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Wigan -32 v Whitehaven 3pts@1.91 with bet365

Wigan will be licking their wounds after their big defeat against St.Helens and there's now no chance that they won't be focussed on this cup clash. Whitehaven will feel the backlash and I expect Wigan to run up a big score. The improved weather has made the grounds firmer and this is will be a factor with the pace of the Super League team. Whitehaven aren't the best of travellers even within their own league and they'll have to play very well to stay within the 32pts. I had this one as Wigan by 40pts.

York +8 v Swinton 3pts@1.91 with bet365

York have disappointed in the main this season. They brought in rookie coach March from Super League and with him a few signings but they haven't really got going. However, in their last couple of games I sense that things are starting to improve. A very big win at Blackpool and a competitive performance against leaders Doncaster suggest that their lowly position is false. They have won only one in six games but have managed to pick up a losing bonus point in four of those defeats which suggests they aren't too far away. If they lose it's usually a close one. Swinton are a team of similar ability and normally home advantage would dictate that they would be around 6pt favourites but they have a mountain of injuries and for that reason I've handicapped this one about scratch, the 8pts start makes this a very decent wager.

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