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Barbarians v New Zealand - spread betting preview

This Saturday's key fixture sees an all star Barbarian side take on New Zealand. Sporting Index are running a large number of spread betting markets on the game as well as some generous free bets.

So, for an interesting alternative to your regular punting check out their latest prices and read on for some expert opinion from Sporting Index's Senior Rugby Market Maker.

"I am expecting to see a close game on Saturday," he said.

"On paper the Baa Baa's look to have the edge, being made up from the better South African and Australian players.

However, New Zealand are a strong side and should have more cohesion and team spirit.

Traditionally these games are high scoring affairs and I think we will see more of the same here. We're already seeing a few punters betting 'high' on our total points market.

"For the Barbarians it will be interesting to see how Tuqiri fares out of position in the centre. If anything, it could mean that he gets on the score sheet more than usual. So it could be worth betting 'high' on his try minutes.

"For the Kiwis all eyes should be on Nonu; an exciting runner with the potential to cut holes in any defence. Sharp punters will be backing these two players to be amongst the scorers."

Latest Prices

Latest spread betting prices from Sporting Index:

Supremacy: New Zealand to beat Barbarians by 4 to 7 points
Total points: (by both teams) 66 to 70

i.e. for the Supremacy market, you have a simple choice to make:

a) Will New Zealand win by MORE than 7 points?
...or...
b) Will New Zealand win by LESS than 4 points, or tie, or Barbarians will win?

Spread betting is as simple as that. Lets say that you think New Zealand will beat the Barbarians by more than 7 points and stake £5 per point on the outcome.

If New Zealand beat the Barbarians 43 - 28, then New Zealand's margin of victory or 'supremacy' will be 43 - 28 = 15 points.

You were betting on the Kiwis to beat the Barbarians by at least 7 points for £5 per point. So you would have just won (15 7) x £5 = £40. Not bad!

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