bungalow24

Tottenham have thrown everything into this, and it's their last hope of silverware. They did well in the last round and now have a great opportunity to win the final.

I’m backing Higgins to go all the way this year. He’s coming in fresh off winning the Tour Championship and looks like he’s timed his form perfectly. The draw works out nicely too ??" no real heavyweights until the quarters or semis, so he’s got a good chance to build momentum. He knows how to win here (4-time champ), and if he gets to the one-table setup, his experience could be massive. At the current odds, there’s real value for a player who’s peaking at the right time.

Murphy comes in flying after winning the Masters and looks full of belief. He’s got the game to beat anyone ??" one of the heaviest scorers on tour ??" and his fitness and focus have improved massively. If he gets past Judd Trump early, the whole bottom half could open up for him. Already a former world champ with three runner-up finishes, and he loves the big stage. Huge price for someone in this kind of form.