The NRL continues this week for Round 5 action, kicking off with the Storm vs Broncos blockbuster on Thursday.
We have NRL betting tips for every game in 2024, including this weeksâ featured games between the Rabbitohs vs Warriors and Sea Eagles vs Panthers.
NRL Round 5 Tips
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Thursday 4/4/24
8:00pm Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos @ AAMI Park
It hasnât been a good start for the Brisbane Broncos, who are the underdogs against the Storm on Thursday.
It has been a better start for the Storm, and although there is improvement to come, they should feel comfortable with their position.
The â3.5 line is likely to move throughout the week, so take the value now.
Betting tip: Melbourne Storm â3.5 @ $1.82
Storm by 6
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Friday 5/4/24
6:00pm Canterbury Bulldogs vs Sydney Roosters @ Accor Stadium
Most of the early money has come for the Roosters, and weâre not surprised by those moves.
They are the much better team compared to the Bulldogs, who are likely to be near the bottom of the NRL ladder throughout the year.
However, covering a 10.5 spread isnât easy. The Bulldogs could lose narrowly, so take them to cover the big number.
Betting tip: Canterbury Bulldogs +10.5 @ $1.90
Roosters by 8
8:00pm Newcastle Knights vs St George Dragons @ McDonald James Stadium
The Knights didnât show much against the Warriors, but they didnât have many favours in the injury department.
Facing the Dragons should give them every chance to get back to winning form, and consistency for the Dragons has always been tough.
Weâre backing the Knights to cover the â7.5 spread.
Betting tip: Newcastle Knights â7.5 @ $1.90
Knights by 10
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Saturday 6/4/24
3:00pm South Sydney Rabbitohs vs New Zealand Warriors @ Accor Stadium
It has been an awful start for the Rabbitohs, who sit in 16th position.
They now face the Warriors, who come off consecutive victories over the Raiders and Knights, which is solid form.
Weâre not surprised by the closeness in betting markets, but weâre backing the visitors to get it done.
Betting tip: New Zealand Warriors @ $1.82
Warriors by 4
5:30pm Manly Sea Eagles vs Penrith Panthers @ 4 Pines Park
Itâs tough to bet on the Sea Eagles following their most recent performance, so weâre taking the Panthers.
The defending champions are a quality team, and although playing on the road makes it harder, they should have the class edge over Manly.
Punters donât often get a â3.5 line for the Panthers.
Betting tip: Penrith Panthers â3.5 @ $1.90
Panthers by 6
7:35pm Dolphins vs Wests Tigers @ Suncorp Stadium
The Tigers have found form under their new coach, but they could be without their half due to suspension.
That could give the Dolphins all they need to win this game, and they have made a good start to 2024 under Wayne Bennett.
There has been solid betting support for the Dolphins, and the odds could short.
Betting tip: Dolphins @ $1.66
Dolphins by 6
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Saturday 7/4/24
4:05pm North Queensland Cowboys vs Gold Coast Titans @ Country Bank Stadium
The Cowboys have been impressive over the last few weeks, and although not perfect, they are good enough to put up a big score.
The Titans lost their captain to a season-ending injury two weeks ago, and itâs going to be hard for them to beat teams like the Cowboys.
Covering a â15.5 spread isnât easy, but the Cowboys have points on tap.
Betting tip: North Queensland Cowboys â15.5 @ $1.90
Cowboys by 18
6:15pm Canberra Raiders vs Parramatta Eels @ GIO Stadium
The Eels blew a good chance to beat the Tigers on Monday, and that could have a flow-on effect.
We fancy the Raiders to score a win at home on Sunday, and they are the narrow favourites to score at $1.72.
Money could come for them throughout the week, so weâre happy to have them in our NRL picks.
Betting tip: Canberra Raiders @ $1.72
Raiders by 4