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NRL Betting Tips Round 24: Sunday Footy Games

  • Author: Mick Gannon
  • Aug 25, 2018 12:57 PM
  • AAP

Sharks circling in race for the Top Four

Sharks  v Knights

NRL Odds: Cronulla Sharks $1.26 (-11.5) / Newcastle Knights $3.85 (+11.5)

The Knights improved out of sight last week, easily accounting for top-four contenders the Panthers in a 20-12 win at Penrith Stadium.

Despite young-gun Kalyn Ponga being named for this week’s clash, reports from the Knights camp say he’ll miss the remaining two games of the season.

Newcastle will look to halves pairing Mitchell Pearce and Connor Watson to steer the ship. A big performance from Pearce is key if the Knights have any hope of defeating the Sharkies at home on Sunday afternoon.

Cronulla, who defeated the Cowboys in a tight clash last week, are circling a top-four spot. A win over the Knights this week, and the Bulldogs next, should be enough to secure the semi-finals safety net.

With Sharks stars Andrew Fifita and Josh Dugan in the headlines for all the wrong reasons this week, there are sure to be some mixed emotions throughout the club. 

Both stars play well when the momentum’s in their favour, however coming off a week of drama, the question will be - can they let their footy do the talking?

NRL Player In E Lee (Sharks), J Brailey (Sharks), W Graham (Sharks), C Heighnington (Knights)

NRL Player Out J Ramien (Sharks), R Leutele (Sharks), J Paulo (Sharks), L Yates (Knights)

NRL WeatherFine and 18 degrees.

NRL Stats Key NRL stats

  • Average points scored: Sharks 20.5 / Knights 17.6
  • Average points conceded: Sharks 17.9.1 / Knights 24.8
  • The Sharks have won their last five encounters with the Knights

NRL Betting TipKey NRL Betting Stats

  • 13 of the Sharks 14 wins have been by a margin of 1-12: Sharks 1-12 @ $3.25 
  • Valentine Holmes (3) leads both teams in first try scorers this season: Valentine Holmes   first try @ $11 
  • Clashes at Southern Cross Stadium have averaged 41.5 total match points: 'Under' match line of 42.5 points @ $1.90

NRL Betting Tip NRL Betting Tip: No Bet

Reasoning: With Ponga in doubt there is no way you can back the Knights with any confidence. If Ponga proves his fitness, the Knights look good things at the line of +11.5. 

 

Missed our NRL Premiership Betting Tips? Read it here

 

Dragons v Bulldogs

NRL Odds: St George Illawarra Dragons $1.55 (-4.5) / Canterbury Bulldogs $2.50 (+4.5)

After a three-game losing streak, the Dragons snuck their way into the top-four last week with a win over the unpredictable Tigers.

In what was a career-best performance, Kurt Mann stood up in the absence of Gareth Widdop, leading from the front with one try assist, seven tackle busts and one line-break.

Meanwhile, the Bulldogs produced a spectacular one-point win over the Warriors last week. 

Young half Lachlan Lewis slotted the game-winning field goal in the final minutes. Add to that a try, a try assist and a line-break assist, and it's easy to see why he is touted as one of the hottest rising stars in the NRL.

The Doggies have won four of their last five games against the Dragons and have also won five of their last six at OKI Jubilee. 

With young-gun Lewis leading the Dogs around the park, don’t be surprised to see the Bulldogs produce an upset here.

NRL Player In J Nightingale (Dragons)

NRL Player Out J Field (Dragons)

NRL Weather Possible Showers and 14 degrees.

NRL Stats Key NRL stats

  • Average points scored per game: Dragons 22.5 / Bulldogs 16.9
  • Average points conceded per game: Dragons 19.1 / Bulldogs 20.2
  • The Bulldogs have won 4 of their last 5 encounters with the Dragons 

NRL Betting Tip Key NRL Betting Stats

  • The Bulldogs have covered the line at 54.5% this season: Bulldogs +4.5@$1.90 
  • Kerrod Holland (3) leads the Bulldogs in first try scorers this season: Kerrod Holland  first try scorer @ $17
  • Clashes at Jubilee Stadium have averaged 39.5 total match points: 'Over' match line of 37.5 points @ $1.90

NRL Betting Tip NRL Betting Tip: Bulldogs win head-to-head @$2.50 NRL Betting Tip

Reasoning: The Dogs have won three of their past four and head into this as rank outsiders against a Dragons side who have won only two of their past seven games. You'd expect the loss of Gareth Widdop to finally catch up with the Dragons, as the dogs continue to build momentum towards their 2019 season. 

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