The Art of Outright Tennis Betting - Lesson 2 - Course & Distance Form

Having considered in our first article the over-riding importance of the draw when it comes to selecting outright tennis bets, the next factor to cover is that of previous tournament form. That is to say, looking at players who have a track record of performing well in a particular event.

This method of form study, something which horseracing tipsters would call 'course and distance' form, is another important consideration when analysing the outright betting market.

In an immediate sense, any player who returns to an event the year after doing well at the tournament will have ranking points to defend. As such, unless they perform to the same level, under the rolling 12 month ATP points system they risk losing places in the overall standings as their ranking inevitably drops. In other words, they have an underlying motivation to challenge, even before the event begins.

And moving on from that, previous good form at a tournament would suggest the player is suited to the playing conditions - whether that be the actual court itself (a fast, bouncy surface or a very slow, clay court), the venue (indoor/outdoor), the location (temperature, altitude, continent) and the time of year (early/late season).

Naturally of more interest are those players with form over several years at the same event. Any player can get lucky in any one year, that's just the luck of the draw, but we do see certain players target certain events each season in their schedule... and that's no coincidence.

Also, don't be put off if a player hasn't actually won the tournament before but has made the QF's or SF's on more than one occasion. Again, that can just be down to meeting the wrong player on the wrong day. In this scenario what you need to determine is whether the player is something of a habitual choker or whether they do have past winning form elsewhere but just haven't won here, yet. Once you've found this out past form can be more easily evaluated.

Example: Mikhail Youzhny (Rotterdam 2010) e/w 20/1

The Russian was a former winner in Holland (2007) as well as making the QF's in (2008). Also this was the 6th time he had played in Rotterdam in nine years and Youzhny had also made the doubles final in 2008. Backed up with a good price, a fair draw and five previous indoor finals in his career (2:3) it was clear he could play well in these conditions, in general, and this event in particular.

So with regards to Outright Tennis Betting: Lesson 2 do your homework on the main players, see which ones have past form in the event and give due credit to those with a proven track record of success.

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Sports Betting Strategies - 3 Secret Soccer Betting Techniques

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Soccer is a thrilling and enjoyable sport, not only for its fans, but also for the eager bettors awaiting its results. Truly, soccer betting has become a sport in itself followed by millions of gamblers worldwide. With this gambling activity's intense popularity and profitability, more people are attracted to its promise of yielding a great amount of income for successful bettors.

Why not start online betting now and experience the benefits for yourself? Online soccer gambling may not be that simple but you can surely achieve the same good results if you abide by some of these soccer betting tips:

1. You must first understand the game of soccer.
If you are already a soccer enthusiast, then, you can skip this soccer betting tip. Off you go! However, if you're not or just a starting one, you must put some extra effort in understanding this sport. Know the rules and strategies used by the players. This will help you later in formulating your decision on which team you will bet on.

2. Study the opposing teams and try to predict their performances based on their game history.
This soccer betting tip is very important since it may largely affect your decision. Naturally, you will want to bet on the team that has the greater chance of winning. Therefore, it is essential for you to be familiar on the various teams.

3. Decide!
This is the most crucial part and requires a lot of thinking and analysis. Remember, your own money is at stake here, so you may want to choose carefully.

These are the main tips that could help you survive and even win an online soccer betting. You can incorporate other strategies with this to ensure that you have a great chance of winning. Just always remember to weigh the several factors that could affect the outcome of the online soccer betting.

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Thursday MLB Betting on MLB Network - Florida Marlins and Phillies

The NL East is presented in Thursday MLB wagering when the Philadelphia Phillies host the Marlins in a match which can be seen on the MLB Network.

It is the finale of a three-game series in baseball wagering and it's the final match of a 7-game homestand for the Phillies.

Mostly considering they're at home, MLB wagering probabilities like the Phillies in this match. The pitching matchup may end up preferring Florida. Anibal Sancehz is scheduled to be on Thursday for Florida. He is 5-3 for the season with a 3.18 ERA. Until his previous start against the Mets when he allowed four runs in 5 2/3 innings, Sanchez was rolling along. He had won his four previous starts.

The Marlins have held their own recently against the Phillies in MLB wagering. They had won 11 of the previous 20 against Philadelphia before this series started. They claimed two of three at Philadelphia earlier this season. The Phillies are one of those teams in baseball which could play just as nicely on the road as at home so they can be overvalued at home. The previous five meetings between the two teams had gone under the total before this series started.

It can be difficult to forecast what the Marlins are going to do on a nightly basis. They were up and down this year. They do play much better at home than on the road but it isn't a major difference. The Marlins are only average in hitting and in ERA. They are able to be excellent however with players like Hanley Ramirez striking the ball and Josh Johnson pitching. Even Sanchez has shown the capability to be quite great.

Philadelphia has been much better at home this year than for the road, but not by much. The Phillies have inexplicably struggled to gain runs. Jimmy Rollins has been from the lineup for most of the season and his absence has damaged the Phillies, however they otherwise have a powerful lineup. The Phillies have gotten good pitching as they're in the top five in the league. Jamie Moyer has been strong generally speaking this year, and it might be him gaining the start in this match.

The Phillies' Roy Halladay pitched a perfect match two weeks once more against the Marlins, throwing the 20th perfect match in the majors. Halladay already has a Cy Young Award and six All-Star match choices to his credit. He threw just the eighth perfect game in the National League's history, and just the second for the Philadelphia Phillies. He struck out 11 of the Marlins' players and outshined the Marlins' pitcher, Josh Johnson, in the process. It directed Johnson to say later that it was unreal how Halladay does his thing. "No messing around, no joking around. He's there for one reason." That match went 1-0 for the Phillies.

Wednesday night's match was delayed as a result of rain and will be compensated for on Monday, September 6, when the Phillies and the Marlins play a double header.

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World Cup Golden Boot Betting

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The 2010 World Cup is almost upon us and much of the talk will be about which player will take home the Golden Boot award. In 2010 we're likely to see more individual talent than ever before seen at a World Cup, with many extremely talented players on show.

Top of the list of talented players is Barcelona star Lionel Messi. Messi has been in mesmerising form for his club and goes into the World Cup hoping to rival the achievements of Argentine legend Diego Maradona. If Messi can score the goals to lead his nation to World Cup success this year it will go a long way to cementing his position as one of the greatest players ever.

Arguably the only man who currently comes rivals Messi for talent is Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo's goal scoring record has been incredible over the last few seasons and he will be hoping to continue that into South Africa. When Ronaldo is on top of his game he is virtually unplayable and Portuguese fans will be hoping his demonstrate some of the goal scoring form he has at club level onto the international stage.

Fernando Torres and David Villa form the most feared strike force in the tournament. Two of the most talented strikers on the planet will play ahead of possibly the most creative midfield which will create a recipe for goals. Spain are widely expected to go all the way this summer, and if they do, Torres and Villa will be right up the top of the scoring charts.

England goes into the tournament with star striker Wayne Rooney in his best ever form. If England are to win the tournament they will need to rely heavily on goals from Rooney. Rooney has carried Manchester United for much of the current season and England fans will be hoping he can do the same for his country.

Someone who can never be written out of a battle for the World Cup Golden Boot is Germany's Miroslav Klose. Klose is one of the most predatory strikers in the World. Outstanding in the air and composed in front of goal, Klose is the current Golden Boot holder and will be hoping to defend his crown in South Africa.

For the first time in many years Brazil go into the tournament without a world class striker as a focal point. Arguably the best striker they currently have is Sevilla's Luis Fabiano. Fabiano was their leading scorer in qualification and the Brazilians, who always score plenty of goals, will be hoping that he can continue that form into the tournament itself.

Visit http://www.free-bet-finder.com/World_Cup_Betting/golden_boot.php for a more comprehensive overview of World Cup betting, including all the latest form, odds and betting advice ahead of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

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