- The Rugby League World Cup Semifinals contain a matchup between Australia and New Zealand.
- Australia is -500 on the three-way moneyline and -12.5 on the spread.
- Australia has won 100 out of 135 matchups against NZ.
LEEDS, England - The Rugby League World Cup Semifinal features Australia taking on New Zealand, with Australia significantly favored at online gambling websites.
Australia vs. New Zealand Moneyline
- Australia -500
- New Zealand +365
- Draw +3000
Australia are the reigning champions of the tournament, and have won 11 of the past 15 editions thereof.
New Zealand has won the tournament once, which pales in comparison to what Australia has accomplished.
The head-to-head between these two national teams favors Australia significantly. The Kangaroos have won 100 of the 135 meetings between the two teams.
New Zealand’s last victory occurred in October 2018. It was only their fifth victory over Australia in the entire decade. Australia beat NZ 16 times in the 2010s.
Australia vs. New Zealand Spread
- Australia -12.5 -110
- New Zealand +12.5 -110
Australia’s dominance is outrageous at this point. They have a point differential of +178 in the tournament, and are coming off of a 48-4 demolition of Lebanon.
New Zealand are no slouches, with a +122-point differential, although their most recent matchup against Fiji saw them tested, winning by only six.
The spread sees New Zealand as a 12.5-point underdog on rugby gambling sites. In Australia’s last three wins over New Zealand, they won by more than 12.5 points.
In fact, outside of losses, it’s been eight years since Australia won against New Zealand without covering a 12.5-point spread.
Kickoff between Australia and New Zealand takes place at 2:45 p.m. EST, or 7:45 p.m. in England, where the match takes place.
Australia Or New Zealand? AUS/NZ