<p>Widely considered to be the pinnacle of rugby league,&nbsp;State of Origin has produced one of the fiercest rivalries in modern sports history.</p> <p>The passion behind these games has produced legendary matches echoing through the generations to rival matches like Barcelona vs Real Madrid or Australia vs England in The Ashes.</p> <p>State of Origin is a form of representative rugby league that pits players from Queensland and New South Wales against each other in a mid-season three-game series.</p> <p>Often referred to as the biggest rivalry in Australian sport, State of Origin pits state against state, mate against mate, as players from the same club often face off against each other.</p> <p>One of the biggest events on the Australian sporting calendar, it’s no surprise State of Origin is one of the biggest events on the Australian punting calendar.</p> <p>Every punter worth their salt knows how to bet on the State of Origin. So, for the inexperienced, we’ve created this How to Bet on the State of Origin guide as part of our Punter IQ series.</p> <p>Understanding the history of the game, nuances of each match, State of Origin betting markets and individual statistics required to qualify in each line or market is essential for Sportsbet fans. This is a must-read for every punter looking to get up to speed with one of the greatest rivalries in Australian sporting history.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>&nbsp;How State Of Origin Works</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>State of Origin is an annual three-game series between two representative Queensland and New South Wales teams.</p> <p>Queensland is often referred to as the Maroons or the Cane Toads, while New South Wales goes by the Blues or the Cockroaches.</p> <p>Players who meet the selection criteria are eligible to be selected for their home state. Players are selected based on their weekly performances for their club sides.</p> <p>The state that wins the most games in the series is crowned the Origin champion and awarded the coveted State of Origin shield.</p> <p>An annual highlight for spectators and punters alike, State of Origin is a spectacle not to be missed.&nbsp;Read on to discover all the most important factors when betting on State of Origin.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>What Can You Bet On In State Of Origin?</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>There are a number of interesting markets Sportsbet customers are able to access during State of Origin. Below are some of the most popular ones.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>State of Origin Head to Head (H2H)</h3> <p>Also known as match betting. This is the place to go to wager on who you think will win the match.&nbsp;History sits on Queensland's side with the Cane Toads leading total game wins and series wins by a handsome margin.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>State of Origin Big Win, Little Win&nbsp;</h3> <p>This market allows punters to wager on a predetermined margin each team could win by. For example, Queensland 13+.</p> <p>Despite its reputation as a close scoring affair, recent history suggestions this all in grind has become a thing of the past. Will you follow recent form or stick true to the heritage of origin?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Line Betting in State of Origin</h3> <p>A very common bet type amongst rugby league punters. Line Betting is where we handicap the market to create an equal betting outcome for both sides. For more information, read our <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/line-betting-explained">Line Betting guide</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>State of Origin Player of the Match</h3> <p>Which star will shine the brightest? This is where you can punt on who will be the best on ground after the full-time whistle sounds.</p> <p>This award often paves the way for players to win the all coveted Wally Lewis medal which will be explained in more detail shortly.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>State of Origin First Tryscorer</h3> <p>The place to bet on who you think will cross the stripe first.&nbsp;This market is truly finger in the air, however when you look closer at the statistics involved you may get a good idea for the players and positions loving an early meat pie during State of Origin.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>State of Origin Anytime Tryscorer</h3> <p>Unsure if a certain player will score first, but confident he will find the line sometime during the match? This is the market for you.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Player of the Series - Wally Lewis Medal Recipient</h3> <p>At the end of the State of Origin series, the player who is voted to have performed the best over the three games is awarded the Wally Lewis Medal, also known as the Player of the Series award. This market allows you to predict who you think that might be.</p> <p>State of Origin’s Wally Lewis Medal is one of the most coveted individual awards for any rugby league player from New South Wales or Queensland.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>How To Bet On The State Of Origin&nbsp;</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Step 1:</strong> Select State of Origin on either the Sportsbet app or website.</p> <p><strong>Step 2:</strong> Browse the markets available for the State of Origin.</p> <p><strong>Step 3:</strong> Select the market(s) you wish to wager on.</p> <p><strong>Step 4:</strong> Choose your stake and confirm your bet.&nbsp;</p>