Tokyo Olympics

[NonPhixion]

Ryan Crouser smashed the shot put WR just a few weeks ago - looks a genuine lock even at $1.30 to take gold in a sport where i rekon there is just about the lowest variance. Would probably have to contract rona to actually lose.

 

[NYRB]

Jacobs is a medal chance.

May look into Jacobs a bit more closely. Bromwell looks the man to beat though, he ran 9.77 seconds earlier this year. He is the man to beat after coming back from the wilderness with an injury in 2017. I like him to win but would want odds of at least 2.50 or better.

any views on the pinnacle event of the Olympics? the 100 metres final

These are the best odds from : SkyBet, William Hill and TAB.

Trayvon Bromwell 2.38 (USA)
Ronnie Baker 5.50 (USA)
Akani Simbine 6.50 (USA)
Andre de Grasse 9 (Canada)
Fred Kerley 10 (USA)
Zharnel Hughes 17 (Great Britain)
Reece Prescod 23 (Great Britain)
Bingtian Su 26 (China)
Yohan Blake 26 (Jamaica)
Marcell Jacobs 26 (Italy)
Jimmy Vicaut 51 (France)
Tlotliso Leotelela 41 (South Africa)
Chijindu Ujah 51 (Great Britain)
Ryoto Yamagata 67 (Japan)
Aaron Brown 81 (Canada)
Emmanuel Matadi 101 (Liberia)
Adam Gemili 101 (Great Britain)
Ferdinand Omurwa 126 (Kenya)
Xie Zhenye 151 (China)

with no Usain Bolt there, is there value in an outsider there?

The sports been included at this Olympics: skateboarding, surfing, sports climbing and baseball- increases the US chances of gold medals and medals.

 

[54Dogs]

It was uncontested and still there were 5 votes AGAINST them getting it.

To be fair, China would vote against us holding the international hot dog eating championships atm

 

[iluvparis]

To be fair, China would vote against us holding the international hot dog eating championships atm

What about the dog eating championships?

(Probs going to be hard to run down Busan for that)

 

[NYRB]

Argentina to win to Nil today in the soccer against Australia looks a lock surely?

Sky Bet Request a Bet for the Olympic soccer today:

 

[NYRB]

That 14/1 for Argentina 3+ Goals, Argentina 6+ corners, Aussie 30+ match bookings looks decent

 

[NYRB]

or you could play a tad safer Argentina 3+ Goals, Argentina 6+ Corners, Australia 20+ Match bookings @ 8/1

 

[NYRB]

These are the potential teams for tonights game:


Argentina Under-23s possible starting lineup:
Ledesma; Herrera, Perez, Medina, Bravo; Mac Allister, Vera; Barco, Valenzuela, Urzi; Gaich

Australia Under-23s possible starting lineup:
Glover; King, Souttar, Rowles, Deng; McGree, Metcalfe, Genreau, Watts; Arzani, Duke


Mitchell Duke is the over 23 year old player that we have selected as one of 3 above that age criteria.

 

[NYRB]

I'll wait till closer to game time -when teams are named for goalscorer and card bets.....

 

[anabac]

Having a degen punt on the Spain Egypt mens soccer. Hit all the total goal overs - 3.5 ($2.80) up to 8.5 ($126) staked accordingly for roughly equal potential profit. My small bit of research showed that Spain have multiple quality players while Egypt are quite shit but have scored goals in the lead up friendlies so hopefully they have a go and don't just park the bus.

Have also had a go at both teams to score at $2.66

No idea at all obviously but it's a punt on the Olympics and this is the olympics thread. Do not recommend tailing

 

[anabac]

Half time 0-0

 

[d-mac3276]

Interested to know who’s everyone’s pick in the Artistic swimming, the Russians are looking mighty tough to beat.
Also the Equestrian Team Dressage looks like the Germans for the taking. Keen to see who takes out the Sailing and the gymnastics should be riveting viewing, also the Fencing and Badminton will be edge of the seat stuff.

Can‘t wait on your thoughts and who your best bets for these events are

 

[NYRB]

1st round of Basketball matches in the mens (best odds from: Sportsbet, TAB and Smarkets Betting Exchange):

Iran 9.80 v 1.07 Czech Republic
Germany 2.94 v 1.42 Italy
Australia 1.32 v 3.60 Nigeria
France 6.40 v 1.14 USA
Argentina 2.82 v 1.47 Slovenia
Japan 13 v 1.04 Spain



France at the handicap and a bit on the outright looks a decent bet. Not sure if Booker/Middleton/ Holiday will be ready to go from the get-go switching from NBA Finals to Olympics.

 

[NYRB]

One of the first few of major upsets at the Olympics, Egypt draw 0-0 with Spain. Pre-game Spain were 1.20 to win

 

[burge13]

Interested to know who’s everyone’s pick in the Artistic swimming, the Russians are looking mighty tough to beat.
Also the Equestrian Team Dressage looks like the Germans for the taking. Keen to see who takes out the Sailing and the gymnastics should be riveting viewing, also the Fencing and Badminton will be edge of the seat stuff.

Can‘t wait on your thoughts and who your best bets for these events are

NYRB will be back with some stats shortly! Hold up

 

[dontlimitme]

One of the first few of major upsets at the Olympics, Egypt draw 0-0 with Spain. Pre-game Spain were 1.20 to win

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long long year of football, teams are going to be tired.

 

[NYRB]

long long year of football, teams are going to be tired.

Most of these players are under 23's and didn't play in the major continental tournaments eg euro2020 and Copa America.

Don't think fatigue should be a major issue.

 

[NYRB]

Olyroos XI:

Glover, Atkinson, Souttar, McGree, Genreau, Arzani, Duke, Deng, King, Metcalfe, Wales

 

[dontlimitme]

Most of these players are under 23's and didn't play in the major continental tournaments eg euro2020 and Copa America.

Don't think fatigue should be a major issue.

olmo, pau torres, olyzarbal, simon, garcia and pedri from the starting eleven all played the euros lol? and asensio, ceballos, miranda all top class playing for their teams in their leagues

 

[NYRB]

if there is hope for the Olyroos tonight, it seems to me like all favourites are having a nightmare day so far. eg France, South Korea, Spain and Ivory Coast........

 

[burge13]

Argentina -1 @ 1.76

 

[anabac]

One of the first few of major upsets at the Olympics, Egypt draw 0-0 with Spain. Pre-game Spain were 1.20 to win

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Yeah I know

 

[NYRB]

France having a shocking run on the international level.....trailing 1-4 against France....

 

[anabac]

Last bet for the night, going tilt and throwing good money after bad on the over 3.5 - 7.5 goals in the Aus argy match tonight

 

[anabac]

France having a shocking run on the international level.....trailing 1-4 against France....

You know they're struggling when they're beating themselves