They might have relieved themselves on The Oval pitch last night but the Poms won’t get much relief when they take on Australia this summer according to online bookmaker Sportsbet.
The Poms are favourites at $1.91 to win the Ashes in Australia, but the Aussies are a live chance at $2.83 after showing glimpses of promise away from home. A drawn series is paying $5.50.
“England left their mark on the pitch at The Oval, but we reckon the Aussies are a much better chance at home this summer to end the flow of Pommy runs,” said sportsbet.com.au’s Ben Hawes.
Despite England being favourites to win the Ashes, punters are backing Australia to break their winning drought and win at least one test throughout the series – $1.08 is on offer for Michael Clarke’s men to win one test and $5.50 is available to not win one.
Markets courtesy of sportsbet.com.au
The Ashes – Series Betting
$1.91 England
$2.63 Australia
$5.50 Draw
The Ashes – Will Australia win a test?
$1.08 Yes
$5.50 No