The Latest State Of Origin Game 1 Betting Has Queensland Dominant Favourites

New South Wales front rower Paul Gallen has been installed as the $1.50 favourite by online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au to gain the most metres in the 2012 State of Origin series with his closest rivals Billy Slater and Greg Inglis at a distant $7.00.

“For him to be ahead of such players being a front rower is remarkable. You don’t often see a prop at the top of this market,” sportsbet.com.au’s Ben Hawes said.

Maroons hooker Cameron Smith has been opened as the $3.50 favourite to make the most tackles in the series ahead of teammate Ashley Harrison ($5.00) with Luke Lewis the leading New South Wales player at $7.00.

Punters interest in Queensland has continued unabated in the last 24 hours, with the Maroons firming into $1.48 to win Game 1 and $1.45 to win the series. The Blues continue to drift and are out to $2.70 to win Game 1 and $2.75 to win the series.

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Most metres gained in 2012 State of Origin series

$1.50 Paul Gallen
$7.00 Billy Slater, Greg Inglis
$9.00 James Tamou
$13 Trent Merrin
$17 Justin Hodges, Josh Morris
$23 Josh Morris

Most tackles in 2012 State of Origin series

$3.50 Cameron Smith
$5.00 Ashley Harrison
$5.50 Nate Myles
$6.00 Sam Thaiday
$7.00 Luke Lewis
$8.00 Robbie Farah
$9.00 Trent Merrin
$11 Paul Gallen, James Tamou

2012 Game 1 State of Origin

$2.70 New South Wales (out from $2.60)
$1.48 Queensland (in from $1.50)

2012 State of Origin Series

$2.75 New South Wales (out from $2.55)
$1.45 Queensland (in from $1.50)