Betfred Super League: London Broncos v Castleford Tigers match preview and tips

TV: Sky Sports Arena, 5.15pm Saturday

London made a dream return to the Betfred Super League with a convincing home win over Wakefield but they have predictably found life tougher since that opening success.

The Broncos have lost on their subsequent two outings – on the road at Salford and Hull KR – and bookmakers expect them to suffer another setback when Castleford head to Ealing.

Cas have made a perfect start to the new campaign with wins over Catalans and an injury-hit Hull side and they are charged with overturning a 14-point handicap deficit as they seek to maintain their perfect start to the season.

That looks about right as while London have lost their last two outings, they have been competitive, especially in the first half, and should be able to stay in contention for the majority of the contest.

It may therefore be better to have a punt in the tryscorer markets where Tigers hooker Paul McShane looks a huge price to get on the scoresheet given his prowess from close to the line.

Sky Bet’s 11-4 about him touching down at any time looks far too big, as does the 28-1 about him notching the first try.

Hull KR are 5-6 to beat Salford in Saturday’s earlier contest.

Recommendations
P McShane to score a try
2pts 11-4 Sky Bet
P McShane first tryscorer
1pt 28-1 Sky Bet

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