Posted on 2/28/2008 11:20:51 AM

ATP Tennis Betting - Regions Morgan Keegan Championships & Cellular South Cup

By Nila Amerova

Memphis, TN—Three-time defending champion Tommy Haas arrives in Memphis to defend his title, but with disappointing results to date in tournament play, Haas’ reign in Memphis could seriously be threatened. Standing in his way of a fourth title, is last week’s SAP Open champion and top seed in Memphis Andy Roddick along with SAP Open runner-up Radek Stepanek, amongst several others. BetUS is taking action on the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships; so check out the live tennis odds and pick your favourites as they vie for the title in Memphis.

Tennis Betting Line: Donald Young -180 Sam Warburg +140

Match Time: Not before 04:30PM Eastern Time, Tuesday February 26, 2008

Tennis Prediction: In this all-American affair up-and-comer, No.102 Donald Young is favoured at -180; however, the American teenager brings a 0/3 losing record in his opening match in Memphis. Yet to post his first match-win of the season, Young has struggled in all three of his events: Australian Open (l. to Berrer), Delray Beach (l. to Delic) and San Jose (l. to Odesnik).

No.155 Sam Warburg brings an equally uninspiring record at 1/2 into this matchup, earning his only match-win of the season at the Australian Open, defeating No.97 Juan Pablo Brzezicki in his opening match. In his second ATP level tournament in San Jose last week, Warburg was eliminated in the first round.

Tennis Free Pick: Young in straight sets

Tennis Betting Line: Bobby Reynolds +250 Over 21½ -125 Mardy Fish -400 Under 21½ -115

Match Time: Not before 04:30PM Eastern Time, Tuesday February 26, 2008

Tennis Prediction: No.94 Mardy Fish is enjoying a relatively good season thus far, posting a 6/4 record which includes back-to-back quarterfinal runs – in Delray Beach and San Jose. At -400, Fish is a good play.

Tennis Free Pick: Fish in straight sets

Tennis Betting Line: Marat Safin -125 Over 24 -135 Thomas Johansson -115 Under 24 -105

Match Time: 08:45PM Eastern Time, Tuesday February 26, 2008

Tennis Prediction: No.65 Marat Safin owns a 3-2 record over veteran player No. 54 Tomas Johansson; however, their record is comprised of five meetings from 2001-02. They have not met in tournament play since. Marat Safin – a former World No.1 player – has struggled since 2007 to find his form and game. At -125, he is only by the slightest of margins favoured over Johansson who is tipped at -115. As the line indicates, this will be a close contest. Safin has the game to beat Johansson, but his temperamental nature could stand in his way of victory, effectively handing the victory over to Johansson.

Tennis Free Pick: Safin in three sets

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