Hurricanes vs Blues Betting Tips - Hurricanes to dominate at home and reach Super Rugby final
The Hurricanes head into their Super Rugby semi-final with supreme confidence, boasting a 10-match unbeaten run at home and topping the regular-season table. In contrast, the Blues have suffered six losses in their last eight away matches and were recently defeated 52-31 by the Crusaders. While previous matchups between the teams are even (3-3 over the last six), the Canes are strongly tipped to cover the -15.5 handicap and advance, given their formidable home form and the Blues’ inconsistency on the road.
- Hurricanes have won 10 straight home games, unbeaten at Sky Stadium.
- Blues lost 6 of their last 8 away matches and finished 4th in regular season.
- Hurricanes favored to cover -15.5 handicap in the semi-final clash.
Hurricanes are brilliant at home with 10 wins on the spin while the Blues away from has been their problem all season. I do not see this one getting close with the Canes backed to cover.
- Key Stats - Blues Poor on the Road, Canes Unbeaten at Home
- Head to Head
- Hurricanes 10 Wins in a Row at Home
- Blues Six Losses in last Eight on the Road
- Hurricanes vs Blues Startign Lineups
Key Stats - Blues Poor on the Road, Canes Unbeaten at Home
- Hurricanes have won 10 consecutive home matches.
- Hurricanes have won 3 of the last 6 matches against the Blues.
- Hurricanes beat the Brumbies 66-12 in their last home match.
- Blues have lost 6 of their last 8 matches.
- Blues lost 52-31 to the Crusaders in their last match.
Head to Head
Over the last six encounters, these two teams are level at 3-3.
Hurricanes 10 Wins in a Row at Home
The Hurricanes powered past the Brumbies 66-12 at Sky Stadium in Wellington in their final regular-season match before the semi-final.
The Canes have been in outstanding form at home during their campaign, with recent victories against the Force 31-23, the Reds 52-14, the Blues 42-19, the Brumbies 45-12, the Crusaders 38-21, and the Highlanders 45-28.
The Hurricanes will be confident of progressing past the Blues in the semi-final, having won ten consecutive home games and remained unbeaten at Sky Stadium this season.
The Hurricanes topped the regular-season standings with 55 points from 14 matches.
Blues Six Losses in last Eight on the Road
The Blues suffered a 52-31 defeat against the Crusaders in a qualifying final at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch last weekend. Despite the loss, the Blues advanced to the semi-finals as the highest-ranked losing team.
The Blues have struggled for consistency away from home in recent weeks, losing 42-19 to the Hurricanes, beating the Highlanders 47-40, the Reds 36-33, Moana Pasifika 45-19, before losing 36-20 to the Crusaders, 47-24 to the Hurricanes, and 59-34 to the Chiefs.
Blues finished fourth in Super Rugby in regular-season standings, with 38 points from 14 matches.
Hurricanes vs Blues Startign Lineups
Hurricanes: Starting XV: 1 Xavier Numia, 2 Asafo Aumua, 3 Pasilio Tosi, 4 Caleb Delany, 5 Warner Dearns, 6 Brad Shields, 7 Du'Plessis Kirifi, 8 Peter Lakai, 9 Cam Roigard, 10 Ruben Love, 11 Fehi Fineanganofo, 12 Jordie Barrett, 13 Billy Proctor, 14 Josh Moorby, 15 Callum Harkin.
Replacements:
16 Raymond Tuputupu, 17 Siale Lauaki, 18 Tyrel Lomax, 19 Isaia Walker-Leawere, 20 Brayden Iose, 21 Ere Enari, 22 Jone Rova, 23 Kini Naholo.
Blues: Starting XV: 1 Ofa Tu'ungafasi, 2 Bradley Slater, 3 Marcel Renata, 4 Patrick Tuipulotu, 5 Sam Darry, 6 Torian Barnes, 7 Anton Segner, 8 Hoskins Sotutu, 9 Finlay Christie, 10 Stephen Perofeta, 11 Caleb Clarke, 12 Xavi Taele, 13 AJ Lam, 14 Cole Forbes, 15 Beauden Barrett.
Replacements:
16 Eli Oudenryn, 17 Mason Tupaea, 18 Flyn Yates, 19 Josh Beehre, 20 Che Clark, 21 Taufa Funaki, 22 Pita Ahki, 23 Payton Spencer.
Verdict
Hurricanes are favourites to continue their home dominance and tipped to cover the -15.5 handicap.
Hurricanes -15.5
Handicap
@-109.89 - 3 Units
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