Obviously New Zealand ML is the best and smartest play you can make. However, currently at 1.12 (Pinnacle) there is little value making a straight play at these low odds. My suggestion, just parlay this game with any other bet you are going to make this week.
If you watched the World Cup you would know that France is not anywhere near the All Blacks in any category. They barely squeaked past Wales in the Semis and if the Welsh front rower didn't pick up a red card ~20 minutes in this could have easily been a loss. France depends on their kicking game and will consistently try to get better field position. Against NZ they will find that the All Blacks won't always counter-kick and they will run 5+ phases and if much ground isn't made then they will kick.
I believe that France will fall behind by about 10 points in the first 20 minutes. They will then attempt to put pressure on the All Blacks but will find the Defense is too strong and they will make mistakes, leading to New Zealand continuing to put points on the board.
As well, New Zealand is at home and this is every players dream -- to win the WC on home soil. They will overwhelm early and France will never catch up.
What does everyone think? As well, the 16.5 spread -- any value either way?
If you watched the World Cup you would know that France is not anywhere near the All Blacks in any category. They barely squeaked past Wales in the Semis and if the Welsh front rower didn't pick up a red card ~20 minutes in this could have easily been a loss. France depends on their kicking game and will consistently try to get better field position. Against NZ they will find that the All Blacks won't always counter-kick and they will run 5+ phases and if much ground isn't made then they will kick.
I believe that France will fall behind by about 10 points in the first 20 minutes. They will then attempt to put pressure on the All Blacks but will find the Defense is too strong and they will make mistakes, leading to New Zealand continuing to put points on the board.
As well, New Zealand is at home and this is every players dream -- to win the WC on home soil. They will overwhelm early and France will never catch up.
What does everyone think? As well, the 16.5 spread -- any value either way?