Rugby League Sky Bet have moved the handicap line on Australia beating England in their Four Nations clash on Saturday from -14 to -16 following substantial support for the Kangaroos.
England have gone virtually unbacked and are 9/2 to prevail in the must-win clash at Wigan, with Australia 1/8 favourites and a drawn match priced at 25/1.
A shock win against Australia would put England through to the final with a game in hand and Tony Smith’s men are 13/2 to lift the title.
Sky Bet’s rugby league betting expert Dave Sykes said: “Australia scraped a draw in their opening game against the Kiwis but should come on for the hit out and will be looking for a repeat of the 52-4 hammering they gave England in last year’s World Cup.”
Saints youngster Kyle Eastmond, who made his International debut 14 minutes into the second half of England’s 34-12 win over France, could be a key man for England and Sky Bet go 4/1 that the 20-year-old utility player bags a try (1/7 not to score a try).
Editor’s note: Odds quoted are checked and correct at the time of writing
