New South Wales will take on Queensland in Game 2 of the 2024 State of Origin series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday, beginning at 8:05pm AEST.
Stats Insider’s best betting tips for State of Origin Game 2, as well as the latest betting odds and try scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: State of Origin Game 2
Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Game 2 of the 2024 State of Origin series 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model is unable to split the two teams, giving both New South Wales and the QLD an equal 50% chance of winning the game.
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NSW vs QLD Game 2: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday’s State of Origin clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground are shown below:
- Head to Head: New South Wales $1.90, Queensland $1.90
- Line: New South Wales -1.5 ($1.91), Queensland +1.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 37.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has New South Wales at $1.90 and QLD at $1.90.
New South Wales is a 1.5-point favourite against Queensland, with odds of $1.91 currently available at TAB.
For the underdog Queensland (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $1.91.
The over/under for NSW vs QLD has been set at 37.5 with TAB, which currently has odds for the over at $1.91 and odds for the under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider’s analytics model, QLD (+1.5) has a 54% chance of covering the line, while the over/under total of 37.5 points has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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State of Origin Game 2: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New South Wales at $1.90 (50% probability)
- Line: QLD +1.5 at $1.91 (54% probability)
- Total Points: Under 37.5 at $1.91 (51% probability)
These State of Origin Game 2 betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and gambling intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
State of Origin Game 2: Prediction
Stats Insider‘s predicted final score for State of Origin Game 2 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground this Wednesday has the Blues winning 19-18.
This prediction is based on each team’s average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of State of Origin Game 2 on Wednesday, including pre-match predictions and expert tips.
State of Origin Game 2: Try Scorers
Who will score an anytime try in Game 2 of State of Origin? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Xavier Coates is the most likely player to score the first try in NSW vs QLD.
Coates has a 8.0% chance of scoring the first try at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, while the QLD star has a 39.9% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.
Scroll down for our full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
New South Wales Blues
- Zac Lomax: 6.9% probability
- Brian To’o: 6.5% probability
- Latrell Mitchell: 5.9% probability
- Stephen Crichton: 5.6% probability
- Dylan Edwards: 3.9% probability
Queensland Maroons
- Xavier Coates: 8.0% probability
- Reece Walsh: 6.0% probability
- Murray Taulagi: 5.9% probability
- Jeremiah Nanai: 5.2% probability
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow: 4.7% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
New South Wales Blues
- Brian To’o: 37.1% probability
- Zac Lomax: 33.7% probability
- Latrell Mitchell: 32.3% probability
- Stephen Crichton: 29.5% probability
- Dylan Edwards: 24.3% probability
Queensland Maroons
- Xavier Coates: 39.9% probability
- Reece Walsh: 30.7% probability
- Murray Taulagi: 30.2% probability
- Jeremiah Nanai: 27.8% probability
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow: 27.6% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the New South Wales vs Queensland match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
As always, see Stats Insider’s Best Bets to get betting tips for every State of Origin match, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on, including every game of the 2024 NRL season.
NSW vs QLD Game 2: Preview
The State of Origin Game 2 between New South Wales and Queensland at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is scheduled to commence at 8:05pm AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: New South Wales vs Queensland
- Date: Wednesday 26 June 2024
- Time: 8:05pm AEST
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Our State of Origin Game 2 predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our State of Origin tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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