ATP Indian Wells Quarters: Roddick vs. Robredo

Indian Wells, California – American Andy Roddick is gearing up for a quarterfinal clash against Spaniard Tommy Robredo, a spot in the Indian Wells semis on the line. It has been a long time since Roddick won a title of this magnitude and there is nothing the American hopeful would like more to do than to reverse that score. His last Masters victory came in 2006 at Cincinnati, which he also claimed in 2003. He also picked up Masters titles in Miami (2004) and Canada (2003).

Roddick is well poised in the market to reach the semis, he is conspicuously favoured at -800 to win outright over Tommy Robredo, trading at large +425 odds.

Bookies are confident Roddick is the correct play for several reasons, namely because Roddick owns Robredo. He has a whopping 10-0 head-to-head mark over Robredo.

Of course, if there were an incentive for Robredo in that it would be to avoid a frustrating eleventh consecutive loss to Roddick. Doing it on Roddick’s home soil would make that victory somewhat bittersweet. Question is, can he do it. Stare down Roddick and a crowd full of his supporters. Easier said than done.

Tennis Betting Line:

Tommy Robredo +4 +105 +425 22 O -115 U -125
Andy Roddick -4 -145 -800 22 O -115 U -125

First Set Line: Tommy Robredo +275 Andy Roddick -450

Match Time: 05:00 PM Eastern Time Friday March 19, 2010

Tennis Betting Verdict: Roddick is trading at whopping -800 odds to win outright and surely, bettors will be pounding those odds, even if they are steep and promise little return. There is little to suggest Robredo can upset Roddick after all. In knowing that there is comfort, as surely there will be a payout on Roddick –albeit small.

Those looking to back Roddick might fancy the spread and totals because there is better value in those markets. Roddick to cover the spread is listed at -4 -145. The 4-game-point is not so outrageous and doesn’t suggest Roddick will win comprehensively. Therefore, there is room to play with especially if Robredo puts up a fight. I think you couldn’t find a better price-point than here.

The totals are listed at Over 22 with the Under trading at -125 as the favoured outcome and the over trading slightly less so at -115. Again, the games total is just so to suggest a competitive match either way of the mark. I fancy a 6-4, 6-4 score line so I would recommend going with the under here.