There has been a huge swing towards Queensland winning the 2012 State of Origin series and Game 1 with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au.

The early money has been for Queensland, however in the last week punters have stepped up their interest in Mal Meninga’s side, so much so that 97% of money wagered on Game 1 and 95% of money on series winner has been on the Canetoads.

Queensland are now into $1.77 to win Game 1 in Melbourne on May 23 while New South Wales are out to $2.05.

In series winner market, Queensland has firmed into $1.80 and New South Wales has drifted to $2.00.

Market courtesy of sportsbet.com.au
(prices in brackets from 21 March 2012)
2012 Game 1 State of Origin
$2.05 New South Wales (out from $1.90)
$1.77 Queensland (in from $1.90)

2012 State of Origin Series
$2.00 New South Wales (out from $1.90)
$1.80 Queensland (in from $1.90)

Points
$2.10 New South Wales -1.5
$2.10 Queensland -3.5

Margin
$2.90 New South Wales 1-12 (steady)
$2.90 Queensland 1-12 (steady)
$5.00 Queensland 13+ (in from $5.75)
$5.50 New South Wales 13+ (in from $5.50)
$17 Draw (steady)