Masters Snooker 2016 day three: Rocket returns to face Williams

Although, two-time Crucible king Williams last triumphed over his constant conqueror in their most recent best-of-10 meeting, securing a deciding frame victory in China during 2014. He is 11/4 for another success here, while the Rocket is 13/2 to gain final frame revenge with a 6-5 coup.

That rare win over crowd-favourite O’Sullivan was Williams’ first since 2011 though, having tasted victory on one occasion in their previous eight competitive clashes.

With the Welsh Potting Machine having showed glimpses of his former astute self in recent events, he is 9/5 to hold O’Sullivan to a 2-2 draw after the opening four frames, in what could be a truly testing day three opener for the double Masters winner.

Selby seeks to crack Walnut Walden in evening clash

Current world number one Mark Selby gets his Masters 2016 campaign underway against Chester’s Ricky Walden, as the 2014 world champion looks to win snooker’s most illustrious non-ranking event for a fourth time.

The Jester from Leicester last lifted this coveted crown back in 2013 and is 5/4 to crack the Walnut in his event opener by securing victory and the game’s highest break, while Walden is 11/2 to do so instead.

It was Selby who emerged victorious in the potting pair’s most recent encounter, as the three-time Masters champ stormed to a 3-0 whitewash in a Champions League clash earlier this month. The world number one is 15/8 to lead 3-1 after the first session, while Walden is available at the same price to earn only his sixth win over Selby in what will be their 16th ever baize battle.

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Coral’s top tip: Back Mark Selby to hold a 3-1 lead after the first four frames against Ricky Walden at 15/8.