The State of Origin decider next week is set to create TV ratings history with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au installing over 3 million viewers ($2.75) as favourite for total average viewers across the five capital cities.
Between 2,750,001 and 3 million viewers is next in the market at $3.00 and would also be a ratings record for State of Origin.
And it seems New South Wales will win at least one battle with Sydney installed as the $1.13 favourite to have more viewers tuned into the blockbuster than Brisbane ($5.50).
“This game is going to stop the country in its tracks and it looks set to smash the previous ratings record with ease,” said sportsbet.com.au’s Ben Hawes.
Queensland remains the $1.60 favourite to win the game with New South Wales the $2.35 outsider.
Markets courtesy of sportsbet.com.au
State of Origin Game 3 – Most TV Viewers
$1.13 Sydney
$5.50 Brisbane
Origin Game 3 – OzTam Five City Ratings
$2.75 Over 3 Million
$3.00 2,750,001 – 3,000,000
$3.75 2,500,001 – 2,750,000
$5.50 2,250,001 – 2,500,000
$11 2,000,000 – 2,250,000
$15 Under 2 Million
State of Origin – Game 3
$1.60 Queensland
$2.35 New South Wales