{"id":73787,"date":"2025-04-23T14:33:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T04:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?p=73787"},"modified":"2025-12-08T13:49:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T03:49:51","slug":"2025-nrl-round-8-tips-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2025\/04\/2025-nrl-round-8-tips-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 NRL Round 8 Tips &#038; Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A massive weekend of footy action is coming up headed by a sensational Thursday Night Football clash between the unbeaten Bulldogs and the fancied Broncos at Suncorp before an Anzac Day triple header for the ages led by the traditional Roosters and Dragons clash from Allianz Stadium.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<section class=\"entain-block tips-block\" id=\"bViYwM_hkh8eh\">\n  <div class=\"tip-type-racing-sport hoverable open\">\n    <div class=\"tip-header\">\n      <div class=\"tip-header-icon\">\n        <div class=\"tip-category\">\n                      <div class=\"icon icon__svg\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-icon.svg?v=20260821a#rugby-league\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tip-header-meta\">\n        <div class=\"tip-header-meta__inner\">\n          <div class=\"title\">Brisbane Broncos v Canterbury Bulldogs<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/div> <!-- end tip-header-meta -->\n    <\/div> <!-- end tip-header -->\n    <div class='tip-content'>\n            <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Round 8 opens up with a stellar affair with the unbeaten Canterbury Bulldogs travelling to Suncorp to meet a Brisbane Broncos team at an early crossroad of their season. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Bulldogs only have Cronulla as a big scalp in their six wins but they are off back-to-back shutouts and have conceded just 14 points in their last four matches. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Overall, the Bulldogs are conceding fewer than 10 points per game and very much look the real deal. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Teams off a shutout are 16-6 against the spread across the last four seasons while Canterbury are 8-2 against the number off a win. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brisbane have lost Reece Walsh and tend to slump badly with just three covers in their last 12 off a loss. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brisbane are also wildly overrated at Suncorp with just one cover in their last 14 at the venue. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Bulldogs should once again ride their defence to a win. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Josh Curran is an underrated tryscorer with three in five appearances this year while Jacob Preston gets a gun matchup against the fragile Broncos left edge. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He has three tries in his last five appearances. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recommended Bets<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best: Canterbury -4.5 ($1.90)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next: Brisbane 10 Points or Less ($3.30)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tryscorer: Josh Curran ($26 First, $5.20 Anytime) <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SGM: Josh Curran Try\/Jacob Preston Try ($20.62)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    <div class=\"tip-button\">\n          <a class=\"track-me btn-standard bet-now-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/rugby-league\/nrl\/brisbane-broncos-vs-canterbury-bulldogs\/76a6d0c0-c81b-462d-85ab-9554fcfcb842\" target=\"_blank\"\n            data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"bet now button\" data-tr-action=\"open sport_event\" data-tr-label=\"76a6d0c0-c81b-462d-85ab-9554fcfcb842\" data-tr-event-id=\"76a6d0c0-c81b-462d-85ab-9554fcfcb842\"             >Bet Now: Broncos v Bulldogs<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div> <!-- end tip-content -->\n  <\/div> <!-- end tip-type-racing-sports -->\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"entain-block tips-block\" id=\"zyD0TcSOTdcP2\">\n  <div class=\"tip-type-racing-sport hoverable open\">\n    <div class=\"tip-header\">\n      <div class=\"tip-header-icon\">\n        <div class=\"tip-category\">\n                      <div class=\"icon icon__svg\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-icon.svg?v=20260821a#rugby-league\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tip-header-meta\">\n        <div class=\"tip-header-meta__inner\">\n          <div class=\"title\">Sydney Roosters v St George Illawarra Dragons<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/div> <!-- end tip-header-meta -->\n    <\/div> <!-- end tip-header -->\n    <div class='tip-content'>\n            <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the highlights of the NRL fixture, the Roosters and Dragons Anzac Day clash is always a solemn, passionate affair. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While both teams are down the bottom half of the ladder, this looms as a spicy affair with both teams in desperate need of a win. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Roosters have dominated the Dragons of late with 11 wins in the last 13 clashes but it is hard to swallow them as favourites. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dom Young has been dumped but they are still desperately short of talent. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Roosters have covered just two of their last nine when favoured and just one of five off conceding 40 or more. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Dragons are 23-13 against the spread when playing teams outside of the Top 8 and they cover 57% of NSW games. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clint Gutherson has been the Dragons\u2019 best and most influential player this season and can claim the Anzac Medal in his first appearance. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tyrell Sloan is in excellent tryscoring nick with six tries in six showings this year. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Billy Smith has three tries in two games this year and looks the Roosters\u2019 most likely weapon.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recommended Bets<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best: St George Illawarra 2.5 ($1.90)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next: Clint Gutherson Anzac Medal ($7.50)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tryscorer: Tyrell Sloan ($8.50 First, $1.92 Anytime)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SGM: Tyrell Sloan Try\/Billy Smith Try ($4.77)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    <div class=\"tip-button\">\n          <a class=\"track-me btn-standard bet-now-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/rugby-league\/nrl\/sydney-roosters-vs-st-george-illawarra-dragons\/4e3ff306-92b0-4bb7-bd6b-914b23aecb1e\" target=\"_blank\"\n            data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"bet now button\" data-tr-action=\"open sport_event\" data-tr-label=\"4e3ff306-92b0-4bb7-bd6b-914b23aecb1e\" data-tr-event-id=\"4e3ff306-92b0-4bb7-bd6b-914b23aecb1e\"             >Bet Now: Roosters v Dragons<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div> <!-- end tip-content -->\n  <\/div> <!-- end tip-type-racing-sports -->\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"entain-block tips-block\" id=\"L70nK0I6BLahL\">\n  <div class=\"tip-type-racing-sport hoverable open\">\n    <div class=\"tip-header\">\n      <div class=\"tip-header-icon\">\n        <div class=\"tip-category\">\n                      <div class=\"icon icon__svg\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-icon.svg?v=20260821a#rugby-league\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tip-header-meta\">\n        <div class=\"tip-header-meta__inner\">\n          <div class=\"title\">New Zealand Warriors v Newcastle Knights<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/div> <!-- end tip-header-meta -->\n    <\/div> <!-- end tip-header -->\n    <div class='tip-content'>\n            <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Warriors have enjoyed a strong start to the season with four wins sending them to fourth on the ladder. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Their only two losses have come to Canberra and Melbourne with both on the road against teams above them on the ladder. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They are a notably better team than Newcastle, who have managed to top 14 points just once this season, but the line in this one is too big. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The last six between these two have been split evenly with the Knights covering six of the last eight meetings. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New Zealand have covered just three of 15 when favoured by more than a converted try while Newcastle are a strong bounceback team with six covers in eight off conceding 30 or more points. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dylan Lucas is an underrated tryscorer with 10 in 30 NRL appearances. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Greg Marzhew has 31 tries in 51 outings for the Knights while he has five tries in five games against the Warriors.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recommended Bets<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best: Newcastle +8.5 ($1.90)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next: Newcastle Win ($3.45)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tryscorer: Dylan Lucas ($26 First, $4.75 Anytime)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SGM: Dylan Lucas Try\/Greg Marzhew Ty ($10.19)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    <div class=\"tip-button\">\n          <a class=\"track-me btn-standard bet-now-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/rugby-league\/nrl\/new-zealand-warriors-vs-newcastle-knights\/7f23ead9-444d-4503-8a01-fe439c4cdaa6\" target=\"_blank\"\n            data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"bet now button\" data-tr-action=\"open sport_event\" data-tr-label=\"7f23ead9-444d-4503-8a01-fe439c4cdaa6\" data-tr-event-id=\"7f23ead9-444d-4503-8a01-fe439c4cdaa6\"             >Bet Now: Warriors v Knights<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div> <!-- end tip-content -->\n  <\/div> <!-- end tip-type-racing-sports -->\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"entain-block tips-block\" id=\"zOcJyl3l5Cqlh\">\n  <div class=\"tip-type-racing-sport hoverable open\">\n    <div class=\"tip-header\">\n      <div class=\"tip-header-icon\">\n        <div class=\"tip-category\">\n                      <div class=\"icon icon__svg\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-icon.svg?v=20260821a#rugby-league\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tip-header-meta\">\n        <div class=\"tip-header-meta__inner\">\n          <div class=\"title\">Melbourne Storm v South Sydney Rabbitohs<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/div> <!-- end tip-header-meta -->\n    <\/div> <!-- end tip-header -->\n    <div class='tip-content'>\n            <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Melbourne rarely put in showings as poor as they did in the second half against the Dolphins and when they do they typically bounceback so that spells major trouble for the Rabbitohs this week. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Storm remain without Harry Grant but have far too much firepower for a Souths team that has never won in Melbourne. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Storm have won their last 10 off a loss while they are 9-5 against the spread off a defeat. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They have covered four straight off conceding 36-plus while they have covered five of six off a double digit loss. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Souths are a poor travelling team, covering just two of 11 interstate, while they have not covered any of their last four off a loss of 30-plus. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A big Storm win looms large here. Ryan Papenhuyzen has eight tries in six games against Souths, scoring at least one in every match. Grant Anderson has 13 tries in his last 20 NRL appearances.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recommended Bets<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best: Melbourne -14.5 ($1.90)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next: Melbourne 30+ ($4.10)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tryscorer: Ryan Papenhuyzen ($8.75 First, $1.83 Anytime)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SGM: Ryan Papenhuyzen Try\/Grant Anderson Try ($4.00)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    <div class=\"tip-button\">\n          <a class=\"track-me btn-standard bet-now-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/rugby-league\/nrl\/melbourne-storm-vs-south-sydney-rabbitohs\/266a9210-f9d1-4132-963b-d3c5f10750c5\" target=\"_blank\"\n            data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"bet now button\" data-tr-action=\"open sport_event\" data-tr-label=\"266a9210-f9d1-4132-963b-d3c5f10750c5\" data-tr-event-id=\"266a9210-f9d1-4132-963b-d3c5f10750c5\"             >Bet Now: Storm v Rabbitohs<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div> <!-- end tip-content -->\n  <\/div> <!-- end tip-type-racing-sports -->\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"entain-block tips-block\" id=\"qEDaEZ9Byni_R\">\n  <div class=\"tip-type-racing-sport hoverable open\">\n    <div class=\"tip-header\">\n      <div class=\"tip-header-icon\">\n        <div class=\"tip-category\">\n                      <div class=\"icon icon__svg\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-icon.svg?v=20260821a#rugby-league\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tip-header-meta\">\n        <div class=\"tip-header-meta__inner\">\n          <div class=\"title\">North Queensland Cowboys v Gold Coast Titans<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/div> <!-- end tip-header-meta -->\n    <\/div> <!-- end tip-header -->\n    <div class='tip-content'>\n            <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">North Queensland and Gold Coast have both endured rough starts to the season. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Cowboys have started to somewhat turn it around with three straight wins including two on the road. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Titans, by contrast, have dropped their last three and come into this off the back of blowing a 16-0 lead to the Raiders at home. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the Cowboys have won 11 of the last 12 meetings in Townsville by at least 12 points, the line looks too big here given where both teams are at. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Cowboys are 5-12 against the spread at home in their last 17 while they have covered just three of 11 against teams outside the top eight. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gold Coast have covered the last three North Queensland while they are 8-2 against the spread getting a start of at least eight points. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AJ Brimson has been in super tryscoring form has five tries in his last four games. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alofiana Khan-Pereira is an elite tryscorer with 46 tries in 46 games.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recommended Bets<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best: Gold Coast +8.5 ($1.90)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next: Gold Coast Win ($3.00)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tryscorer: AJ Brimson ($19 First, $3.45 Anytime)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SGM: AJ Brimson Try\/Alofiana Khan-Pereira Try ($6.43)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    <div class=\"tip-button\">\n          <a class=\"track-me btn-standard bet-now-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/rugby-league\/nrl\/north-queensland-cowboys-vs-gold-coast-titans\/556a85ae-db61-47b4-b381-6a7dd619749d\" target=\"_blank\"\n            data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"bet now button\" data-tr-action=\"open sport_event\" data-tr-label=\"556a85ae-db61-47b4-b381-6a7dd619749d\" data-tr-event-id=\"556a85ae-db61-47b4-b381-6a7dd619749d\"             >Bet Now: Cowboys v Titans<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div> <!-- end tip-content -->\n  <\/div> <!-- end tip-type-racing-sports -->\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"entain-block tips-block\" id=\"qzHy6kOIghIz4\">\n  <div class=\"tip-type-racing-sport hoverable open\">\n    <div class=\"tip-header\">\n      <div class=\"tip-header-icon\">\n        <div class=\"tip-category\">\n                      <div class=\"icon icon__svg\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-icon.svg?v=20260821a#rugby-league\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tip-header-meta\">\n        <div class=\"tip-header-meta__inner\">\n          <div class=\"title\">Penrith Panthers v Manly Sea Eagles<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/div> <!-- end tip-header-meta -->\n    <\/div> <!-- end tip-header -->\n    <div class='tip-content'>\n            <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The narrative after last week\u2019s win over the Roosters is that Penrith are back and getting their season on the right track. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dylan Edwards and Nathan Cleary were both excellent but the side seems to be a long way off the pace. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Manly have been incredibly poor in their last three but get Tom Trbojevic back. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Sea Eagles side just moves with much more cohesion with Turbo at the back and they look a huge chance to not only cover against Penrith but collect the two premiership points. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Manly have covered eight of 10 off a loss and six of nine on the road, while Penrith are 5-10 against the spread when favoured and just one of six at CommBank, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">chips in Manly in this one. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tolutau Koula has four tries in four games. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tom Trbojevic has 106 tries in 155 games and is one of the great try threats in the NRL. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recommended Bets<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best: Manly +5.5 ($1.96)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next: Manly 13+ ($6.40)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tryscorer: Tolutau Koula ($19 First, $3.40 Anytime)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SGM: Tolutau Koula Try\/Tom Trbojevic Try ($7.51)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    <div class=\"tip-button\">\n          <a class=\"track-me btn-standard bet-now-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/rugby-league\/nrl\/penrith-panthers-vs-manly-sea-eagles\/20576de0-8595-4418-96a6-92007b637da0\" target=\"_blank\"\n            data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"bet now button\" data-tr-action=\"open sport_event\" data-tr-label=\"20576de0-8595-4418-96a6-92007b637da0\" data-tr-event-id=\"20576de0-8595-4418-96a6-92007b637da0\"             >Bet Now: Panthers v Sea Eagles<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div> <!-- end tip-content -->\n  <\/div> <!-- end tip-type-racing-sports -->\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"entain-block tips-block\" id=\"VlxLa0gBMQp2p\">\n  <div class=\"tip-type-racing-sport hoverable open\">\n    <div class=\"tip-header\">\n      <div class=\"tip-header-icon\">\n        <div class=\"tip-category\">\n                      <div class=\"icon icon__svg\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-icon.svg?v=20260821a#rugby-league\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tip-header-meta\">\n        <div class=\"tip-header-meta__inner\">\n          <div class=\"title\">Canberra Raiders v Dolphins<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/div> <!-- end tip-header-meta -->\n    <\/div> <!-- end tip-header -->\n    <div class='tip-content'>\n            <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Raiders and the Dolphins is arguably the most difficult game of the weekend to pick. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Canberra have been very good riding a favourable draw into the Top 4 this year while the Dolphins have been regurgent with three straight wins after a shocking start to the year. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Canberra have covered six of seven off a win and four of five at home but the underdog has covered all three in this matchup with the last two decided by a point. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expect a close game with Canberra expected to get the nod. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sebastian Kris is in career best form with six tries in seven matches this year including crossing in the last three. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hudson Young is in white-hot form with three straight doubles.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recommended Bets<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best: Canberra 1-12 ($2.90)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next: Either Team Under 6.5 Points ($2.85)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tryscorer: Sebastian Kris ($11.50 First, $2.35 Anytime)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SGM: Sebastian Kris Try\/Hudson Young Try ($5.44)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    <div class=\"tip-button\">\n          <a class=\"track-me btn-standard bet-now-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/rugby-league\/nrl\/canberra-raiders-vs-dolphins\/ac00bf2a-3c02-4aee-ac0e-8a2a0f39864b\" target=\"_blank\"\n            data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"bet now button\" data-tr-action=\"open sport_event\" data-tr-label=\"ac00bf2a-3c02-4aee-ac0e-8a2a0f39864b\" data-tr-event-id=\"ac00bf2a-3c02-4aee-ac0e-8a2a0f39864b\"             >Bet Now: Raiders v Dolphins<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div> <!-- end tip-content -->\n  <\/div> <!-- end tip-type-racing-sports -->\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"entain-block tips-block\" id=\"_gF88QiRHFP6c\">\n  <div class=\"tip-type-racing-sport hoverable open\">\n    <div class=\"tip-header\">\n      <div class=\"tip-header-icon\">\n        <div class=\"tip-category\">\n                      <div class=\"icon icon__svg\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-icon.svg?v=20260821a#rugby-league\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tip-header-meta\">\n        <div class=\"tip-header-meta__inner\">\n          <div class=\"title\">Wests Tigers Cronulla Sharks<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/div> <!-- end tip-header-meta -->\n    <\/div> <!-- end tip-header -->\n    <div class='tip-content'>\n            <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Round 8 wraps up with one of the better bets of the round with the Tigers big home underdogs at Leichhardt against the Sharks. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Tigers are enduring a tumultuous time but have recalled Lachlan Galvin into the top grade this week. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regardless of your views on him, he no doubt gives the club a better chance of winning. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Sharks have dominated this matchup with 11 wins in the last 13 meetings but the Tigers won the last meeting at Leichhardt 32-6. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Home underdogs in Rounds 5-8 cover at 64% while the Tigers are 7-3 against the spread off conceding 30-plus. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Sharks have failed to cover four straight off a double digit win. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jahream Bula has scored in his last two. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Briton Nikora has three tries in his last seven against the Tigers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recommended Bets<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best: Wests Tigers +6.5 ($1.90)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next: Wests Tigers Win ($2.80)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tryscorer: Jahream Bula ($14 First, $2.75 Anytime)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SGM: Jahream Bula Try\/Briton Nikora Try ($6.85)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    <div class=\"tip-button\">\n          <a class=\"track-me btn-standard bet-now-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/rugby-league\/nrl\/wests-tigers-vs-cronulla-sharks\/455b154b-5d01-4db8-b811-234e88d5f8c3\" target=\"_blank\"\n            data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"bet now button\" data-tr-action=\"open sport_event\" data-tr-label=\"455b154b-5d01-4db8-b811-234e88d5f8c3\" data-tr-event-id=\"455b154b-5d01-4db8-b811-234e88d5f8c3\"             >Bet Now: Tigers v Sharks<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div> <!-- end tip-content -->\n  <\/div> <!-- end tip-type-racing-sports -->\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A massive weekend of footy action is coming up headed by a sensational Thursday Night Football clash between the unbeaten Bulldogs and the fancied Broncos at Suncorp before an Anzac Day triple header for the ages led by the traditional Roosters and Dragons clash from Allianz 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