We have Queenland vs. New South Wales predictions for Game 2 of State of Origin on Wednesday June 18 at 8:05pm at Optus Stadium in Perth.
After being run over in Game 1 at home, the Maroons have their backs against the wall. If history is anything to go by, backing against the down-and-out Maroons is a recipe for disaster.
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State of Origin Game 2 Tips
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Best Bet
There were no excuses for the Maroons’ performance in Game 1. Their forward pack got demoralised, which didn’t allow their classy outside backs to get anything going. The biggest loser to come out of it was Daly Cherry-Evans, and that’s not a decision we agree with.
The Maroons half had no go-forward ball to work with, but coach Billy Slater is under pressure, and it was captain Cherry-Evans who inexplicably had to go. However, that makes way for Tom Deardon, who is 2-2 when starting in the Maroons jersey.
He partners new captain Cameron Munster, who is fiery enough to get his team pumped. If Queensland is going to win and cover the +8.5 spread, the forwards need to measure up. They were constantly put on their backs, but with Kurt Capewell and Corey Horsburgh coming into the team, they have more grunt.
There aren’t many weak links for the Blues. They couldn’t have been more impressive in Game 1 but repeating that won’t be easy. The Maroons had a chance to get into the game midway through the second half, but the Blues repelled them with strong defence.
It should be a closer contest, especially at a neutral venue, and getting +8.5 for Queensland is tough to pass up. We’re happy to have a nibble on the head-to-head odds of $3.10. It’s an insult to Maroons fans to even suggest they’ll roll over and get dominated again, so pick the upset.
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Same Game Multi
Zak Lomax has been a revelation for the Blues, scoring five tries from four games, including a double in Game 1 of this series. He has been in outstanding form at club and representative level, which is why he’s the $1.77 favourite to score a try.
We like the Blues winger and Maroons winger Xavier Coates to score. Coates is a high-flyer, who was good in a beaten team. He scored a much-needed try, and he could get the Maroons off to a fast start on Wednesday.
Punters get $2.45 for Coates to score, which is a value price in what should be a high-scoring game. We’re taking over 41.5 points, despite the last two games amassing just 24 and 18 points. The offences should be firing, and it could be one of the more open State of Origin contests in recent history.
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Best Value Bet
Munster is made to play Origin, and he could lift the Maroons to a victory in Game 2.
He was quiet in the opener, especially to his standards, but with Deardon in the team and not Cherry-Evans, look for Munster to create plays with his passing game, as opposed to putting up endless high bombs.
Nathan Cleary is the $5 favourite, which is too short, so take the value with Munster. He knows his team needs a 10/10 performance, and doubting him hasn’t got punters far.
