Blues vs. Highlanders Predictions - Super Rugby Week 10 2026

We have Blues vs. Highlanders predictions for Super Rugby Week 10 on Friday, April 17 at 5:05pm at Eden Park in Auckland.

The Blues are firm favourites to win the all-NZ clash, but with wet conditions expected, it could be a close game.

Best Bet

Highlanders +14.5 @ $1.90

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The Highlanders were only narrowly beaten by the Brumbies last week 14-10, so they should take plenty of confidence into this match.

They now face the Blues, who suffered a heavy loss at the hands of the Hurricanes, and bouncing back from a shocking loss could prove too difficult, especially in wet and wild conditions in Auckland on Friday night.

Those conditions suit the Highlanders more than the Blues, and we’re not sure why Super Rugby odds have the Highlanders at +14.5. It’s a big line for the New Zealand rivalry game, and it could come down to who wins the final 10 minutes.

Bet on the Highlanders to make a game of it, and they could steal an outright win.

Same Game Multi

Highlanders +14.5, Jona Nareki Anytime Try Scorer, AJ Lam Anytime Try Scorer, Under 53.5 Points @ $10.50

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Jona Nareki has a try in each of his last two games, and we’re sticking with the Highlander. He pays $2.30 to score this week, which is a fair price, and although it could be a low-scoring game, the odds are worth including in Super Rugby multi bets.

AJ Lam also pays $2.30 to score, having posted four tries in his last four games. The speedy player should fancy his chances of crashing over for a try, and we thought his odds would be shorter given the odds of the Blues to win.

It should be soggy conditions at Eden Park, which could make for a low-scoring game. Include under 53.5 points in your Super Rugby SGM picks.

Best Value Bet

Highlanders @ $5.50

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There isn’t much between the Blues and Highlanders, and getting $5.50 is tough to ignore with Super Rugby betting odds.

The Highlanders have lost a few games by small margins, and with the Blues being manhandled by the Hurricanes last week, and now missing a couple of players, they are there for the taking.

We rated the Highlanders at $3, so take the value odds with head-to-head markets.

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