What a cracker of a contest we had under the lights at Suncorp Stadium for Round 23, with the Dolphins putting on an attacking masterclass to outgun the Brisbane Broncos 40–32 in a high-scoring encounter.
Punters tracking the market moves in the arvo before kick-off saw plenty of support for the home side. The Dolphins moved from 1.43→1.36 (firmed) in head-to-head betting, while the Brisbane Broncos drifted out from 2.85→3.18 (drifted) as punters weighed up the season form lines. That late market confidence proved spot on, though the visitors certainly made them earn every metre in a fiery cross-town clash.
How the match played out
Coming off a win in their previous outing against St George Illawarra Dragons, the Dolphins carried that attacking momentum right into Saturday evening. They traded blows with a Brisbane Broncos side that arrived looking to turn things around after their recent loss against the Newcastle Knights.
Both sides threw everything into the contest, pushing well past the total points line of 48.5 points to combine for a massive 72-point aggregate. In the end, the Dolphins' class told as they sealed the 40–32 victory, adding another two competition points to their season tally.
How the tips went
Looking back at our published selections for this Round 23 fixture, let's see how the main tip landed on the track.
Head to Head: Dolphins (Selection: Dolphins) — WIN. The pre-match confidence in the home side was rewarded as they got the job done against the Brisbane Broncos, justifying the 1.43 price at publication.