Bell Challenge Second Round Tennis Free Picks

Quebec City – The WTA Bell Challenge, in Quebec City, underway this week is the last WTA event on the 2008 calendar. As the quarterfinal line-up takes, shape only a few second round matchups remain and the BetUS Sportsbook has a whole slew of promising up-and-comers to be on.

So as the tournament moves towards the championship match, here is a look at the remaining second round action currently available.

Tennis Betting Line:

Carly Gullickson +4½ +110 +300 20½ O Ev U -140

Aleksandra Wozniak -4½ -150 -500 20½ O Ev U -140

Match Time: Not Before 07:00 PM Eastern Time Thursday October 30 , 2008

Tennis Betting Analysis: Local heroine Aleksandra Wozniak is set to bid for a spot in the final eight against American Carly Gullickson. Gullickson came through the qualifying rounds and beat Ioana Raluca Olaru in her opening match. Wozniak enjoyed a breakthrough this summer when she won the title in Stanford, beating Serena Williams en route to the title. A promising talent she will have the full support of the Canadian crowd behind her tonight.

Tennis Betting Verdict: For the No. 176 ranked Gullickson, this is her first main circuit event and she is off to a good start. Her reward though is a match against home favourite Wozniak so the odds are decidedly against her. Wozniak is the huge favourite and short of a mental funk, she should pass the test easily.

Tennis Free Picks: Wozniak in straight sets

Tennis Betting Line:

Galina Voskoboeva -3½ -115 -200 21 O -125 U -115

Rebecca Marino +3½ -125 +150 21 O -125 U -115

Match Time: 08:15 PM Eastern Time, Thursday October 30, 2008

Tennis Betting Analysis: Galina Voskoboeva of Kazakhstan has the task of taking on another local hope in Rebecca Marino tonight. The No.98 Voskoboeva moved into the second round with a victory over hard hitting Sofia Arvidsson in the opening round. Rebecca Marino, who weighs in at No.471, upset veteran American Jill Craybas.

Tennis Betting Verdict: On paper, this should be a straight forward affair. Voskobeova has the experience and maturity at this level. For Marino, this is her debut at a main circuit event. She got off to a promising start by taking out Craybas. The odds will be against her but with home court edge she has a real chance of felling Voskoboeva as well.

Tennis Free Picks: Marino in three sets

Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room