Sunday's World Championship first-round predictions & snooker betting tips
Anthony McGill may be involved in another Crucible epic
Free snooker tips, best bets and analysis for day two of the Betfred World Championship on Sunday.
Where to watch
BBC & Eurosport, from 10am Sunday
Best bets
Over 15 frames in Anthony McGill v Liam Highfield
10am
1pt 8-15 Betfred
Michael White +3.5 frames v Mark Williams
2.30pm
1pt 10-11 Coral, Ladbrokes
Anthony McGill v Liam Highfield
Anthony McGill hasn't been at his best in the lead-up to the Betfred World Championship but the methodical Scot is sure to have practised hard for the Crucible after having a good deal of success in Sheffield in recent years.
McGill, who is often seen at his best in longer matches, is the obvious favourite but it wouldn't do to rule out Liam Highfield, his first-round opponent this year, because the Swindon cueman has been making steady progress in recent campaigns.
It's 4-2 to McGill in their personal series but the pair's last four clashes have been reasonably competitive with Highfield taking their last rumble, albeit six years ago.
McGill is the more prolific high breakmaker but Highfield is no stranger to the odd big compilation himself, so it may be worth backing the outsider to at least make a match of it.
Mark Williams v Michael White
Mark Williams is all the rage for his all-Welsh last-32 opener against his good friend Michael White but, while the veteran will probably win the day, don't rule out the talented outsider.
This is a joyous occasion with White who, like Mark Selby, has battled mental health problems, returning as an amateur to the Crucible.
But White is a former top-16 player, so it's far from a gimme for three-time world champion Williams, who made a couple of 147 maximum breaks at a south Wales club night last week.
Both players are in decent nick and White, who leads 5-3 in previous meetings, saw off Fraser Patrick, Martin O'Donnell, Mark King and Jordan Brown to earn a return to the sport's flagship finals.
So with Williams unlikely to embarrass his compatriot, it may be worth backing the outsider with a handicap start of 3.5 frames.
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