Ace is back to preview a women’s clash at the French Open on what shapes as a massive day of tennis action after rain delays on Day 4. Check out his preview and best bet below and good luck to everyone following!
Anna Blinkova got the better of me in round 1 when she took out Sorana Cirstea in a final set tiebreak, however I think this is not an overly favourable match-up for her tonight against Elina Avanesyan.
Avanesyan isn’t the most powerful player on tour, however she also doesn’t produce a high unforced error rate either. I didn’t back her in any capacity in round 1 as she was coming off a retirement in her last match, but she looked strong and consistent against Lin Zhu, winning 55% of 1st serve return points and 75% of second serve return points.
I think Blinkova was saved somewhat by her first serve percentage - at 71% it was her second highest first serve percentage since the start of 2023. If she performs above average again then fair play to her, however I will be siding with Avanesyan at the moneyline.
Steve is based in Melbourne and has a keen interest in a number of sports, notably Tennis, AFL and NBA. Steve is our Tennis "Ace" as he follows the tour year-round, and has been posting Tennis previews on Twitter/X for over a decade as Australia's leading Tennis sports betting tipster. Steve previously wrote for The Profits and also contributes to The Hub on Betfair.
A physiotherapist by trade, Steve also uses his knowledge in attempts to gain an edge situationally, in addition to his keen interest in the numbers and maths behind betting.
Steve follows the Tennis too closely to have a favourite player, supports Collingwood in the AFL and the Miami Heat in the NBA.
In his spare time he is the Director of Ace Tennis Previews and is also completing a PhD.
Our team of expert horse racing analysts bring you regular horse racing tips from major horse racing meetings in Australia and internationally. The highlight of the Australian horse racing calendar is the Spring Carnival, featuring the Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate and, of course, the Melbourne Cup, and we'll be there riding every winner home with you with our free racing tips and best bets. Giddy up!
13 Jun 2025
Sandown Hillside will host nine races in the Saturday timeslot this weekend and despite cool conditions the weather is expected to be lovely for connections and racegoers. Check out our Sandown tips here!
Bunbury is set to host an eight-race card on Saturday with the Listed Raconteur Stakes the highlight. Trent Orwin is back with his preview and best bets for the Bunbury card here!
Eagle Farm hosts a 9-race card this Saturday featuring the $1 million JJ Atkins and the $3 million Stradbroke. It looks an exciting day of racing! Follow along with our best bets for the card here!
Rosehill Gardens hosts a 10-race card with the Cincotta Chemist Winter Cup over 2400m being the feature of the card. Shannon Buckley brings us his free preview and Rosehill best bets for the day here.
10 Jun 2025
Ballarat will host midweek racing on Wednesday June 11th, with cold weather expected and a Heavy track on course. Brendan Bunworth returns with his Ballarat best bets for the card here.
Randwick hosts a six-race card this Wednesday afternoon. Shannon Buckley is in great form and brings us his Randwick best bets for Wednesday's racing right here.
6 Jun 2025
Metro racing continues on the Pinjarra Scarpside track in Western Australia with eight races to be run and won on Saturday afternoon. Trent Orwin brings us his preview and Pinjarra racing tips here.
Eagle Farm hosts a 10-race card with the Kingsford Smith Cup, Queensland Oaks and Queensland Derby as the Group 1 feature races on the card. Shannon Buckley brings us his preview and Eagle Farm tips here.
Randwick hosts a 10-race card this Saturday afternoon with the Vinery Stud Bob Charley Ao Stakes in Race 8 as the feature. Shannon Buckley is in the saddle with his free preview and Randwick betting tips here.
Flemington will host Saturday racing in Melbourne this week and on a cool afternoon, with gallopers racing on a soft track. Brendan Bunworth brings us his free preview and Flemington racing tips here.
For the best AFL tips, stay tuned into Before You Bet as we provide previews and AFL betting tips for every match of every round, as well as coverage of the AFLW Women's competition, AFL premiership odds, Brownlow Medal vote predictions and a rolling Brownlow Medal leaderboard. If you love AFL football as much as us, then you'll enjoy following our AFL betting tips!
14 Jun 2025
West Coast will host Carlton in the final game of the AFL Round 14 slate on Sunday at 6.10pm (AEST) from Optus Stadium, with the Blues desperate for a win to stay in finals contention!
Sunday AFL begins in the city of churches as Port Adelaide hosts Melbourne at the Adelaide Oval. There’s new optimism for both clubs after spirited performances last week, but can they deliver again?
Our Saturday night AFL contest for Round 14 will see North Melbourne conclude their trip out west with a date with Fremantle. Check out our Kangaroos vs Dockers tips and same game multi!
12 Jun 2025
The second game on Saturday’s AFL slate sees a red hot Geelong outfit aiming for a fifth straight win when they take on Essendon at the MCG. Jack Tobin brings us his preview, betting tips and same game multi!
The Lions and Giants will kick off a three game Saturday slate in Round 14 of the AFL season. It’s a top eight clash with early finals ramifications, so it’s set to be a cracker from 1.20pm at the Gabba.
It’s a Friday night AFL blockbuster in Launceston as the third-placed Adelaide take on the sixth-placed Hawthorn. Jack Tobin brings us his preview, betting tips and same game multi for the match!
Round 14 of the 2025 AFL season gets underway on Thursday night as St Kilda will tackle the Western Bulldogs under the roof of Marvel Stadium. Can the Dogs bounce back? Find out in our free preview!
9 Jun 2025
AFL Round 14 sees the continuation of the bye rounds with seven matches spread over the four days of the footy weekend. Here's links to our previews and best bets for each Round 14 fixture!
8 Jun 2025
AFL Round 13 concludes on Monday with the annual King’s Birthday clash between Melbourne and Collingwood at the MCG. We have a full preview and tips here!
7 Jun 2025
The King’s Birthday Eve blockbuster sees Carlton and Essendon go head to head with the Blues in desperate need of a victory. Check out our full preview and tips here!
NRL tips for every match of the 2025 NRL season. The National Rugby League is the biggest rugby competition in Australia and we have previews and NRL betting tips for every game, plus best bets for special events like the State of Origin.
NRL Round 15 will come to an end with a clash between two Sydney rivals, as the Rabbitohs face the Bulldogs on Sunday afternoon. Check out our Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs preview and betting tips!
The second and final game of NRL Super Saturday pits two Queensland teams against one another, as the Cowboys host the Dolphins in a big game of rugby league. Check out our NRL tips here!
The first game on a reduced NRL Super Saturday for Round 15 will begin in Newcastle, as the Knights look to build on some positive recent form against the Roosters. Check out our preview and tips!
The standalone NRL match on Friday night will take place on the Gold Coast this week, with the Titans hosting the Sea Eagles. Scooby is back with his preview, best bets and same game multi for the clash here!
11 Jun 2025
The first game on a reduced Round 15 of NRL fixtures is a derby match between two bitter rivals as the Sharks will host the Dragons. Scooby is back with his preview, tips and same game multi for the clash!
All eyes will be on this blockbuster contest, the final of NRL Round 14 as the Bulldogs take on the Eels on Monday. Scooby brings you his full predictions and tips for the match!
Sunday afternoon will see the battle of the big cats, as the Tigers host the Panthers at CommBank Stadium at 4:00pm in a must-win clash for both teams!
The Raiders will look to push their top 4 chances forward as they host the Rabbitohs on Sunday afternoon in what looms as a big game for both teams!
The Broncos are in dire straits and a win here is crucial if they are to keep their slim top 4 hopes alive, as they take on a Gold Coast Titans team that looks every bit the wooden spoon favourites.
There are just two NRL matches on Super Saturday this weekend to accommodate the match on the public-holiday Monday. First up it's the Sharks vs Warriors and we have a full preview and tips here!
NBA betting is very popular in Australia and we have free NBA betting tips all season long with our best NBA tips for the biggest games every week, along with coverage of the NBA Finals.
The Indiana Pacers have taken a 2-1 lead over the OKC Thunder in the 2024-25 NBA Finals, and Game 4 tips off Saturday morning. Check out our preview and NBA Finals tips here!
Game 3 of the 2024-25 NBA Finals tips off Thursday morning at 10:30am AEST, as the Indiana Pacers host the OKC Thunder with the series locked at 1-1. Who will take Game 3? Find out in our preview!
The 2024-25 NBA Finals continues Monday with Game 2 between the OKC Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. Check out our full preview and tips for the game!
5 Jun 2025
The 2024-25 NBA Finals commence on Friday, June 6th with Game 1 between the OKC Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. We bring you our full preview and betting tips for Game 1 here!
31 May 2025
The NBA Eastern Conference Finals continue Sunday with Game 6 between the Knicks and the Pacers. We bring you our full preview, best bet, and SGM for Game 6 here
28 May 2025
The NBA Conference Finals continues on Thursday with Game 5 between the Thunder and the Timberwolves, followed by Game 5 between the Knicks and the Pacers. We bring you our best bets for both games!
26 May 2025
The NBA Conference Finals continues on Tuesday with Game 4 between the Thunder and the Timberwolves, while Game 4 of the Knicks vs Pacers series will take place on Wednesday. Check out our best bets for both games here!
24 May 2025
Game 2 for both NBA Conference Finals series is in the books, and we have a pair of 2-0 victories for the Thunder against the Timberwolves in the West. We now look at Game 3 for both matchups!
22 May 2025
We now turn our attention to Game 2 for both matchups in the NBA Conference Finals, which gets underway on Friday. Check out our free tips and picks here!
20 May 2025
We’re now down to the final four teams in the hunt for the 2024-25 NBA Championship, which means it’s time for the Conference Finals. Catch our best bet for each Game 1 here!
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