Latest Ashes Betting Update Part 1

With the first test-less weekend in a while we are turning our attention to next week’s action at Old Trafford as the third test of the 2013 Ashes series is set to unfold in a virtual must-win scenario for Australia. The English lead 2-0 after a complete four-day smattering of the Aussies last time out. With injuries starting to mount in the Australian camp and several different players looking to book a place in the next test, their backs are well and truly against the wall. 

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Not only would a loss in this contest guarantee that England will retain the Ashes but it also means that the specter of a 5-0 series whitewash is still on the table. That would be an absolute disaster for the Aussies - especially with another Ashes series set to kick off again around Christmas time. 

As it stands right now, the bookmakers believe that England has it completely locked up with a price of 1/33 available right now for England to win the Ashes. The Australians pay out at a 33/1 price which pretty much tells you absolutely everything that you need to know. 

It seems to be all over but the scoreline as England are now favoured for a 4-0 victory in the series - meaning that we will still have a drawn test somewhere. Compare the 9/4 price on a 4-0 to the 11/4 price on England to win 5-0. 

If you are looking to back the 5-0 result, you will do better to simply back England to win five tests - which pays out at a 3/1 margin, giving you a bit of extra juice compared to the 11/4.