Slovakia
Halinarova: no WC points, sprint 40th (3, decent track performance), persuit 38th (3, again running OK), Gerechova no WC points, sprint 42nd (3, also good in track), persuit 58th (8, big risk in shooting !!!), Matiasko 82nd WC, sprint 46 th (2, slow), persuit 52th (5), Hurajt: 53th WC, sprint 14th (0, great shooting, great result), persuit 20th (3, still solid performance)
Halinarova: no WC points, sprint 40th (3, decent track performance), persuit 38th (3, again running OK), Gerechova no WC points, sprint 42nd (3, also good in track), persuit 58th (8, big risk in shooting !!!), Matiasko 82nd WC, sprint 46 th (2, slow), persuit 52th (5), Hurajt: 53th WC, sprint 14th (0, great shooting, great result), persuit 20th (3, still solid performance)
i like Germany over russia: this will be pretty open, but at 2.38 great value (maybe better line later)Sweden overall not good, but they might be up for surprise, as they go all or nothing today. it s their best chance to get any medal and they know ititaly over France @ 1.78 : i reall y like that: italy with Ponza and DI Lorenzo two solid starters, the other two are also OK. France has 3 mediocre starters and one complete unknown (Jay)Slovakia over Czech @ 1.65 risky, but czech is awful with all 4 runners, while the Slowakian girls can at least run and Soukup is actually a good man.
I had a look at the other nations too when I saw that bwin got some matchups out, but didn't see anything useful. And it's hard to say how serious some of the mediocre teams will approach this event. Especially the better runners of teams that have no chance at all could decide to go not with full speed. Russian lineup shows they do take this seriously - only fact that kept me from hitting it so far is Krouglov: he was so damn weak in the first two races! If Germany could keep it close till last runners, I'd favour Greis over Iarochenko (in the men relays, Krouglov is always the finisher and Iaro did show nerves in the past). Defending Champ Sweden will have a hard time getting on podium regarding what they've shown so far and Norway may put the B- or C-team on the track, but it's still Norway - they won't just lay down in the snow and die....Besides, pressure is rising more and more for the hometeam: no medal, weak performances and public will surely expect a top3 rank today - it doesn't get any easier (at least it seems so on paper 
). I'm a bit surprised, that Bergman is the last runner and not Ferry - that brings up the question if the lineups do definitely show the "legs" 
- I mean, is it sure that Bergman is 4th or could he be 3rd as well!??
). I'm a bit surprised, that Bergman is the last runner and not Ferry - that brings up the question if the lineups do definitely show the "legs" - I mean, is it sure that Bergman is 4th or could he be 3rd as well!??http://www.ostersund2008.se/vader.asp?lang=en
So it looks like conditions are ok today (forecast shows strong wind for the next days to come!)
Chris, you doing some del today? Saw that you don't post it anymore - no grip on the teams atm or no time..?
So it looks like conditions are ok today (forecast shows strong wind for the next days to come!)
Chris, you doing some del today? Saw that you don't post it anymore - no grip on the teams atm or no time..?
Late, but fuckin bookie took off the event for some hours... (half an hour left now)
Germany ranked top3 after 1st leg(!) @2,10 (ub) for 2u; odds went up all morning - don't see any reason for that...I see a good chance that Buchholz can get a good result if she doesn't totally fall apart at the shooting range. Top fav is Sleptsova for Russia, so two "tickets" left. Threats are Jonsson, Ponza, Grudicek and Mäkäräinen - but Buchholz should be able to handle all of them and she got the advantage of being rested!
Germany ranked top3 after 1st leg(!) @2,10 (ub) for 2u; odds went up all morning - don't see any reason for that...I see a good chance that Buchholz can get a good result if she doesn't totally fall apart at the shooting range. Top fav is Sleptsova for Russia, so two "tickets" left. Threats are Jonsson, Ponza, Grudicek and Mäkäräinen - but Buchholz should be able to handle all of them and she got the advantage of being rested!
12 February
Mixed 2x6 + 2x7.5 km Relay
Head to head
Russia vs Sweden
My pick is Russia to finish ahead of Sweden
+
Germany vs Norway
My pick is Germany to finish ahead of Norway
Odds : 1.63
10 units to win 6.3 units at gamebookers
I think this parlay will cash pretty easy .
Mixed 2x6 + 2x7.5 km Relay
Head to head
Russia vs Sweden
My pick is Russia to finish ahead of Sweden
+
Germany vs Norway
My pick is Germany to finish ahead of Norway
Odds : 1.63
10 units to win 6.3 units at gamebookers
I think this parlay will cash pretty easy .
