Sports Betting: Arsenal good value for unbeaten run
MK Dons are so over-rated
William Hill have opened a book on which of the Premier League big four will remain unbeaten for the longest period once the season starts.
Arsenal, who on paper have the easiest start to the season look the best value at 15/8. Manchester United and Chelsea are 12/5 while Liverpool are out at 9/2.
MK Dons are so over-rated
Milton Keynes Dons are one of the favourites to win Coca-Cola League One next season, but I see it differently.
The Dons have lost their inspirational manager Paul Ince to Blackburn and skipper Keith Andrews looks set to follow him out of the door.
There's no doubt new boss Roberto Di Matteo is an intelligent man, but he's completely untested in this type of role.
It's a risky move from chairman Pete Winkelman and risky enough to make them cracking value at 20/1 (Betfred) to go back down to league two next season.
Dons are actually joint-third favourites to win the division at 12/1 with Peterborough, behind front-runners Leeds (3/1) and Leicester City (5/1). The Cobblers meanwhile are currently 10/1 for promotion.
Who'll be in Ryder Cup?
GOLF: Coral have opened betting on which players will represent Europe in this year's Ryder Cup and make Colin Montgomerie odds-against, at 6/4, to make the team.
With high-profile stars like Sergio Garcia and Justin Rose far from
certain to earn an automatic place, Nick Faldo may well have to overlook the popular Montgomerie when choosing his two wildcard picks.
Shrews a good bet
FOOTBALL: Paul Simpson's Shrewsbury Town are bet365's new favourites to lift the Coca-Cola League Two title this season.
In contrast to many sides in league two, Simpson has been busy in the transfer market, causing punters to pile on the Shrews.
They've looked decent in their pre-season friendlies so far and are 8/1 with the internet firm.
Hot tip Hamilton shows his quality
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton is 4/7 favourite with Sky Bet to win the Formula One title after he secured back-to-back victories by winning a remarkable German Grand Prix last weekend.
Last week's red-hot tip now has a four-point cushion in the championship standings over Felipe Massa, who could only finish third behind fellow Brazilian Nelson Piquet Jr, the Renault driver claiming the result of his life.
Ferrari's Massa is now 4/1 third favourite behind team-mate Kimi Raikkonen, who is 5/2 having finished down in sixth place. Robert Kubica is the only other realistic contender and is priced at 20/1 with Sky Bet.
Ferrari remain hot favourites in the constructors' race at 1/5 with Sky Bet while McLaren are available at 13/5
Bet of the week
MK Dons should be considered at 20/1 for relegation back to Coca-Cola League Two next season
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25 July 2008 7:39 PM
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