Fader Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 This gets underway on Sunday. I'll take one from the top half and one from the bottom half. Mark Allen looks far too big a price and is a standard bet, for me. The bottom half is harder to call. I can't decide the winner of Murphy v Anda or Ronnie v Ding. I'll go with Brecel to re-ignite some form on the TV cameras. When you think about it, the World Champion at 18/1 here is quite silly, even without any top form since. 2pts e/w M.Allen to win Masters 14/1 Bet365 1pt e/w L.Brecel to win Masters 18/1 Bet365 four-leaf, ThunderDan9, Foo_Fighter and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-leaf Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 I’ve thought of Belgian bullet to beat Jack and the beanstalk since before X-mas at 1.78 or higher so I’ll try it when weekend arrives ThunderDan9 and Fader 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foo_Fighter Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Highest Break - Barry Hawkins at 19 bet365 Highest Break - Mark Selby at 11 bet365 ThunderDan9 and Fader 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fader Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 Good luck guys Foo_Fighter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepie Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Enjoy! Good to have an interest in the tournament, Luca has been pish since last May so it would take a big turnaround for him to produce here. I'm hoping for a Judd/Ronnie final again. Foo_Fighter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepie Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Shame about the missed 147 when the balls were perfect but Jack continues his good run of form from Macau and wins easily in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fader Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 Brecel was horrific against Lisowski. Ding gets the 147 but still looks like losing. Ronnie looks like he's in the mood this week, then. 2 centuries I fancy Williams tonight. I'm looking for a decent Williams to win and hit 1+ century bet. I may even be tempted with 2+ four-leaf, amity and ThunderDan9 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepie Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Agreed, he just won in Macau so hopefully will continue his run of form. It would be great if Ronnie wins his eighth Masters this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torque Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 On 1/5/2024 at 11:58 AM, Fader said: This gets underway on Sunday. I'll take one from the top half and one from the bottom half. Mark Allen looks far too big a price and is a standard bet, for me. The bottom half is harder to call. I can't decide the winner of Murphy v Anda or Ronnie v Ding. I'll go with Brecel to re-ignite some form on the TV cameras. When you think about it, the World Champion at 18/1 here is quite silly, even without any top form since. 2pts e/w M.Allen to win Masters 14/1 Bet365 1pt e/w L.Brecel to win Masters 18/1 Bet365 I've backed Allen also. Got 16's with a boost Fader 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fader Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 well, read that one wrong. I expected Williams to get through that. His breakbuilding not good enough. I haven't gone with anything for Wilson vs Judd but what's people's opinion on Hawkins and Robertson tonight? Robbo has had a month off but surely he'll be rusty. four-leaf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torque Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 5 minutes ago, Fader said: well, read that one wrong. I expected Williams to get through that. His breakbuilding not good enough. I haven't gone with anything for Wilson vs Judd but what's people's opinion on Hawkins and Robertson tonight? Robbo has had a month off but surely he'll be rusty. Hawkins at odds against would have been an automatic play for me. As it is, he's the favourite but I still think he should be shorter. Robertson seems to be in the midst of a kind of 'snooker mid-life crisis' right now and hasn't played well for some time. Hawkins has been playing well enough anyway to win this without the issues that Robertson has been experiencing. Maybe take the frame cap to boost the price. ThunderDan9, amity, four-leaf and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fader Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 I think I'll take the -1.5 handicap and so basically saying he'll win without a deciding frame. Ofcourse, at some point, Robertson will turn up and start performing again. He is too talented not too, assuming he still has some sort of motivation. However, as @Torque said, Hawkins would have a chance even without that. 2pts Hawkins (-1.5 frames) to beat Robertson 5/4 Betfair vikki37, ThunderDan9, four-leaf and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amity Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Well Hawkins got it done in the end but both players played appalling at times. Standard really was poor overall from the pair of them, with a few comically bad shots from Robertson particularly, interspersed with some superb long pots, but it couldn't make up for his overall level of inconsistency. Hawkins though wasn't much better, his potting left a lot to be desired, he'll need a big improvement if he's to go any further in this competition. four-leaf and Fader 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amity Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) I see that Hawkins has Ronnie up next. 🤣 If he(Hawkins) plays like yesterday, 'O Sullivan will wipe the floor with him. Will see what sort of odds the bookies are offering and see if there's any decent Ronnie related bets available. 👍 EDIT: Ronnie at 2/5 (with Paddy Power) to beat a player who struggled to beat the player who's barely won a match in six months? I'll have some of that! 😁 Edited January 10 by amity ThunderDan9 and four-leaf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-leaf Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 I don't think Higgins has looked any better than Allen has lately so going for Allen today at 1.75 might be an idea as it is a decent price and could come in easily if Higgins is off his cueing. Allens season is good so far, Higgins more doubtful. ThunderDan9 and amity 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fader Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 11 hours ago, amity said: Well Hawkins got it done in the end but both players played appalling at times. Standard really was poor overall from the pair of them, with a few comically bad shots from Robertson particularly, interspersed with some superb long pots, but it couldn't make up for his overall level of inconsistency. Hawkins though wasn't much better, his potting left a lot to be desired, he'll need a big improvement if he's to go any further in this competition. tbh it's that time of year where players either have time off or they get back down to it fast. A break of a week or more and you see it straight away in their play. You can see that Brecel isn't practising much at all. He says he does half an hour here and there. I mean, that's ridiculous. It makes me wonder if he'll just spiral down now that he's won the big one. amity and ThunderDan9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fader Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 It's always a close match between Allen and Higgins but Allen has won the last 2 and I think he is playing the better stuff. I know that he has been practising and has had a solid 2 weeks. Higgins hasn't really been playing that great. Just one 50 break in his last win (over Wells) and whilst he made the Semi-Finals of the Scottish Open, who did he really beat of any statue? With that being said, I'll also throw a point at the boosted 12/1 from PP on all 4 players today hitting a century. The competitiveness of Allen and Higgins may bring both hitting a century and the likes of Selby and Milkins are good breakbuilders. 5pts Allen to beat Higgins 4/5 Bet365 1pt All four to hit a century 12/1 Paddypower amity, vikki37 and ThunderDan9 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amity Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Richard Mann must be smoking some pretty strong stuff, he was clearly watching a different match to myself! 🤣 Yes, Robertson produced a couple of quality frames but he was godawful for most of the others, as was Hawkins. A couple of big breaks isn't much good if you're making basic mistakes and missing straightforward pots the rest of the time. Equally for Hawkins. No idea how Richard Mann is coming to these conclusions. https://www.sportinglife.com/snooker/news/masters-snooker-quarter-finals-preview-and-best-bets-ronnie-osullivan-set-for-tough-test-in-barry-hawkins-clash/215050 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fader Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 bloody hell, Allen is missing some shockers. Lucky to be 1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torque Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) 14 hours ago, amity said: Well Hawkins got it done in the end but both players played appalling at times. Standard really was poor overall from the pair of them, with a few comically bad shots from Robertson particularly, interspersed with some superb long pots, but it couldn't make up for his overall level of inconsistency. Hawkins though wasn't much better, his potting left a lot to be desired, he'll need a big improvement if he's to go any further in this competition. Can't argue with any of that. Hawkins displayed his usual troubles closing as well. Unless O'Sullivan just doesn't turn up, I can't see Hawkins winning. First of all he's got to get the lead - which he might do - then he's got to finish it and that might be the worst aspect of his game. Dream scenario in-play is Hawkins makes a fast start and then back Ronnie. Hawkins has serious problems getting over the line and nerves seem to really affect him at the business end of a match. Edited January 10 by Torque ThunderDan9 and amity 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simeon Borisof Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Allen is there for the free tea while Higgins is playing. Fader 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fader Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 28 minutes ago, Simeon Borisof said: Allen is there for the free tea while Higgins is playing. lol, he's all over the place today. Can't string a break together and playing some dopey shots. amity 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simeon Borisof Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Does somebody want to say it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fader Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 5 minutes ago, Simeon Borisof said: Does somebody want to say it? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amity Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 6 minutes ago, Simeon Borisof said: Does somebody want to say it? That both players couldn't hit a barn door at ten yards? 😆 Bloody hell I thought the standard in Hawkins Robertson was poor but this one takes the cake! 🤣 four-leaf, Fader and ThunderDan9 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-leaf Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Best of how many frames is it in the QF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amity Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) I don't think I've seen Allen play this badly this decade and yet he's somehow ahead. Higgins must be wondering how he lost two of these last three frames when on the verge of winning both, particularly the fifth one when he rashly walloped the final brown into the pocket (thus missing it) instead of calmly finishing off the frame, snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Edited January 10 by amity four-leaf, Fader and ThunderDan9 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-leaf Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 They have defenitely improved the wst.tv site and the livescore. Maybe they heard the public opinion about the first initial version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fader Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 Bizarre game. Allen can only improve in the next round I guess 😕 four-leaf and amity 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fader Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 2 minutes ago, four-leaf said: They have defenitely improved the wst.tv site and the livescore. Maybe they heard the public opinion about the first initial version. Oh really? I had given up on it. I’ll check it out four-leaf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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