Saracens v Wasps predictions and rugby union tips: Sarries too strong

Free rugby union tips, best bets and analysis for Saracens v Wasps in the Gallagher Premiership.

Where to watch

BT Sport 1, 3pm Sunday

Best bet

Saracens -15.5 on second-half handicap
1pt 5-6 Betfair, Paddy Power

Match preview

Premiership rugby fans have been treated to plenty of all-out attacking play and high-scoring action this season, and bookmakers clearly expect more of the same from Saracens on Sunday.

Sarries were a little slow into their stride on their return to the top flight but hit top gear in last week's 71-17 success at Bath, where they were 45-0 up at the break.

The former champions looked irrepressible and they have been given a huge 32-point handicap to overcome at home to Wasps.

There have been matches with five winning margins of 30 points or more in this campaign, three of them handed out to bottom side Worcester including Friday night's 66-10 drubbing by Northampton.

Another was that big Saracens win at Bath and the other was Wasps' 44-8 victory over Bristol in their opening match.

Sarries have a hugely experienced side out and will be fired by their landslide at Bath, while Wasps have made 12 changes from their narrow defeat to Exeter last time out. And although it's far from a makeshift side, their bench includes three potential debutants.

Last week Saracens did the damage early and shipped 17 points after the break while scoring 26, but this week could be a different story if a new-look Wasps side struggle to hold on in the later stages.

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