Super Rugby continues this weekend and we suggest a bet in each game.
Let’s start with a look at the latest Outright Betting where the Chiefs are trading as 5/4 favourites ahead of the Crusaders at 22/10. You can get 15/4, the Blues, 8/1 the Brumbies, 17/2 the Hurricanes and 70/1 and better the balance.
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Moana Pasifika v Crusaders – Click here to bet
Moana Pasifika have yet to win a game in their opening 11 matches and they currently prop up the table in 12th position. Last week they were blown off the park by the Hurricanes away going down 71-22, but they had pushed the Blues the week before losing 31-30 in Auckland.
The Crusaders are 4th on the log with 8 wins and 3 losses in their 11 matches and last week they got the better of the Blues in Christchurch winning a low scoring encounter 15-3. The week before that they had beaten the Force by 35 points at home.
Handicap: Moana Pasifika +12.5
The Crusaders have named a weakened side for this clash and I think Moana Pasifika are going to be amongst the tries.
Suggested Bet: Moana Pasifika points, over 24.5 at 17/20
Reds v Blues – Click here to bet
The Reds are currently 7th on the log with 5 wins and 6 losses from their 11 matches. The last of those 5 wins came last week when they beat the Chiefs 25-22 on the road. The week before that though they had lost by 8 points at home to the Waratahs.
The Blues are 5th on the log with 7 wins and 4 defeats so far this season and they will be disappointed having lost to the Crusaders by 12 points on the road last week. The week before that they edged Moana Pasifika by a point. It has been a while since the Blues have truly fired.
Handicap: Reds +9.5
The weather looks good and I am betting on 57 points or more in this game.
Suggested Bet: Over 56.5 points at 9/10
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Highlanders v Rebels – Click here to bet
The Highlanders are 11th on the table and they face the 10th placed Rebels, both teams currently on 15 points.
The Highlanders were beaten by 16 points away at the Brumbies last week and their last home game was a 24 point defeat to the Chiefs.
The Rebels were well backed last week, but lost 38-20 to the Waratahs away and the week before that they had lost by 7 points to the Brumbies at home
Handicap: Highlanders -9.5
It is far from a confident call, but I think that the Highlanders can win this by a double figure margin.
Suggested Bet: Highlanders -9.5 at 19/20
Chiefs v Hurricanes – Click here to bet
The Chiefs are top of the table with 10 wins and 1 loss, that loss coming at home last week to the Reds where they went down 22-25. The week before that they were too strong for the Highlanders on the road winning 52-28.
The Hurricanes are 3rd on the log with 8 wins and 3 losses and last week they blew Moana Pasifika away 71-22 at home, but the week before that were beaten 27-24 on the road to the Drua.
Handicap: Chiefs -11.5
The Chiefs have picked a team that means business and I am backing them to score 34 points or more.
Suggested Bet: Chiefs over 33.5 points at 8/10
Waratahs v Fijian Drua – Click here to bet
The Waratahs have climbed up to 6th on the table with their convincing home win over the Rebels last week. The week before that they had beaten the Reds by 8 points on the road and they looked to be a side that has turned the corner.
The Drua went down 34-14 away to the Force last week and that was on the back of a stunning 27-24 home win over the Hurricanes. The Drua are currently 9th on the log with 4 wins and 7 losses.
These sides met in Melbourne in Week 2 of Super Rugby with the Waratahs winning 46-17.
Handicap: Waratahs -10.5
I have been impressed with the Waratahs of late and the Fijian Drua are not great travellers and I am taking the home team to win this comfortably.
Suggested Bet: Handicap, Waratahs -10.5 at 17/20
Western Force v Brumbies – Click here to bet
The Force are 8th on the log with 4 wins and 7 defeats in their opening 11 games. The money came for their opponents, the Drua, last week but they won by 20 points at home and the week before that were well beaten 48-13 away to the Crusaders.
The Brumbies are 2nd on the log with just 2 defeats in their opening 11 matches and last week they drew clear late to beat the Highlanders 48-32, the week before that they overcame the Rebels away 33-26.
Handicap: Western Force +7.5
The Brumbies have rested a number of players for this match and given the Force’s impressive home record, I am calling an upset here.
Suggested Bets: Western Force Win at 5/2
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
