Hurricanes v Brumbies Prediction, Tips and Bet Builder

Friday provides the first of the three Rugby Pacific qualifying finals when the Hurricanes host the Brumbies at Hnry Stadium.

There were 21 points between these two teams in the standings at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific regular season, as the Hurricanes finished top of the pile, while the Brumbies battled their way to sixth.

It was the Canberra outfit who won 35-28 at GIO Stadium in the qualifying finals last season and revenge might well be on the cards for the Hurricanes in Wellington this week.

Hurricanes v Brumbies Tips Summary

Best Bet - Hurricanes -16.5 handicap @ 1.91
Alternative Bet - Josh Moorby anytime tryscorer @ 1.83
Bet Builder - Kini Naholo & Charlie Cale anytime tryscorers @ 5.00

Hurricanes v Brumbies Prediction

Best Bet: Hurricanes -16.5 handicap @ 1.91

With just two wins in their last six matches, the Brumbies hardly come into the finals in flying form.

The Hurricanes suffered a defeat at the Crusaders last time out but it was a much-changed team that played in Christchurch.

With a rested side and having beaten the Brumbies 45-12 when they met in Round 11 at One NZ Stadium, the 'Canes are tipped to win and cover the -16.5 handicap on their own patch at Hnry Stadium.

Alternative Bet: Josh Moorby anytime tryscorer @ 1.83

Hurricanes utility back Josh Moorby has enjoyed a tremendous season so far and he’s backed to add to his 13 tries in Super Rugby Pacific this term on Friday.

Moorby has scored more tries when playing on the right wing as opposed to full-back and he will be wearing the No.14 jersey on Friday.

With nine tries in his last six appearances, Moorby to score on Friday gets the seal of approval.

Hurricanes v Brumbies Bet Builder Tip

• Kini Naholo anytime tryscorer

• Charlie Cale anytime tryscorer

  Pays 5.00

Sticking with the anytime tryscorer market for this two-fold bet builder, Kini Naholo and Charlie Cale are both backed to get on the scoresheet.

Hurricanes winger Naholo has scored four tries in his five appearances in Super Rugby Pacific this season and is tipped to touch down on Friday, as is Cale, who has scored eight tries in his nine matches so far this term.

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Key Match Stats

• The Hurricanes have won two of their last three games against the Brumbies

• Hurricanes earned a 45-12 win in Christchurch in Round 11 when they last faced the Brumbies

• The 'Canes have won six of their last seven Super Rugby Pacific finals games at Hnry Stadium

• The Brumbies have won just two of their last six Super Rugby Pacific matches

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.