Adelaide Oval will play host to Wednesday's Round 1 NRL game between Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues. The game kicks off at 8:05 pm with New South Wales Blues heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Queensland Maroons vs. New South Wales Blues game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Wednesday May 31, 2023 at 8:05 pm
Where: Adelaide Oval
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Queensland Maroons vs New South Wales Blues Odds
Queensland Maroons vs New South Wales Blues Preview
The Blues have opened $1.65 favourites in State of Origin Game 1 betting and have attracted plenty of support, but owing to the patriotic nature of the series, the Maroons have also taken their fair share of bets at $2.20 (at publish).
First Try Scorer betting is always one of, if not the most popular target for Origin punters and there is excellent value to be found here at Neds again.
Prior to his performance and hat-trick against the Raiders last week, Tom Trbojevic’s selection appeared to be on the fence, but he looks to be back in some serious form, and he is a multiple first try scorer in the Origin arena previously.
His opposite number, Valentine Holmes, is easily the most experienced back at the Maroons disposal this year, and he looks to be the value for Queensland.
Man of The Match betting can also be a lucrative betting option, and the likes of Cameron Munster ($6.50) and James Tedesco ($6.50) have already attracted interest.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Queensland Maroons to win at $2.02 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Murray Taulagi at $11.
Queensland Maroons vs New South Wales Blues Teams
NSW Team
1. James Tedesco (c)
2. Brian To’o
3. Latrell Mitchell
4. Tom Trbojevic
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Jarome Luai
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Tevita Pangai Junior
9. Apisai Koroisau
10. Payne Haas
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Hudson Young
13. Isaah Yeo
14. Junior Paulo
15. Cameron Murray
16. Liam Martin
17. Nicho Hynes
18. Stephen Crichton
19. Stefano Utoikamanu
Coach: Brad Fittler
QLD Team
1. Reece Walsh
2. Selwyn Cobbo
3. Valentine Holmes
4. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
5. Murray Taulagi
6. Cameron Munster
7. Daly Cherry-Evans (c)
8. Thomas Flegler
9. Ben Hunt
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Tom Gilbert
12. David Fifita
13. Patrick Carrigan
14. Harry Grant
15. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
16. Reuben Cotter
17. Jai Arrow
18. Tom Dearden
19. Christian Welch
Coach: Billy Slater