Hurling

Tipp favoured second time around

February 22nd, 2010 by Kevin Egan

The grand opening of the National Hurling League didn’t exactly go to plan last Saturday night with Tipperary and Kilkenny being forced to postpone their clash until tomorrow night. For followers of Off the Ground this postponement was of little use either since our even money about Tipperary is no longer available. The 8/11 currently on offer looks a lot closer to a realistic price for this match, though it could be argued that even at these prices, Tipperary are still the better betting option for those looking for a punt.

Psychologically, it’s very difficult to take 8/11 about any team when better prices were available for the same match only two nights ago, but all the factors that pointed to a Tipperary win back then remain equally relevant right now. Tipperary still need to win this game much more than the reigning league and All Ireland champions, Tipperary are still a lot closer to full strength and they will still be a lot more used to hurling under lights in Semple Stadium than their neighbours. If anything, the Tuesday night with free admission should suit them even more since a big local crowd is likely to wander down to the Stadium and add a bit of weight to the crowd’s voice.

Portlaoise’s surprise loss to Kilmurry-Ibrickane certainly didn’t suit this column, but the comeback starts tomorrow night with a 3pt bet on Tipperary at 8/11. Justice delayed, in this case, will not be justice denied.

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Categories: Hurling

Comments (2)

  1. An Spailpín Fánach says:
    February 23, 2010 at 10:39 pm

    You’re having no luck with the weather Kevin.

    Speaking of persons whose luck may be out, one of your competitors is quoting 9/4 on a general election this year. Looks like solid gold to me…

    • kegan says:
      February 23, 2010 at 11:01 pm

      It’s clearly not meant to be – I was banking on this to cover my Portlaoise losses!

      The 9/4 you indicate seems very good all right – though at this stage, my gut feeling is that the FF strategy is to simply ride it out and hope that the global economy picks up and with it makes people think that it was somehow their doing. The bet would essentially be a bet on them failing to give the Greens the easy out that they’re looking for by getting caught with their hand in the till.

      I wouldn’t like to use a GAA column to give my detailed opinion on such matters, but I’ll definitely be going along your lines, that much I’ll say.