Featured Tip from Mike Wilson

Pick Details

Sport / league:: NRL
Event / fixture:: Rabbitohs vs. Roosters
Event date: Fri, 26 Sep 2014 at 7:55 PM
Market:: Head-to-head
Tip:: Rabbitohs @ 1.77 (Palmerbet)
Tip Result:: Win

The NRL finals series heads to ANZ Stadium for the game between two teams that many were expecting to see in the Grand Final.
Now meeting in the 1st preliminary final, the matchup between the Rabbitohs and the Roosters still has many a pundit drooling over the imminent clash.
A crowd of 50,000 plus is almost certain to grace the stands given that these two sides have engaged in arguably the longest running rivalry in the history of Australian Rugby League.
The Roosters have carved their path to week 3 of the finals in the hardest possible fashion after losing by a point in week 1 to the Panthers, then winning week two after staving off the Cowboys by a point.
The Rabbitohs have achieved week 3 status in a contrary manner having cruised to victory over the Sea Eagles in week 1 and earning themselves a week off to freshen up for this Friday night.
It’s hard to believe that this is the first time these two rivals have met in a finals match since 1938, and it’s also hard for some supporters to stomach that this is the last time we will see either Sam Burgess or Sonny Bill Williams who have both opted to switch codes and play Rugby Union in 2015.
The 2014 record between the Rabbitohs and Roosters is square at one-all after the Rabbitohs ended up as the victors in round one whilst the Roosters exacted revenge in round 26 and picked up the minor premiership along with the 2 competition points.
Despite the Rabbitohs’ effortless path into week 3 of the finals, the big wigs at the TAB have barely separated the two sides in betting. The Rabbitohs are currently $1.80 favourites over the Roosters who sit on $2.00.
Looking at the Betfair market early (22/9/14) and a lot of the money sitting in the exchange is asking to either back Souths or lay the Roosters, so it’s clear at this stage that the majority of punters believe the Roosters will struggle to make a second consecutive Grand Final, and I for one agree.
I myself am going with the Rabbitohs and am attracted to the head to head odds enough to post them as a best bet. The extra week off may not prove to be a major benefit in normal week to week play, but here the Rabbitohs have a massive pack of forwards who will be fresh as daisies against a Roosters outfit that has endured two, one point victories in particularly trying games.
If you’re with me, get on the Rabbitohs early as their odds are dropping by the day.

Mike’s Tip: Rabbitohs
Mike’s Best Bet: Rabbitohs Head to Head @ $1.77 (Palmerbet)

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Bio: Mike Wilson is an avid Rugby League fan and has been following the game since he was 6 years old. He devotes much of his time to studying and reviewing games. When he is not neck deep in match replays and stats, Mike enjoys earning some pocket money playing online poker, which he has done successfully for over 7 years. Mike lives on the Gold Coast and also enjoys Formula One and casual afternoon in front of the horses with a few quiet beers ;)

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