Panthers vs. Roosters Predictions

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The NRL continues with Round 24 action between the Panthers vs. Roosters on Thursday, August 13 at 7:50pm at CommBank Stadium.

Kicking off the week is a blockbuster between the Panthers and Roosters, which has a massive impact on the minor premiership race.

Best Bet

Panthers -1.5 @ $1.90

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It’s rare to see trepidation in NRL betting markets for the Panthers, but despite being only -1.5 favourites, we’re keeping the faith with the league leaders.

They suffered a tough loss to the Warriors last week, and we’ve never seen Nathan Cleary have such a quiet game. However, the Panthers don’t often perform that poorly for consecutive weeks, and what better way to turn things around than by beating the Roosters.

Sydney didn’t look that impressive when beating the Bulldogs last week, and it was a physical game. That could take its toll on Thursday night, and although James Tedesco returns, the Panthers’ defence is good enough to stop the fullback.

It’s going to be a close contest, hence the tight betting market, but we’re prepared to put our chips on the Panthers to bounce back and reestablish why they’re premiership favourites.

Same Game Multi

Panthers -1.5, Thomas Jenkins Anytime Try Scorer, Brian To'o Anytime Try Scorer, Under 42.5 @ $10.50

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Thomas Jenkins didn’t score against the Warriors, but that was an anomaly. He is the NRL’s leading try scorer this season, and we expect him to score. Punters get $1.73, which is about the best price you’ll get for Jenkins this year.

Brian To’o is leaving Penrith at the end of the season, which is a shame, but he’s a good chance to get back to try-scoring form this week. He has gone three games without a try, but he could cash in on the wing this week. The $1.97 odds are worth including in NRL SGM picks.

We have the Panthers winning 22-18, so we’re including under 42.5 points, which provides a big boost to multi bet payouts.

Best Value Bet

Panthers 1-12 @ $2.95

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Punters get better odds than expected for Panthers 1-12 at $2.95, and we can’t see either team winning by a big margin.

The Panthers’ loss to the Warriors last week could have been the best thing for them. It showcased their weaknesses, but the well-coached team will fire back with a much better effort.

Our NRL predictions have them winning by 4-6 points, so take the value available.

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