Copa Telmex 2nd Tennis Betting Round: Moya and Monaco in action

Buenos Aires, Argentina – Veteran Carlos Moya looks to continue his winning start in Buenos Aires when he takes on Horacio Zeballos in the second round of the Copa Telmex today. Elsewhere, Juan Monaco and Juan Ignacio Chela look to put on a show for home fans when they get their all-Argentine affair underway. Here is a look at the online tennis betting market at BetOnline Sportsbook currently in full swing.

Tennis Betting Line:

Horacio Zeballos -140 22½ O -125 U -115
Carlos Moya Ev 22½ O -125 U -115

Match Time: 05:30: PM Eastern Time Thursday February 18, 2010

First Set Line: Horacio Zeballos -130 Carlos Moya -110

Tennis Betting Verdict: Carlos Moya, returning to ATP action after a 10-month hiatus, is looking to extend his winning start on the season against Horacio Zeballos. Moya moved into the second round with a straight set victory over Filippo Volandri of Italy, 6-2, 7-5. Zeballos topped Gaston Gaudio to book his spot in the second round, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3.

Moya enters this match at Even odds while Zeballos, a home favourite, gets the bookies nod at -140. Whichever way you slice this match there is value. Moya is a former world No.1 and French Open champion. He is a great clay-courter and a serious threat in the draw. You wouldn’t think it with his ranking sitting beyond the top 500 – but that is largely due to his inactivity last year. Moya was slow to get his season off the ground, losing back-to-back matches in Chennai and Melbourne.

Zeballos by contrast is a no-name, to put it bluntly. He arrived in Buenos Aires on a four-match losing streak before bagging his first win on the season at the expense of Gaudio.

If I were playing with house money, I would bet on Moya to advance on evens and take the first set at -110. I expect this to be a tough battle with the Over 22 ½ -125 the recommended play on the totals.

Tennis Free Picks: Moya in three sets

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Tennis Betting Line:

Juan Ignacio Chela +4½ -130 +350 20½ O -125 U -115
Juan Monaco -4½ -110 -600 20½ O -125 U -115

First Set Line: Juan Ignacio Chela +250 Juan Monaco -400

Match Time: 07:30 Pm Eastern Time Thursday February 18, 2010

Tennis Betting Verdict: Argentinean Juan Monaco is the solid favourite at -600 to secure a spot in the quarterfinals at the expense of compatriot Juan Ignacio Chela. Monaco takes the 4-2 lead over Chela and a 8-5 mark on the season, which includes a semi finish in Santiago. Monaco beat Chela as recently as Santiago a fortnight ago, 6-3, 7-5. For all these parts, Monaco is the better play to win outright. Tennis bettors looking for added value might like to hedge bets on Chela to cover the spread at + 4 ½ -130 – the idea is that home soil will inspire Chela to account well against Monaco. The Over 20 ½ -125 is also recommended.

Tennis Free Picks: Monaco in three sets

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