NORTHAMPTON VS. EXETER CHIEFS- AVIVA PREMIERSHIP ODDS AND TIPS

Northampton play host to southern opposition in the form of the Exeter chiefs this afternoon, in what promises to be a bruising encounter
With Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder publicly stating that his squad will not underestimate the Chiefs, suggests that this tussle is a lot more intense than displayed by the odds.
The Chiefs, tipped as immediate relegation contenders following their promotion to the Aviva Premiership, have proven themselves to be more than capable opposition thus far in the season.
Having already picked up two wins this season, Exeter will be looking to maintain momentum with a win here today
The Saints name Euan Murray and Brett Sharman to start for the first time this season, while Courtney Lawes returns after being rested.
On the Exeter front- Fijian winger Sireli Naqelevuki makes his debut this afternoon, with a lot expected of the man that was dropped by the South African Super 14 finalists, the Stormers, earlier in the season
Northampton Saints: Ben Foden, Bruce Reihana, Jon Clarke, James Downey, Paul Diggin, Shane Geraghty, Lee Dickson, Roger Wilson, Calum Clark, Phil Dowson (capt), Christian Day, Courtney Lawes, Euan Murray, Brett Sharman,  Soane Tonga'uiha
Exeter Chiefs: Luke Arscott,  Sireli Naqelevuki, Phil Dollman, Bryan Rennie, Mark Foster, Gareth Steenson, Haydn Thomas, Tom Johnson, James Scaysbrook, Chad Slade, James Hanks, Tom Hayes (capt), Hoani Tui, Neil Clark, Brett Sturgess
The Saints were the darlings of Premiership rugby until last weekend, which saw a clinical display by Saracens flyhalf Derick Hougaard disrupt their perfect start to the season
They will be looking to put things right here today.
The Saints have met Exeter Chiefs on three previous occasions all back in the 2007/8 season during Saints’ brief stint in National League One- winning all three.
Bet365 is where you want to be this afternoon if you are planning on throwing a few pennies on this match.  Northampton are ridiculous favourites here today at 1.03 to Exeter's 11.0
To make money on this one would mean you would have to get more creative in your betting.
The winning score margin is a winner here today with a Saints win at 11-15 points set at 8.5, with an apparently more like y21-25 paying out at 6.0
This game will be tighter than these odds suggest making the Northampton by 11-15 points a real winner
A nice little 'safe bet' can also be locked in on the 'Saints to win Both Halves' scenario at 1.33
A good quick thrill is worth a punt on the 'First Team to Score' option with Saints at 1.28; to Exeter's 3.5- you will find this one at William Hill
All in all, this game should be a walkover for the Saints, however Exeter are showing themselves to be a capable force in the Premiership thus far this season
However, the fact remains that the 'newbies' don’t harbour the attacking ability to penetrate a watertight Saints defence
Betting Tip: Northampton Saints to win by 11-15 at 8.5