Rugby World Cup: Argentina vs. New Zealand Betting Picks

Just four nations remain in the hunt for a spot in the Rugby World Cup after a thrilling weekend of quarterfinal action. Argentina will be the outside selection in the Rugby World Cup betting odds, and they come up against a revitalized New Zealand in the final four at the Stade de France.

Ireland vs. New ZealandPicks

Pick: New Zealand (-17)

But will the All Blacks book their spot in a third final in four editions? You can find the latest odds and Argentina vs New Zealand betting picks here.

Argentina vs. New Zealand Information

Argentina vs New Zealand

Location of the Game: Stade de France, Paris, France.

Date and Time: Friday, October 20. 3:00 PM ET.

How to Watch: Peacock

Recent Scores

• The head-to-head record will be among the key Rugby World Cup stats to consider before making Argentina vs New Zealand betting picks this week.
• The two nations have clashed on 36 previous occasions, with the All Blacks holding a dominant overall advantage with 33 wins. Argentina has landed victories on just two occasions, with their latest coming in August 2022.

Argentina vs. New Zealand Betting Analysis

Argentina Preview

It seems a long time ago since Argentina booked their spot in the semi-finals, as it was the first of the four quarterfinals over a magical weekend of rugby in France. An Argentina looked unlikely at various points in Marseille, with Wales being on top throughout the match.

However, a controversial moment turned the tide in the second half, as Karl Dickinson decided to overlook Guido Petti’s shoulder challenge in the ruck, just moments before Joel Sclavi scored a try to put Argentina into a 19-17 lead.

Nicolas Sanchez added the later tries, which rubbed salt into the wound for Wales, as an already-injured Dan Biggar was forced back on the field due to the injury sustained by Nick Tompkins from Petti’s shoulder charge. However, this will be Argentina’s third appearance at the semi-final stage, most recently reaching this stage in 2014. But, they will have their dreams set on a first-ever appearance in the Rugby World Cup final.

New Zealand Preview

The adrenaline was pumping on a pulsating night in Paris on Saturday as New Zealand and Ireland collided in one of the standout matches of rugby that we have seen for some time. It was ultimately the All Blacks that escaped from the last eight showdown following tries from Ardie Savea, Will Jordan, and Fainga’anuku.

Defensively, New Zealand was brilliant despite having to play with fewer players at two different stages of the match following yellow cards for Codie Taylor and Aaron Smith.

It is a trademark of champions to never give up when the pressure is at its highest, and that was precisely what the All Blacks produced in Paris. They are now on course for a fourth title, and they will be among the clear Rugby World Cup picks after eliminating the top-ranked side and ending Ireland’s 17-match winning run.

Updates

There are no fresh injury concerns for either New Zealand or Argentina ahead of this weekend’s final four showdown in Paris.

Argentina vs. New Zealand Betting Preview

• New Zealand: They are the clear favorites to reach a third World Cup final in four editions, as they are priced up at -1200. The All Blacks are -110 to cover the (-17) spread.
• Argentina: An Argentina victory is priced up at +750, with the draw available at a lucrative +4000.

Argentina vs. New Zealand Betting Prediction

The All Blacks have come alive at the World Cup since their opening night defeat at the hands of France, and they looked better than they have since winning the 2015 tournament against Ireland last Saturday.

Therefore, we expect a dominant showing by the All Blacks, and one of our best Argentina vs New Zealand betting picks would be on the three-time champions covering the spread.

• Pick: New Zealand (-17)

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