Friday, May 28, 2010

Racing tips from the TAB

Harness Gallops Greyhounds
Friday 28th May
Harold Park Race 3 - 7:30pm
No.2 - MY HIGH EXPECTATIONS USA

Saturday 29th May
Doomben Race 7 - 4:00pm
No.10 - HOT DANISH

Saturday 29th May
Wentworth Park Race 5 - 8:50pm
No.1 - DID I ENTERTAIN

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

State of Origin odds

How about Israel Folau or Willie Tonga for first try scorer? Here are a few more prices to consider:

MAROON INJURY CONCERNS SEES MONEY COME FOR THE BLUES IN ORIGIN OPENER

Cameron Smith’s withdrawal as well as an injury cloud over Queensland’s Greg Inglis has seen New South Wales backed to win tomorrow night’s Origin opener with online bookmaker Sportsbet.com.au.

Queensland were $1.72 favourites while New South Wales were $2.12 outsiders when betting opened last week. A constant stream of bets for the Blues now sees each side paying $1.92.

“We haven’t taken any huge bets yet, the big punters will wait and see if there is any more news out of the camps before making a decision,” said Sportsbet.com.au’s Haydn Lane.

“It’s more the weight of small to mid-range bets since the weekend that has forced the change in odds.

“We’re currently taking two bets on the Blues for each bet written on the Maroons.”

The Blues’ Kurt Gidley and Jarryd Hayne have been the best-backed to date for the Man of the Match award.

Queensland remains the $1.80 favourite to win the series.

Markets courtesy of Sportsbet.com.au

STATE OF ORIGIN GAME 1 – Wednesday, 26 May
$1.92 New South Wales (in from $2.12)
$1.92 Queensland (out from $1.72)

GAME 1 MAN OF THE MATCH
$7 Jonathan Thurston
$8 Billy Slater
$10 Darren Lockyer
$10 Greg Inglis
$11 Brett Kimmorley
$13 Jarryd Hayne
$13 Jamie Lyon
$15 Kurt Gidley

Others quoted

SERIES WINNER
$1.80 Queensland
$2.00 New South Wales

SERIES RESULT
$2.85 Queensland 2-1
$2.85 New South Wales 2-1
$4 Queensland 3-0
$5.75 New South Wales 3-0

How can Blues be favourites?

I'm finding it very hard to understand how the Blues can be favourites to win the first game of State of Origin, yet underdogs to win the series. Anyone got any answers?

BLUES FAVOURITES FOLLOWING HEAVY BACKING

Sportingbet Australia punters have backed NSW in from $2.08 to $1.87 to take Game One of the state of Origin Series as Queensland continue to struggle with injury to key players.

Sportingbet Australia Michael Sullivan said punters had rallied for the Blues since Queensland confirmed Cameron Smith would miss the game.

“Cameron Smith is a huge out and the market has swung around since his absence was confirmed,” said Sullivan.

“We’ve taken bets on NSW including one of $15,000 at $1.91 and $10,000 at the plus two points and they’re all the rage with punters at the moment.”

Sullivan said he was still keen to take NSW on.

“"Queensland is still a better side on paper and look more dangerous across the park," Sullivan.

"The Maroons have won four series in a row and I am happy to be on them as outsiders as they always relish the underdog tag."

Despite losing the favourite tag for Game One, Queensland are still Series favourites at $1.80 with NSW $2.00 outsiders.

STATE OF ORIGIN – GAME ONE
Sportingbet Australia Market
NSW 1.87
Queensland 1.95

STATE OF ORIGIN – SERIES WINNER
Sportingbet Australia Market
Queensland 1.80
NSW 2.00