Punters with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au are steering well clear of Manly ahead of tomorrow night’s grudge match against Canterbury, with the Bulldogs attracting 88 percent of money wagered on head-to-head betting.
As a result, the Bulldogs have firmed from $2.20 into $2.15, while Manly have eased from $1.65 out to $1.70.
“Bets have been coming in seven to one in favour of the Bulldogs all week,” sportsbet.com.au’s Ben Hawes said. “75 percent of money wagered on margin betting options has been for the Bulldogs too.”
Ben Barba is the $8.00 first try scorer favourite, with Josh Morris and David Williams next at $10.
Markets courtesy of sportsbet.com.au
Manly Sea Eagles v Canterbury Bulldogs
$1.70 Manly Sea Eagles (out from $1.65)
$2.15 Canterbury Bulldogs (in from $2.20)
Line
$1.91 Manly Sea Eagles (-2.5)
$1.91 Canterbury Bulldogs (+2.5)
Margin
$3.05 Manly Sea Eagles 1-12
$3.45 Canterbury Bulldogs 1-12
$3.50 Manly Sea Eagles 13+
$5.25 Canterbury Bulldogs 13+
First try scorer
$8.00 Ben Barba
$10 Josh Morris, David Williams
$12 Jorge Taufua
$13 Sam Perrett, Jonathan Wright, Krisnan Inu