Super Rugby Pacific action continues this weekend with fixtures taking place from Friday the 2nd and Sunday the 4th of May.
We look at all of the fixtures from a betting angle, offering up some potential bets for your consideration.
Let’s start with the Outright Betting where the favourites the Chiefs are trading at 2.25 closely followed by the Crusaders at 2.80 with the Reds moving into 3rd priced at 10.00. You can get 12.00 and better the balance.
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FRIDAY
BLUES vs WESTERN FORCE – Click here to bet
The Blues have been unable to recover from a poor start to the season and they are in 9th on the log after winning 3 and losing 7 of their games, currently 5 points behind The Force who sit in the final playoff spot.
The last time they played was in Week 11, where they suffered a 35-21 defeat to the Reds on the road.
The Western Force are mid-table but battling to find consistency and after winning 4, losing 5 and drawing 1 of their fixtures, they are in 6th overall.
They clashed with a strong Chiefs side last weekend losing 56-22 on the road.
Head-to-Head
The Blues won 50-3 on home soil last season and they have won the last 9 meetings between the sides.
Betting and Verdict
The Blues trade at 1.16 with Western Force at 6.50 and the draw 41.00.
Handicap: Blues [-14.5]
There have been under 56 points in each of the last 6 meetings between the sides and I am going to bet on that run continuing.
BET: Under 55.5 points at 1.95
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SATURDAY
FIJIAN DRUA vs REDS – Click here to bet
Fijian Drua have had a tough campaign, with many close losses this season and they are in last position on the table due to losing 8 and winning just 2 of their encounters.
They went head-to-head with Moana Pasifika on Saturday and lost by 19 points away from home.
The Reds are in 4th, 2 points behind the Brumbies on the log but with a game in hand. They have won 6 times with 3 losses.
They put up a solid performance in front of their home crowd against the Blues in week 11 of the tournament winning by 14 points.
Head-to-Head
These sides have met 4 times, with both sides taking 2 wins. Fijian Drua have won their last 2 encounters with the most recent being a 28-19 win at home last year.
Betting and Verdict
The Reds are priced at 1.66 with Fijian Drua t 2.50 and the draw 29.00.
Handicap: Fijian Drua [+3.5]
There is rain about earlier in the day and although it should clear I think this could be a scrappy game and am going unders again.
BET: Under 57.5 at 1.91
HURRICANES vs CHIEFS – Click here to bet
The Hurricanes are improving and have now won 4, drawn 1 and lost 5 of their games which puts them in 5th on the log.
They encountered an in-form Brumbies side a week ago where they were able to hold them out and clinch a 6-point victory away from home and against the odds.
The Chiefs have had a near flawless season so far, winning 8 and losing 2 of their games and they sit in 1st position on the log with 36 points, level with the Crusaders.
They hosted the Western Force when they last stepped on the pitch and won the match by 34 points.
Head-to-Head
Their last clash was in 2024 where the Chiefs won 30-19 on opposition soil and that halted a run of 2 successive Hurricanes wins.
Betting and Verdict
The Chiefs are favourites at 1.66 with the Hurricanes at 2.50 and the draw 26.00.
Handicap: Hurricanes [+3.5]
The points line here is 55.5 but I am in the Hurricanes camp and am betting on a home win
BET: Hurricanes win at 2.50
BRUMBIES vs WARATAHS – Click here to bet
The Brumbies 3rd on the table, but they will be disappointed in their performance in week 11 which has brought the Reds back into contention for 3rd place overall.
They clashed with the Hurricanes on Saturday and although they had their own crowd cheering them on, they were outplayed and lost 35-29.
The Waratahs are 7th on the leader board heading into round 12 and they have struggled to put a winning run together.
They had a bye last weekend and prior to that they met with Fijian Drua in round 10, unfortunately losing the game 28-14 on the road.
Head-to-Head
The Brumbies have been dominant when matched up with the Waratahs over the last few years, winning 4 of their last 5 games, however the last one concluded in a 28-23 Waratahs win at home, breaking a 13 match losing streak.
Betting and Verdict
The Brumbies are firm favourites at 1.33 with the Waratahs at 3.90 and the draw 31.00.
Handicap: Brumbies [-9.5]
This handicap looks well set but I but I expect the Brumbies to win the game and will be on that win being by 8-14 points.
BET: Winning margin, Brumbies by 8-14 points at 4.00
SUNDAY
HIGHLANDERS vs MOANA PASIFIKA – Click here to bet
The Highlanders have not had the season they would’ve hoped for and after losing 7 and winning only 3 of their games, they sit in 10th place, level on points with the Blues.
They took on a well-conditioned Crusaders side last weekend and after putting just 10 points on the board while conceding 43, they suffered a humiliating defeat at home.
Moana Pasifika are in 8th place on the table having blown hot and cold throughout the competition. They have played a total of 10 fixtures, winning 4 while taking 6 losses.
They went head-to-head with Fijian Drua a week ago and they won the game 34-15 in North Harbour.
Head-to-Head
These sides have met 5 times, with the Highlanders winning every game. The last time they met was in February where the Highlanders clinched a 2-point win away from home.
Betting and Verdict
The Highlanders trade at 1.62 to win with Moana Pasifika further out at 2.55 and the draw 29.00.
Handicap: Highlanders [-4.5]
The Highlanders have been poor this season and I think Moana can grab a critical away win and move closer to the playoffs.
BET: Moana Pasifika win at 2.55
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
