Delray Beach 2nd Round Betting Picks: Blake eyes quarters

February 25, 2010 by admin
Filed under: Tennis Betting 

Delray Beach, Florida – James Blake is set to square off with Robin Haase in the Delray Beach second round today while Ivo Karlovic takes on Daniel Brands for a spot in the quarters. Here is a look at the online betting market currently underway at BetUS Sportsbook.

Tennis Betting Line :

James Blake -4 -115 -500 21½ O -145 U +105
Robin Haase +4 -125 +300 21½ O -145 U +105

First Set Line: James Blake -330 Robin Haase +215

Match Time: 05:30 PM Eastern Time Thursday February 25, 2010

Tennis Betting Verdict: James Blake survived a three-set marathon over Taylor Dent in the opening round of his Delray Beach campaign. The match was expected to be tough for both players not only because they were compatriots and friends but also because both had been without a win since the Aussie Open in January. Blake came out on top with the 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 win.

Next up for Blake is Dutchman Robin Haase who advanced into the second round with a 7-6(4), 7-(0) victory over Robert Kendricks. It will be the first meeting between Blake and Haase. Blake has the indisputable on paper edge over Haase, hence his solid favourite odds at -500. Haase ranks beyond the top 300 (No.364) and arrived in Florida with a 1-3 mark on the season. Suffice it to say, he is the clear underdog, trading at +300. The match is on Blake’s racquet for many reasons, one of which is he has home edge. He is also a better player than his current No.50 ranking would indicate. Blake should win this match in a narrow straight sets victory methinks.

Tennis Free Picks: Blake in straight sets

Tennis Betting Line:

Daniel Brands +3½ -145 +325 23 O -135 U -105
Ivo Karlovic -3½ +105 -550 23 O -135 U -105

First Set Line: Daniel Brands +225 Ivo Karlovic -350

Match Time: 07:30 PM Eastern Time Thursday February 25, 2010

Tennis Betting Verdict: It will be the first time Daniel Brands and Ivo Karlovic go head-to-head when they collide in the Delray Beach second round. Karlovic is the clear favourite at -550 to win outright while Brands is the distinct underdog at +325. Karlovic is off to a solid start this season and improved to 10-4 when he beat Philipp Petzschner of Germany yesterday. Brands meanwhile recorded his first win on the season when he took out veteran Sebastien Grosjean to earn his place opposite Karlovic.

The tipping point in this matchup is form. Karlovic is on good form and that should set him up well against Brands. There is little to suggest Brands would upset Karlovic, his win over Grosjean should not be taken out of context. Grosjean is a part-time player who clearly was rusty and showed it against Brands. Karlovic is in top match playing form with three quarters on the season at Doha, Zagreb and Memphis as well as a R16 appearance at the Aussie Open.

Tennis Free Picks: Karlovic in straight sets

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