Otago vs Tasman Predictions - Otago to come out on top against Tasman
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- Otago have won 8 of their last 9 home matches and are 4th in the NPC table.
- Tasman, 5th place, have lost 3 of their last 4 away games, including last 2 in Otago.
- Prediction: Otago tipped to cover the -8.5 handicap at home.
Otago have often won at home in recent seasons (Getty Images)
Otago vs Tasman Predictions
Otago fell short in their previous NPC fixture but have consistently won their home matches in recent seasons. Tasman have been in solid form lately, but their away form is lacking.
- Otago have won 3 of their last 4 fixtures.
- Otago have won 8 of their last 9 home matches.
- Tasman have lost 3 of their last 4 away games.
- Tasman have lost 2 consecutive away matches against Otago.
Head to Head
Tasman have a slight edge over Otago, with eight victories to six in 14 meetings in the National Provincial Championship.
Otago Form
Otago scored four tries and two conversions in the first half against Hawke's Bay last weekend to lead 24-14 at half-time.
However, the away side failed to add any points to their tally in the second half, losing 35-24 away to Hawke's Bay.
Before that performance, the Blue and Gold defeated Southland 41-14 away from home and lost 19-15 to Canterbury at home before beating Manawatu 29-27 away and Wellington 61-22 and Waikato 43-38 at home, respectively.
Otago are fourth in the NPC table with 22 points after six rounds.
Otago have been playing well this season and have a proven track record at home recently, winning eight of their last nine fixtures, giving them the advantage to secure another victory and take a step closer to the play-offs.
Tasman Form
Tasman scored a converted try in the first half against Wellington last weekend, going into the break trailing 14-7.
However, the home team were in fine form in the second stanza, scoring five converted tries to beat Wellington 42-28 at home.
Earlier in their campaign, the Makos edged North Harbour 31-29 at home, lost 50-19 away to Hawke's Bay, and defeated Counties Manukau 50-35 away and Southland 46-17 at home before losing 20-10 away to Northland.
Tasman are fifth in the National Provincial Championship standings with 20 points from six games.
Tasman have had success in the league lately, but they have struggled on the road, losing three of their last four matches, and their previous two visits to Otago.
Team News
Otago
Lucas Casey scored a brace against Hawke's Bay last weekend.
Jae Broomfield and Henry Bell contributed a try each.
Cameron Millar slotted two conversions in the match.
Starting XV: Benjamin Lopas, Henry Bell, Moana Takataka, Will Stodart, Harry Irving, Oliver Haig, Lucas Casey, Christian Lio-Willie (C), Kieran McClea, Cameron Millar, Jona Nareki, Jake Te Hiwi, Josh Whaanga, Riley Lucas, Sam Nemec-Vial
Replacements: Liam Coltman, Aki Seuli, Cam Allan-McNeill, Charles Elton, Slade McDowall, Oliver Thode, Patrick Pellegrini, Finn Hurley
Tasman Mako
David Havili, Eli Oudenryn, Johnny Lee, Macca Springer, Maloni Kunawave, and Kyren Taumoefolau scored a try each against Wellington last weekend.
William Havili and Cooper Grant landed three conversions each in the match.
Starting XV: Tom Heywood, Eli Oudenryn, Ryan Coxon, Jake Frost, Antonio Shalfoon, Lopeti Faifua, Johnny Lee (C), Shannon Frizell, Mitch Drummond, Cooper Grant, Macca Springer, David Havili, Cooper Roberts, Kyren Taumoefolau, Maloni Kunawave
Replacements: Richie Asiata, Moli Monu, Sione Mafi, Hunter Leppien, Rory Scott, Mason Lund, Jake Pacey, Nic Sauria
Verdict
Otago regularly win their home matches and are tipped to cover the -8.5 handicap in their NPC clash against Tasman.
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