Indian Wells - ATP : Predictions and bets

[Bert]

Today's results :

@britbox : + 5.35 + 2.6 + 103.6 = 111.55 $
@Moxie : +21.4 + 2.6 + 87.5 = 112 $
@Denis : -10 + 2.6 + 144.1 = 136.7 $
@Bert : -10 + 107.8 = 97.8 $

Good job everyone. Only three more games to make the difference... or come back a bit

 

[britbox]

The pack is bunching together a bit... I don't think Novak/Rafa is a foregone conclusion, Nole isn't playing all that great and Rafa is improving but not sure if I'd bet on that match as I still think Nole wins.

In my mind, Milos should beat Goffin but David is becoming a tough out and he's beaten Milos before. Will make my picks a bit later.

 

[Bert]

The pack is bunching together a bit... I don't think Novak/Rafa is a foregone conclusion, Nole isn't playing all that great and Rafa is improving but not sure if I'd bet on that match as I still think Nole wins.

In my mind, Milos should beat Goffin but David is becoming a tough out and he's beaten Milos before. Will make my picks a bit later.

I will try to give some extra odds for the Semis and Final (winner + nb of sets, etc...) to make it a bit more exciting.

I would love to see Nadal beating Djokovic... but I don't really believe it will happen. I haven't watched Nadal Nishikori, apparently Nadal played really well but he was so average since the start of the tournament that it didn't convince me 100%. Hope he will show me that I am wrong

 

[Bert]

Today's matches :
As there are few games remaining, I will give few extra odds.

Goffin - Raonic (4.0 / 1.25). Raonic wins 2-0 (1.75). Raonic wins 2-1 (3.75). Goffin wins 2-0 (8.0). Goffin wins 2-1 (8.0). Match in 2 sets (1.49). Match in 3 sets (2.6)
Djokovic - Nadal (1.14 / 5.8). Djoko wins 2-0 (1.54). Djoko wins 2-1 (3.90). Nadal wins 2-0 (11.0). Nadal wins 2-1 (11.5). Match in 2 sets (1.37). Match in 3 sets (3.05)

I will bet 20 $ on Raonic wins 2-0 and 10 $ on a 3 sets match between Djokovic and Nadal. At least I will still have some money to bet for the final

 

[Moxie]

Alright, as if the matches weren't tough, now you added more math. I really love the Goffin story and I like his game, but I have to say I admire Raonic's improvements. Plus Moya is his coach now. I'll put $20 on Raonic in 3. And I'll put $50 on Rafa to win. Why not? If he loses, I won't care anymore, anyway. But he could, if Novak is still sore and cranky. I heard the pollen is bad out there after the rain last month, and he does suffer with allergies. Maybe that's why he's so crabby.

 

[Denis]

Hmm I'm sticking with win/loss bets. 10 on Milos and 10 on Novak. If that's not possible I bet wins in 2 for both.

 

[britbox]

Zut alors, Milos match is already underway so messed that up.

I'll have $61.55 on Novak in 2.

 

[Bert]

Today's results :

@britbox : +33.2+111.55= 144.75 $
@Moxie : +55 -50 + 112 = 117 $
@Denis : +1.4 + 2.5 + 136.7 = 140.6 $
@Bert : -10 - 20 + 97.8 = 67.8 $

Be ready for the last game tonight. Will be tough for Milos ! (and for me too, I am a bit far to hope any come back )

 

[Moxie]

Or tomorrow, for some of us. Good thing I went with Raonic in 3, or I'd be shivering in the cold. This has been fun, Bert. Looking forward to the last round. (Since I'm not looking forward to the last match. )

 

[Bert]

I haven't seen anything about Djokovic-Nadal, How was it ? Did Rafa have a chance ?

 

[Moxie]

He had a chance in the first. He actually got an early break. Didn't hold onto it, and lost in the TB, which he evened. Wind was a feature, and which end of the court you were playing from, which didn't favor Nadal in the big moments. Had he pulled off that first set, it would have been a different match. You have to always see Nole as the inevitable winner, at his level. (Even though I laid a big bet on Rafa.) But Nadal will take away positives. He still troubles Djokovic enough into lots of UFEs, and smashing the racquet. What Djokovic has over Nadal, more than anything at the moment, is confidence. He's fitter and he's dominating, of course. But Rafa does worry him. And Nadal's pressing him again. If the confidence changes, Rafa could get him.

 

[Bert]

Moment of truth guys.
Does Moxie have recovered from Nadal's loss ? Will Britbox miss the opportunity to show who is the boss here ? Is Denis able to hold the pressure after having been in the green all the time ? Will I find a way not to finish last ?
We will know very soon !!

Djokovic - Raonic (1.18 / 5.1). Djoko wins 2-0 (1.58) / Djoko wins 2-1 (3.9) / Raonic 2-0 (11) / Raonic 2-1 (10.5) / Match in 2 sets (1.4) / Match in 3 sets (2.95)

Djokovic leads 5-0 against Raonic. Raonic only managed once to take a set.

I bet all my remaining money on Djoko in 3 sets. I think Raonic will manage to take at least one set thanks to his serve. Do not see him winnning to be honest.

 

[Moxie]

Oops, I forgot to bet! Too late, though I was going with Djokovic.

 

[Denis]

Also too late, but dont mind consolodating my position.

 

[Bert]

And Britbox wins !

Good thing that we let him win for the first betting competition Hope you enjoyed it guys, maybe we'll do it again !