Spreads from other bookmakers

Checked out the spreads on offer from 3 of the bookmakers with Irish shops last night:

They all have the England and France games at the same spreads as on Victor Chandler but there is some variation in the Irish match.

Boylesports and Ladbrokes both have Ireland at -20 while Paddy Power have Ireland at -21.

So basically if your betting on this game with Paddy Power you are paying a 2 point premium over Victor Chandler. While it may not be easy for Irish players to be on Victor Chandler if your betting on this game today get on it in Boylesports or Ladbrokes (if your taking Ireland!). Since Paddy Power would have a large market share in the recreational Irish betting market the fact that they are offering a worse spread on the match isn't surprising when many patrioic betters will take Ireland no matter what the spread is come Saturday.