NRL Round 17 2025 Expert Tips & Predictions

The NRL continues this week for Round 17 action, kicking off with the Panthers vs. Bulldogs on Thursday night.

We have NRL betting tips for every game in 2025, including this week’s featured games between the Broncos vs. Warriors and Storm vs Sharks.

NRL Round 17 Tips

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Thursday 26/6/25

The Panthers scored a much-needed win against the Warriors last week and they did it without their best players, who didn’t back up after playing State of Origin on Wednesday.

It was a big upset win, and with the likes of Nathan Cleary and Brian To’o back in the team, they are good enough to take down the competition leaders on Thursday.

A close game is expected, so take the $2.27 as a value bet.

Panthers by 4

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Friday 27/6/25

It’s now or never for the Sea Eagles, who were torched by the Titans before enjoying a bye last week.

That bye came at the right time for a team struggling with consistency, but the Wests Tigers have struggled to post wins, and we can’t see that changing.

A win gives the Sea Eagles a look at a top eight spot, and Daly Cherry-Evans could lead by example.

Sea Eagles by 8

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The Raiders are a formidable team, and although they let the Wests Tigers back into the game last week, they still scored a victory.

They now face a Knights team coming off a win over the Dolphins, but the problem for the Knights have been consistency and scoring points. The Raiders should take advantage on Friday night and put the hammer down.

We’re picking them to cover the –9.5 line, which could move to –10.5 on game day.

Raiders by 12

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Saturday 28/6/25

The Broncos come off a big comeback win over the Sharks last Sunday, which made it consecutive wins. However, the Warriors enjoy playing against Brisbane, and playing at Suncorp is a home away from home.

They were bitterly disappointing when losing to an understrength Panthers last week, but that loss could have come at the right time. It should help them switch on, and beating the Broncos is a good way to bounce back.

Getting a +4.5 start is generous for a top four team.

Warriors by 4

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The Eels fought bravely to beat the Titans on Sunday without Mitch Moses and Dylan Brown, so that shapes up well against the Dragons.

The Dragons are having another disappointing year, especially considering their talented roster, so betting on them comes with risk.

We’re happy to back the Eels at the value odds. They have momentum and enough confidence to make a late run at the playoffs.

Eels by 4

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The Dolphins were the big disappointment last week when losing to the Knights in Perth and rebounding from that loss could prove difficult.

It wasn’t an inspiring performance, and with the Rabbitohs coming in fresh off a narrow 25-24 loss to the Storm and paying $2.55, we can’t turn down the value for the visitors.

They just need to keep pace early and their experience could prevail late.

Rabbitohs by 4

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Sunday 29/6/25

After blowing a big late lead against Brisbane last week, we can’t back the Sharks to cover the spread against the Storm.

Melbourne narrowly escaped losing to the Rabbitohs last week, but that near-shock could spark them back into life, and we still believe they’re the team to beat in 2025.

We’re not sure on the mindset of the Sharks, which has been frail at best.

Storm by 14

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The Titans and Cowboys come off hugely disappointing losses in Round 16. The Titans lost to the Eels as favourites and the Cowboys were given a lesson against the Roosters.

There is more upside with the Cowboys, who have a much better roster, and the Titans picked up some injuries and concussions to key players.

If the Cowboys want any chance of playing finals league, they need to win comfortably.

Cowboys by 10