The NRL continues this week for Round 9 action, kicking off with the Rabbitohs vs Panthers on Thursday night.
We have NRL betting tips for every game in 2024, including this weeksâ featured games between the Broncos vs Roosters and Cowboys vs Dolphins.
NRL Round 9 Tips
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Thursday 2/5/24
7:50pm South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Penrith Panthers @ Accor Stadium
The Rabbitohs are officially the worst team in the NRL, and we didnât think we would be saying that during pre-season talks.
They need to fire up this week, but they play the Panthers, who are going about their business in fine style.
Bookmakers have 14.5 points between them, which is a big line, so weâre prepared to give South Sydney one last chance, but theyâre on thin ice.
Betting tip: South Sydney Rabbitohs +14.5 @ $1.90
Panthers by 12
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Friday 3/5/24
6:00pm Manly Sea Eagles vs Canberra Raiders @ 4 Pines Park
The Raiders were thrashed 40-0 by the Sharks on Sunday, which makes them tough to back this week.
Therefore, weâre taking the Sea Eagles at home, who could be one of the bets of the week at the â8.5 line.
Manly is good enough to pile on the points against a hurting Raiders outfit, who looked to give up way too easily last week, and we have predicted Ricky Stuartâs departure for many years.
Betting tip: Manly Sea Eagles â8.5 @ $1.90
Sea Eagles by 14
8:00pm Brisbane Broncos vs Sydney Roosters @ Suncorp Stadium
Heavyweights collide when the Broncos and Roosters meet on Friday night, and weâre picking the Broncos to prevail.
They come off an easy win over the Wests Tigers, and although Sydney destroyed the Dragons, we believe the Broncos have more upside.
Getting a â5.5 line is too good to pass up for the home side.
Betting tip: Brisbane Broncos â5.5 @ $1.90
Broncos by 8
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Saturday 4/5/24
3:00pm Canterbury Bulldogs vs Wests Tigers @ Accor Stadium
The Bulldogs find themselves inside the top eight, which didnât seem likely a few weeks ago.
Looking to take advantage of playing easier teams, they should be well-favoured to beat the Tigers on Saturday, so the â7.5 line appeals.
Despite the Tigers starting well, they are falling back to earth as expected. We predict their struggles to continue for the rest of the year.
Betting tip: Canterbury Bulldogs â7.5 @ $1.90
Bulldogs by 10
5:30pm Gold Coast Titans vs Melbourne Storm @ Cbus Super Stadium
The Melbourne Storm i starting to fire up in a big way, and the Titans could be in for a wakeup call.
Gold Coast scored its first win of the year against the Warriors last week, but facing a rampaging Storm outfit is a different kettle of fish.
The line is â13.5, and weâre not surprised itâs so one sided. Take the better team to score a comfortable victory.
Betting tip: Melbourne Storm â13.5 @ $1.90
Storm by 16
7:35pm North Queensland Cowboys vs Dolphins @ Country Bank Stadium
The Queensland teams come off Round 8 losses, but the Cowboys were the more impressive team.
They lost 26-20 to the Panthers, which was expected, but they did well to cover the +9.5 spread, so punters were happy.
The Dolphins lost to the Knights, which wasnât expected, so weâre going with the Cowboys to beat their little brothers.
Betting tip: North Queensland Cowboys â7.5 @ $1.90
Cowboys by 8
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Sunday 5/5/24
2:00pm Newcastle Knights vs New Zealand Warriors @ McDonald Jones Stadium
Itâs always an exciting contest between the Knights and Warriors, but weâre surprised by the odds.
Newcastle scored a good win over the Dolphins last week, and the Warriors lost poorly to the Titans despite having a 12-0 lead.
Itâs not good enough from the Warriors, so weâre taking the $2.26 odds for the Knights to win in front of their home fans.
Betting tip: Newcastle Knights @ $2.26
Knights by 4
4:05pm Cronulla Sharks vs St George Dragons @ PointsBet Stadium
The Sharks lead the way after dismantling the Raiders last week, and the inconsistent Dragons donât stand much of a chance.
St George can be great one week and terrible the next. Unfortunately, it has been terrible on one too many occasions.
Professionalism is with the Sharks, who should have enough in the tank to put up a big number in consecutive weeks.
Betting tip: Cronulla Sharks â13.5 @ $1.90
Sharks by 20