THE Bendigo Spirit are on the third line of betting to win their third Women’s National Basketball League championship in four years.
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The WNBL season tips-off this Friday, with the Spirit travelling to Brisbane to play new club the South East Queensland Stars. The Spirit back-up against reigning champions Townsville Fire on Saturday night.
The Fire ($3) are title favourites with TAB Sportsbet ahead of the Shane Heal-coached Stars at $4.
The Spirit are $7 alongside the University of Canberra Capitals, while the Sydney Uni Flames are at $9.
The Dandenong Rangers, who belted the Spirit in a practice game last weekend, are next best at $11.
The Perth Lynx are $21, while the Adelaide Lightning are the rank outsiders at $51.
Round one draw – Friday: South East Queensland Stars v Bendigo Spirit. Saturday: UC Capitals v Dandenong Rangers, Perth Lynx v Sydney Uni Flames, Townsville Fire v Bendigo Spirit, Melbourne Boomers v Adelaide Lightning.