Stadium Australia will play host to Wednesday's Round 1 NRL game between New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons. The game kicks off at 8:10 pm with New South Wales Blues heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the New South Wales Blues vs. Queensland Maroons game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Wednesday June 8, 2022 at 8:10 pm

Where: Stadium Australia

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Brad Fittler’s New South Wales side is aiming for its fourth series win in five years but will have to do so without a couple of injured stars against a promising Queensland outfit.

Game 1 is taking place in Sydney, the first Origin fixture in New South Wales since 2020 after the entire series was played in Queensland last year due to COVID-19.

The Blues have won the past three Origin matches at Accor Stadium, with their last defeat coming in 2017.

Jack Wighton and Kotoni Staggs are the centre combo for the Blues with Daniel Tupou picked over Josh Addo-Carr on the wing for his aerial ability.

Ryan Matterson and Stephen Crichton are named on the bench for their Origin debuts.

Queensland has named Selwyn Cobbo, Reuben Cotter, Patrick Carrigan and Jeremiah Nanai for their debuts in the Origin arena.

Ben Hunt has been chosen to start at dummy half with Harry Grant taking the no.14 jumper in his return from injury.

Betting Update:

As always there’s been plenty of money for both New South Wales and Queensland this week with both teams heading into this game somewhat confident.

Queensland opened as the $2.55 outsiders, they’ve been supported though and they’re price has shortened to $2.40.

New South Wales remain the favourites for game 1, they’re at $1.60 with online bookmaker Ladbrokes.

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