Accor Stadium will play host to Wednesday's State of Origin game between New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons. The game kicks off at 8:05 pm with Queensland Maroons 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 5, 2024 at 8:05 pm
Where: Accor Stadium
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New South Wales Blues vs Queensland Maroons Odds
New South Wales Blues vs Queensland Maroons Preview
The State of Origin series kicks off with Queensland aiming for their third consecutive win, while New South Wales introduces Michael Maguire as their new coach. Maguire has taken bold steps by dropping former captain James Tedesco, only to recall him after Dylan Edwards suffered a quad injury.
Queensland, led by Billy Slater, fields a formidable team despite missing Cameron Munster. They will rely on the experienced Daly Cherry-Evans, and a dual hooker set-up with Ben Hunt and Harry Grant. Reece Walsh’s attacking prowess will test the Blues’ defense.
New South Wales will feature a new halves combination in Nicho Hynes and Jarome Luai. The performance of these two will be crucial for the Blues’ success. Up front, the Blues’ rotation includes Payne Haas, Jake Trbojevic, and debutant Spencer Leniu, facing off against Queensland’s Reuben Cotter, Lindsay Collins, and Moeaki Fotuaika.
Queensland’s potent backline features Valentine Holmes, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, and finishers Xavier Coates and Murray Taulagi. The Blues need a win at home to have a chance in the series. Given Queensland’s settled lineup and key players, I’m tipping the Maroons to take Game 1.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Queensland Maroons to win at $1.77 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Xavier Coates at $10.
New South Wales Blues vs Queensland Maroons Teams
New South Wales: 1 James Tedesco, 2 Brian To’o, 3 Stephen Crichton, 4 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, 5 Zac Lomax, 6 Jarome Luai, 7 Nicho Hynes, 8 Jake Trbojevic, 9 Reece Robson, 10 Payne Haas, 11 Liam Martin, 12 Angus Crichton, 13 Cameron McInnes. Bench: 14 Isaah Yeo, 15 Haumole Olakau’atu, 16 Spencer Leniu, 17 Hudson Young Reserves: 18 Matt Burton, 19 Luke Keary, 20 Mitchell Barnett.
Queensland: 1 Reece Walsh, 2 Xavier Coates, 3 Valentine Holmes, 4 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, 5 Murray Taulagi, 6 Tom Dearden, 7 Daly Cherry-Evans, 8 Reuben Cotter, 9 Ben Hunt, 10 Lindsay Collins, 11 Jaydn Su’A, 12 Jeremiah Nanai, 13 Patrick Carrigan, Bench: 14 Harry Grant, 15 Moeaki Fotuaika, 16 J’maine Hopgood, 17 Selwyn Cobbo Reserves: 18 Felise Kaufusi, 19 Brendan Piakura, 20 Ezra Mam.
