There are only four games in the NBA today, but there is a blockbuster among them. Well, it would have been a blockbuster at the start of the season, but with the Lakers in such poor form you could be forgiven for thinking this game lacks that kind...
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Big Jim’s tip for 17 January: Los Angeles Lakers
There are only four games in the NBA today, but there is a blockbuster among them. Well, it would have been a blockbuster at the start of the season, but with the Lakers in such poor form you could be forgiven for thinking this game lacks that kind...
Big Jim's tip for 16 January: Chelsea
What has gone wrong with Chelsea? No wonder their fans are howling at the moment. Around Christmas they still looked like premiership contenders, but now it seems like they will be fighting it out for a top four spot! Tonight is surely the night...
Big Jim’s tip for 16 January: Chelsea
What has gone wrong with Chelsea? No wonder their fans are howling at the moment. Around Christmas they still looked like premiership contenders, but now it seems like they will be fighting it out for a top four spot! Tonight is surely the night...
Big Jim's weekend wrap
It was a good weekend in cricket with the Sri Lankans bouncing back against the Aussies in the second One-day International in Adelaide. The loss prompted Australian coach Mickey Arthur to have an old-fashioned sook about the media and the...
Big Jim’s weekend wrap
It was a good weekend in cricket with the Sri Lankans bouncing back against the Aussies in the second One-day International in Adelaide. The loss prompted Australian coach Mickey Arthur to have an old-fashioned sook about the media and the...
Big Jim's tip for 15 January: Gael Monfils
This looks to be one of the standout games of the first round with 18th seed Alexandr Dolgopolov taking on Frenchman Gael Monfils. I reckon the enigmatic Frenchman will bring his A-game Down Under and give us a nice result. The Frenchies can be a...
Big Jim’s tip for 15 January: Gael Monfils
This looks to be one of the standout games of the first round with 18th seed Alexandr Dolgopolov taking on Frenchman Gael Monfils. I reckon the enigmatic Frenchman will bring his A-game Down Under and give us a nice result. The Frenchies can be a...
Tennis trouble
Men’s tennis could become very predictable this year as the sport’s depth continues to diminish. Novak Djokovic may have the best chance to win the elusive Grand Slam in recent years, a feat only ever achieved by Australian Rod Laver...
Big Jim's tip for 14 January: Verdasco/Berdych double
I usually wouldn’t give you multi bets in my tips as they make bookmakers smile when you place them. However, I want to give you a couple of tips for the first day of the Australian Open because my tennis advisers tell me nearly all of the...
Big Jim’s tip for 14 January: Verdasco/Berdych double
I usually wouldn’t give you multi bets in my tips as they make bookmakers smile when you place them. However, I want to give you a couple of tips for the first day of the Australian Open because my tennis advisers tell me nearly all of the...
Big Jim’s tip for 13 January: Arsenal v Manchester City
This should be a good game with City trying desperately to stay in touch with United at the top of the table, and Arsenal trying to fight their way back into the top four after a pretty average start to the season. I’m trying to look for some...
Big Jim's tip for 13 January: Arsenal v Manchester City
This should be a good game with City trying desperately to stay in touch with United at the top of the table, and Arsenal trying to fight their way back into the top four after a pretty average start to the season. I’m trying to look for some...
Big Jim’s tip for 12 January: Baltimore Ravens
Yes, Peyton Manning is a champion. Yes, the Broncos are a very good football team, and yes, the aging Raven defense may struggle to play at altitude. Now let’s concentrate on the positives. The Ravens are playing for Ray Lewis who will be...
Big Jim's tip for 12 January: Baltimore Ravens
Yes, Peyton Manning is a champion. Yes, the Broncos are a very good football team, and yes, the aging Raven defense may struggle to play at altitude. Now let’s concentrate on the positives. The Ravens are playing for Ray Lewis who will be...
Big Jim’s tip for 11 January: Sri Lanka
The bookies always seem to get this wrong. The Sri Lankans are not a great Test team at the moment as they don’t have the bowling talent to take 20 wickets in a game. However, in the shortened version of the game they are one of the best teams...
Big Jim's tip for 11 January: Sri Lanka
The bookies always seem to get this wrong. The Sri Lankans are not a great Test team at the moment as they don’t have the bowling talent to take 20 wickets in a game. However, in the shortened version of the game they are one of the best teams...
Big Jim’s tip for 10 January: Adelaide Strikers
This game is like a quarterfinal for both of these teams. I like the Strikers’ balance and I reckon their South African captain Botha is a natural leader who understands T20 cricket better than most. They need to play Tate and prevent Marsh...
Big Jim's tip for 10 January: Adelaide Strikers
This game is like a quarterfinal for both of these teams. I like the Strikers’ balance and I reckon their South African captain Botha is a natural leader who understands T20 cricket better than most. They need to play Tate and prevent Marsh...
Big Jim’s weekend preview
The Australian Open Tennis Championship is upon us! It doesn’t actually start this weekend, but I thought I would take a look at it so you can get your future bets on. The mens draw looks like a three-horse race with Djokovic ($2.15), Murray...
Big Jim's weekend preview
The Australian Open Tennis Championship is upon us! It doesn’t actually start this weekend, but I thought I would take a look at it so you can get your future bets on. The mens draw looks like a three-horse race with Djokovic ($2.15), Murray...
Big Jim’s tip for 9 January: Los Angeles Lakers
Who would have thought the Spurs would be one of the powerhouses in the West? I thought they were supposed to be on a downward spiral. One thing is for sure – the Lakers need to start getting it together and they better start doing it now. I will...
Big Jim's tip for 9 January: Los Angeles Lakers
Who would have thought the Spurs would be one of the powerhouses in the West? I thought they were supposed to be on a downward spiral. One thing is for sure – the Lakers need to start getting it together and they better start doing it now. I will...
Big Jim’s tip for 8 January: Atlanta Hawks
The Timberwolves are still on the hunt in the northwest, which is somewhat of a surprise. The Hawks are real contenders this year and I know an expert in the field who thinks they will take Miami out in the East. I’m not so sure about that...
Big Jim's tip for 8 January: Atlanta Hawks
The Timberwolves are still on the hunt in the northwest, which is somewhat of a surprise. The Hawks are real contenders this year and I know an expert in the field who thinks they will take Miami out in the East. I’m not so sure about that...
NHL Debacle
Imagine if the players, owners and officials of the English Premier League decided to call off an entire EPL season – there would be blood in the streets! Thankfully, this would never happen. However, in the National Hockey League, it appears we...
Big Jim’s weekend wrap
Well, I hope you followed my advice in the NFL. It’s my favorite sport and over the last 10 years I’ve only had one losing year. It was great to see Ray Lewis and the Ravens turn back the clock and knock over the gallant Colts. The...
Big Jim's weekend wrap
Well, I hope you followed my advice in the NFL. It’s my favorite sport and over the last 10 years I’ve only had one losing year. It was great to see Ray Lewis and the Ravens turn back the clock and knock over the gallant Colts. The...
Big Jim's tip for 7 January: Brisbane Heat
I like the Brisbane boys to get over their southern rivals tonight. Both of these teams are going to need miracles to make the finals and they are clearly in a different class to the front-runners of the competition. I reckon the Heat’s coach...
Big Jim’s tip for 7 January: Brisbane Heat
I like the Brisbane boys to get over their southern rivals tonight. Both of these teams are going to need miracles to make the finals and they are clearly in a different class to the front-runners of the competition. I reckon the Heat’s coach...