The Kangaroos have been tipped to continue on from their winning 2012 form, priced as favourites with online bookmaker sportsbet to beat both Melbourne and Richmond in Friday night’s NAB Cup matches.

They are clear $1.31 favourites to beat Melbourne ($3.40) while their match against Richmond is tipped to be more even, with North Melbourne $1.75 and Richmond $2.05. 

It appears Melbourne will remain winless on the night, with Richmond $1.25 and the Demons $3.75 in their match.

“Punters are tipping more of the same pain for Melbourne in 2013, and the NAB Cup doesn’t appear to be an exception,” said sportsbet.com.au’s Shaun Anderson.

Hawthorn still remain $3.75 favourites to win the NAB Cup, with Collingwood firming after last week’s performance in from $10 to $5.50.

Markets courtesy of Sportsbet.com.au

Head to Head

$1.31 North Melbourne

$3.40 Melbourne

$1.25 Richmond

$3.75 Melbourne

$1.75 North Melbourne

$2.05 Richmond

NAB Cup Winner

(Prices in brackets from Thursday 14 February)
$3.75 Hawthorn (steady)

$5.50 Collingwood (in from $10)
$7.00 Sydney (steady)
$9.00 West Coast (out from $7.50)
$11 Carlton (in from $12)

$13 North Melbourne (steady)
$17 Geelong (out from $13)
$17 Richmond (out from $16)
$21 Essendon (out from $15)

$26 Fremantle (out from $18)
$34 St Kilda (out from $31)
$34 Adelaide (out from $17)
$34 Brisbane (steady)

$51 Port Adelaide (in from $81)
$67 Melbourne (out from $51)
$101 Gold Coast (out from $67)

$501 GWS (steady)