Nikigreat Tennis Picks

**Nikigreat** · 03-27-12, 11:39 AM

Oh what a start, after 7-6 in first set I thought the over was done in Tipsarevic match, but Dimitrov managed to lose two times the serve and lost 6-2 the second for a total of 21

Now hope Nishi won't do the same, need three games won by him in the second.

**Nikigreat** · 03-27-12, 11:49 AM

Another over for today.

Miami
Nicolas Almagro - Mardy Fish
Pick: Number of Games: Over 22.5 @ 1.8 [-125]
Why: Both serving good at the moment, I see this like the most fought match of the day, I think a three setter is very possible but can be over even if this takes just two sets.

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**Dmoneytx** · 03-27-12, 01:41 PM

All good on the Clownfils play

I had lessons this morning & didn't get your picks in time. I can't do overs anyways. OR I prob would have today. Good plays they look like!! Fish is going 3 sets, so you got that one also

And Sharapova is just playing tough man. We all know she can do that at any time. She is an incredible tennis player & I respect her game like I do so many of the pros because I know how it is.
GL on the rest today, gotta go back to courts

**Judgejoebrwn** · 03-27-12, 02:00 PM

Nice play on the over. Should've tailed.

**Nikigreat** · 03-27-12, 03:51 PM

These WTA players... when you pick them they sucks, when you pick against them they play perfectly. Li was unwatchable today.
As already said, very unlucky with Dimitrov - Tipso over but I get some luck back with the Fish over because
Mardy was leading a set and a break, Almagro managed to comeback and the over hit.
Nice job by Nishikori aswell, now waiting for Tsonga - Mayer over games to close the day with a profit.

**Demonata** · 03-27-12, 03:52 PM

Ya I would rather pick a WTA player to win than a challenger any day though.

**Nikigreat** · 03-27-12, 05:42 PM

Mayer was awful, 6-3 4-1 and I can say over is gone.
Still thinking that game missed in Dimitrov match changed my day but ok, let's think about tomorrow.

**Dmoneytx** · 03-27-12, 09:58 PM

Just got in from 6 straight hours of lessons Niki. I'm tired brotha..........
I didn't play anything today. I never had a lot of time to look at anything. Wow, lot of strange matches today!! Woz beating Serena, what the hell happ there??? I didn't get to watch ANY tennis today. Bummer.
Tomm I think I am going big on a parlay. Going to look at lines tonight and do some research. Hoping for a good day tomm. I'll check the thread in the morning. Thanks

**Nikigreat** · 03-28-12, 03:37 AM

Miami
Janko Tipsarevic - Andy Murray
Pick: Number of Games: Over 21.5 @ 1.83 [-120]
Why: I go for a total again. I see something like 7-6 6-4 in this one if Murray wins in straights. Tipso is serving good and will probably set this match just on that: stay clung to his serve turns and bring the first set, that will be fundamental in my opinion, to a close score trying to win it on few important points taking the right risks at the right time. Very important for the over but for Janko too will be to start serving first. Hope the serbian will take the toss and choose to begin.

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**Nikigreat** · 03-28-12, 06:22 PM

Nice hit with the Over, adding this parlay.

Double
Jo Wilfried Tsonga - Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic - David Ferrer
Pick: Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic @ 1.63 [-158]
Why: This court advantages Nadal, I don't see him losing with Tsonga today, no much to say, sensation.
Ferrer doesn't have weapons to overcome Djokovic; he can run and resend all the ball he gets but Nole has better winner solutions while David can only wait him to commit mistakes.
Trust the favourites, hope won't disappoint.

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**Dmoneytx** · 03-28-12, 07:12 PM

Nice play on the Murray over! Good job Niki.

I didn't have time to post my parlay, I had a crazy day running up & back to courts for lessons. But check this out Niki.......
I had:

Lu -600 (HE retired after losing first set breaker, so NO action)
Pospisil -600 (HE retired in the THIRD set, so NO action) ------------------- ***side note: He is playing freaking doubles RIGHT now! Wierd huh??!
Zeballos -450 (WON)
Murray -425 (WON)

So, my parlay didn't pay worth a shit! LOL!!!!

I also had Alund -225 on a side parlay & he played a DIFFERENT player than listed, so NO action!

LOL!!! I just walked in from lessons and saw 3 of my plays, all had no action. Hilarious I thought. At least they didn't finish & just lose. I am thankful for that

**Dmoneytx** · 03-28-12, 07:16 PM

And after Murray SHOULD of lost today, I was thinking the SAME thing as your two play hook up. I really like Nadal tonight, even though if Tsonga plays great he could win. I just feel Nadal is taking this match. I feel its gonna be really tight, but Rafa comes out on top. And I also like Novak tomm against Ferrer. David would have to play OUT OF HIS MIND to beat Novak I think. Could happen, but my gut says Novak tightens it up tomm after a not so great match against Gasquet. I see Novak sharp tomm.

I am tailing you on this play. We will see how the first leg comes in tonight! Vamos Rafa

**Nikigreat** · 03-29-12, 02:37 AM

Nadal fights and comes out winner in the third.
Nole risked something in first set with Gasquet, it's true, but because the french was hitting every ball and placed winner everywhere and they stayed in, Ferrer won't do that today.

@ John: pretty lucky this time lol, let's hit this parlay together mate!

**Demonata** · 03-29-12, 05:59 AM

Novak needs to win today.

**adam3248** · 03-29-12, 07:23 AM

Sharapova to beat Wozniaki today?

**Demonata** · 03-29-12, 07:28 AM

I think so. Playing better.Owns the h2h.

**Nikigreat** · 03-29-12, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by Nikigreat

WTA Miami
Outright Winner
Pick 1: Agniezska Radwanska @ 21 [+2000]
Pick 2: Caroline Wozniacki @ 23 [+2200]
Why: These prices are out of the world, especially for Agniezska. Then Azarenka will take the crown another time, but those odds deserve an attempt.

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Praying for a Wozniacki - Radwanska final. Wanted to pick Caroline today but because of the future I pass.

**Nikigreat** · 03-29-12, 12:13 PM

Very very late, in the end I decided to pick her.

Miami
Caroline Wozniacki - Maria Sharapova
Pick: Caroline Wozniacki @ 1.90 [-110]

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**adam3248** · 03-29-12, 03:04 PM

Monaco vs Fish over 22.5?

**Nikigreat** · 03-29-12, 03:50 PM

Originally posted by adam3248

Monaco vs Fish over 22.5?

Sorry, seen this just now. 6-1 2-0 Monaco, I hope for you that you have not picked it.

**adam3248** · 03-29-12, 03:55 PM

Its alrite i'm in a good spot, the line moved as I was hesitating and as I watched the opening few games, backed Monaco when 4-1 up in the 1st at -140 instead. Looking good at the moment. Glad I missed the line I wanted for the over

**adam3248** · 03-29-12, 04:02 PM

Good job with the over in the Woz/Pova game by the way. A bit fortunate with Woz fighting back to win the opener which I think helped the over quite a lot but fair play. I was going to double Pova with the over but just backed Pova in the end. Still a winner though, not gonna complain. Just want Monaco to pull through now for a good day :-) Best of luck with the rest of your picks.. Il keep an eye out for them.

**Dmoneytx** · 03-29-12, 08:40 PM

Just got in Niki from lessons. Saw that Djokovic won in straights. CASH THAT PARLAY SIR!!!!

Glad we both got that one. I was sweating Nadal last night man, great match to watch though huh??? Awesome ball striking & both elevating their game when they needed to. Great tennis!!!

I really try to stay away from WTA matches. Been burned SO many times in the past. I just rode my parlay out from yesterday! I was leaning that way from the begining, but your pick on that paraly gave me even MORE confidence, so I went a little bit bigger

Thanks mate!

**Dmoneytx** · 03-29-12, 08:43 PM

And I don't know about you, but I am leaning towards Nadal tomm morning. I haven't looked up their head to heads yet, I'll prob do that in the morning before it starts. I just loved the way Nadal was hitting last night & his desire to win is just SO much greater than dumb ass Murray. When I get some info to look at, I will post tomm morning on what I think.

Also, good call on Wozniacki! Hope you helped a few people make some money. I presonally like Sharapova & dislike Woz, but I saw in the thread you chose Woz. Good call brotha!

**swordsandtequila** · 03-29-12, 09:10 PM

Originally posted by Dmoneytx

And I don't know about you, but I am leaning towards Nadal tomm morning. I haven't looked up their head to heads yet, I'll prob do that in the morning before it starts. I just loved the way Nadal was hitting last night & his desire to win is just SO much greater than dumb ass Murray. When I get some info to look at, I will post tomm morning on what I think.

Also, good call on Wozniacki! Hope you helped a few people make some money. I presonally like Sharapova & dislike Woz, but I saw in the thread you chose Woz. Good call brotha!

Unless they changed the result, CWoz lost Dmoney!

**Nikigreat** · 03-30-12, 02:23 AM

Originally posted by swordsandtequila

Unless they changed the result, CWoz lost Dmoney!

Lol, you have to understand John, he spends all the time on the Tennis court and checks scores really quick, last day confused Kirilenko with Safarova, this time saw Wozniacki won

Djoko closes the bigfav parlay, very well.
Like Murray today, just a feeling, it's not about technique/tactique reasons.

**adam3248** · 03-30-12, 05:21 AM

Ah.. don't like to hear that you favour Murray for today's game 'cause I quite like Nadal's chances. I still think Murray is weak mentally and still has a tendency to let emotions affect him in big matches. Nadal's grit, determination and will to win is second to none as he NEVER gives up, whereas if Murray was to lose the first set i'd struggle to see a comeback as Nadal has a reputation of doing enough to close a game out. I think the surface does slightly favour Murray but for me, I think were looking at a Djokovic/Nadal final.

**Nikigreat** · 03-30-12, 06:47 AM

Miami
Andy Murray - Rafael Nadal
Pick: Will win a set? Andy Murray @ 1.44 [-227]
Andy Murray @ 2.2 [+120]

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Going on courts, can't motivate, come on Andy!

**Dmoneytx** · 03-30-12, 11:32 AM

So sorry ya'll. I do spend too much time in the sun, LOL. Thanks for sticking up for me Niki. I promise you I am not semi-retarded. I remember seeing Maria up 4-1 & then Woz won 5 games in a row I think. I knew Maria won, but my brain was like oatmeal when I posted that. Running to the courts all day and evening to train & teach and taking care of 3 kids on my own, I sometimes forget what I just saw. Not often, but sometimes.

And I like the write up adam had. I think this will be a highly entertaining match! But my gut always tell me that Murray lacks that drive and willingness to win like Rafa does. A good example would be during the Tipsy match. I actually saw Murray YAWN in between getting balls from the ball kids on the 4-4 game in the first set & he was about to face two break points. Which ultimately cost him the first set. I even told myself, "what the ****, is he bored or something??!!". You would never in a million years see Nadal do that. Ever. But then Murray proceeds to kick Tipsys ass the rest of the match. I didn't get to watch past the first set, but after Tipsy broke Murray again early in the second set, I thought it would be over.
Murray has amazing talent. He works amazingly hard off the court. But when Rafa wants to win, there is usually nothing stopping him. I am a huge Nadal fan, mainly bec of his energy and work ethic. I strive my own game to be similar to his, and it has made me the player I am today. Murray could win this match, but my heart says Nadal will OUT WILL him today.

I haven't made a play yet, but if I do I will post it later on. BOL to everyone today with the tennis. And have fun on the courts Niki, whatever you might be doing

**adam3248** · 03-30-12, 02:54 PM

You both play tennis yourselves Dmoney & Niki? Wish i'd have played more as a kid cause i'm not that good.. I should probably stick to analysing, picking some winners and watching the pro's do their thing

**Nikigreat** · 03-30-12, 03:54 PM

Yeah we do.
Don't worry, in this sport you can always improve, keep up playing and especially have fun while doing it, that's the key to coexist with this great sport.

**Dmoneytx** · 03-30-12, 04:01 PM

Niki sounds like a good player adam! I have been teaching tennis as a USPTA Level II professional for 12 years. I also now play the highest level of Mens singles in the state of Texas through the USTA circuit

I am 37, but most of my opponents are very young (19-25). But I can hang

And I agree with Niki 100%. You always can improve your game. Always. And having fun is truly the way to coexist with this amazing sport. Also gives you a greater appreciation for what the pros do on a daily basis.
Bummer Nadal retired huh?? I recorded it, LOL.
Gotta go to the courts. Talk to ya'll soon.

**adam3248** · 03-30-12, 04:34 PM

Wow. Fair play guys.

So.. I'll be seeing you on the tv soon then huh?

I never really played through school or anything, kind of wish I did though. Always ended up playing other sports instead. Yeah, shame Nadal had to pull out, would have made for good viewing. Will just have to wait for sunday's final.

Take care

**Dmoneytx** · 03-30-12, 05:40 PM

Nice to see you start your own thread adam

I give you props & wish u the best of luck! I will start one soon, I just need to find the time. Bec if I do a thread, I want to do it right and give the proper ammount of time to make good, educated decisions. That is why I am so appreciative of Niki & EP by letting me comment and post on theirs. And they put in some hard work with their picks. Good job mates, as Niki would say

**adam3248** · 03-30-12, 06:04 PM

That makes sense Dmoney. I mean, ideally i'd like to provide in-depth analysis with all of the picks I post but as you say it's just finding the time to do it. I make sure to research all selections but don't usually have time to post write-ups. But hey, if we keep picking winners consistently, who cares

Feel free to post on my thread if yoy have any insight and i'll keep an eye out for your thread once you get one up and running