Posted on
1/24/2008 8:14:07 PM
Australian Open Betting – Federer-Djokovic First Set & Props Odds
By Eric Williams
As usual, there is always a game within the game itself and tonight’s semifinal showdown between World No. 1 Roger Federer and World No. 3 Novak Djokovic is a perfect example that offers tennis bettors several opportunities to increase their annual bankroll with more than a few ingenious wagers that the clever oddsmakers at BetUS.com have cooked up once again.
Here is a look at some of tonight’s props wagers, followed by my analysis and ATP Free Picks:
03:30 AM EST Tennis Betting Props
Federer/Djokovic Tie Break in game - Yes
EV
Federer/Djokovic Tie Break in game - No
-140
Analysis: Get real! These two players are so close in talent; there will undoubtedly be a tie-break at some point in this match.
Tennis Free Picks: Yes
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Will There Be A Tie Break In The Match?
03:30 AM EST Tennis Betting Props
Federer / Djokovic Total Games - Odd
-120
Federer / Djokovic Total Games - Even
-120
Analysis: Though these odd-even props are purely a 50-50 chance opportunity, my special coin toss tells me it’s going to be odd.
Tennis Free Picks: Odd
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Total Games In Match-Odd Or Even
03:30 AM EST Tennis Betting Props
Federer to win 1st service game
-500
Federer not to win 1st service game
+300
Analysis: Just because I like Djokovic to win this match – and tournament – doesn’t mean I’m a fool. Take Federer to win his first service game.
Tennis Free Picks: Federer Wins First Service Game
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03:30 AM EST Tennis Betting Props
Djokovic to win 1st service game
-300
Djokovic not to win 1st service game
+200
Analysis: If Djokovic truly wants to win this match, it is imperative that he get off to a good start. Take the blossoming Serbian to win his first service game as well.
Tennis Free Picks: Djokovic to win first service game
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03:30 AM EST Tennis Betting Props
Federer to break service 1st
-200
Djokovic Federer to break service 1st
+150
Analysis: After his third-round scare against Djokovic’s fellow countryman, Janko Tipsarevic, I don’t think anyone is going to surprise Federer in this tournament again. If I had to make a choice here, it would be Federer for sure.
Tennis Free Picks: Roger Federer
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1st player to break service?
03:30 AM EST Tennis Betting Props
Federer to lose 1st set & win match
+250
Djokovic to lose 1st set & win match
+500
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To lose 1st Set & Win Match
Analysis: I personally don’t think either player here can drop the first set and expect to win the match, though I’ll admit that if it does happen, Federer will be the one to accomplish the feat. However, since I genuinely believe that the winner of the first set will go on to win the whole match, I have to go with ‘no one’ for this wager.
Tennis Free Picks: None
03:30 AM EST Tennis Betting Props
Federer to Win 1st set & Win match
-170
Djokovic to Win 1st set & Win match
+300
Analysis: Once again tennis bettors, if Djokovic is to stand any chance at beating Federer, he will need to get started right away. Take Djokovic to win the first set en route to victory tonight.
Pick: Novak Djokoivc
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To Win 1st Set & Win Match
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