Date: 14/07 9:35
OTAGO vs NORTH HARBOUR/ITM Cup
Bet on: Under +40.50
Best Odds: 1.83 at
Stake: 3 % bankroll (60 units)
No Bet Under: 1.70
First game of 2011 ITM Cup, between Otago and North Harbour. After a pathetic 2010 season, Otago are now totally focused on 2011, with plenty of interesting new signigs, among them Brown, Atiga, Ramsay, Verbakel. They have a strong forward back, well-balanced in all raws. North Harbour were very poor defensively last year, but with Rudy Wulf in the team this year, just transfered from Toulon, which should captain the defensive line. Both teams did well in preseason games, and looked very decent defensively. North Harbour have trained hard on their defence, while Otago should give all they have in this home game, which looks like a redemption from last year awful season. Weather conditions are difficult actually in Dunedin, 3°C, 40 km/h wind, feeled temperature of -3°C, and showers or rain by the night. I can't see either team playing a running rugby in this already not to lose game against two teams which look like favorite to be promoted in Premiership next season.
Result: LOST