I think Robert Thornton is very big odds vs Kim Huybrechts who has looked very out of form for a long time. 6/4
Gary anderson has previous for messing up in opening rounds and could be tilted after losing the final to mensur. North 8/1
Interested in handicaps of bunting vs wright
Like Cullen too
Richard North been causing a few stirs this year on the Pro Tour and had a couple of tidy performances on the Euro Tour, very confident chap with a good style, would defo look for a handicap bet there I think anything 5/4+ +2.5 sets would be a great spot. I think he's a little shaky and inexperienced with set play though which I think would dissuade me from going for the outright.
Thornton/Huybrechts is an interesting one... Thorn only made it in because Taylor pulled out, he's been terrible all year, just looks like he's given up...But I love the idea of opposing "streaky/flow" players like Kim Huybrechts in this tournament, the double start can throw major spanners in the work so picking spots to back players who are experienced and solid doublers with a big favourite double (I think this is why Thornton has a great record here - steady player who is/was brilliant at D20) guys like Mensur, Mervyn King, Ian White, etc over people like Chizzy, Micheal Smith and Huybrechts...
Agree I think Cullen is ready to go, the 1 month break doesn't seem to have done Darren Webster any good and he's a guy who's doubles have improved hugely this year.
Can't bet him at 33s because he's got a nasty draw but will be VERY interesting to see how Rob Cross gets on in this tournament, got a tough run in and he's getting more and more expectation on him every time and this is quite a tricky format + will be interesting to see how he gets on in a set format.
There's a few matches that look AMAZING for betting, can't wait to see all the markets!!!