Hull (+8) v Bradford
Hull have been really ordinary all year and have not done a great deal.
They have had a poor season, been inconsistent and the table reflects that.
Bradford are coming off the back of two good wins and have played very well.
With it being the last week of Super League, some teams at home will play above expectations and I think Hull could be one with an eight-point start.
Bradford have a chance to make the play-offs still and will be a bit nervous but I don't think they are good enough team to win three in a row.
The start that Hull receive is very good and I a going for them.
They will want to end the campaign on a high note In front of their own fans.
Salford (+16) v Leeds
This will be interesting for Leeds, who have been really good the last couple of weeks.
They have Keith Senior and Jamie Jones-Buchanan out but still Salford aren't good enough to beat Leeds.
They will be saying farewell to a couple of players like Craig Stapleton and Robbie Paul and could show some intensity as well as boasting a pretty good record against the Rhinos over the last couple of years.
I am going for Leeds to win and cover but with a little bit of hesitation.
St Helens v Catalans (+16)
This is a must-win for the Dragons in terms of the play-offs so that should increase the intensity of their perfirmance.
They get a good start on the handicap too and St Helens will be without James Graham, which is a massive loss.
They did well last week but just faced a team doing a bit better in Leeds.
It is a big start to give up though and I feel they are not scoring quite as much as they have done in previous seasons.
So it is Catalans for me with the start although Saints should win the game.
Wakefield v Hull KR (+2)
Hull KR have been pretty professional over the last few weeks and were resounding winners last week over Warrington.
I just think this is a pretty dour game for both teams and I think the visitors with the start can win and cover although there is not much between the two sides.
They are going into the play-offs in some good form.
Huddersfield v Wigan (+2)
The only reason the Giants backed up from the Challenge Cup final with a win was because they played the Celtic Crusaders, who are a very poor team.
Huddersfield have injury problems again and have a few players out and I just think that this is the game that they will suffer from the Challenge Cup.
I expect Wigan to win.
Warrington v Harlequins (+18)
This one is interesting and I feel that it will be tough for the Wolves to regenerate after winning the Chalenge Cup as it takes so much out of you physically and mentally.
Harlequins are three converted tries ahead before a ball is kicked and I am going for them to make the most of that.
Castleford v Celtic Crusaders (+40)
Celtic have lost players, had injuries and will not be able to wait to get on the bus out of Cas after the game.
The Tigers will win this easily by a big margin and it gives them the chance to have a massive boost the week before the play-offs.
It means 20 points each half and if Cas can't do that then they are not trying.
Take them to win and cover.
NRL
St George v Parrammatta (+8)
These two met last week and now back-up in the first semi-final.
St George were outstanding and I don't think the start they give up here is enough although the Eels do have a couple of their better players coming back.
I think St George are the bet of the round at home and can show the form from last week was not a one-off.
Handicaps courtesy of Sky Bet.
Preview posted at 1300BST on 10/09/2009
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