Cricket - Oz v Saffies

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Got first bet in.
Saffies to win series 3-0 @ 15/2.

[another grub]

I thought SA would be favs but thats a bit short isn't it??????

South Africa 1.75
Australia 4.00
Drawn Series 4.00

[mighty_tiger_79]

i think it will be a tight series not sure the saffies will sweep it.

[westcoastpanther]

Am I the only one who thinks everyone is rating their series win too highly? We were in good positions to win the first two tests, couldn't quite bowl them out then Steyn's arsey innings killed us. We could have won 3-0 with a tad more luck.

Is it just me?

[redwhiteandblueblooded]

I'm with you on that WCP.It was one of those series where, for the first time in a long time, the "if only" moment went against us rather than for us.
That said I think the Saffies will win 2-0, because of their vastly more experienced squad.

[another grub]

they wont know what hit em when Bryce McGain puts them in a spin

[Westsider]

Thats if he doesnt sleep in and miss the game.

He slept in and missed his flight.

Odds are he wont be playing first test.

[Q.]

Johnson, Siddle, Hilfenhaus, Bollinger, McGain. Can you see this attack taking twenty wickets?

I reckon there'll be a drawn test, so maybe the 2-0 or 1-1 is a good bet. I'll wait and see what the pitch is like before making a decision, but I think I'll back the draw to start with in the first test.

[Q.]

Should be a good wicket for the bowlers, particularly the pacemen, could be a tough time on day one for whoever bats first. Going to lay the draw for this first test.

[Q.]

Weather forecast doesn't look good, showers and storms expected every day of test.

Draw is getting shorter, but I think I'll hold off betting on this test.

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Looks like it, & my 3 zip bet @ 15/2 has blown to 10's.

[another grub]

get on the draw NOW.....

[Mr_Willy]

Anyone know the weather forecast for Jo'burg?

Draw is into $1.57 with the sponsors, but they reckon on the radio last night that 270 would be a par score, and with Australia looking like cruising past that, and with both sides well over $4, just wondering whether its worth a punt on both sides to win....

[Mr_Willy]

Just found it.... Wonder still if there will be time for a result!??

* Tonight: Cloudy with showers. Low 62F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
* Tomorrow: Light rain early with thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. High around 75F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%.
* Tomorrow night: Thunderstorms in the evening, then variable clouds overnight with still a chance of showers. Low 59F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%.
* Saturday: Showers early then scattered thunderstorms developing later in the day. High 79F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
* Sunday: Scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 50s.
* Monday: Afternoon showers. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 50s.

[Q.]

I took the draw @ $2. Thinking about backing both teams as well to guarantee a profit if any side wins and break even if it's a draw (although should have done it early in Aussie's first innings, they got out to $6).

Looks like the weather should clear fo the final two days. second and thirds days could be dodgy. Here's a link:

http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/SFXX0023.html

[Mr_Willy]

I think you'll find if you back both sides and its a draw you will lose at $2 as there are 3 options, so you need everything at $3. Might have a bit of a crack at SA and AUS and have another look in the morning, hopefully the draw blows out!!

[Q.]

Nope, just did it. Miniscule profit on the draw, small profit on Aussie win, larger profit on Saffie win.

[Mr_Willy]

Good Stuff..... I am going to lob money on both Australia and the Saffies and see how the weekend goes....

[Q.]

If play isn't interrupted too much today, and with the way the pitch is playing, I think there is still a good chance of a result. I don't think either captain wants to play out for a draw either.

[Mr_Willy]

Especially after the way Ponting batted, and the way Smith attempted to catch yesterday!!!