The latest Goodforthegame newsletter penned by @BrentGraham with best bets for the weekend 13th to 15th March including Six Nations Rugby
The Blues delivered for the newsletter last week but the cherry on top was Bumrah getting POM honours in the T20 final at a juicy 11/1.
Here is hoping some of that much needed momentum can be carried forward into what should be a cracking weekend of rugby.
The Handicap
I was joined by The Mossman and The Crowe Tips on Thursday and if you missed the show here are some links to key games
- Jump to Crusaders v Highlanders
- Jump to Bulls Stormers
- Jump to Ireland v Scotland
- Jump to Wales v Italy
- Jump to France v England
WEEKEND PLAYS
Taking on the Paris Points line
At the start of the Six Nations France v England was expected by many to decide the Grand Slam. That is no longer the case, but the Championship will still be on the line. France will need to win to secure the title, likely with no bonus point required, while England are desperate to snap a three-match losing run.
The handicap has moved from France -12.5 to -15.5, but my focus is on the points line of 62.5, which looks too high.
There is a perception that the final weekend produces big totals, but in each of the last two seasons two of the three final round matches have actually gone under. The sides produced a 33–31 thriller in 2024, yet looking back through meetings in France it is difficult to find another match that gets close to this total.
Rain is forecast and even if it clears before kick-off the surface could still be greasy. I rate this line closer to 56.5. With France possibly only needing the win and England likely to keep things tight and physical, the unders stands out as the play and warrants an early newsletter delivery.
3 units (1–5) Under 62.5 points at 9/10 with Hollywoodbets
I predict money will come for the unders and the line will move but as hardened punters like myself has learnt that by no means guarantees a winning bet.
Click here for the full preview
A 6/1 Rugby Treble
There has been quite a bit of movement in some of the early Super Rugby caps and at this point I have nothing I want to throw into an acca – all Super Rugby bets will be posted in this blog
Below an acca covering the 2 remaining Super Rugby games and the Bulls v Stormers clash
Ireland v Scotland under 50.5 points at 0.89/1 – click here for preview
Over 45.4 points Wales v Italy at 0.89/1 – click here for preview
Bulls -7.5 at 0.97/1 – click here for preview
Bet: 1 unit (1-5) at 6/1 at Betxchange
Other highlights on Goodforthegame
- F1 is back and this preview of the Chinese GP courtesy of WSB
- UFC Fight Night has a few cracking contests and WSB have a preview
- Chris previews Saturdays PSL action
Have a great weekend everyone, I will be cheering every reset scrum in Paris!
Cheers
BG
