posted February 28, 2008 at 18:36 in Tennis Articles

Acapulco, Mexico – The quarterfinal of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel kicks off today on Thursday, February 28, 2008. With the tennis odds currently live at BetUS, here are some free tennis picks to get you started wagering on the final eight in Acapulco.

Tennis Betting Line: David Nalbandian -3½ -115 -200 Over 21½ -135 Potito Starace +3½ -125 +150 Under 21½ -105

Match Time: 05:30 PM Eastern Time, February 28, 2008

Tennis Prediction: Last week’s champion in Buenos Aires David Nalbandian is the short-odds-on favorite for the title in Acapulco. En route to the final in his home event last week, Nalbandian narrowly defeated Potito Starace in the quarterfinal 4-6 7-6(5) 6-4. With such a close victory, there is much to recommend Starace at +150 to avenge his loss today in their second quarterfinal matchup of the season. Long-odd bettors looking for a nice payout may wish to consider Starace’s price tag for the upset. The

Tennis Free Picks: Nalbandian in straight sets

Tennis Betting Line: Luis Horna +2 -120 +110 Over 22 -130 Agustin Calleri -2 -120 -150 Under 22 -110

Match Time: 07:00 PM Eastern Time, February 28, 2008

Tennis Prediction: No.47 Agustin Calleri holds a 5-3 record over No.131 Luis Horna, including a 2-1 lead in 2008. This is their third meeting of the season on clay, and as they are tied at 1-1 on this surface, the match could go either way. Calleri is the better play, but Horna holds value.

Tennis Free Picks: Horna in three sets

Tennis Betting Line: Nicolas Almagro -4 -135 -350 Over 21½ -125 Nicolas Massu +4 -105 +225 Under 21½ -115

Match Time: 09:30 PM Eastern Time, February 28, 2008

Tennis Prediction: No.28 Nicolas Almagro leads 2-1 in career head-to-heads over No.96 Nicolas Massu, the most recent victory came Almagro’s way during his title run at Costa Do Sauipe. Favored at -350 on the money line, Almagro is the better play. He enters the quarterfinals with a 12/3 record for the season and one ATP title.

Tennis Free Picks: Almagro in straight sets

Tennis Betting Line: Marcel Granollers Pujol +4 -110 +225 Over 21½ -115 Jose Acasuso -4 -130 -350 Under 21½ -125

Match Time: 05:30 PM Eastern Time, February 28, 2008

Tennis Prediction: No.116 Marcel Granollers-Pujol of Spain arrives into the quarterfinal as the +225 underdog. Relatively untried in the ATP circuit, Granollers-Pujol, who enjoyed an excellent season last year on the Challenger circuit is the dark horse of the final eight in Acapulco. Contesting his first ATP quarterfinal, Granollers –Pujol enters today’s match with a 3/2 record for the season. Enjoying his best run to date, he is a tempting long-odds bet. No.46 Jose Acasuso enjoyed his best run of the season last week on home turf in Buenos Aires, where he finished runner-up (l. to David Nalbandian). Acasuso is contesting his third quarterfinal of the season and at -350 favorite odds, he is a good bet to continue his winning streak in Acapulco.

Tennis Free Picks: Acasuso in three sets

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Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room.