British & Irish Lions Tour 2025 Tips: Finn Russell To Be Top Points Scorer?

A look at the betting markets relating to the top points scorer in the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, which gets underway on Saturday.

According to the latest sports betting odds at William Hill, Finn Russell is just 1/3 to finish as the top points scorer in the Lions Test series and the Scotsman will start at fly-half for Andy Farrell’s side in the opener.

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Australia’s starting fly-half Tom Lynagh (10/3) and second-choice No10 Ben Donaldson (15/2) are next in the betting, with England trio Marcus Smith (14/1), Fin Smith (28/1) and Owen Farrell (50/1) all outsiders.

Should Russell finish the three Tests as series top scorer, he would become the first Scotsman since Gavin Hastings in the Lions’ tour of New Zealand in 1993 to do so. All eyes will be on the opening contest on Saturday morning.

Top Test Points Scorer For The British & Irish Lions 2025 Tour:

Punters can bet on the top points scorer in the Test matches on their 2025 tour of Australia at William Hill and here is the current state of the market:

• Finn Russell – 1/3
• Tom Lynagh – 10/3
• Ben Donaldson – 15/2
• Marcus Smith – 14/1
• Fin Smith – 28/1
• Owen Farrell – 50/1

Spokesperson for William Hill, Lee Phelps, said: “Finn Russell looks nailed on to be the British & Irish Lions’ starting fly-half throughout the three-Test series, injury permitting, and is pulling clear in the top points scorer market at 1/3 as a result.

“With Scottish midfield duo Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones outside him, it’s a real tartan spine for the Lions and if Russell finds his rhythm, the points could come flooding in.

“Russell’s main challenger is his opposite number, Australia’s Tom Lynagh, priced at 10/3. If Russell is to end the series with most points, he would become the first Scot since Gavin Hastings to do so in 1993.”

*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*