ATP Basel Quarterfinals Tennis Free Picks - Top half of the draw 2

Basel, Switzerland – The bottom half of the draw moves into the quarterfinal round in Basel and BetUS Sportsbook is taking action on this exciting event.

Leading the charge is second seed David Nalbandian. Nipping at his heels is compatriot, third seed Juan Martin Del Potro. The pair is inextricably drawn to collide in the semis but before their much-anticipated clash is, confirm they must overcome their quarterfinal opponents.

Here is a look at the quarterfinal matchups in Basel.

Tennis Betting Line: Juan Martin Del Potro vs. Igor Andreev

Match Time: 05:00 AM Eastern Time Friday October 24, 2008

Tennis Betting Analysis: This season the pair has met twice and both times Juan Martin Del Potro reeled off the victory. The first time they met was in Munich when Del Potro, en route to the title, topped Andreev in three sets 1-6, 6-0, 6-4 in the R16. The second time they met was in Davis Cup action when Del Potro beat Andreev in the straight sets. Overall, Del Potro, is one of the most exciting up-and-comers this season. He brings a 43-11 mark and 4 titles.

No.21 Andreev has a good year as well and takes a 42-30 mark in to the upcoming quarterfinal match. His highlights this year include runner-up finishes in Umag and Gstad and a R16 at the US Open. His last two weeks of tournament play has been mixed and not quite as promising.

Tennis Betting Verdict: Having already played twice against each other it is safe to assume that they are familiar with each other’s game. Del Potro knows how to beat Andreev and Andreev should know what he did wrong in their previous encounters. This time around, I don’t think Andreev will strike out. Three is going to be a charm for the Russian.

Tennis Free Picks: Andreev

Tennis Betting Line: David Nalbandian vs. Benjamin Becker

Match Time: 05:00 AM Eastern Time Friday October 24, 2008

Tennis Betting Analysis: On paper, this is a straightforward affair. No.8 David Nalbandian should have no trouble against No. 137 Benjamin Becker. Becker is a journeyman player who hangs out mostly in the lower circuit. Although he has had occasionally surprising results in ATP level action –they are too few and far in-between to be considered seriously.

Tennis Betting Verdict: Nalbandian takes a 37-14 mark and 2 titles into this match – one of which was an indoor hard court event (Stockholm). Nalbandian loves this surface and typically enjoys his best results during this time of the season.

Tennis Free Picks: Nalbandian in straight sets

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