We take a look at the 6 Super Rugby matches taking place this weekend from a betting angle.
Let’s start with a look at the Outright Betting where the Chiefs and Crusaders are trading as 2/1 favourites to win the tournament with the Blues at 5/2, you can get 13/2 the Hurricanes and 14/1 and better the balance.
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FRIDAY
Chiefs v Highlanders – Click here to bet
The Chiefs have been very impressive in their opening matches beating the Crusaders 31-10 on the road and then hammering the Moana Pasifika 52-29 in Melbourne although that was not enough to beat the 24.5 point handicap.
The Highlanders have got off to a terrible start going down 60-20 to the Blues at home in Round 1 and then getting hammered 52-15 by the Crusaders in Melbourne.
Handicap: Chiefs -21.5
There has been some money for the Highlanders on the handicap this week and it started at +23.5 and it is currently at +21.5. I am going to go for a point range play and suggest that we are going to see this finish pretty close to the point line of 60.5
Suggested Bet: Point range 56-62 points inclusive at 7/2
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Rebels v Waratahs – Click here to bet
The Rebels put up a big fight last week against the Hurricanes at home when they went down 33-39 and in Round 1 they allowed the Force to come from behind to beat them 34-27 in Perth.
The Waratahs were beaten 25-31 at home to the Brumbies in Round 1 and they then came out and beat the Drua 46-17 comfortably beating the handicap after a slow start.
Handicap: Rebels +5.5
The money has come for the Rebels +8.5 with the line currently sitting +5.5. There have been high scoring matches to date, but I think this could be a scrappy affair and I am going for 57 points or less.
Suggested Bet: Under 57.5 points at 10/11
SATURDAY
Fijian Drua v Crusaders – Click here to bet
The Drua opened their campaign with a 36-34 away win over Moana Pasifika, but they were well beaten last week going down 46-17 to the Waratahs. This game will take place in Fiji, conditions are expected to be hot and muggy.
The Crusaders were the favourites against the Chiefs at home in Week 1, but they were well beaten 31-10 although they shook that off when they came out and beat the Highlanders 52-15 in Melbourne last weekend.
Handicap: Fijian Drua +23.5
This is a game where I will be looking for Total Points lines as conditions should be humid and there may be a lot of errors. As things stand though I fancy the Drua to keep the Crusaders honest and will back them on the handicap.
Suggested Bet: Handicap, Drua +23.5 at 17/20
Hurricanes v Blues – Click here to bet
The Hurricanes beat the Rebels 39-33 on the road last week and they also won in Australia the week before beating the Reds 47-13. They now return home to face New Zealand opposition for the first time in the Tournament and they will be without their star player, Ardie Savea who is suspended for one week.
The Blues look World beaters in Round 1 beating the Highlanders 60-20, but they met solid defence last time out in Melbourne against the Brumbies and they lost 20-25.
Handicap: Hurricanes +4.5
I am expecting the Blues to take control of this game from the start and I am looking for them to lead at half-time and win the match
Suggested Bet: Half-time / Full-Time, Blues / Blues at 19/20
Brumbies v Reds – Click here to bet
The Brumbies started their season with successive victories away at the Waratahs by 6 points and then in Melbourne against the Blues where they won by 5.
They face a Reds side that was beaten by 34 points at home in Round 1 by the Hurricanes, but bounced back strongly with a 71-20 thrashing of the Force in Melbourne.
Handicap: Brumbies -5.5
Matches between these two sides are usually close affairs, but I was seriously impressed with the Brumbies last week and I think they have what it takes to beat this handicap.
Suggested Bet: Handicap, Brumbies -5.5 at 19/20
Western Force v Moana Pasifika – Click here to bet
The Force will be licking their wounds after a 51 point hiding at the hands of the Reds in Melbourne last weekend. They are back home now where they beat the Rebels 34-27 in Week 1.
Moana Pasifika were unlucky to lose their opening game 34-36 to the Drua, they were then soundly beaten by the Chiefs in Melbourne scoring a late try to lose 29-52.
Handicap: Western Force -6.5
The force may be at home, but after last week’s defeat I simply have to take them on at +6.5.
Suggested Bet: Handicap, Moana Pasifika +6.5 at
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
