Well here it is folks, odds for next season:

Wigan 11/4
Warrington 11/4
Saints 7/2
Leeds 9/2
Shudds 14/1
Hull FC 16/1
Catalan 20/1
Hull KR 33/1
Bulls 33/1
Cas 50/1
Broncos 66/1
Reds 66/1
Trinity 100/1
Widness 150/1

I know its not all about where the teams are likely to finish and the top 4 in the betting are probably about right, but if we can only manage 13th, i'll be absolutely gutted.
Cant see Cas, Salford, Bulls, Broncos finishing above Trin and after that who knows.

Prediction:

Warrington
Wigan
Leeds
Saints
Hull
Shudds
Catalan
Trinity
Hull KR
Bulls
Salford
Broncos
Cas
Widness

Cant wait !!!!!

I thought bookies knew their stuff.
Those odds seem to be base on recent history rather than looking closely at the squad that has ben put together.

Although I can see why you say it, there is no way Cas are going to be down at the bottom. They'll be battling for playoff same as another 4 clubs I reckon.
Will be tight atthe bottom and I can't see anyone getting cast adrift as has been the case in the past.....maybe Salford

Here we go again!!

Odds are based on the factor of risk of an outcome and the exposure to loss due to payouts. It's why odds change.

The odds quoted don't represent where the bookies think clubs will finish, but on how much they will have to cough up.

If no-one bets on Leeds, their odds will slide out. Similarly, if tons of cash is wagered on Trin, the odds will shorten - not because we are any more likely to win, but because of the loss they would take in payouts.

William Hill have this slightly different, though the top 4 are the same in different order

9/4 Wigan Warriors
11/4 Warrington Wolves
10/3 St Helens
5/1 Leeds Rhinos
16/1 Huddersfield Giants
16/1 Catalans Dragons
20/1 Hull FC
40/1 Hull KR
50/1 Bradford Bulls
66/1 Castleford Tigers
66/1 Salford City Reds
66/1 Wakefield Wildcats
80/1 London Broncos
150/1 Widnes Vikings

Good point, it is effectively a reflection on punter's individual betting. You don't bet on the full list, just which one will finish top. And the opinion is changed by the odds, as it may be more tempting to risk your money at 150-1 even though there is no chance.

Skybet have brought handicaps out for round 1. They have us with 2 points start at Widnes with Cas an even money game. Full list….

Leeds (-10) v Hull KR
Widnes (-2) v Wakey
London v Saints (-12)
Salford v Cas (no handicap)
Bradford (-4) v Catalans
Hull v Wires (-6)
Wigan (-icon_cool.gif v Hudds

Or Widnes.......

Yes it is a good point and it's been made umpteen times before.

Come on folks get with it, it's not rocket science

If we happen to finish 12th, but get within a couple of weeks of the play-offs, then there's nothing wrong with that. If we finish 12th with our season over with 6 weeks to go, then that would be poor. I want the season to be full of surprises; competitive games and to be alive with a chance of a play-off place until the end. Anything else would be a bonus.