Like wawa too. Just dont know why the line isn't -230 at least for him. Only thing I can come up with is that the public is more of a fan of Neishikori than Stan. I love stans game and hoping its novak/ stan like that match a couple years ago
Gl
Ya, I was a bit confused myself. I don't think it's a fandom issue, though. I think it comes down to how well Stan has performed to this point in the tournament...he hasn't been overwhelming. But, talent wise, he's moderately better, AND coupled with the details of their respective previous matches, I think that Stan is clearly....CLEARLY the favorite. Presently, the line sits at -197 via 5dimes (reduced). If anyone is awake at this hour I would recommend grabbing it at 1 to 2 units. I do think that it will get up to -220 or -230 as Mob alluded to.
Here's the bottom line........IF Nishikori wins, it's gonna be in 4 sets. He's NOT gonna beat Stan in 3. He COULD take it in a tight (very tight) 5 set match...but like I said, I don't think he will have the physical or mental stamina for this, so the only other option is a tight AND fortunate 4 set victory.
BTW, Stan's victory over Novak (as mentioned by Mobdeeper) seems like an eternity ago, but it was THIS year.......at the Austrailian, immediately before he beat an injured Rafa for the final....Dare I mention that Stan was CLEARLY the better player even before Rafa showed any evidence of injury! Stan is damn good. Can not wait for the Novak, Stan, semi and possibly a Stan, Fed final.
