We only have two regular season rounds of Super Rugby Pacific to go, and there are still playoff spots up for grabs. In this blog, we look at all things betting-related.
Round 15 Handicap Projections
Posted 17 May 18h34
Below my handicap projections which will be compared with the bookies on Monday
Crusaders +2.5 vs Chiefs
Waratahs -4.5 vs Brumbies
Moana Pasifika +16.5 vs Reds
Hurricanes -19.5 vs Highlanders
Force -9.5 vs Drua
Round 14 Results
Chiefs 42-12 Highlanders – The Chiefs started -17.5 and cruised home in the 2nd half. My bet was on the unders at 57.5 and despite a late scare it came home.
Drua 35-50 Waratahs – The Drua were backed from -4.5 to -9.5 and thank goodness I sat this one out.
Blues 24-47 Hurricanes – I expected a close game but the Blues who started +4.5 were blown away. My bet was under 57.5 which looked good up until around the 30th minute but was dead early in the 2nd half.
Force 19-14 Reds – The Force started -3.5 and edged a close game. I was on the Force by 1-12 at 33/20 so was relieved when the final whistle sounded.
Table Update
The Hurricanes have cemented their spot at the top of the table and are currently on 50 points after 12 matches, five points ahead of the Chiefs, who have also played 12.
The Blues are secure in a top four finish, but only have one game left to play, and the Crusaders currently round out the top four.
There are six teams that qualify for the playoffs and currently in fifth and sixth are the Brumbies and Reds on 29 and 28 points respectively, both with two games left to play.
The Waratahs are just behind them on 26 points and the Highlanders are on 24, but only have one match left remaining.
The Force on 22 points, as well as the Drua on 20, are mathematically still in the hunt, but both are very unlikely to feature in the playoffs.
Round 15 Fixtures
Friday 22 May
Crusaders vs Chiefs
Waratahs vs Brumbies
Saturday 24 May
Moana Pasifika vs Reds
Hurricanes vs Highlanders
Force vs Drua
I will be back later today with my handicaps
