Eels vs. Sea Eagles Predictions

The NRL continues with Round 18 action between the Eels vs. Sea Eagles on Sunday, July 5 at 2:00pm at CommBank Stadium.

Getting NRL action started on Sunday are the Eels and Sea Eagles, where the Sea Eagles are best backed to prevail.

Best Bet

Sea Eagles –8.5 @ $1.90

The Sea Eagles have been one of the more impressive teams over the last couple of months, despite losing two of their last five.

They scored quality wins over the Titans and Souths before putting on a big showing when beating the Storm 30-4 last week, which was their season’s best performance. If they are anywhere close to that level against the Eels, they’ll put them away with ease.

Both teams are without their Origin players, but the Eels are hurt more with Mitch Moses not playing. He’s a big loss for them, and their attack struggles at the best of times, let alone with their star playmaker not available.

The Sea Eagles have some big names out as well, but they have more depth, and they should run away with a comfortable victory to cover the –8.5 spread.

Same Game Multi

Sea Eagles –8.5, Jason Saab Anytime Try Scorer, Tom Trbojevic Anytime Try Scorer, Over 50.5 @ $7.50

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Jason Saab didn’t start the year well in the try scoring department, but he has come alive with four tries in his last four games. The speedster should fancy his chances against the Eels defence, so include him in picks.

The same goes for Tommy Turbo, who has had an injury interrupted season. He’s back in the team, and he could add his name to the scorers’ list. Punters get $1.78, and those odds are good enough to boost NRL SGM odds.

The total points line is set at 50.5, so bookies expect a high-scoring game. We have the Sea Eagles winning 34-20, so include the over in NRL picks.

Best Value Bet

Tom Trbojevic First Try Scorer @ $8.50

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It was a successful return to the field for Trbojevic last week against the Storm, and he could get back to his try scoring ways on Sunday.

We have him scoring the opening try of the contest at $8.50, which is a fair price for the Sea Eagles fullback, who could get the crowd up on their feet at CommBank Stadium.

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