NRL Odds: Life After State of Origin
July 8th, 2014 by TJ DilferObviously the focus will be on Game Three of the State of Origin this week, with some niggle building between the Blues and Maroons ahead of a big contest that could see a NSW whitewash, or the Queensland party-spoiler that their executives are clearly rooting for. But when you’ve had a look through all those State of Origin odds, remember that there’s a round of NRL games to enjoy that kicks off on Friday night…
The Tigers and the Sea Eagles were both on the wrong end of results in the last round, and they’ll both be looking to get back to winning ways on Friday night, but they’re in very different places on the ladder. Not that it makes any difference to how badly they’ll want the result when they meet, but Manly need the points to keep the pressure on at the top of the ladder, where the Panthers and the Bulldogs could pull clear if they slip up, while the Tigers are right in the mix for the finals berths. There are seven teams locked on 20 points – from the Rabbitohs in fourth spot to the Tigers in tenth – and Tigers players, coaches and fans will know that a win will press their claim for finals rugby. It’d have to be a big win to get their points tally up to where it’s competitive, but we suspect that at this stage of the season they’d take the points as a priority!
The Tigers will know that if they do pick up the points on Friday night, it puts extra pressure on their neighbours on the ladder when they run out on Saturday. Three more of the teams in that 20-points deadlock are in action: the Warriors square off against the Eels, and the Storm play the third-placed Bulldogs. Whatever happens in these three games, we’ll know a little bit more what the shape of the ladder will be, and we’ll know a little bit more which teams will be playing finals rugby. So make sure you’ve got all your NRL odds, and then just enjoy!
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