The Adelaide Crows have put on a show at Adelaide Oval, sealing a strong 90–68 victory over the Western Bulldogs in Finals Week 1. Coming off a 157–101 win against the GWS Giants, the Crows carried their scoring momentum right into September action.
Market support was loud and clear before the bounce. Adelaide Crows saw strong backing, shifting from 1.38 to 1.29 (firmed) in head-to-head betting, while the Western Bulldogs drifted out from 3.05 to 3.6 (drifted). True to the price movement, the home side got the job done when it mattered most.
How the tips went
It was a clean sweep for our published tips across the board in Finals Week 1. Let's take a look at how each selection performed on the park.
Head to Head: Adelaide Crows — WIN. The Crows justified their status as favourites by controlling the contest and converting their season form into a finals victory.
Line: Adelaide Crows -16.5 — WIN. Adelaide cleared the -16.5 line with room to spare, asserting their dominance over the 22-point final margin.
Total Points: Over 153.5 — WIN. Both sides contributed to a high-scoring finals affair, sailing past the 153.5 total points mark as the scoreboard ticked over.