Dolphins vs. Panthers Predictions

The NRL continues with Round 7 action between the Dolphins vs. Panthers on Friday, April 17 at 8:00pm at TIO Stadium.

One of the more entertaining games of the week should be Dolphins vs. Panthers, where points should come freely.

Best Bet

Dolphins +14.5 @ $1.90

The Dolphins look to bounce back after two disappointing losses, but with a bye week under their belt, they should come back with more energy.

Their loss to Manly was a poor showing, and their attitude was the most disappointing aspect of the heavy loss. However, they could bounce back with a big showing against the Panthers, who ended their winning streak last week.

Penrith lost 32-16 to the Bulldogs as skinny favourites, and bouncing back from that loss could prove difficult. The Panthers are the better team in this matchup, but the Dolphins get a +14.5 start, which is significant.

We expect a close game, and it could be the Dolphins best performance of the season.

Same Game Multi

Dolphins +14.5, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow Anytime Try Scorer, Brian To’o Anytime Try Scorer, Over 52.5 @ $8.00

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We’re going with two noted try scorers in Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Brian To’o. The Hammer scored a double in the loss to the Sea Eagles, and being one of the quickest players in the NRL means he will score plenty of tries.

To’o didn’t score against the Bulldogs, but he did plenty of work bringing the ball out of their own end. He should be more focused on scoring tries, in what should be an open contest where defence takes a back seat.

Over 52.5 points is one of our best NRL prop bets this week. Seven of the last 10 Dolphins’ games have gone over the total, and they don’t play in low-scoring games.

Best Value Bet

Dolphins First Half @ $3.75

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Our NRL predictions have the Dolphins starting fast, which could be enough to get them a halfway lead.

They haven’t been starting well enough this season, which has seen them play from behind. However, given how much scoring prowess they have, they could give the Panthers defence something to worry about on Friday night.

Punters get $3.75 for the Dolphins to hold a halftime lead, which is much better odds than we expected.

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