Can Higgins come back against Trump?
The World Snooker Championship final reaches a climax today, with Judd Trump favourite to beat John Higgins
He started the tournament as a 33/1 shot with sponsors
Betfred, although Judd Trump is on the verge of something very special today. The 21-year-old established a 10-7 overnight lead against John Higgins in the World Snooker Championship final and needs just eight more frames to become champion.
The bookmakers have now updated their odds ahead of the penultimate and final sessions, so let’s take a look at the latest prices.
Outright odds
Betfred are the only firm to stand firm and offer 8/13 about Judd Trump beating John Higgins today, with other bookmakers generally offering 8/15 that the Bristol-based player’s name is etched on to the trophy for the first time.
John Higgins came back from behind to beat Mark Williams and Ronnie O’Sullivan, with
bet365 offering 6/4 that the Wizard of Wishaw shows his experience to land a fourth world title.
Frame betting
Many people are expecting a Higgins comeback and Stan James offer odds of 8/1 that the Scot wins 18-17 after the final goes to a deciding frame. However, if Judd Trump holds his nerve, then people backing 18-15 or 18-14 in favour of the youngster could be showing a profit.
John Higgins 18-16 - 9/1
SkybetJohn Higgins 18-15 - 11/1
Skybet
Live betting options
The 2011 World Snooker Championship has provided some great live betting opportunities and the final is proving no different. Judd Trump was available at 5/2 to win the final when Higgins went 5-4 up yesterday and many people will now be looking to get a tasty In-Play price on the Scot who has come from behind on several occasions.
The best bookmakers for live betting on the final are
Betfred and
bet365.
Free bets
There is a last chance to claim some generous bookmaker free bets, so if you haven’t registered with any of the below firms, then this could be your lucky day!
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