MCG will play host to Thursday's Round 1 AFL game between Richmond Tigers and Carlton Blues. The game kicks off at 7:20 pm with Richmond Tigers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Richmond Tigers vs. Carlton Blues game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Thursday March 16, 2023 at 7:20 pm
Where: MCG
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Richmond Tigers vs Carlton Blues Odds
Richmond Tigers vs Carlton Blues Preview
The traditional season opener hasn’t produced many a memorable game since its inception back in 2008, however, the Tigers and Blues fans do turn out in force and pack the ‘G which is always good for the soul.
Carlton heads into season 2023 with high expectations, having missed the finals in the most heartbreaking of circumstances last season and Richmond wants to keep on keeping on – with much hype over the addition of Jacob Hopper and Tim Taranto from GWS being added to the stocks at Punt Road.
The Tigers record over Carlton is impressive.
Having won 12 of their last 13 against their old rival, however, the Blues finally broke their season opener hoodoo with a memorable 25-point win in the same game last year, with the Tigers winning the return ‘bout by 13 points in Round 14.
What to make of this match?
The Tigers head into the game as $1.73 favourites at time of publish, with the Blues a value $2.12 head to head bet.
It’s known that games early on in the season are high scoring, and I would expect this one to be a bit of a shootout and with Richmond averaging wins in the 1-39 point range with a good record over Carlton, a simple Same Game Multi backing the over of 169.5 and a Tigers 1-39 win makes for a good value bet to start the season.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Carlton Blues to win at $2.15 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Harry McKay at $9.00.