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Tasman vs Otago Predictions - Tasman backed for comfortable home win in NPC
In the NPC Rugby competition, Tasman and Otago are both performing strongly, each winning three of their four initial matches. The upcoming clash could see Tasman capitalize on their solid form, having won their last three matches while covering a -13.5 handicap spread. Both teams are near full strength, with Otago expected to field a strong lineup. Tasman sits fourth in the standings, just above Otago, and a win could propel them to a higher position. Otago, having rested players, looks to overcome its previous defeat at the hands of Tasman.
- Tasman and Otago both have three wins from four games this NPC season.
- Tasman has covered the -13.5 handicap in recent matches.
- Otago rests players to keep the lineup strong for the Tasman clash.
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Otago beat Tasman in their last encounter in 2024. (Getty Images)
Tasman vs Otago Predictions
Both sides have won three of their opening four games in the NPC this season. However, Otago have struggled on occasion against some weaker sides, so my best bet is on Tasman to cover -13.5.
- Tasman vs Otago Predictions
- Head to Head
- Tasman Form
- Tasman Team News
- Otago Form
- Otago Team News
- Tasman have won their last 3 matches.
- Tasman have covered the -13.5 handicap in their last 3 matches.
- Otago have won 3 of their last 4 matches.
- Otago beat Tasman in their last encounter in 2024.
Head to Head
Last season, Otago beat Tasman 47-31 during the 2024 NPC.
Tasman Form
Tasman go into this fifth-round clash sitting fourth on the table. They have three wins from their four games and victory here will send them above Bay of Plenty and possibly into second or first, depending on other results.
Going into the 2025 NPC tournament, Tasman were the bookmakers’ favourite to win the competition, but they suffered a heavy 37-7 loss to Bay of Plenty in round one. They have since bounced back superbly.
In round two, Tasman cruised past Manawatu at home before beating Northland away. Last weekend, Tasman defeated North Harbour 42-19 on the road.
Tasman Team News
Tasman are at full strength for this fixture with no fresh injury reports in their camp.
Otago Form
Otago are right behind Tasman in the NPC table in fifth place. They have the same points after also winning three of their four games, but have an inferior points difference.
Otago began with an away success against Southland before losing 27-21 at home to Hawkes Bay in round two. They bounced back well, beating Wellington 46-41 away from home a week later.
Last weekend, Otago were too good for Counties Manukau, winning 33-19 on home soil.
Otago Team News
Otago rested a few players ahead of this clash in order to keep them fresh. Expect a strong side to be announced.
Verdict
Tasman are tipped to cover the -13.5 handicap.
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