Hurricanes vs Blues Predictions - Hurricanes backed to extend home dominance in Super Rugby

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Hurricanes have won their last 5 home matches, scoring over 50 points in 3.
Blues have mixed away form but remain competitive at second in Super Rugby.
Hurricanes are favorites to cover the -9.5 handicap in their upcoming match.

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Hurricanes vs Blues Predictions

Hurricanes are favourites at home with an unbeaten home win record. My best bet is the Hurricanes to cover the -9.5 handicap.

Hurricanes vs Blues Predictions
Head to Head
Hurricanes Form
Hurricanes Starting Lineup & News
Blues Form
Blues Injuries & Team News

Hurricanes have won their last 5 home matches.
Hurricanes have won 1 of their last 5 meetings against the Blues.
Hurricanes come into this match on the back of a 52-14 home win against the Reds.
Hurricanes have scored 50-plus points in 3 of their last 5 home matches.
Blues have won 3 of their last 5 away matches.
Blues come into this match off the back of a 35-20 win at the Waratahs.

Head to Head

Hurricanes have won one of their last five meetings against the Blues.

Hurricanes Form

Hurricanes have been in impressive form at home, winning their last five home matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 52-14 win against the Reds.

Their previous home results include wins against the Highlanders (24-20), Moana Pasifika (64-12), Moana Pasifika (52-10), and the Force (31-23).

Hurricanes are currently first in Super Rugby with 25 points after six matches.

Hurricanes Starting Lineup & News

Starting line-up: 1 Xavier Numia, 2 Asafo Aumua, 3 Pasilio Tosi, 4 Caleb Delany, 5 Warner Dearns, 6 Devan Flanders, 7 Du'Plessis Kirifi (co-c), 8 Peter Lakai, 9 Cam Roigard, 10 Ruben Love, 11 Fehi Fineanganofo, 12 Jordie Barrett (co-c), 13 Billy Proctor, 14 Josh Moorby, 15 Callum Harkin.

Replacements: Raymond Tuputupu, Siale Laukai, Tevita Mafileo, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brad Shields, Brayden Iose, Ereatara Enari, Jone Rova.

Unavailable due to injuries: Tyrel Lomax (ankle), Hugo Plummer (ankle), Taine Roiri (hamstring), Matolu Petaia (leg), Jai Tamati (ankle), Brett Cameron (knee/season), Harry Godfrey (knee/season), Ngane Punivai (hamstring), Bailyn Sullivan (leg), Kini Naholo (foot).

Blues Form

The Blues have experienced a mixed run of form on the road, winning three of their last five away matches in all competitions. They come into this match on the back of a 35-20 win at the Waratahs.

Their previous away results include a win at the Chiefs (20-19), a loss at the Crusaders (21-14), a win at the Force (42-32), followed by a loss at the Brumbies (30-27).

The Blues are currently second in Super Rugby, with 25 points after seven matches.

Blues Injuries & Team News

Starting line-up:1 Ofa Tu'ungafasi, 2 Bradley Slater, 3 Marcel Renata, 4 Josh Beehre, 5 Sam Darry (c), 6 Che Clark, 7 Anton Segner, 8 Malachi Wrampling, 9 Finlay Christie, 10 Beauden Barrett, 11 Caleb Clarke, 12 Xavi Taele, 13 AJ Lam, 14 Codemeru Vai, 15 Zarn Sullivan.

Replacements: James Mullan, Mason Tupaea, Sam Matenga, Tristyn Cook, Torian Barnes, Taufa Funaki, Pita Ahki, Payton Spencer.

Unavailable due to injuries: Cameron Christie (knee/season), Corey Evans (ankle), Joshua Fusitu’a (bicep), Jordan Lay (concussion), Laghlan McWhannell (concussion), Dalton Papali’i (back), Stephen Perofeta (calf), Hoskins Sotutu (knee), Patrick Tuipulotu (shoulder).

Verdict

Hurricanes v Blues

The Hurricanes have been really good this season, regularly putting plenty points against opposition in Wellington. I am backing the Canes to cover the -9.5 handicap.

Hurricanes -9.5

Handicap

@1.91 - 5 Units

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