Crusaders are favourites, backed by their impressive head-to-head and strong home form. My best bet is the Crusaders to cover the -8.5 handicap at home. Crusaders have won their last 6 home matches. Crusaders have won 5 of the last 6 matches against the Blues. Crusaders beat the Hurricanes 47-14 in their last home match. Blues have lost 3 of their last 5 away matches. Blues lost 59-34 to the Chiefs in their last away match. Crusaders have won five of their last six matches against the Blues.