Following last weeks successful flutter on Hull KR to beat Leeds with a 1
4 point start, this week’s £10 bet focusses on the three teams expected to be battling at the bottom of the table come September as well as one expected to be towards the top.
On Saturday night Harlequins host Wigan, who are given an 8 point deficit by Skybet, and the Quins will be determined to defy the critics who have had them down for an end of season tussle with Castleford for the wooden spoon.
Unfortunately, the start of season battle will show the superior class that a Wigan team that includes the ever exciting Trent Barrett holds over a Quins team who have barely strengthened in the off season and managed to lose heavily to National League 2 champions Celtic Crusaders a few weeks ago. They’ll give it a good start, but I expect Wigan’s quality to comfortably cover the 8 points in the second half.
Three hours later, 192 miles north of Twickenham, Castleford will be sharpening their claws for their return to Super League. The bookies seem to think the Tigers will have enough passion to topple Challenge Cup finalists Catalans Dragons on the weekend and have given the Dragons a four point start. Despite their small squad, the home support for Castleford, bolstered by the excitement of Super League, will push the Tigers on to just cover the start.
Bet, week 2
£10 on Wigan beating Harlequins (+ 
and Castleford beating Catalans (+4) @ 26.45/10 (both results)
Potential return: £36.45
The Greatest Game 2008 Betting Statistics
Bets made: one
Money bet: £10
Money won: £4.09
Money lost: £0
Season kitty: £14.09
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