We are down to the final two teams in Super Rugby Pacific and there is no doubt that the two sides who will contest the final in Wellington on Saturday 20th June fully deserve their places.
The Hurricanes finished top of the table and have looked the most complete side in the competition for much of the season, while the Chiefs produced arguably their best performance of the campaign when demolishing the Crusaders in the semi-finals.
In this preview, we take a look at all things betting-related and share any suggested bets.
Semi-Final Results
Chiefs 49 Crusaders 12
The Crusaders were well backed from +6.5 to +4.5 before the line drifted slightly back out to +5.5. In the end though, none of it mattered as the Chiefs blew the game apart with a devastating first-half performance and cruised to a 49-12 victory.
I took my biggest bet in some time on under 8.5 tries and, while it looked completely dead at halftime, a much quieter second half gave me some hope before the bet was finally sunk by a late Chiefs try in the closing minutes.
Hurricanes 57 Blues 21
The Hurricanes opened around -16.5 and were heavily supported throughout the week, with some bookmakers touching -19.5 before kickoff.
I eventually got involved at the bigger number despite it not being one of my stronger fancies.
The Blues remained competitive until halftime, but once again the Hurricanes simply found another gear after the break and eventually ran away with the contest to book their place in the final.
Super Rugby Final Handicap Prediction
Hurricanes -5.5 v Chiefs
That is my early handicap prediction and it will be interesting to see where bookmakers choose to pitch the opening line.
On one hand, the Hurricanes have been the standout team all season and will enjoy home advantage in Wellington. On the other, the Chiefs have just produced the most dominant playoff performance of the year and arrive with plenty of momentum.