There are two Super Rugby Pacific matches taking place on Friday and we suggest a bet in each of them.
The Blues have firmed to 37/20 favourites to win Super Rugby Pacific, the Chiefs priced at 15/8 and the Hurricanes 22/10. You can get 9/1 and better the balance.
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MOANA PASIFIKA v CHIEFS – Click here to bet
Moana Pasifika are currently 9th on the log with 3 victories and 7 defeats. They were well-backed at home last week against the Highlanders where they started favourites, but lost 28-17 in a disappointing performance. That was their 5th loss in their last 6 matches. This game is taking place in Auckland.
The Chiefs were excellent last week dismantling the Force 56-7 in Hamilton and they now sit 4th on the table with 7 victories and 3 defeats. Their last away game was their 1st away win of the season, beating the Waratahs 38-22.
Head-to-Head
Chiefs hammered Moana Pasifika 68-12 when they hosted them earlier this season and last season it was the Chiefs who came out on top 52-29.
Handicap: Moana Pasifika +28.5
VERDICT
This handicap is very much where it was when the teams met a month ago and although it looks big, the Chiefs have the ability to make short work of it.
Suggested Bet: Handicap, Chiefs -28.5 at 9/10
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REDS v REBELS – Click here to bet
The Reds are currently 5th on the log with a 50% win/loss record after 10 games. They were double digit underdogs away to the Crusaders last week, but won 33-28 in Christchurch and they have won 3 and lost 2 of their home games this season.
The Rebels are 1 position behind them in 6th place on the log, also having had 5 wins and 5 losses. They have been poor in recent weeks though going down 38-11 to the Blues at home last week and getting hammered 39-0 by the Crusaders away from home the week before that. They have beaten the Waratahs and Moana Pasifika on the road this season while losing to the Hurricanes and Crusaders.
Head-to-Head
These sides met in Melbourne in March where the Reds came out 53-26 victors
Handicap: Reds -12.5
VERDICT
The Reds have put in some excellent performances this season, but they have struggled to back-up one good performance with another, however, I am expecting this to change against a Rebels side that seems to be in free fall.
Suggested Bet: Handicap, Reds -12.5 at 10/11
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