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10/25/2007 12:40:22 PM
Tennis Betting – ATP Swiss Indoors Basel Second Round Picks
By Nila Amerova
Basel, Switzerland – In the bottom half of the draw, eighth seed Paul-Henri Mathieu and an unseeded Marcos Baghdatis are set to vie for a berth in the quarterfinal. [2] Fernando Gonzalez and unseeded Jarkko Nieminen confirmed their spots earlier today.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Singles - Second Round Results
[2] F Gonzalez (CHI) d [Q] R Karanusic (CRO) 64 76(5)
I Karlovic (CRO) d [4] [WC] J Blake (USA) 46 76(4) 64
J Nieminen (FIN) d [6] G Canas (ARG) 46 63 75
Tennis Free Picks
Tennis Line: Marcos Baghdatis -170 Agustin Calleri +130
Match Time: 01:15 AM EST
Tennis Prediction – No. 24 Marcos Baghdatis meets No. 51 Agustin Calleri for the first time in tournament play. Baghdatis favored at -170 arrives with a 42/20 record for the season, and one ATP title. Baghdatis is the better play.
At +130, there is value in betting on the 31-year-old veteran Agustin Calleri. In 2007, Calleri holds a 4/9 record against Top 30 players, but a 3/3 record against Top 10 players. Calleri brings a 24/24 record for the season into this match. In spite of Calleri’s value, his inconsistent play makes him a chance bet.
Tennis Free Pick – Baghdatis in straight sets
Tennis Line: Paul Henri Mathieu -800 Andrey Golubev +425
Match Time: 01:30 A.M. EST
Tennis Prediction – No.21 Paul-Henri Mathieu is one of those tricky players on court that most players would prefer not to play against. As an opponent, Mathieu is wily and quick. His playing style is very much the power hitting of today’s style of tennis. A talented player, Mathieu is a good bet.
However, Mathieu is known for his inconsistent performances in tournaments. Mathieu sometimes tends to go for too much on his shots, causing him to lose unnecessary points as shots fly erratically out of control. His uncontrolled playing style causes him to be susceptible to upsets. Should Mathieu harness his power and play a smart game he is the better bet at -800.
No. 178 Andrey Golubev qualified for this tournament. Golubev arrives in the second round after defeating USA’s Amer Delic – but then again who hasn’t beaten Delic? Little is known of Golubev as he spent most of his time in Challenger events this season.
Tennis Free Pick – Mathieu in straight sets
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Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room.