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brenno wrote:For what it's worth, bookies offering +4 spread for Leinster, -4 for Clermont. Other semi too close for Paddy Power to call, Muster on +1 spread, Orcs on -1
domhnallj wrote:brenno wrote:For what it's worth, bookies offering +4 spread for Leinster, -4 for Clermont. Other semi too close for Paddy Power to call, Muster on +1 spread, Orcs on -1
What does that mean? Sorry to come off as hopelessly ignorant but I don't bet so spreads etc are a complete mystery.
cormac wrote:domhnallj wrote:brenno wrote:For what it's worth, bookies offering +4 spread for Leinster, -4 for Clermont. Other semi too close for Paddy Power to call, Muster on +1 spread, Orcs on -1
What does that mean? Sorry to come off as hopelessly ignorant but I don't bet so spreads etc are a complete mystery.
It means that Clermont are favourites. Bookies will offer straight match odds (for this match they're currently Clermont 8/15, Leinster 13/8 and the draw at 22/1) and then usually have a points spread odds. In the points spread odds scenario, both teams are 10/11 to win. In this case the "handicap" for Clermont to overcome is 4 points,
e.g. the final score is Clermont 23 Leinster 20. If you backed Leinster +4 at 10/11 you'd win your bet.
cormac wrote:domhnallj wrote:brenno wrote:For what it's worth, bookies offering +4 spread for Leinster, -4 for Clermont. Other semi too close for Paddy Power to call, Muster on +1 spread, Orcs on -1
What does that mean? Sorry to come off as hopelessly ignorant but I don't bet so spreads etc are a complete mystery.
It means that Clermont are favourites. Bookies will offer straight match odds (for this match they're currently Clermont 8/15, Leinster 13/8 and the draw at 22/1) and then usually have a points spread odds. In the points spread odds scenario, both teams are 10/11 to win. In this case the "handicap" for Clermont to overcome is 4 points,
e.g. the final score is Clermont 23 Leinster 20. If you backed Leinster +4 at 10/11 you'd win your bet.
Ruckedtobits wrote:So, a late kick-off is a problem: one box ticked by Clermont;
The Lions Squad gets announced on April 19th: another non-worry for Clermont;
Leo has to decide does he find room for Rob K in Squad: not a problem for Clermont;
Leinster have Ospreys & Connacht next: Clermont have Brive & Grenoble -dogfights;
No French referee: Barnes, Nigel or ?????: Barnes definitely a problem for Clermont;
French Election Day; A problem for approx 18,000 Clermont supporters;
How will this pitch hold up to Scrums?: A big problem for both teams.
Lots to plan for there. But, who would you prefer to be this morning? Leo / Burt or Dai Young, Isa or Willie Le Roux?
Scores change matches, howlers change careers.
wixfjord wrote:Nakaitaci ruled out for the season with an ACL:
http://www.planetrugby.com/news/nakaita ... he-season/
Just Strettle or Toeava to come in then!
22dropout wrote:Bit disappointed in the lack of size of the stadium selected to host the Semi Final. Last time we played Clermont it was in Bordeaux with a 35,000 capacity and the place was rammed. Despite it being a 2-3 hour drive from Clermont. Lyon is half that distance and the stadium only takes 25,000. Going to be very hard to get tickets for this one.
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