The winless GWS Giants have been backed into outright favouritism by punters with online bookmaker sportsbet ahead of their clash with Melbourne this weekend.

Opened as the $2.10 outsiders, the Giants had quickly firmed into $1.95 by Tuesday night before becoming the $1.88 favourites this morning as a result of money coming in 13 to 1 in their favour in head to head betting.

The Demons started the week at $1.70 but are now the $1.94 outsiders.

“Punters clearly thought the $2.10 was overs and made their move. This is their best chance for that illusive win and the punters think they’ll get it,” sportsbet.com.au’s Ben Hawes said.

GWS are into $1.02 to finish with the wooden spoon. The Dees are paying $13.

Markets courtesy of sportsbet.com.au
Round 19 – GWS Giants v Melbourne Demons
$1.88 GWS (in from $1.95)
$1.94 Melbourne (out from $1.85)

Wooden Spoon
$1.02 GWS Giants
$13 Melbourne Demons