Panthers vs. Bulldogs Predictions

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The NRL continues with Round 26 action between the Panthers vs. Bulldogs on Friday, August 28 at 8:00pm at CommBank Stadium.

It’s a blockbuster game between the Panthers and Bulldogs, with positions inside the top eight up for grabs.

Best Bet

Bulldogs +9.5 @ $1.90

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We have backed the Panthers over the last two weeks against the spread and they’re 0-2, so we’re betting against them on Friday.

They didn’t look good when losing to the Roosters 12-6, and although they defeated the Storm last week, after getting 14-0 up, they barely had another set on the Storm’s line, and they were dominated in the second half.

It’s not a good look for a team that has slipped to second on the ladder, and they would have been third had the Roosters not lost to the Tigers last week. The Bulldogs could give them something to worry about, and the +9.5 is a generous line.

They scored a one-sided 44-14 win over the Dragons last week, and with the Bulldogs sitting in ninth, they need the win more than the Panthers. It should result in a close contest, so snap up the +9.5 line.

Same Game Multi

Bulldogs +9.5, Matt Burton Anytime Try Scorer, Thomas Jenkins Anytime Try Scorer, Over 40.5 @ $13.00

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Punters got value odds for Matt Burton to score last week, and after scoring twice, there is no reason to jump off his back. He’s crucial to the Bulldogs’ success, and he’s a better runner of the ball than he gets credit for. The $3.30 odds are generous with NRL odds, so include him in picks.

Thomas Jenkins has seen his try-scoring lead dwindle after three scoreless games. We have him scoring a try this week, and although the $1.59 odds are short, he should cross the line for a four pointer.

The total points line is low at 40.5, so we’re taking the over. The final score should be around 24-22, so the over is worth including.

Best Value Bet

Bulldogs H2H @ $3.37

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It won’t be easy for the Bulldogs to beat the Panthers outright, but given how the Panthers are playing, they’re no good thing.

They have struggled over the last couple of months, and the Bulldogs have already beaten Penrith this season when scoring 32-16 in April.

That’s a good form guide, so back the underdog to win at $3.36.

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