US Open Early Round Betting Tips – The Value Plays
August 31, 2009
Flushing Meadow, New York – Tennis betting could not be more exciting than it is in the early stages of a Grand Slam. US Open betting in the first round offers a whole host of thrilling matchups and what lies ahead for the sports betting faithful are some competitive tennis odds, tight online wagering matchups and more importantly, great angles for profit.
Here is a look at some of the tennis betting matchups currently available at BetOnline Sportsbook.
Tennis Betting Line:
Simone Bolelli +5½ -140 +225 37½ O -120 U -120
Radek Stepanek -5½ Ev -350 37½ O -120 U -120
Match Time: Not Before 05:30 P.M. Eastern Time Monday August 31, 2009
Tennis Betting Verdict: No.16 Radek Stepanek and No.68 Simone Bolelli are going to go head-to-head soon for the first time in their careers. Stepanek is a good bet as the favourite at -350. The Czech veteran, 30, is 32-14 on the season with two titles. He had a great start to the season when he won the two titles. Overall, Stepanek has had a steady season with some turnouts better than others have been. Notably, his best summer results were the last 16 at Wimbledon and Cincinnati Masters. Bolelli hasn’t cut it really this season on the ATP. He is an underwhelming 15-18. A glimmer of hope for Bolelli is a last 16 appearance last week in New Haven; however, it must be noted the tournament boasted a watered down field.
Tennis Free Picks: Stepanek -350 in four sets | Under 37 ½ -120
Tennis Betting Line:
Andrey Golubev +5 -115 +185 38½ O Ev U -140
Leonardo Mayer -5 -125 -250 38½ O Ev U -140
Match Time: Not Before 05:30 P.M. Eastern Time Monday August 31, 2009
Tennis Betting Verdict: Leonardo Mayer made some noise during the US Open series when he reached the semis in Los Angeles and the quarters in New Haven. Given these two encouraging performances, the Argentine is certainly a player to watch in these early rounds. If he gets off to a winning start, he has a chance to survive a couple of rounds at least. He opens against Andrey Golubev of Kazakhstan. It is their first career meeting and one that the market feels will go the way of Mayer. Especially as Golubev is having a bum season.
Tennis Free Picks: Mayer in four sets -250| 38 ½ Under -140
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