Highlanders vs. Force Predictions

We have Highlanders vs. Force predictions for the Super Rugby Week 4 game on Saturday, March 7 at 2:35pm at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

The New Zealand teams should have a good week, including the Highlanders, who are firm favourites to beat the Western Force.

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Best Bet

Highlanders -9.5 @ $1.90

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The Highlanders have been unlucky this season, but after losing to the Reds last week, they should bounce back with a win over the Force.

They defeated the Crusaders in the opening week before losing late to the Chiefs. They were fine performances from a team expected to finish below the other Kiwi teams, but they’re hanging in there.

Losing to the Reds wasn’t ideal, and the Force come off a win over Moana Pasifika, but the Highlanders are much better. We expect their class to show up at home, and under the roof, they should capitalise in the conditions.

We have them winning by double digits, so take the –9.5 line.

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Same Game Multi

Highlanders –9.5, Caleb Tangitau Anytime Try Scorer, Jona Nareki Anytime Try Scorer, Under 56.5 @ $8.50

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Caleb Tangitau has two tries from his last three games, and although he didn’t score against the Reds, he is a good chance of crossing the line on Saturday afternoon. He’s the current $1.73 to score, and worth including in picks.

We have backed Jona Nareki a few times, and although he has only one try this season, he’s capable of much more. Nareki is a powerful runner, and his speed and power should be enough to score at $1.80 odds.

We can’t see the Force scoring too many points, so under 56.5 points is a good bet. It’s our best Super Rugby prop bet for the Highlanders vs. Force, so it goes in multi bet picks.

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Best Value Bet

Jona Nareki First Try Scorer @ $9.25

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We’re putting our chips on Nareki, who could show up early in the game with a try.

The 28-year-old Fijian is a speedy winger, and his inside men should get him the ball early. The Force outside defence isn’t the greatest, and he could take advantage with an early five pointer.

He’s due a blockbuster try, so snap up the $9.25 odds.

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