Rhinos’ campaign began with a 14-12 home loss to Wakefield Trinity last weekend. Trinity remain distant outsiders, but Castleford Tigers – despite taking highly-fancied Hull KR to golden-point in round one, are now outright favourites for the wooden spoon.
Remarkably, Salford Red Devils’ title odds have shortened following their competition-record 82-0 thrashing at St Helens. Salford fielded a reserves lineup in that game, but an impending takover should allow them to retain the majority of their big names. Here’s the latest odds for Grand Final victory from competition sponsors Betfred.
7. Catalans Dragons
Odds to win Grand Final: 16/1 (previously 12/1). Photo: Picture by Rémi Vignaud/Catalans Dragons
8. Leigh Leopards
Odds to win Grand Final: 16/1 (was 20/1). Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
10. Salford Red Devils
Odds to win Grand Final: 33/1 (previously 50/1). Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
11. Huddersfield Giants
Odds to win Grand Final: 66/1 (previously 40/1). Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
12. Wakefield Trinity
Odds to win Grand Final: 66/1 (previously 100/1). Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com