Archie Wilson, Author at betcha The Playbook

ABs vs Springboks Best Bets (Test 2)

Join Archie Wilson as he breaks down the second All Blacks test of the Greatest Rivalry Tour. 0 Days 0 Hours 0 Mins 0 Secs Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Sunday 30th Aug South Africa $1.50 vs New Zealand $2.50 Rugby's Greatest Rivalry odds correct as of 28/08/2026 and subject to change. South Africa vs New Zealand 3:00am Sunday | DHL Stadium New Zealand To Win @ $2.50 Test one is in the books, all the midweek games are complete, and I think every New Zealand footy fan would be lying if they said they were not over the moon with the…

Premier League Matchweek 2 Preview

28 Aug • Archie Wilson

Archie Wilson breaks down every game of matchweek 1 and provides his best betting plays of the weekend. 0 Days 0 Hours 0 Mins 0 Secs Premier League Selhurst Park • Saturday 29th Aug Crystal Palace $4.60 vs Manchester City $1.67 Premier League odds correct as of 27/08/2026 and subject to change. Crystal Palace vs Manchester City 7:00am, Saturday | Selhurst Park Over 2.5 Total Goals @ $1.65 Palace will host Manchester City to open proceedings in Matchweek Two, and based on last season, I think it is fair to say that, on paper, both sides have taken a large…

NPC Best Bets | Round 5

27 Aug • Archie Wilson

Archie Wilson breaks down every game of Round 5 and provides his best betting plays of the weekend. 0 Days 0 Hours 0 Mins 0 Secs New Zealand NPC Thursday 27th Aug Southland $8.50 vs Hawke’s Bay $1.06 New Zealand NPC odds correct as of 27/08/2026 and subject to change. Southland vs Hawke’s Bay 7:10pm Thursday | Invercargill Rugby Park Over 64.5 Total Points @ $1.90 Southland will face the tall task of taking on the best side in the competition, the Hawke’s Bay Magpies. The main silver lining for the Stags is that they are at their fortress in…

NPC Power Rankings Post Round 4

25 Aug • Archie Wilson

Round four is in the books, and plenty of teams made statements as we begin to head into the middle period of the season. With that said, we have another week added to our sample size, and with it, we have updated our power rankings. 14. Counties Manukau | 0-4 | Previous Ranking: 14 Another week, another showing from Counties that justifies why they have found themselves at the bottom of the table over the last few weeks. For now, they will stay right at the bottom, but they will have an opportunity to jump up a spot if they…

ABs Players Of The Week (Spingboks Test One)

24 Aug • Archie Wilson

What a statement from the All Blacks, coming away with a famous victory at Ellis Park against the Springboks while doubling their fierce opposition’s points total. There are so many names that could be mentioned on this list, but I have managed to narrow it down to our top five from what was one of the biggest wins in recent New Zealand rugby history. 1 Point – Asafo Aumua Aumua came on early in the second half and was a major part of the momentum swing in the 55th minute, which turned the game on its head. No doubt the…

Fulham FC vs Chelsea: Predictions, Odds & Betting Tips

22 Aug • Archie Wilson

Fulham FC host Chelsea at Craven Cottage on Tuesday in Gameweek 1 of the 2026 EPL season. Here’s our preview and best markets. Fulham vs Chelsea 7:00am, Monday | Craven Cottage Chelsea To Win @ $1.91 The round closes out with a stone’s-throw derby, as Fulham host their rivals Chelsea on Tuesday morning. Both sides come into the new season with new gaffers, and, strangely enough, both managers were Real Madrid gaffers last campaign. Chelsea have their first “manager” since José Mourinho, with the signing of Xabi Alonso to take the club forward, whereas Fulham appointed Álvaro Arbeloa after Marco…

Newcastle United vs Liverpool: Predictions, Odds & Betting Tips

22 Aug • Archie Wilson

Newcastle United host Liverpool at St. James’ Park on Monday in Gameweek 1 of the 2026 EPL season. Here’s our preview and best markets. Newcastle United vs Liverpool 3:30am, Monday | St. James Park Liverpool To Win @ $1.91 A familiar rivalry kicks off both Newcastle and Liverpool’s seasons at the infamous St James’ Park. Both sides are entering the new season with new managers and plenty of new names in their squads. For Newcastle fans, there seems to be a sense of dread heading into the coming season, with many of their best players being picked off and the…

Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth: Predictions, Odds & Betting Tips

22 Aug • Archie Wilson

Manchester City host AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium on Monday in Gameweek 1 of the 2026 EPL season. Here’s our preview and best markets. Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth 1:00am, Monday | Etihad Stadium Both Teams To Score: No @ $2.30 City were embarrassed by Arsenal in the Community Shield, and to say they have lost some of their biggest assets is likely a huge understatement. As we all know, the best manager in the world, Pep Guardiola, has left the Etihad and been replaced by Enzo Maresca. In the past few days, City have also lost their best player,…

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa: Predictions, Odds & Betting Tips

22 Aug • Archie Wilson

Brighton & Hove Albion host Aston Villa at American Express Community Stadium on Monday in Gameweek 1 of the 2026 EPL season. Here’s our preview and best markets. Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa 1:00am, Monday | American Express Community Stadium Over 2.5 Total Goals @ $1.67 Heading to the south coast, Brighton will take on Aston Villa at the Amex in what, based on the last couple of seasons, should be a pretty good opening-weekend showdown. Brighton have been doing some shrewd business in the transfer market, once again stacking their squad with young talent. Villa, meanwhile, have…

Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur: Predictions, Odds & Betting Tips

22 Aug • Archie Wilson

Brentford host Tottenham Hotspur at Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday in Gameweek 1 of the 2026 EPL season. Here’s our preview and best markets. Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur 4:30am, Saturday | Brentford Community Stadium Tottenham Hotspur or Draw @ $1.53 The Bees will host Roberto De Zerbi and Tottenham to start the season and are doing so as favourites with the bookmakers. Now, I am not sure I 100% agree with that sentiment. I understand Spurs have been a shell of the club they used to be over the past 24 months, but it feels like they have a new…