whippetman
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18 August 2025
22:45 LIV Golf Invitational Indianapolis
Dean Burmester
50 WIN
@23.00
Lose
-50
It might be worth taking a chance with Dean Burmester to follow up his recent win in the LIV Golf Chicago. Prior to that, he'd finished 5th in the LIV UK, so clearly he's in top form.
02:00 Vancouver Whitecaps v Houston Dynamo
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@1.70
Lose
-50
Vancouver Whitecaps have the second highest home goal-scoring record in the league. They beat Houston 3-0 away when they last met. But Houston have scored in 9 of their last 10 away games.
00:00 San Jose v San Diego FC
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@1.40
Win
20
Visitors San Diego top the table and have averaged over 2 goals a game away from home. But home side San Jose have the best home scoring record in the league and should get goals.
Subtotal-80
17 August 2025
22:45 BMW Championship
Patrick Cantlay
50 WIN
@21.00
Lose
-50
Patrick Cantlay has been a bit up and down in recent form and has missed the cut at the last few majors. But he's been solid enough on the PGA Tour and looks overdue for a win.
22:45 Portland Classic
Julia Lopez Ramirez
25 EW
@41.00
Lose
-50
With quite a few of the higher-rated golfers in poor form going into this Portland Classic, I'll be taking a chance on an EW outsider. In recent events, Julia Lopez Ramirez has had some good results. Although she missed the cut in the Open, she did finish third in the Scottish Open prior to that.
19:30 Besiktas v Eyupspor
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@1.57
Win
28
Eyupspor conceded 4 goals in their first league game of the season. Although it's Besiktas' opening league game, they have been scoring plenty of goals in mid-season games.
16:30 Man Utd v Arsenal
Draw
It's hard to see just how well Man United will perform this season. They have had a good pre-season warm-up campaign, and this corresponding fixture ended in a draw, so that might be worth a bet again.
Draw #2-2
50 WIN
@17.00
Lose
-50
Two attacking sides on paper. United struggled last season, but their mid-season form has been a lot better, and they do look likely to create chances. Arsenal, who finished runners-up in the Premier League last season, are sure to create chances. Both should score, but this could be close.
16:00 St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Trinbago Knight Riders T20
N Pooran
Man Of The Match
50 WIN
@8.00
Lose
-50
Nicholas Pooran was scoring runs for fun in the recent Major League Cricket. He was brilliant in last season's Caribbean Premier League for Trinbago. The captain/wicketkeeper could keep that going.
N Pooran (Trinbago Knight Riders)
Top Team2 Batsman
50 WIN
@4.00
Lose
-50
The Trinbago captain/wicketkeeper Nicholas Pooran was a prolific scorer for them in last season's Caribbean Premier League. Against what looks like a modest Patriots bowling attack, he could be among the runs here.
15:45 FC Volendam v AZ
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@1.36
Win
18
Volendam finished off last season with some very strong home form and should create chances. But they still struggle against an AZ side who beat them 4-0 when the teams last met.
15:00 Sweden U19 vs Denmark U19
Sweden U19
Money Line
50 WIN
@1.75
Lose
-50
14:00 Chelsea v Crystal Palace
Chelsea
Chelsea must be on a massive high after winning the World Club Cup. Since then, two very impressive wins in warm-up games. On that form and with home advantage, they should beat Palace.
Cole Palmer
Anytime Goalscorer
50 WIN
@2.38
Lose
-50
Being a London derby, there's always the chance of a penalty. Cole Palmer is Chelsea's penalty taker, but he's also likely to score from open play.
Over 10.50
Total Corners
50 WIN
@2.00
Win
50
I'll take over as both teams will be on a high after significant wins pre-season, and both may well fancy themselves to carry on that winning form.
Under 4.50
Total Cards
50 WIN
@1.75
Lose
-50
Opening game of the season, but both teams will be on a high with Palace winning the Charity Shield and Chelsea the World Club Cup. So this could be an entertaining match and not a hard battle.
14:00 Nottm Forest v Brentford
Over 4.00
Total Cards
50 WIN
@1.80
Lose
-50
Past matches between the teams have all been close battles, and the last three have had plenty of cards in them. Both teams will be fielding new players, and this could turn into a messy game.
13:45 Danish Golf Championship
Oliver Lindell
25 EW
@41.00
Lose
-50
Wide open looking Danish Golf Championship, but it might be worth looking for an in-form player with a good Each Way chance. Oliver Lindell fits the bill. He's had two top 10 finishes in his last 4 events, and at these odds, could well finish near the top of the leaderboard.
13:30 Odra Opole v Slask Wroclaw
Under 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@1.85
Win
43
None of the last 3 meetings between the sides has had more than 2 goals in it, and the home side, Odra Opole, have struggled to score in their first 3 league games.
13:00 Brommapojkarna v Sirius
Over 2.50
Total Goals
50 WIN
@1.50
Win
25
The past 5 meetings between the sides have all had more than 2 goals in them, and both sides have scored in at least 4 of their last 5 games.
12:45 Egypt U19 vs Iceland U19
Iceland U19
Money Line
50 WIN
@1.70
Lose
-50
Egypt U19 1.50
Match Handicap
50 WIN
@1.75
Win
38
11:00 Gwangju FC v Daejeon Hana Citizen
Draw
The last 3 meetings between the two teams have ended in a draw. Gwangju have drawn 2 of their last 4 home games, and Daejeon 3 of their last 4 away games. This should be close.
10:30 Norway U19 vs Hungary U19
Hungary U19
Money Line
50 WIN
@1.85
Win
43
Norway U19 0.50
Match Handicap
50 WIN
@1.85
Lose
-50
10:00 Fagiano Okayama v Kashiwa Reysol
Kashiwa Reysol & No (Result + BTTS)
Result and BTTS
The home side, Fagiano Okayama, are in poor recent form and struggling to score. In contrast, visitors Kashiwa Reysol have the second-best away record in the league and the second-best defense record.
Kashiwa Reysol #2-0
50 WIN
@8.50
Lose
-50
The visitors, Reysol, are 14 points above Okayama and in better form. Okayama have lost their last 3 home games and failed to score in 3 of them. Reysol have kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 4 away games.
Subtotal-605
16 August 2025
19:39 7:39 Monmore
Vhagar
Daily Races
50 WIN
@1.61
Win
31
She's been trapping really well in recent races. Although she didn't get away that good last time out, her very strong finish saw her clock a very good time and a win over 3 lengths here last time out.
19:00 Israel vs Estonia
Estonia
Win Match
50 WIN
@1.73
Lose
-50
Estonia top the group after winning all 3 games, and that includes beating Israel 3-1. They have now beaten Israel in their last 5 meetings.
Estonia to win 3-1
Set Score
50 WIN
@4.75
Lose
-50
The two met this time last year in the group, with Estonia winning 3-1. I can see a repeat of that score based on the team's current form.
17:50 5:50 Market Rasen
Nap Hand
Daily Racing
50 WINNAP
@1.29
Lose
-50
Squeezebox was rated in the mid-70s on the flat and could be anything. But Nap Hand was rated at least 10 pounds higher. Although he has to give 7 pounds to all his rivals, he's a proven winner over the hurdles. That win came in his last run where he impressed. The front two finished 30 plus lengths ahead of the third. This also looks like a drop in class.
17:30 Latvia vs Kosovo
Latvia
Win Match
50 WIN
@1.01
Win
0
Kosovo are at the bottom of the group, losing all 3 games and have failed to win a set. That includes losing 3-0 to Latvia. This looks like a banker win for Latvia.
17:30 Wolverhampton v Man City
Man City
50 WIN
@1.50
Win
25
Despite the fact that Wolves are a strong side at home, I'll still take Man City, who will want a better start to the season than last year in a bid to reclaim that league title.
Man City & Yes (Result + BTTS)
Result and BTTS
Strong finish to last season for Man City after a below-par season for them. They will want a stronger start this season. They beat Wolves in both league games last season, but with home advantage, I can see Wolves creating chances.
Erling Haaland
First Goalscorer
50 WIN
@3.60
Win
130
Since the end of last season's Premier League, Erling Haaland has played in 7 games for club and country and scored in 6 of them. He looks at his very best in front of goal.
Over 10.00
Total Corners
50 WIN
@1.92
Push
0
Man City created 18 corners in the corresponding fixture last season and have a good pre-season. Wolves have struggled in their warm-up games.
16:00 Switzerland vs Sweden
Sweden
Win Match
50 WIN
@2.75
Lose
-50
It's 1 win each in their past two meetings, with Switzerland beating Sweden this time last year. Although Sweden's recent friendly form has been poor, they did well in the recent Euros, and Switzerland didn't qualify for them.
Sweden to win 3-2
Set Score
50 WIN
@7.00
Lose
-50
The last time the teams met, it was a Switzerland win, but it was over 5 legs. I can see this being just as close, but on this year's form, Sweden may well get the win.
15:00 Azerbaijan vs Austria
Austria
Win Match
50 WIN
@1.02
Win
1
The teams have already met in the group, with Austria running out an easy 3-0 winner. They have beaten Azerbaijan in both past meetings 3-0.
Austria to win 3-0
Set Score
50 WIN
@1.17
Win
9
The teams have met twice in the past with Austria winning both 3-0. The last meeting was just 2 months ago. I see another very easy win for Austria.
15:00 Brighton v Fulham
Draw
The two teams finished side by side in mid-table in last season's Premier League, and I can't see there being much between them this season. This could well be very close. A draw might be good odds.
Over 10.00
Total Corners
50 WIN
@1.80
Lose
-50
Although this has the look of a tight game between teams that have been closely matched in recent meetings, I'll just take over with the corners.
Under 4.00
Total Cards
50 WIN
@2.05
Lose
-50
Judging by their recent meetings and their form in pre-season warm-up games, this looks tight. But I don't see an overly aggressive game.
15:00 Sunderland v West Ham
West Ham
50 WIN
@2.25
Lose
-50
Sunderland make their Premier League debut and will be supported by a massive home following. But West Ham have had a very good warm-up program and could hit the road running. I'll take the Hammers to edge this.
West Ham & Yes (Result + BTTS)
Result and BTTS
50 WIN
@4.33
Lose
-50
Newly promoted Sunderland will be sure to want a strong start. With home advantage, they should create chances. But West Ham finished last season with some very strong away form and have a chance to continue that here.
Over 10.00
Total Corners
Home advantage for newly promoted Sunderland, and they will be sure to go for the win. But West Ham will see this as a great chance to get an early away win.
15:00 Tottenham v Burnley
Tottenham
I'll take Spurs with home advantage to beat newly promoted Burnley. Spurs looked good in their mid-week European game and were unlucky to lose on pens. They should make amends.
Over 10.50
Total Corners
50 WIN
@1.90
Win
45
Spurs have looked good in mid-season games, and with home advantage, they will fancy their chances of a home win. They have a very good record against Burnley.
Over 4.00
Total Cards
50 WIN
@1.80
Lose
-50
I'll take over as the visitors. Burnley may well be under quite a bit of pressure in defense from Spurs in their first game back in the Premier League.
12:30 Aston Villa v Newcastle
Aston Villa
50 WIN
@2.25
Lose
-50
Both teams will be hoping for a top 6 finish at the end of the season. But home advantage must give Villa the edge, and Newcastle have struggled in their pre-season warm-up games.
Yes (BTTS)
Both Teams to Score
50 WIN
@1.55
Lose
-50
Two teams who will be hoping for a top 6 finish at the end of the season and two clearly matched sides. Judging by last season, I can see both creating plenty of chances.
Ollie Watkins
Anytime Goalscorer
50 WIN
@2.38
Lose
-50
16 goals in 38 league games last season, and he's been a consistent scorer for Villa in their last 4 seasons. He looks in great form after 4 goals in 4 mid-season warm-up games.
Over 10.50
Total Corners
50 WIN
@1.90
Lose
-50
Both these teams will be wanting to end the season pushing for a top 6 finish. A win here for either side would be a massive boost, even though it's their first game.
Under 4.50
Total Cards
50 WIN
@1.85
Win
43
Neither side had a bad record last season as regards cards. This being their opening league game of the season, there may be a more cautious start by two teams who will be looking to do well.
11:00 Kyoto Sanga FC v Tokyo Verdy
Kyoto Sanga FC #2-0
50 WIN
@9.00
Lose
-50
Just 6 goals in 12 away games for the visitors Verdy, and the home side Kyoto have conceded less than a goal a game at home and are 14 points above Verdy. I see a home win to nil.
11:00 Urawa Red Diamonds v Nagoya Grampus
Urawa Red Diamonds #2-0
50 WIN
@9.50
Lose
-50
Urawa have the second-best home record in the league and the joint best home defensive record. They should beat a Nagoya side who are 13 points below them and struggle away from home.
11:00 Vissel Kobe v Yokohama FC
Vissel Kobe #2-0
50 WIN
@6.50
Lose
-50
Kobe top the table and are in great form at home, winning their last 4 and have a very good defensive home record. Yokohama have only scored 6 away goals from 11 games.
10:15 Australia vs South Africa 3rd T20 Match
Australia
Win Match
50 WIN
@1.40
Win
20
Winning the toss will be a big help to the Aussies as they battle out the decider in the T20 series. This Cairns pitch rarely has T20 cricket played on it, but the Aussies do have a good record here in limited-overs cricket.
JP Inglis
Man Of The Match
50 WIN
@11.00
Lose
-50
Returning to the team, Josh Inglis could well get back to the very good form he showed against the West Indies on a Cairns pitch. With this rare T20 game being played on it, the Aussies have a good record here in past limited overs games.
JP Inglis (Australia)
Top Team1 Batsman
50 WIN
@5.00
Lose
-50
Josh Inglis returns to the team after missing the last game. Although he went out for a duck in the first match, he was scoring well in their recent tour against the West Indies.
R Rickelton (South Africa)
Top Team2 Batsman
50 WIN
@4.50
Lose
-50
Wicketkeeper and opening bat for South Africa, Ryan Rickelton, hit 71 in the first T20 between the teams. If he spends any time at the crease, he will score quickly.
09:30 Luke Littler vs Mike De Decker
Luke Littler
Win Match 2-way
50 WIN
@1.25
Win
12
Luke Littler looks back to his very best, winning his last 5 games. Although De Decker is in good form, Littler has beaten him in their last 5 meetings.
Luke Littler
Most 180s
50 WIN
@1.83
Win
41
It's very hard to back against Luke Littler when it comes to throwing the 180s. As he's in very good form now, these look good odds.
Over 6.50
Total 180s
50 WIN
@1.80
Lose
-50
If Luke Littler hits his top form, he is a regular thrower of the 180s. With De Decker also in good form, I'll take over.
09:00 Gerwyn Price vs Josh Rock
Josh Rock
Win Match 2-way
50 WIN
@2.10
Lose
-50
Both players go into this meeting in similar form, winning 3 of their last 5 games. But Josh Rock has a good recent record against Price, winning 3 of their last 4 meetings.
Josh Rock 1.50
Handicap 2-way
50 WIN
@1.62
Win
31
The players have met 3 times so far this year, and it's Josh Rock who edges the meetings 2-1. So I'll take this narrow handicap advantage.
Josh Rock
Most 180s
50 WIN
@1.83
Win
41
Over their last 4 meetings, Rock has out-thrown Price with the 180's in 3 of them. So I'll take him to keep that run going here.
Over 9.50
Total Legs
50 WIN
@1.83
Win
41
The last 3 meetings between the two players in 11-frame matches, 2 of them have gone into double figures. This looks like being another close game on the players' current form.
08:30 Luke Humphries vs Damon Heta
Luke Humphries
Win Match 2-way
50 WIN
@1.62
Win
31
World number 1 Luke Humphries has not been at his very best in recent matches, winning just 2 of his last 5. But he has beaten Heta in their last 3 meetings.
Luke Humphries -1.50
Handicap 2-way
50 WIN
@2.00
Win
50
The two have met twice this year, with Luke Humphries winning both games. He's ranked 9 places above Heta, and I'll take this minus handicap.
Under 5.50
Total 180s
50 WIN
@1.70
Win
35
Neither player has been throwing 180's in any great numbers in their recent games. Although they both won their last matches, they only threw 1 180 between them.
08:00 Stephen Bunting vs Chris Dobey
Chris Dobey
Win Match 2-way
50 WIN
@2.30
Win
65
Just 3 places between these top-ranked players in the world ranking and nothing between them in their recent form. Both have won 3 of their last 4 matches, but Dobey has won 3 of their 5 meetings this year.
Chris Dobey 1.50
Handicap 2-way
50 WIN
@1.73
Win
37
The players have met 5 times so far this year, with Chris Dobey edging it 3-2 on wins. So I'll take this handicap advantage for him.
Stephen Bunting
Most 180s
50 WIN
@2.50
Lose
-50
Although on current form, Dobey just edges it over Bunting. But as regards 180's, Bunting has out-thrown him in 2 of their last 3 meetings, and they drew the other 1.
Over 6.50
Total 180s
50 WIN
@1.95
Lose
-50
This match looks really close and could go the full 11 frames. So I'll take over with these two players, both ranked in the top 7.
Over 9.50
Total Legs
50 WIN
@1.91
Lose
-50
Their last meeting went the full 11 frames, and with little between them in their current form, I can see this match going into double figures regarding the frames.
Subtotal-409
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