runner-up slots on the Nationwide Tour and finished 5the on the PGA tour at Annandale last year - a course he has played very well before and interestingly another Jack Nicklaus course like Harbour Town- where of course he was 1st and 2nd in 98/99 - worth a stab at this price

1/5 pt ew 250/1 Betfred 1/5 6

Lost

-0.34

7.4.07

15.02

Horse Racing

Grand National

Mckelvey

A rare venture into the field of horse racing but this event is not the lottery some make out and Mclelvey fits the bill - well prepared for the event,nicely weighted and will love the ground - bound to come in for plenty of support

1/4 pt ew 33/1 Paddy Power 1/4 5

2nd

+0.06

4.4.07

10.13

Golf

US Masters 1st round leader

Steve Stricker & Vaughan Taylor

Just a couple of small plays to finalise our Masters portfolio - we have written plenty about Stricker already and when in form he has always come out firing and an early tee time should help him.Taylor has strong local connections and has a tendency to start quickly and fade especially in his last few events and the odds seem a little on the generous side.

1/10 pt ew on each 100/1 & 125/1 1/4 5 Generally Available

Lost & t5th

-1.75

2.4.07

16.13

Golf

US Masters top Aus/NZ

Rod Pampling

This in our eyes is an excellent ew bet with just the 8 runners and we think Campbell can be discounted.
Pampling has finished jt 1st in this category for the last 2 seasons showing his liking for Augusta and whilst not in the best of form he was 2nd after 2 rounds in the latest World Golf event

1/2 pt ew 14/1 Paddy Power Victor Chandler 1/5 3

Lost

-2.0

2.4.07

14.13

Golf

US Masters

Steve Stricker

Not a lot to add to what has been said below except that in the last year he has been top 10 in 40% of his starts including his last 2 Majors

1 pt top 10 16/1 Sportstab

Lost

-1.0