The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Eltham at 1.24 — an implied 75% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Dandenong: opened 3.25, closed 3.75 (25%)
• Eltham: opened 1.31, closed 1.24 (75%)

Half-time: Dandenong 58 - 53 Eltham.

Dandenong — recent form

• 2026-07-25Kilsyth 92-99 Dandenong
• 2026-07-05Ballarat 79-111 Dandenong
• 2026-06-28Dandenong 50-78 Melbourne Tigers
• 2026-06-20Frankston 93-83 Dandenong

Eltham — recent form

• 2026-08-01Diamond Valley Eagles 73-66 Eltham
• 2026-07-04Sandringham Sabres 73-98 Eltham
• 2026-06-26Eltham 89-84 Hobart Chargers
• 2026-06-26Eltham 83-72 Hobart Chargers
• 2026-06-21Bendigo Braves 81-86 Eltham