Dolphins vs. Warriors Predictions – NRL Round 17 2026

The NRL continues with Round 17 action between the Dolphins vs. Warriors on Saturday, June 27 at 3:00pm at Suncorp Stadium.

The biggest game of the week sees the Dolphins and Warriors go into battle, where the Dolphins emerge as shortening $1.45 favourites.

Best Bet

Warriors +6.5 @ $1.90

Punters get a +6.5 line for one of the best defensive teams in the NRL, and although they’re dealing with another high-profile injury, they keep stepping up to the mark.

The Warriors come off a big 38-20 win over the Cowboys in Christchurch last week, and they’re not getting enough respect in betting markets. They love playing at Suncorp Stadium, where most of the crowd support will be on their side.

The Dolphins have played well over the last few weeks, and they’re a dangerous team. They are one of the best attacking teams in the NRL, but the Warriors defence is stout, and they could struggle to put up 30-40 points.

We would be surprised if the Warriors got blown out given what’s on the line. They have a chance to make ground on the Panthers at the top of the table, so take them to cover the +6.5 spread.

Same Game Multi

Warriors +6.5, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak Anytime Try Scorer, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad Anytime Try Scorer, Over 50.5 @ $9.00

It was a big return for Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad last week. He scored four tries on the wing for the Warriors, and he’s making the most of his recall. We have him scoring this week, and punters get $1.84 from bookmakers.

On the other wing for the Warriors is Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, who has five tries in his last five games. He has been a little quiet recently, but if the ball heads his way, he more often than not finishes with a try.

50.5 points is one of the biggest points totals this week, and it’s not hard to see why. These teams often turn it on in the try-scoring department, so punters should expect nothing less.

Best Value Bet

Warriors 1-12 @ $3.80

It’s a Dolphins home game, but if the Warriors were at home, they would be slight favourites to win.

Suncorp Stadium often feels like home for the Warriors, who have a massive Kiwi contingent in Queensland, so home field advantage doesn’t play too strongly for the Dolphins.

Warriors 1-12 pays $3.80, and we’re putting respect on the second-placed team. They have done nothing wrong to date, so take the value.

Daryl Curnow
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After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl 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.

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