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Masters Snooker Tips: Robertson to be upheld by Murphy's Law

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:50:07 +0000

Shaun Murphy has gone into the quarter final and semi final as the outsider and he's odds-against to prevail against Neil Robertson once again. But the Englishman is the smart choice, says Alex Lee.

Masters Snooker Tips: Trump and Selby for final showdown?

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:41:50 +0000

Alex Lee assesses the markets and make some early predictions about who we might see in Sunday's Masters final.

Masters Snooker Tips: Selby looks suspect against Murphy

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:30:56 +0000

There's a sumptuous pair of matches to get stuck into at Alexandra Palace on Friday and Alex Lee can't resist a bet in both...

Masters Snooker Tips: Trump can edge Ronnie in dream match

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:27:20 +0000

Alex Lee can't wait for what could be the highlight of the Masters on Thursday as The Rocket takes on the Lionel Messi of snooker (don't you think they look alike?)...

Masters Snooker Tips: Classy Selby can see off Lee

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:00:02 +0000

Alex Lee explains why he won't be backing his namesake when he meets Mark Selby on Wednesday. Our man also believes that, with his head in the clouds, Ali Carter will struggle to overcome Graeme Dott.

Masters Snooker Tips: Higgins has the edge on Stevens

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:20:26 +0000

Alexandra Palace plays host to a pair of high-quality games on Tuesday when John Higgins meets Matthew Stevens and Mark Allen takes on Neil Robertson. Tipster Alex Lee has recommended bets for both fixtures

Masters Snooker Day One Tips: Ronnie and Ding set for big break battle

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:56:59 +0000

Alex Lee selects the best bets as the talented and unpredictable Englishman meets the Masters reigning champion on day one at Ally Pally. Meanwhile, it's Wales v Scotland in the day's other big match...

Masters Snookers Day Two Tips: World class Trump's winning start

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:37:01 +0000

Alex Lee selects two bets at the Masters on Monday, including one on a young star who could go all the way and another on a closer contest than the markets anticipate...

Stuart Bingham: Judd Trump's Masters opponent talks to Betfair

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:07:27 +0000

Snooker's Masters moves to Ally Pally on Sunday as the sport goes on evolving into a new era, and Betfair wondered what that meant for the players. So we set off to Essex for a cup of coffee with Stuart Bingham to find out...

Masters Snooker 2012: Selby the bet as Ally Pally era begins

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:43:30 +0000

The Masters has moved from its Wembley home but the tournament's king - Mark Selby - is going nowhere and the Jester from Leicester is primed to continue his storming record in this tournament, says David Hendon

Masters Snooker Betting: Stats point to a narrow Selby triumph

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:44:27 +0000

Snooker fan Mike Norman has gone through 37 years of Masters history and come up with some intriguing stats to aid your betting next week. Mark Selby is the selection, whilst a close final is also anticipated.

Masters Snooker Betting: Write off John Higgins at your peril

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:53:40 +0000

Paul Krishnamurty weighs up the chances of the players in the fourth quarter, including one man who could make another assault on top spot in the world rankings. However, it's a long odds option who appeals to our man...

Snooker Masters Betting: Selby a strong selection

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:41:29 +0000

With three Masters finals to his name Mark Selby is a proven performer in the capital and can do favourite backers a favour this time round, says Paul Krishnamurty in his look at the four players in the third quarter

Masters Snooker Betting: Maguire could upset Roberston again

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:10:07 +0000

Paul Krishnamurty profiles the players who have been drawn in the second quarter, including a former-champion and one of the game's biggest underachievers...

Masters Snooker Betting: Ronnie must perform in tough quarter

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:09:15 +0000

Can the King of Wembley conquer Ally Pally? Will a young upstart Trump the reigning champ? Paul Krishnamurty profiles the players in quarter one...