Wednesday 03/09/2014, 23:00, ATP US Open, Novak Djokovic vs Andy Murray

Novak Djokovic vs Andy Murray Betting Preview

The world number one takes on British sensation Andy Murray in the quarterfinals of the US Open and he starts as overwhelming favorite. Novak Djokovic won 12 straight sets and didn't require a single tiebreak so far, even against players who have a remarkable first serve. Murray had a slow start at the U.S. Open but shifted into a more aggressive gear and won the last match in three sets.

Novak Djokovic vs Andy Murray Betting Odds

At Bet365

Novak Djokovic 1.25, Andy Murray 3.75

Novak Djokovic vs Andy Murray Betting Tips

Novak Djokovic defeated Federer at Wimbledon at the end of a thrilling match, one month after failing to win another grand slam tournament in Paris. He comfortably sits in the first place in the ATP standings and is very likely to consolidate his position at the end of the U.S. Open.

In all four games played so far he steamroll past his opponents and he lost an average of seven games per match, which is a phenomenal performance. In each of these fixtures, bookmakers gave him the smallest possible odds of 1.01 to prevail and Djokovic rose to the challenge to win without breaking a sweat.

Taking on Andy Murray is an entirely different challenge, because the Scottish player defeated him before on many occasions. The most recent and arguably the most important victory was in 2013 when Andy prevailed at Wimbledon in the final act of the competition. Since then he blew hot and cold and suffered a couple of surprising eliminations, but returned to his winning ways on a hard surface.

Murray lost to Federer in Cincinnati and Tsonga in Toronto, but he avenged that defeat by causing the elimination of the French player at the U.S. Open. Djokovic was also sent home in the second round of the aforesaid tournaments, by players that were given in significant chances to prevail.

Key Facts

• The two players met on 20 occasions and Djokovic has the lead in the head to head games, winning 12 times and losing just eight matches.
• At the U.S. Open, Andy Murray won four sets by 7-5 and also prevailed in the only tiebreak played

Novak Djokovic vs Andy Murray Betting Prediction

Djokovic won the only game played in 2014 against Andy Murray in straight sets, but overall they split points in grand slam competitions. Bookmakers are consistent in their choice of overpricing the favorite, which renders any option of wagering on Novak to win, virtually unprofitable. By contrast, Andy Murray to cover the +5.5 games spread is granted odds of 1.85 by Bet365, which is plenty of value for a player that sits in the 9th place.

Bet: Andy Murray +5.5 games @ 1.85 with Bet365