Cowboys vs. Wests Tigers Predictions

Starts in 1d 5h

The NRL continues with Round 26 action between the Cowboys vs. Wests Tigers on Saturday, August 29 at 7:35pm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

Closing out action on Super Saturday are the Cowboys and Tigers, which could be a tricky game for the home side.

Best Bet

Wests Tigers +12.5 @ $1.90

Bet Now

Just when it looked like the Tigers had given up for 2026, they come out and beat the Roosters in the biggest upset of the year.

It’s not easy to follow a team like the Tigers, but based on that win, we can’t leave them out of our NRL picks this week, and playing the Cowboys won’t worry them too much.

The Cowboys have been wildly inconsistent this season, including a record loss to the Roosters, and they come off a loss to the Eels. That’s not good enough for a team currently inside the top eight, and the Tigers could take advantage.

Getting a +12.5 line is significant against a team struggling with confidence. The Tigers should want to follow up their historic win with another good showing, so include the underdogs in NRL picks this week.

Same Game Multi

Wests Tigers +12.5, Jeral Skelton Anytime Try Scorer, Braidon Burns Anytime Try Scorer, Over 53.5 @ $9.00

Bet Now

Jeral Skelton ended his try-scoring drought with two tries last week, and his confidence levels should be high. He’s a key player for the Tigers, and if he can cross for a try, they’ll have a good chance of winning. $2.25 is a good price with NRL odds.

Braidon Burns has two tries from his last three games, and although we have the Cowboys struggling to cover the spread, it should be a high-scoring game. That should result in a lot of tries, so we have Burns scoring one.

Over 53.5 points is a logical pick in a game where defence could be limited.

Best Value Bet

Jeral Skelton First Try Scorer @ $12.00

Bet Now

We’d love to see Skelton score the opening try of the game and get the Tigers off to a fast start.

He’s an imposing player on the field, which makes him tough to stop close to the line, and the $12 odds are too good to pass up.

Include him in NRL picks as a value bet for the big game on Saturday.

Want more betting options? We have ranked the best NRL betting sites, and you can find the fastest withdrawal betting sites too. New account on the cards? Check the Palmerbet code before you sign up.

Editor In Chief

Daryl Curnow

After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl Curnow was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.