The NRL continues this week for Round 18 action, kicking off with the Bulldogs vs. Broncos on Friday night.
We have NRL betting tips for every game in 2025, including this week’s featured games between the Raiders vs. Dragons and Cowboys vs. Storm in an Origin-shortened round.
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NRL Round 18 Tips
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Friday 4/7/25
State of Origin has decimated the Broncos for this game, which is why they’re underdogs on the road against the Bulldogs.
The Broncos are one of the hottest teams in the competition, but without Reece Walsh, they could struggle to produce the same excitement that they have been showing.
The Bulldogs have some players missing, but they are well-rested and ready to get back to the top of the NRL ladder. They’re good enough to cover the –4.5 spread.
Bulldogs by 8
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Saturday 5/7/25
The Raiders had a chance to win with ease last week, but although they’re struggling to put teams away, they should easily account for the Dragons on Saturday.
St George played well in the first half against the Eels last week before letting them back in the game, but with a few of their best players out of action, they could struggle to hang with the Raiders, who have good depth.
Covering an 8.5 spread isn’t easy, but they play at home, and this is an ideal opportunity to produce a good win.
Raiders by 12
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The Cowboys might have come away with a win over the Titans on Sunday, but their defence hasn’t good in the second half. That doesn’t bode well against a Storm team coming off a strong win over the Cronulla Sharks.
Melbourne is without some of its best players, but Jahrome Hughes is still in the mix, and he’s good enough to lead the Storm to a victory over a Cowboys team without a few players, including Tommy Deardon.
We expect the Storm to score an easy road win given the circumstances.
Storm by 14
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Sunday 6/7/25
The Tigers are struggling to produce much, and without Jarome Luai, they could struggle to score points against the Roosters.
Sitting in sixth on the NRL ladder, the Roosters have battled back gamely, and they have enough senior players to make a run for a top four spot, so getting wins over teams like the Tigers shouldn’t be difficult.
Covering a –12.5 spread at home shouldn’t be hard against a team that is struggling to avoid the wooden spoon yet again.
Roosters by 16
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We’re taking another favourite to cover the spread with the Sea Eagles, who have the benefit of not being affected to Origin too much.
Having Daly Cherry-Evans in the team is a bonus, and his experience should be enough to see the Sea Eagles score a big win over the Rabbitohs, who were poor last week, and will be missing some Origin players.
We recommend taking the –9.5 line before it moves to double digits.
Sea Eagles by 12
