Warrington-8. 5

Wolves are a class side i think they will have too much quality for St Helens.

There has been the odd blip for Warrington but overall they are having an excellent season playing some amazing stuff and ofcourse covering plenty of handicaps. The bookies still make Wigan the favs for the grand final but i disagree with that i believe this year is going to be their year and that Tony Smith will win them a 1st title in a long long time.

The big difference for Warrington is their defence. It has been outstanding and very difficult to break down. Even the smaller guys have fired right into the tackles and thats so important in super league as so many points are scored when half backs dont defend.

Saints will certainly be one of the teams to watch in the play offs but i dont believe this side is on the same level as Wigan, Warrington and Giants. At the moment anyway that can change ofcourse but their form is not great.

There is a few missing due to injuries and to be honest i think they have looked a bit tired recently. There has been some tough fixtures for Saints in the last month or so. Battered by Wigan last week, a draw in heavy rain at Bradford and tough fixtures v Leeds and Giants. Its been a very very physical last few weeks for them.

You would usually say 10 points or so is a great bet for Saints in a fixture they have an excellent record in. But not this time. Warrington are on super form at the moment and they will be looking to make it a double having won easily at Saints on week 3.

I dont see Saints being able to handle the offloads by Morley, Westwood, Carvell and Wood. They couldnt the last time the sides met and Warrington look even stronger now.

Briers kicking game will be vital but expect a big performance from Atkins. Wigan did target Saints right edge defence last week- and got plenty of joy as Gaskell is not the bravest defender. Matt King should also be important for Warrington as he is outstanding on the bomb. Saints have really struggled when defending kicks this season.

Warrington-8. 5 with sb at 1. 80