The Ashes 4th Test Expert Tips & Predictions

We have expert betting tips for The Ashes 4th Test at the MCG, which might be a dead rubber, but it’s still an intriguing game.

Australia is the drifting $1.55 favourite after opening at $1.42, with money has come for England to score a consolation victory.

Our Ashes tips include 4th test winner, top first innings runs scorer, and top first innings wicket taker.

The Ashes 4th Test Tips & Predictions

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Best Bet

Australia @ $1.55

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We gave England the benefit of the doubt in the last two tests, but they couldn’t have been more disappointing.

Reports have come out during the week about their lack of professionalism, which is a massive concern, which is why we’re backing Australia to send a message. It might not be the most impressive team Australia has put out, but they are professional, and they know what it takes to win an Ashes series.

England is sorely lacking in this area, and it’s not only management to blame. Players have treated the trip to Australia as a working holiday, and that’s not enough to convince us that they’ll be winning the fourth test at the MCG.

The $1.55 odds are generous, and worth including in cricket multi bets.

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Top Australian Run Scorer 1st Innings

Marnus Labuschagne @ $5.50

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Marnus Labuschagne has had mixed form throughout the Ashes, but he could score a century in the opening innings. He scored only 32 runs in the 3rd test, which was a big disappointment, but he’s much better than that.

After taking a scorching catch at slip to all but seal the 3rd test, his confidence levels should be rising, and that could translate into a big first innings batting performance.

Getting $5.50 is a good price, so include him in Ashes cricket picks.

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Top England Run Scorer 1st Innings

Harry Brook @ $5.10

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We backed Harry Brook to score the most first-innings runs in the 3rd test, and we’re not about to jump off his back now.

It has been a poor series all around for England, but Brook appears to be one of only a few England players keen to show his worth. He was the only player turning up for an early morning run at the behest of a coach, and that sits well with us.

Punters should snap up the current odds.

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Top Australia 1st Innings Wicket Taker

Mitchell Starc @ $2.75

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Mitch Starc has 22 Ashes wickets to his name this year, so we see no reason to stop betting on him in the 4th test at the MCG.

It’s a ground he knows well, and he has been giving the England batters fits with his speed and line. He’s one of the more accurate bowlers, and when he gets into his rhythm, he’s nearly unstoppable in test cricket.

We’re not surprised to see the odds at $2.75 for Starc to take the most first innings wickets for Australia.

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Top England 1st Innings Wicket Taker

Jofra Archer @ $3.80

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We cashed in with Jofra Archer in the last test, and he could make a good early impression with the ball again.

He is an elite bowler when he’s focused, which was lacking in the first two tests. A more engaged Archer could take 3-4 wickets in the first innings, and we’re happy with the $3.80 odds available for the Brit speedster.

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After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

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