The numbers jumped off the page ahead of Finals Week 1 at the M.C.G., and the Geelong Cats delivered a statement performance to down Carlton 107-74 on Friday, 4 Sept. Coming off a strong win in their previous outing, the Cats stamped their authority early and never relented, sealing a comfortable 33-point victory to kick off their finals campaign.
In the lead-up, market support told a clear story with Geelong Cats moving from 1.55 to 1.48 (firmed) in head-to-head betting, while Carlton shifted from 2.35 to 2.64 (drifted). On the other side of the ledger, Carlton saw some movement from 1.92 to 1.9 (firmed) in the line market, but it was the Cats who ultimately covered the -11.5 point handicap with room to spare as their high-scoring style clicked into gear.
How the tips went
It was a successful outing for our published selections as the Cats put on a show at the M.C.G.
Head to Head: Geelong Cats — WIN. The Cats justified the pre-match backing and converted their strong form into a convincing win.
Line: Geelong Cats -5.5 — WIN. Geelong cleared the handicap comfortably with their 33-point margin, rewarding supporters who took the line.