What a high-scoring thriller we had under the lights at Adelaide Oval for Round 24 as the Adelaide Crows squared off against the GWS Giants. Punters who tuned in were treated to an absolute goal-fest, with the scoreboard attendants kept busier than a bookmaker on Melbourne Cup morning.
Heading into the clash, the markets had the Adelaide Crows marked as clear favourites at 1.23 in the head-to-head, while the GWS Giants sat out at 4.2. With the final siren sounding on a massive Adelaide Crows 157–101 GWS Giants scoreline, the home side certainly delivered for those who backed them to get the job done.
How the match played out
The Adelaide Crows entered this fixture looking to bounce back following their recent outing where they suffered a loss against Fremantle, though their season stats overall have shown plenty of bite with 15 wins and an average of 94.3 points per game. They found their scoring rhythm in style here, piling on a massive total.
For the GWS Giants, they made the trip across having won their most recent start against the West Coast Eagles. However, trying to contain the Crows' forward momentum at Adelaide Oval proved a bridge too far, as the visitors leaked 157 points against an aggressive Adelaide attacking display.
How the tips went
It was a clean sweep for our published selections across the board in Round 24. Let's take a look at how the ledger finished up:
Head to Head: Adelaide Crows (1.23) — WIN. The Crows justified their heavy favouritism with a commanding victory.
Line: Adelaide Crows -27.5 (offered at 1.9, published line -25.5) — WIN. They cleared the handicap comfortably with room to spare in the 56-point margin.
Total Points: Over 181.5 (published line Over 162.5) — WIN. With a combined 258 points scored on the night, the over backers were counting their winnings long before the final siren.