Free Betting Tips

Event: Napoli vs Arsenal, Champions League

Bet: Draw

Odds: 3.54

Sportsbook: Pinnacle Sports

Stake:  3/10

Projected profits: 7.62

It's do or die time for Napoli, they need a win to advance to the knockout stage. On the other hand Arsenal need a draw to secure top position in the group and considering their recent form I think they will get that result. Napoli will surely push for the win with the help of their home crowd but I believe that Arsenal are strong enough to hold out for a draw.

Wrong, Napoli won 2-0.

Event: Pandurii vs Pacos Ferreira, Europa League

Bet: Pandurii win

Odds: 2.30

Sportsbook: William Hill

Stake:  6/10

Projected profits: 7.80

The two teams have nothing left to play for as they have already missed out on qualification. However, if Pandurii win they will avoid finishing last in the group and they will also get some cash from UEFA, that along with the support of the home fans should make them push for a win. The reverse fixture finished 1-1, with Pandurii leading 1-0 early on. Pacos are last in the Portuguese league so they might try to preserve their energy for the more important domestic league matches.

Wrong again, it ended 0-0.

Event: Hertha Berlin vs Werder Bremen, Bundesliga

Bet: Over 2.5 goals

Odds: 1.72

Sportsbook: Pinnacle Sports

Stake:  10/10

Projected profits: 7.20

These two sides are quite similar in quality, they even share the same weakness: the defence. Both are pretty strong upfront though, scoring on a regular basis, so I believe there will be three goals or more in this game.

The prediction was correct, it ended 3-2.

Event: AC Milan vs AS Roma, Serie A

Bet: Milan win

Odds: 2.45

Sportsbook: Bet Victor

Stake:  5/10

Projected profits: 7.25

Roma are the only unbeaten team in the Serie A after 15 matches but their away form has been shaky lately with two consecutive draws. AC Milan on the other hand seem to have recovered after a terrible start to the season, they reached the knockout stage of the Champions League and that surely is a confidence boost. Kaka and Balotelli seem to be hitting top form so I guess today is the day when Roma's unbeaten run will come to an end.

Wrong, it ended 2-2.

Event: Leicester vs Manchester City, Capital One Cup

Bet: Edin Dzeko to score

Odds: 1.95

Sportsbook: Bet365

Stake:  8/10

Projected profits: 7.60

Manchester City are in great shape and they should go past Leicester in tonight's Capital One Cup match. Coach Pellegrini will surely rest most of his first team players, and that's a chance for the likes of Dzeko to shine. I believe that the powerful Bosnian striker will make the most out of the opportunity and score at least a goal.

The prediction was correct even though the match isn't over yet, Dzeko scored a few minutes before half time.

Event: Tottenham vs West Ham, Capital One Cup

Bet: Roberto Soldado to score

Odds: 2.00

Sportsbook: Bet Victor

Stake:  8/10

Projected profits: 8.00

Tottenham have to bounce back after the shameful defeat against Liverpool, which saw their manager sacked. The players will react against West Ham and the one I expect to be the most determined is Roberto Soldado, criticized for not delivering the goals. He's a top striker and I think he will start shipping the goals in tonight, at least one.

Wrong prediction, Soldado was kept on the bench and Tottenham lost 2-1.

Event: Maritimo vs Braga, Portuguese League

Bet: Draw

Odds: 3.45

Sportsbook: Pinnacle Sports

Stake:  3/10

Projected profits: 7.35

Maritimo are in 11th place but they come from a four-match unbeaten run, last two were draws. Braga have more quality in their side, currently 7th in the league due to unconvincing performances away from home. Maritimo are favourites considering their form but I think that Braga can snatch a point here considering their superior quality.

The prediction was correct, score was 2-2.

Event: Monaco vs Valenciennes, Ligue 1

Bet: Monaco HT/FT

Odds: 1.87

Sportsbook: Bet Victor

Stake:  9/10

Projected profits: 7.83

Monaco are just two points behind leaders PSG now, so if they win this one they will go top of the table. Valenciennes are in poor shape, with just one win in their last 18 matches in all competitions. Monaco have scored more goals than anybody in the league in the first half so I think they will settle this match even before the break, Monaco to win at half time and full time seems a good option.

Wrong, Valenciennes pulled off a big upset as they won 2-1!

Event: Ingolstadt vs Kaiserslautern, 2 Bundesliga

Bet: Kaiserslautern win

Odds: 1.95

Sportsbook: William Hill

Stake:  8/10

Projected profits: 7.60

Kaiserslautern are trying to find their tempo and get back into the fight for promotion, they lost three matches in a row but tonight they have a great opportunity to get back on track. They are better than Ingolstadt, no doubt about that, they just need to focus and make their quality count. Ingolstadt are 14th at the moment and lost four of their last five matches at home. On the other hand Kaiserslautern won convincingly at Bielefeld and Frankfurt, which are comparable to Ingolstadt. I think Kaiserslautern will win and get back on track.

The prediction was correct, Kaiserslautern won 2-1.

Event: New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA

Bet: Over 200.5 points

Odds: 1.91

Sportsbook: Bet Victor

Stake:  8/10

Projected profits: 7.28

The Thunder are looking to bounce back after losing against the Raptors, they have a solid offence so I guess they will score quite a few today. The Knicks are not doing too well this season but playing at home on Christmas might give them a boost so I expect a high-scoring match.

The prediction was correct, the Thunder won 123-94, a total of 217 points.

Event: West Ham vs Arsenal, Premier League

Bet: Arsenal -1 AH

Odds: 2.15

Sportsbook: Bet365

Stake:  7/10

Projected profits: 8.05

Arsenal will be looking to bounce back today after losing at Man City and drawing with Chelsea. West Ham have all sorts of injury problems, picked up just one point out of the possible 12 this month. The Gunners have done a solid job against the small teams this season and I think they will win comfortably today. The -1 Asian Handicap option means stakes will be returned in case of a narrow one-goal win for Arsenal.

The prediction was correct, Arsenal won 3-1.

Event: Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns, NBA

Bet: Warriors -6.5

Odds: 2.02

Sportsbook: Pinnacle Sports

Stake:  7/10

Projected profits: 7.14

The Warriors are very strong at home and generally a much better team than the Suns. Phoenix have been quite a surprise so far considering that they were regarded as one of the weakest teams in the league at the start of the season. The Warriors are on a three-game winning streak and I think they will extend it tonight, while covering the -6.5 handicap.

The prediction was correct, the Warriors won 115-86.

Event: Alexander Kudryavtsev - Frederik Nielsen, ATP Chennai qualifying

Bet: Kudryavtsev to win

Odds: 1.78

Sportsbook: Pinnacle Sports

Stake:  10/10

Projected profits: 7.80

Kudryavtsev got off to a great start to the season, beating Kachanov and Stakhovsky to reach the final qualifying round in Chennai. Nielsen had a much easier route, beating SIngh and Fucsovics. The Russian player seems in good shape and highly motivated to reach the main tournament, so I think he will get his first ever win over Nielsen today.

The prediction was correct, Kudryavtsev won 6-4 6-4.

Event: Edouard Roger-Vasselin - Albert Ramos, ATP Chennai

Bet: Roger-Vasselin to win 2-0

Odds: 2.00

Sportsbook: Titan Bet

Stake:  8/10

Projected profits: 8.00

Albert Ramos is a good player but on clay, he rarely plays on hard courts and when he does he usually loses more matches than he wins. Roger-Vasselin is much more suited to fast courts and I think he will win today's match in straight sets.

The prediction was correct, Roger-Vasselin won 6-1 6-3.

Event: Florian Mayer vs Andy Murray, ATP Doha

Bet: Over 19.5 games

Odds: 1.88

Sportsbook: Pinnacle Sports

Stake:  9/10

Projected profits: 7.92

Andy Murray had an easy match in the first round against a local player, won 6-0 6-0, but it should be a totally different story against a strong player like Mayer. I think Murray will win this one but not as quickly as he might want to, over 19.5 games seems a good option considering the Briton has just gotten back to playing tennis after his back surgery.

The prediction was correct and even beyond my expectations, it was Mayer who won 3-6 6-4 6-2.

Event: Peter Gojowczyk vs Dustin Brown, ATP Doha

Bet: Over 22.5 games

Odds: 1.83

Sportsbook: Pinnacle Sports

Stake:  9/10

Projected profits: 7.47

Being in the quarter finals is a big achievement for both these players and a big surprise as well. Both German players are more used to playing at challenger level than ATP tour but they do have their strengths, especially serving. They have met last year at the same tournament but in qualifying, Brown won in three sets. Two years ago Gojowczyk beat Brown, also in three sets. I think we'll have another tight match between these two.

The prediction was correct, Gojowczyk won 6-3 3-6 7-6.

2014 Statistics

Tips: 2

Won: 2

Lost: 0

Stakes: 18

Profit: 15.39

Event: Roger Federer vs Marinko Matosevic, ATP Brisbane

Bet: Under 20.5 games

Odds: 1.96

Sportsbook: Pinnacle Sports

Stake:  8/10

Projected profits: 7.68

Federer breezed past Nieminen in the previous round and I think he will dominate Matosevic as well. The difference in quality between the two players is quite substantial, even though Matosevic did well to defeat Benneteau and Querrey here. I think we will see a straight-sets win for Federer.

The prediction was correct, Federer won 6-1 6-1.

2014 Statistics

Tips: 3

Won: 3

Lost: 0

Stakes: 26

Profit: 23.07

Statistics is a nice little addition to your daily betting tips.:)

Event: Southampton vs Burnley, FA Cup

Bet: Burnley +1.5

Odds: 1.57

Sportsbook: Pinnacle Sports

Stake:  10/10

Projected profits: 5.70

Southampton have been struggling in the Premier League lately and I'm quite sure that their manager will choose to rest some important players for this FA Cup match. Burnley on the other hand are as tough as it gets, currently second in the Championship and a team that rarely loses by more than one goal. I expect a tough match, maybe a draw, but if Burnley lose they shouldn't lost by more than a goal.

The prediction was correct, Southampton won 4-3.

2014 Statistics

Tips: 4

Won: 4

Lost: 0

Stakes: 36

Profit: 28.77

Event: Catania vs Bologna, Serie A

Bet: Catania win

Odds: 2.10

Sportsook: Ladbrokes

Stake:  7/10

Projected profits: 7.70

This is a crucial relegation battle in Italy, both Catania and Bologna are in desperate need of some points. Catania have always been strong at home and I think they have a good chance of winning today since Bologna will miss their best player, striker Alessandro Diamanti. I think Catania will do their best to win this crucial match.

The prediction was correct, Catania won 2-0.

2014 Statistics

Tips: 5

Won: 5

Lost: 0

Stakes: 43

Profit: 36.47

Event: Sunderland vs Manchester United, Capital One Cup

Bet: Draw

Odds: 3.85

Sportsook: Pinnacle Sports

Stake:  3/10

Projected profits: 8.55

Both sides are in all sorts of trouble, Sunderland just above the relegation zone and Manchester United badly underachieving this season. This match is a chance for both to get some relief but it can also plunge them deeper into crisis in case of a defeat. That said, I believe both teams will try to avoid defeat rather than get a win, especially since this is just the first leg of the semi final. There's a good chance of a draw here but I suggest low stakes since it's a risky bet.

Wrong prediction, Sunderland won 2-1.

2014 Statistics

Tips: 6

Won: 5

Lost: 1

Stakes: 46

Profit: 33.47

Event: Manchester City vs West Ham, Capital One Cup

Bet: Man City -2.5

Odds: 2.14

Sportsbook: Pinnacle Sports

Stake:  7/10

Projected profits: 7.98

I can see Man City hammering West Ham tonight, the Citizens are great at home while West Ham were demolished 5-0 by Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup last weekend. Considering the various problems at West Ham I think Man City will push for a big win tonight in order to be able to rest most of the key players in the second leg.

The prediction was correct, Manchester City won 6-0.

2014 Statistics

Tips: 7

Won: 6

Lost: 1

Stakes: 53

Profit: 41.45

Event: AS Roma vs Sampdoria, Coppa Italia

Bet: Over 2.5 goals

Odds: 1.75

Sportsbook: Pinnacle Sports

Stake:  10/10

Projected profits: 7.50

Today's cup match should be an entertaining one, Roma are scoring on a regular basis while Sampdoria usually play openly. Both teams will be fielding some backup players so they will be determined to prove their worth to the managers but they might also make mistakes leading to goals. Roma's last five matches were all over 3 goals, I think this one will see more than three goals as well.

Wrong prediction, Roma settled for a narrow 1-0 win.

2014 Statistics

Tips: 8

Won: 6

Lost: 2

Stakes: 63

Profit: 31.45

Event: Braga vs Guimaraes, Portugal Liga Sagres

Bet: Draw

Odds: 3.92

Sportsbook: Pinnacle Sports

Stake:  3/10

Projected profits: 8.76

Braga are seventh in the Portuguese top flight, Guimaraes are fifth, so this is a battle for a place in next season's Europa League. Guimaraes have a slight advantage as they had a break since mid-December while Braga had a pair of cup matches to play. Braga have won their last two matches at home but lost the previous three. Guimaraes also have two wins in a row away from home, three wins out of their last five games on the road. The three points are crucial for Braga but I think Guimaraes will hold them to a draw with the help of their strong defence.

Wrong prediction, Braga won 3-0.

2014 Statistics

Tips: 9

Won: 6

Lost: 3

Stakes: 66

Profit: 28.45

Event: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona, Primera Liga

Bet: Over 2.5 goals

Odds: 1.83

Sportsbook: Bet Victor

Stake:  9/10

Projected profits: 7.47

This is the big battle between league leaders Atletico and defending champions Barcelona, I expect a spectacular match. Eight of the last nine home matches for Atletico ended with at least three goals while Barcelona had at least two goals in their last seven matches. I think we'll see at least three goals in a match between two teams that know what they are doing in attack and have exceptional players that can score anytime.

Wrong prediction, the match was the exact opposite of what I had expected: a cagey affair and a 0-0 draw.

2014 Statistics

Tips: 10

Won: 6

Lost: 4

Stakes: 75

Profit: 19.45

Event: Alejandro Falla vs Mikhail Kukushkin, Australian Open

Bet: Kukushkin win

Odds: 2.27

Sportsbook: Pinnacle Sports

Stake:  6/10

Projected profits: 7.62

Kukushkin had a great ending to 2013, reached the final in Moscow and nearly won it and got up to 64th in the world rankings. Falla is mostly a clay-court player, never managed notable results on hard courts. He started this year by playing a winning a challenger while Kukushkin lost in the first round both in Brisbane and Sydney. I believe that Kukushkin is the better player on hard courts so I think he will get the first win of 2014 here.