Chiefs vs Brumbies Prediction: Chiefs to cover in Hamilton
The Chiefs will look to build on their impressive win over the Crusaders when they host the Brumbies in the early hours Saturday morning (03:35, Sky Sports Action) at FMG Stadium Waikato.
Alex Jack provides his best bets in his Chiefs vs Brumbies prediction piece, as well as all the essential team news and match odds for this Super Rugby Pacific showdown in Hamilton.
The Chiefs are 2/11 favourites to claim the victory in Hamilton, while the Brumbies are 4/1 to head back across the Tasman with the victory.
A draw on Saturday morning is available at 28/1, while the Brumbies are currently 13/5 to be leading at the half-time whistle.
Team news
The Chiefs have opted for a front row of Aidan Ross, Brodie McAlister and George Dyer, with locks Josh Lord and Tupou Vaa’i in behind.
It’s Samipeni Finau, Jahrome Brown and Simon Parker in the back row, while the half-back pairing of Cortez Ratima and Josh Jacomb get the start.
Quinn Tupaea and Anton Lienert-Brown start in the centres, with a back-three of Manasa Mataele, Emoji Narawa and Damian McKenzie.
James Slipper, Billy Pollard and Allan Alaalatoa start in the front row for the Brumbies, with Nick Frost and Cadeyrn Neville in the engine room.
Rory Scott, Luke Reimer and Charlie Cale form the back row, while it’s Ryan Lonergan and Declan Meredith in the half-backs.
Ollie Sapsford and Len Ikitau start in the centre, while it’s Corey Toole, Andy Muirhead and Tom Wright who form the back-three.
Chiefs -16 handicap @ 20/21
Winning all of their last three encounters with the Brumbies, the Chiefs are understandably the firm favourites to claim the win on Saturday.
A tight game was expected in the Chiefs’ last match against the Crusaders, however, it was the Hamilton outfit who romped to a 49-24 victory.
Back at FMG Stadium Waikato this weekend, the Chiefs look capable of not only beating the Brumbies but covering the -16 handicap in the process.
The Brumbies conceded 45 points against Western Force last time out, with the Perth outfit also having four players set to the bin during that game.
With their attacking talent on show, expect the Chiefs to overcome the handicap here.
Odds correct at time of publishing.
Total points: Over 73.5 @ 100/30
Given the Brumbies defensive frailties and the Chiefs attacking talents, this game should see plenty of tries.
In the Brumbies first two games of the season against Fijian Drua and the Force, a total of 155 points have been scored at an average of 77.5 points per game.
With that in mind, over 74 or more total points in Hamilton on Saturday get the nod here.
Odds correct at time of publishing.
Rugby Union Betting Tips from Betfred Insights.
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