- Stefanos Tsitsipas has -950 odds to defeat Thanasi Kokkinakis in the Australian Open.
- Barcelona is favored over Sevilla in the Copa Del Rey semifinals.
- Ronnie O’Sullivan has -140 odds to beat Mark Selby in the Snooker International Championship League.
LAS VEGAS - Welcome to the Daily Sports Betting Preview on this fine Wednesday.
Today’s Preview kicks off with a look at an entertaining match from the Australian Open. Then, the Preview examines the Copa Del Rey, where Barcelona faces off against Sevilla.
Finally, in the world of Snooker, two of the best players in the world clash as Mark Selby takes on Ronnie O’Sullivan.
There’s a lot to cover, so let’s get started!
Australian Open Betting
Stefanos Tsitsipas should be well known at this point to any tennis bettor. The Greek star is currently ranked 6th in the world at the age of 22.
Tsitsipas is only one rank off of his career-high of fifth at the moment, and is looking to make it back there with a good performance in the Australian Open.
Today, the obstacle in his path comes in the form of Thanasi Kokkinakis, an eight-year pro ranked 267th in the world.
Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Thanasi Kokkinakis moneyline odds
- Stefanos Tsitsipas -950
- Thanasi Kokkinakis +600
Tsitsipas’ -950 odds might seem prohibitive, but it’s genuinely hard to imagine him losing this match, and -950 isn’t that bad in this context.
That yields about a 10% return for bettors, and that’s a fine return for a day’s work, given how likely it seems Tsitsipas is to win.
However, many bettors might wonder if there’s more profit to be found in this wager, and there can be, as long as they’re ok with more risk.
Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Thanasi Kokkinakis Spread Odds
- Stefanos Tsitsipas -7.0 (-120)
- Thanasi Kokkinakis +7.0 (-110)
The spread for the match sees Tsitispas favored by a lofty seven-game spread, which could be tough for him to cover.
Seven game spreads like this are tough for anyone to cover, and while it’s very easy to picture a scenario where he wins the match, winning by an amount like this could be tougher.
That said, the returns on this wager are much more profitable, as instead of receiving a 10% return on investment, wagerers will nearly double their money.
Still, when it comes to sports betting, rewards come commensurate with risks, and tennis betting fans will want to be aware of all their options.
Copa Del Rey Betting
The Copa Del Rey pits Barcelona against Sevilla in a compelling matchup that kicks off at 3:00 p.m. EST.
This serves as one of the semifinals of the Copa Del Rey, and the other semifinal sees Levante facing off against Bilbao. What this means is that whichever team comes out of today’s semifinal will probably be favored in the final.
Sevilla vs. Barcelona Three Way Monleyline Odds
- Sevilla +260
- Barcelona +100
- Draw +260
One interesting quirk of three-way moneyline odds is that sometimes they’re very easy to read. Based on these, a Barcelona win is as likely as all other possible outcomes combined.
Sevilla vs. Barcelona
- Sevilla +0.5 (-130)
- Barcelona -0.5 (+105)
Intriguingly, bettors would prefer wagering on Barcelona +0.5 rather than Barcelona on the three-way moneyline, as they get slightly better odds (+105 vs +100).
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Sevilla vs. Barcelona No Draw Moneyline
- Sevilla +145
- Barcelona -215
On the no draw moneyline, Barcelona finds themselves as -245 favorites, while Sevilla’s +145 underdog status is further emphasized. Finally, the other major line to be aware of for this match is the line to qualify, which is effectively a juiced-up no draw moneyline.
The Copa Del Ray semifinals consist of two legs, and this is the first of two. Bettors can wager on which team will qualify for the finals.
Sevilla vs. Barcelona To Qualify
- Sevilla +230
- Barcelona -325
This wager is useful to soccer betting fans because it will no doubt shift depending on the results of this game.
If Barcelona wins heavily, the odds will shift in their favor, while if Sevilla does the same, the odds will shift towards them.
This means that soccer betting enthusiasts can use this as a way of hedging or doubling down on their predictions for the match itself.
Snooker Championship League Betting
Wednesday’s matches in the Championship League will already be in progress by the time this article goes up, but they last all day.
The last match of the day features Ronnie O’Sullivan going up against Mark Selby, and kicks off at 3:00 p.m. EST.
Ronnie O’Sullivan vs. Mark Selby Odds
- Ronnie O’Sullivan -140
- Mark Selby +105
O’Sullivan and Selby are some of the most decorated players in the competition, and are currently ranked third and fourth in the world respectively.
Only Judd Trump and Neil Robertson exceed them, and that makes this matchup a must see.
O’Sullivan has the edge on the online sportsbooks with -140 odds, while Selby is a very respectable underdog at +105.
The two have played 31 matches, and O’Sullivan has come away with 19 wins, while Selby has won 11. The pair have drawn one time.
In terms of frames, it’s a bit closer - O’Sullivan has won 188 while Selby has won 158.
In 2020, O’Sullivan went 2-1 against Selby, winning at the World Championship and the Welsh Open, and losing at the Scottish Open.
O’Sullivan has won 61% of the matches he’s played against Selby, which in odds terms would put him roughly around -156.
Given that he’s actually sitting at -140, his moneyline could be a solid wager in this matchup.
Good luck!
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