NZ vs AUS 1st Test - Betting Tips and Predictions

Australia's recent test series victory came against the West Indies at home. They were barely challenged during the series and the Aussies brushed them aside with a comprehensive 2-0 win. Nearly all the batsmen were amongst the runs, especially Adam Voges who scored 375 runs in 2 innings without being dismissed. His current form in this format makes him a good option to place your bets. David Warner too displayed his great batting skills in the recently concluded ODI series. Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood have been the backbone of the Aussie bowling attack all through the summer. Hazlewood is coming from a good ODI series and can be considered for wagering on in the first test match.

Final Prediction

New Zealand have won four consecutive test series at home with seven victories in their last eight tests. They have not been beaten in the last 13 tests in New Zealand and their impressive record at home puts them marginally ahead of Australia. But having said that, the Australian squad with a combination of experienced and fresh blood looks equally impressive. So the first test could be anybody's game with the visiters slightly on the favorites' side. With no weather concerns during the course of the match, a draw would be the least likely result.

Betting odds for New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test:
New Zealand - 2.72 ; Australia - 2.4 ; Draw - 4.5