Castleford v Huddersfield (+4)
Huddersfield absolutely smashed Wigan last week and have been quite consistent over their last six games. Both teams could have new players involved but Cas look up against it here. Huddersfield conceded only four points last week while scoring plenty of tries against a good Wigan team - form that is beyond the Tigers. Take the Giants to win the game.
Harlequins (+10) v Bradford
Harlequins have four players return from suspension and that is a big plus for them. They are pretty much at full strength, and coach Brian McDermott will demand intensity against his old club. It's a tough trip down to London for Bradford and it's an even tougher trip when you're missing some of your better forwards. Harlequins look a banker with the start as I feel they can win the game.
Wakefield (+12) v St Helens
St Helens have been covering the start week in week out and they can do so again here. Both teams had tough games last week in the Challenge Cup semi-finals, in the heat and intensity, so it's not ideal backing up here. St Helens keep covering and it's getting tougher for them, but they are in such hot form I'm going to have to side with them. I'd be all for Wakefield here if they hadn't played last weekend, but as they did, Saints can win the game and cover.
Preview posted at 1325 BST on 31/07/2008.
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