TattsBet Preview: Australia v New Zealand

by NRL

The 2012 Rugby League season will finish up this weekend after the Test between Australia and New Zealand.

After a slow start to the betting week on the test, things have gained momentum and most expect Australia to win easily.

The difficulty with this game is trying to work out which side will be able to handle the hot and humid weather in Townsville on Saturday night, and also weighing up which side will be most disadvantaged by having players who have gone several weeks without a match.

The ANZAC Test is always a better contest, and it is worth noting that Australia defeated the Kiwis 26-12 in a Four Nations match this time last year.

Granted the series was played in the UK, but New Zealand had a terrible tournament and didn't make the final.

Australia opened at $1.20 in this week's match, but after two days of betting had firmed into $1.18, and the opening line of -12.5 had also moved out to -14. The early signs are that punters think that Australia will win, and win easily.

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