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5/1/2008 7:48:42 PM
Online Tennis Betting - Free Picks
By Nila Amerova
Barcelona, Spain – The Barcelona 2008 Open moves one-step closer towards finding it’s champion by entering the quarterfinal round. In the final eighth, top two seeds Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer are among the favorites to challenge for the title on Sunday, but stumbling blocks are scattered through the final stages with viable challengers in Stanislas Wawrinka, Nicolas Almagro and Denis Gremelmayr to name a few. Bet on your favorites as they vie to keep their campaign in Barcelona alive. To get you started wagering on tennis; here is a look at some of the tennis odds currently available at BetUS Sportsbook.
Tennis Betting Line: Albert Montanes +235 Stanislas Wawrinka -375
Match Time: 06:00 AM EST, Friday May 2, 2008.
Tennis Prediction: I really like Stanislas Wawrinka’s odds to emerge from this matchup. While No.87 Albert Montanes of Spain – a Barcelonan, to boot – will be the crowd favorite, the betting trends will favour Wawrinka. Tied at 1-1 in head-to-heads, this matchup should be a close contest. The last time the pair met was at the ATP Masters Series in Rome, where Montanes upset Wawrinka in three sets. The loss aside, in their third career encounter, Wawrinka should be better prepared. After topping Nalbandian – a top 10 elite player— today to reach the quarterfinal, Wawrinka should be brimming with confidence.
Tennis Free Picks: Wawrinka in three sets
Tennis Betting Line: Nicolas Almagro vs. Denis Gremelmayr
Match Time: 06:00 AM EST, Friday May 2, 2008.
Tennis Prediction: Nicolas Almagro is the fifth Spaniard in the quarterfinal in Barcelona. The fast-rising Spaniard is making quite a reputation for himself as a clay courter this season. In 2008, he has already picked up two ATP titles and enters the final eight with 24-7 mark for the year. With home court edge and an enviable start to the year, few would bet against Almagro.
No.85 Denis Gremelmayr has enjoyed some success during several clay court tournaments this season. In Barcelona, he got off to an impressive start, namely topping James Blake. He improves to a 9-6 mark after defeating Dmitry Tursunov in the third round. To be sure, Gremelmayr has been a surprise in this tournament. He may be the dark horse. However, the better play is Almagro.
Tennis Free Picks: Almagro in straight sets
So there you have it, a nice short break down for you of some of the exciting tennis betting options available at BetUS Sportsbook. Now that you are all read up, you are ready to start betting on tennis!
Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room.