Footy Form: All the TAB best bets for Western Bulldogs v Richmond in Round 9
Will Marcus Bontempelli have a night out when the Bulldogs tackle the Tigers on Wednesday? Our betting expert takes a look at the TAB footy odds ahead of the match to find you a winner.
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Are the Bulldogs the value bet, or will the Tigers simply be too strong? Herald Sun footy analyst Chris Cavanagh takes a look at some of the best bets ahead of Wednesday night’s clash at Metricon Stadium.
WESTERN BULLDOGS ($2.05) v RICHMOND ($1.80)
THE MARGINS
Bulldogs line +2.5 points $1.90
Tigers line -2.5 points $1.90
Western Bulldogs have attracted 65 per cent of head-to-head support with TAB
Bulldogs 40+ points $11
Bulldogs 1-39 points $2.30
Draw $31
Tigers 40+ points $8.50
Tigers 1-39 points $2.05
CHASING THE MONEY
THE Bulldogs are coming off a five-point win over Gold Coast while Richmond is coming off a 12-point loss to GWS.
WESTERN Bulldogs have won their past two games and five of their past six matches overall.
BEFORE last round, Richmond had won three consecutive matches.
THE Bulldogs scored a 47-point win when these sides last met in Round 7 last year, with Aaron Naughton booting five goals.
THE Bulldogs have won five of their past six matches against Richmond overall dating back to Round 3, 2014.
RICHMOND won its sole game at Metricon Stadium this season, while the Bulldogs have a 2-1 record at the ground this year.
THE Tigers rank third for total inside-50s this season while the Bulldogs rank eighth.
RICHMOND has scored two less points than the Bulldogs from their eight games this year (487-489) but has defensively conceded 40 points less (444-484).
CHRIS SAYS
With captain Trent Cotchin returning to lead the charge, I’m backing the Tigers to bounce back here – but expect a genuine arm-wrestle. I think Richmond can match the Bulldogs through the midfield and just have their measure at end of the ground. Consider Richmond by 1-39 points at $2.05.
HOT MULTI
Kangaroos d Crows $1.55
Saints d Swans $1.42
Eagles d Cats $1.37
Giants d Suns $1.55
Round 9 Hot Multi Price $4.67
ROUND 9 BIG BETS
$20,000 @ $2.05 on the Western Bulldogs d Richmond.
$8000 @ $4.50 on Melbourne to finish top 8
$5000 @ $2.10 on Western Bulldogs d Richmond
$4005 Multi @ $6.09 on Brisbane Lions win v Melbourne/Under 116.5 Points (Round 8), Western Bulldogs d Richmond
$3600 @ $1.85 on St Kilda by 1-39 v Sydney
$1000 @ $21 on St Kilda to win premiership
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SPECIAL
Western Bulldogs’ Marcus Bontempelli and Richmond’s Shai Bolton to combine for 45+ disposals is $3.50.
*TAB Odds correct at 3pm Tuesday
Originally published as Footy Form: All the TAB best bets for Western Bulldogs v Richmond in Round 9