Posted on 2/19/2008 2:45:58 PM

Tennis Betting - Copa Telmex First Round Tennis Picks

By Nila Amerova

Buenos Aires, Argentina – On the South American leg of the ATP tour, Carlos Moya, David Nalbandian and defending champion Juan Monaco head to the beautiful city of Buenos Aires for the Copa Telmex. BetUS tennis betting is taking action on the Copa Telmex; check out the tennis odds currently live at BetUS and bet on your favorites

Tennis Betting Line: Jose Acasuso -125 Over 23½ -110 Carlos Moya -115 Under 23½ -130

Match Time: 04:30 PM Eastern Time Tuesday February 19, 2008

Tennis Prediction: No. 13 Carlos Moya of Spain holds a 2-1 record over No.51 Jose Acasuso of Argentina. Moya arrives with an 8/4 record for the season, which includes a runner-up finish last week at the Brasil Open, where he lost to compatriot Nicolas Almagro in a tough three-set match. 6-7(4) 6-3 5-7. Under perfect conditions, Moya at -115 would be the better play, however, last week in Costa do Sauipe, he was taken to three sets in every match; the question is whether the gruelling week will affect him in his opening match.

Tennis Free Picks: Moya in straight sets

Tennis Betting Line: Filippo Volandri -210 Over 22½ -130 Nicolas Massu +160 Under 22½ -110

Match Time: 04:30 PM Eastern Time Tuesday February 19, 2008

Tennis Prediction: No.41 Filippo Volandri of Italy holds a close 3-2 lead over No.97 Nicolas Massu of Chile, with the last victory going the way of the Chilean at the 2007 ATP Masters Series in Monte Carlo. Nevertheless, Volandri, at -210 is the better play.

Tennis Free Picks: Volandri in straight sets

Tennis Betting Line: Agustin Calleri +150 Over 22½ -135 Juan Monaco -200 Under 22½ -105

Match Time: 05:30 PM Eastern Time Tuesday February 19, 2008

Tennis Prediction: Defending champion Juan Monaco won his maiden ATP title at this event last year, and with two additional title victories in 2007, he became one of the players to watch this season. Arriving in Buenos Aires with a 9/2 record, the -200 bookies favorite is the better play. Calleri owns an overall 3-1 career head-to-head record over Monaco, but in 2007, they met twice and split the victories (1/1). As both players are on home turf, any home court advantage is cancelled out. On paper, Monaco is the better play, but in front of a partisan crowd, the underdog Calleri may be moved to try to best his compatriot.

Tennis Free Picks: Monaco in straight sets

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