We take a look at Wednesday nights Game 1 of the State Of Origin Series between the QLD Maroons and the NSW Blues. The game will be played in Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium and the NSW Blues go into the game as favourites although good money has come for the home team.
When: Wednesday 5th June at 8:10PM
Where: Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Preview:
There will be no love lost when these two arch enemies do battle on Wednesday night at Suncorp Stadium. The last time New South Wales won back to back series against Queensland was way back in 2004/2005, so recent history is against the Blues if they are to get one over the northerns once more. Both sides haven’t been shy about shuffling their sides compared to a year ago, where the Blues took the honours 2-1. There are five new faces for New South Wales, with Queensland boasting the more experienced side, with some new players on the interchange.
The Blues are narrow favourites at $1.77, but they have a poor record in games in Brisbane, winning just 19 off 55 matches at Suncorp Stadium. The Maroons are rare home outsiders at $2.05, but there are plenty of question marks about them. Half back and captain Daly Cherry Evans hasn’t played club footy for a month, and will return in the cauldron of State of Origin. Coach Kevin Walters has opted for a best players approach, with usual half backs Michael Morgan and Ben Hunt playing centre and hooker respectively.
With little to separate the two sides, The Wolf is backing Queensland to get the job done in game one. They will target new Blues five-eighth Cody Walker and demand out of form half Nathan Cleary get the job done, and he could struggle.
Odds:
Tip: NSW Blues at $1.85
Value Tip: First Try Scorer: Nick Cotric at $11.00
Teams:
Queensland team for Origin I
- Kalyn Ponga
- Corey Oates
- Michael Morgan
- Will Chambers
- Dane Gagai
- Cameron Munster
- Daly Cherry-Evans
- Jai Arrow
- Ben Hunt
- Josh Papalii
- Felise Kaufusi
- Matt Gillett
- Josh McGuire
- Moses Mbye
- Joe Ofahengaue
- Dylan Napa
- David Fifita
- Tim Glasby
- Anthony Milford
- Kurt Capewell
NSW team for Origin I
- James Tedesco
- Nick Cotric
- Latrell Mitchell
- Josh Morris
- Josh Addo-Carr
- Cody Walker
- Nathan Cleary
- David Klemmer
- Damien Cook
- Paul Vaughan
- Boyd Cordner
- Tyson Frizell
- Jake Trbojevic
- Jack Wighton
- Payne Haas
- Cameron Murray
- Angus Crichton
- Ryan Matterson
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change