Craig Bellamy labelled the Canberra Raiders favourites to win the competition but now TAB has the odds to confirm it.
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The mighty Green Machine will enter round four as NRL premiership favourites for the first time in TAB sports betting history, heading the market at $5 odds.
They moved into outright favourites following Saturday's historic 22-6 win over Melbourne, knocking the Storm to second in line.
The Storm eased from $5 to $6 and now share the second line of premiership betting with the Parramatta Eels and Sydney Roosters.
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Canberra topped the market for a fleeting few days when TAB re-opened the market on May 15, but moved behind the Storm once the market changed on May 21.
It's the first time the Raiders have been outright favourites to win the NRL title since sports betting became operational at TAB in 1998.
The Raiders' dynasty of the late 80's and early 90's would have almost certainly been favourites throughout that period, given they reached five finals and won three.
Lucie Bertoldo
Lucie Bertoldo is a sports reporter for the Canberra Times.
Lucie Bertoldo is a sports reporter for the Canberra Times.
