Punters expect the Kangaroos to beat Rugby League World Cup whipping boys Ireland by more than fifty points in their group match on Sunday morning Australian time.
Sportingbet reports a wave of support for Australia at the line, which has moved from 51.5 points to 54.5 points.
“We keep shifting the line and the punters keep backing Australia,” Sportingbet’s Andrew Brown said.
“It wouldn’t surprise me if the line finishes closer to 60 points based on the money we’re seeing for the Aussies,” Brown said.
Australia remains a clear-cut $1.30 favourite to lift the trophy. New Zealand is a $3.50 second favourite ahead of England at $11.00.
2013 Rugby League World Cup
Sportingbet Australia market
Australia -54.5 points $1.91
Ireland +54.5 points $1.91
2013 Rugby League World Cup Champions
Sportingbet Australia market
Australia $1.30
New Zealand $3.50
England $11.00
Samoa $101.00
Fiji $101.00
Italy $151.00
Scotland $201.00
USA $251.00
France $501.00