Despite calls for it, ‘Yes’ State of Origin will be a stand-alone event in 2013 has been priced as the $4.25 outsider by online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au.

$1.20 is on offer for State of Origin to stay in its current format next year.

“The market is saying Origin is going to stay in its current format for at least another year,” sportsbet.com.au’s Ben Hawes said.

Queensland remain at $1.48 to win Game 1 tomorrow night with New South Wales easing out to $2.72. A Queensland 13+ win has firmed into $3.00 from $3.25.

Markets courtesy of sportsbet.com.au
Will State of Origin be a stand alone event in 2013?
No $1.20
Yes $4.25

2012 Game 1 State of Origin
$2.72 New South Wales (out from $2.70)
$1.48 Queensland (steady)

2012 State of Origin Series
$2.80 New South Wales (steady)
$1.45 Queensland (steady)

Points
$2.10 New South Wales +4.0
$2.10 Queensland -8.0

Line
$1.91 New South Wales +6.0
$1.93 Queensland -6.0

Margin
$2.80 Queensland 1-12 (steady)
$3.00 Queensland 13+ (in from $3.25)
$3.65 New South Wales 1-12 (out from $3.95)
$8.50 New South Wales 13+ (out from $8.00)
$23 Draw (out from $21)