Boom BestEssendon +5.5 v Geelong ($1.90)Geelong are typically a lay when favoured, covering at just 45% when the shortie in betting. That win rate drops dramatically at the MCG though, covering at just 32% when a favourite at the home of football. Essendon have covered five of their last six at the MCG and cover … Continue reading WEEKEND AFL BOOMS: ROUND 1
Boom BestUnder 44.5 Newcastle-Wests Tigers ($1.90)A low-scoring game is on the cards with the under hitting at 60% when an underdog of 6.5 or larger comes off a cover. This is a big under spot for Newcastle. The under is 8-3 when the Knights are favoured by more than a converted try and is 12-6 … Continue reading SUNDAY NRL BOOMS
Boom BestCronulla +3.5 v Parramatta ($1.90)The Sharks have a strong record against the Eels. They have covered six of nine against the Eels with wins in all those six covers. They have also won six of their last seven against the Eels at Shark Park and this is a return to their home ground for … Continue reading SATURDAY NRL BOOMS
Boom BestSydney Roosters -1.5 ($1.90) v ManlyBoth the Roosters and the Sea Eagles looked looked off the pace Week 1 but the Roosters problems look more solvable. The Roosters had a lot of players on the comeback trail. Manly’s issues seem to be how to overcome the increased focus good teams will be putting on … Continue reading FRIDAY NRL BOOMS
Boom BestMelbourne -8 v South Sydney ($1.90)Melbourne have dominated this matchup with 25 wins in the last 28 meetings. Souths have never actually won in Melbourne. In the last five meetings, four have been Storm wins by more than eight points with the last win a ridiculous 50-0 victory. Souths get Latrell Mitchell back but … Continue reading THURSDAY NRL BOOMS
Boom BestCarlton +12.5 v Richmond ($1.82)Richmond were awful as a favourite last year. They went 4-12 against the number when favoured last year. When favoured at the MCG, the Tigers covered just 3 of 14. Carlton have a great cover record at the MCG cover at 62%, which bumps up to 64% as a double … Continue reading EARLY AFL BOOMS: ROUND 1
Boom BestParramatta -10 v Gold Coast ($1.90)The likely absence of AJ Brimson makes this a one-sided affair. It is hard to see the Titans winning with a near unrecognisable spine. The Eels do one thing well and that is beat up on teams they should. This is a game they should be beating up on … Continue reading SUNDAY NRL BOOMS
Boom BestUnder 45.5 New Zealand v St George Illawarra ($1.90)The under looks an outstanding play in this one with these two having a history of low-scoring games. Nine of the last 11 meetings have failed to break 38 points with these two averaging 36.0 points since 2008. The under has hit in 10 of 11 … Continue reading SATURDAY NRL BOOMS
Boom BestCronulla ($1.87) at CanberraIt is surprising given the fact Ricky Stuart has named two debutants, dropped his captain and has put together such a ramshackle team that the Raiders opened favourites in this one. The Sharks have a fearsome pack and add quality playmaker Nicho Hynes debuting. The Sharks have covered six of their … Continue reading FRIDAY NRL BOOMS
Boom BestJonny Clayton ($2.12) v Peter WrightPeter Wright was nearly a withdrawal at the UK Open last week after suffering from gallstones. The lingering effects cannot be good, particularly after Snakebite went deep. Clayton has cooled off a little of late and Wright does dominated this matchup but this is the perfect spot to get … Continue reading PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS BOOMS
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