posted August 9, 2007 at 14:47 in Tennis Free Picks

Montreal, Canada – The Rogers Cup betting third round kicks off on August 9, 2007. In the bottom half of the draw Rafael Nadal advanced into the third round following a 7-6(4), 6-0 victory over former No.1 Marat Safin in their first-ever career meeting; Andy Roddick dismissed Arnaud Clement 6-1, 7-6(5); Marcos Baghdatis persevered 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 over Robin Haase; and Frank Dancevic outlasted Wayne Odesnik 6-3, 4-6, 7-5.

The bottom-half of the draw – the tougher of the two draws –offers some of the tightest matchups of the tournament. Here are the tennis picks for the tennis odds that are available with BetUS.com Sportsbook.

David Nalbandian +190 Novak Djokovic -275

Tennis Prediction: Amassing a 47/12 record (at the start of the tournament) and winning three ATP titles thus far in the season, third seed Djokovic has been one of the hottest young talents on the tour. Favored at -275, Djokovic is a good play.

Tennis Free Picks: – Djokovic in three sets.

Fernando Verdasco -180 Frank Dancevic +140

Tennis Prediction: – No.35 Verdasco is favored in this matchup, but his streaky play and inconsistency always makes him a risky bet. Known for poor on-court decisions and thoughtlessness, Verdasco tends to defeat himself in matches he should win. On the plus side, Verdasco arrives in Montreal following a victory in Segovia, Spain (hard court challenger event). With his hard court game all warmed-up, he does offer the bettor some value.

No. 91 Frank Dancevic, the first Canadian to advance into the third round since 2003, offers some value as an underdog. Recently Dancevic won the Indianapolis Tennis Championships, defeating Andy Roddick on the way to the title. Enjoying an exceptional month of tennis, by his standards, Dancevic’s high-flying confidence makes his price tag of +140 worth the consideration.

Tennis Free Pick: – Going out on a limb, Dancevic for the upset in a close three set match.

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