Dragons vs. Roosters Predictions

The NRL continues with Round 8 action between the Dragons vs. Roosters on Saturday, April 25 at 4:00pm at Allianz Stadium.

ANZAC Day action kicks off with the Dragons vs. Roosters, where the Roosters are $1.18 favourites to win the rivalry game.

Best Bet

Dragons +16.5 @ $1.90

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The Dragons have seen better days, but with a new coach on board, they could turn up and play their best game of the season.

There is a myth that teams play well in the week following their coach getting sacked. However, despite history going against the Dragons, it’s the ANZAC Day clash, and they usually get up for it at Allianz Stadium.

It’s never too late to make a run in the NRL, and the Dragons haven’t been too bad in the last couple of weeks. They battled gamely in tough circumstances, and the Roosters showed defensive vulnerability against the Knights in the first half last week.

Getting a +16.5 start is sizable, regardless of how a team has performed, and the Dragons are our pick to keep this game close. If they can’t get up for this game, there is little hope for them in 2026.

Same Game Multi

Dragons +16.5, Tyrell Sloan Anytime Try Scorer, James Tedesco Anytime Try Scorer, Over 52.5 @ $9.00

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This is a big game for Tyrell Sloan, who has a point to prove. He hasn’t scored in three games, and although his work rate gets questioned, he is a talented player. Punters get $2.55 to boost NRL multi payouts.

We also have James Tedesco scoring a try for the Roosters. He scored a try last week, and he’s one of the more explosive players in the NRL. The $1.68 odds are worth including in NRL SGM picks.

It should be a high-scoring game, and one of the most entertaining games of the week. Over 52.5 points is a fair line from bookmakers.

Best Value Bet

Damien Cook Player of the Match @ $31.00

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Damien Cook had a good game for the Dragons last week, and if he comes with his best, he could win Man of the Match honours.

He’s one of the quickest hookers in the game, and although the Dragons might need to win for him to have a chance, he could still have a big game in a losing effort.

The $31 makes him a worthwhile value bet.

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