Posted on
2/27/2008 10:51:00 PM
ATP Tennis Betting Regions Morgan Keegan Odds
By Nila Amerova
Memphis, TN – As the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships slowly enters into the second round in Memphis, still alive in the tournament is defending champion Tommy Haas, SAP Open finalist Radek Stepanek and American up-and-comer Sam Querrey. With lots of action to bet on, here are a few choice tennis picks for the second round action shaping-up in Memphis.
Tennis Betting Line: Sam Querrey -220 Jonas Bjorkman +170
Match Time: 11:00 AM Thursday, February 28, 2008
Tennis Prediction: Rising American talent No.63 Sam Querrery prepares to meet the one of the tours veteran players in the second round – 35-year-old No. 85 Jonas Bjorkman. This is their first event match, and on home turf, Sam Querrey is a good bet to nick his first victory over the veteran Swede. Bringing a 7/5 record into this match, which includes his season’s best run—an appearance at the Delray Beach semifinal, Querrey holds value at -220. However, Bjorkman at +170 would not be an outrageous play as he is a player who because of his experience can keep up with the up-and-comers. A tough match it should be, but
I would go with the odds makers and take Querrey
Tennis Free Picks: Querrey in straight sets
Tennis Betting Line: Alejandro Falla -180 Donald Young +140
Match Time: 11:00 AM Thursday, February 28, 2008
Tennis Prediction: High expectations preceded No.102 Donald Young this season, owing to his talent and potential. However, he has a long way to becoming a complete package and as a player needs to complete the maturation process. Before posting his first victory of the season in the first round, Young was on a three-match losing streak, crashing out of the opening round in three tournaments. He has yet to post back-to-back wins. This may be his first opportunity to do so as in No.84 Alejandro Falla, he meets a player who has also posted underwhelming results this season. Falla brings a 4/2 record in this match, which includes a first round exit in Adelaide, and a second round appearance at the Australian Open. With both Falla and Young in questionable form, the edge tips in favour of the American with home court advantage.
Tennis Free Picks: Young in three sets
Tennis Betting Line: Chris Guccione +135 Thomas Johansson -175
Match Time: 11:00 AM Thursday, February 28, 2008
Tennis Prediction: This is the first-ever meeting between Australian No. 86 Chris Guccione and Swede No.54 Thomas Johansson. Guccione arrives with a 7/4 record, which includes his best run this season, a final appearance at his home event in Sydney. Johansson brings a 5/3 record, posting his best appearance in Doha at the start of the year – a quarterfinal appearance where he lost to eventual champion Andy Murray. I would take the odds makers bait in this matchup and bet on the Australian for the upset.
Tennis Free Picks: Guccione in three sets
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Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room.