The NRL kicks off this week for Round 1 action, with a Las Vegas double-header getting things started on Sunday afternoon.
We have NRL betting tips for every game in 2025, including Round 1 featured games between the Raiders vs Warriors, Panthers vs Sharks, and Roosters vs Broncos.
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NRL Round 1 Predictions
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Sunday 2/3/25
11:00am Canberra Raiders vs New Zealand Warriors @ Allegiant Stadium
The Warriors have looked good at times during the pre-season, and we think they have more promise than the Canberra Raiders.
We don’t have much hope for the Raiders in 2025 after another tough year, and playing in Las Vegas could be the worst place for them to show their best.
Betting on Round 1 isn’t easy, but the Warriors’ razzle dazzle could excite a big crowd at Allegiant Stadium.
Betting tip: Warriors –3.5 @ $1.90
Warriors by 8
Use Code: 'GOBET500'3:30pm Penrith Panthers vs Cronulla Sharks @ Allegiant Stadium
There is some trepidation surrounding the Panthers with betting markets, and that could lead to a Sharks victory.
The Panthers have been easily the best team over the last few years, but they’re missing a few pieces, and although Nathan Cleary is a master, they could struggle to handle a confident Sharks outfit on Sunday.
There is better value with the Sharks at $2.52, so lock them in for a Vegas upset.
Betting tip: Sharks @ $2.52
Sharks by 4
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Thursday 6/3/25
8:00pm Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos @ Allianz Stadium
It could be a big 2025 for the Brisbane Broncos, who have a good mix of youth and experience on the roster.
They showed two years when losing to the Panthers in the Grand Final that they’re capable of the big time, and there is excitement in the camp.
Sydney is always hindered by injury woes, and although it also has a good team on paper, as betting markets suggest, it could struggle to perform in the opener.
Betting tip: Broncos –4.5 @ $1.90
Broncos by 10
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Friday 7/3/25
6:00pm Wests Tigers vs Newcastle Knights @ Campbelltown Sports Stadium
Bookmakers can’t split the Tigers and Knights, and this game all comes down to attitude.
We don’t think either team has much chance of making the playoffs, but with Luai signing with the Tigers, there is some confidence with this team in Round 1.
We don’t think it will last, but it could be good enough to win the opener.
Betting tip: Tigers @ $1.92
Tigers by 1
Use Code: 'GOBET500'8:05pm Dolphins vs South Sydney Rabbitohs @ Suncorp Stadium
The Dolphins had no friends in premiership markets a couple of weeks ago, but after some good pre-season efforts, they are growing in popularity.
They thumped the North Queensland Cowboys two weeks ago, and although it’s only a warm-up game, it was still an impressive effort.
The Rabbitohs could have a tough 2025 and there could be a lack of direction with this team. Therefore, back the Dolphins to fire up.
Betting tip: Dolphins –3.5 @ $1.90
Dolphins by 10
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Saturday 8/3/25
5:30pm St George Dragons vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs @ Jubilee Stadium
The Dragons are expected to be near the bottom of the NRL ladder, and looking to take advantage are the Bulldogs.
With improvement in sight, the Bulldogs could achieve more than last year, which was a step in the right direction.
Their 2025 season should kick off with a commanding win on the road.
Betting tip: Bulldogs –5.5 @ $1.84
Bulldogs by 12
Use Code: 'GOBET500'7:35pm Manly Sea Eagles vs North Queensland Cowboys @ 4 Pines Park
A close game is expected between the Sea Eagles and Cowboys, and we’re picking the Cowboys to score an upset on the road.
Their pre-season form hasn’t been good, but we believe in this team, and it’s a good-looking team on paper, despite what 2024 produced.
Manly can take a few weeks to gel, and we’re not enticed by the $1.57 odds. We prefer the $2.41 for the Cowboys to ride into town and steal a win.
Betting tip: Cowboys @ $2.41
Cowboys by 4
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Sunday 9/3/25
4:05pm Melbourne Storm vs Parramatta Eels @ AAMI Park
There is never too much between the Storm and Eels, and although the Storm are our picks to win the NRL premiership, we’re backing the Eels to keep it close.
Covering a –9.5 spread isn’t easy in the opening week, and the Eels have a knack of playing better against good teams and terrible against bad teams.
The Sunday afternoon game should be an exciting and close contest.
Betting tip: Eels +9.5 @ $1.90
Storm by 6
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