There are 4 Super Pacific Matches taking place this weekend and we suggest a bet in each match.
Let’s start with a look at the latest Outright Betting where the Chiefs are trading at 16/10 favourites ahead of the Crusaders priced at 85/40. You can get 27/10 the Blues, 15/2 the Hurricanes and the Brumbies at 9/1 are the top Australian side in the betting, you can get 45/1 and better the balance.
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FRIDAY
Chiefs v Fijian Drua – Click here to bet
The Chiefs are currently top of the table with as 100% record after 7 matches. They were too strong away for the Hurricanes last week winning 33-17 and their last home game was a hard fought 20-13 victory over the Blues.
The Drua are currently sitting 8th on the log with 3 wins and 4 losses in their opening 7 matches. They went down 43-28 away to the Brumbies last week and their only previous visit to New Zealand shores this season was a 57-24 defeat to the Highlanders.
Handicap: Chiefs -23.5
If you handicap this game the Chiefs should have too much quality for the Drua and I am taking them to win this comfortably.
Suggested Bet: Handicap, Chiefs -23.5 at 9/10
Rebels v Crusaders – Click here to bet
The Rebels are currently 10th on the log with 2 wins and 5 losses. They are coming off a bye week having taken a big defeat by 54-17 at home to the Blues the week before. In other home games this season they had beaten the Reds and the Waratahs and gone down by 6 points to the Hurricanes.
The Crusaders are 4th on the log with 5 wins and 2 losses in their 7 starts. They are also coming off a bye having beaten Moana Pasifika 38-21 at home the previous week. They were in Australia in week 6 where they beat the Reds 25-12.
Handicap: Rebels +16.5
The money has come for the Rebels on the handicap when the teams were announced and they shortened from 25.5 to 16.5. I have been impressed with the Rebels this season and think that they can keep the Crusaders out.
Suggested Bet: Handicap, Rebels +16.5 at 19/20
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Blues v Waratahs – Click here to bet
The Blues are 5th on the log with 4 wins and 3 defeats so far this season. They are coming off a bye week and prior to that saw off the Rebels 54-17 on the road and their last home game was a 30-17 defeat to the Force.
The Waratahs are 9th on the log with 2 wins and 5 defeats in this season. They have started to look good in recent weeks and saw off the Force 36-16 at home in Week 8 and their last away game was a narrow 36-40 defeat to the Brumbies in Canberra.
Handicap: Blues -20.5
I think the Blues at home are going to be far too strong for this Waratahs team and I am backing them to beat the handicap.
Suggested Bet: Handicap, Blues -20.5 at 17/20
Western Force v Highlanders – Click here to bet
The Force are currently 11th on the log with 2 wins and 5 defeats in their 7 matches and they face the Highlanders who are bottom of the New Zealand side and sitting in 7th with 3 victories and 4 losses.
The Force were well beaten 36-16 by the Waratahs away last week and their previous action was in Week 6 when they came from well back to push the Hurricanes and go down 45-42 in Wellington.
The Highlanders are coming off a bye and 2 weeks ago went down 14-29 to the Hurricanes at home. In other home games this season they have beaten the Drua and the Force.
Handicap: Western Force +9.5
The Force have been inconsistent this season, but they face a Highlanders side with a lengthy injury list and I am backing the upset victory here.
Suggested Bet: Western Force win at 7/2
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
