Panthers vs. Wests Tigers Predictions

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Penrith still has the minor premiership in play going into the last round, which means the handbrake stays off against a Tigers side that has been falling apart all season.

The Panthers have won two in a row and the Tigers have lost four of their last five, and the way they’ve lost them matters more than the record. Penrith will get plenty of ball and plenty of room to put up a big score.

The part that interests us is the margin. If Penrith need points as well as the two, they’ll keep the foot down deep into the second half rather than easing off at 20 up. That’s the case for the line rather than the head-to-head.

Best Bet

Panthers -19.5 @ $1.90

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The Panthers could need a big win to win the minor premiership, which is why the line is set at -19.5.

It will depend on how easily the Warriors defeat the Sea Eagle, but either way, we expect the Panthers to roll through the Tigers without much fuss.

The Tigers have endured another testing season under coach Benji Marshall, and we don’t see how they’re going to get out of their losing ways. They have four losses from their last five games, and they were easily beaten by the Cowboys last week.

The Panthers are seeking their third straight win after some moderate form. However, they’re preparing for the finals, and despite losing two of their last four, they are still a great chance to finish at the top of the ladder.

Back the Panthers to cover the -19.5 spread in a one-sided performance. They should score early and often against a weakened Tigers defence.

Same Game Multi

Panthers -19.5, Thomas Jenkins Anytime Try Scorer, Dylan Edwards Anytime Try Scorer, Over 48.5 @ $7.00

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Thomas Jenkins hasn’t scored in his last four games, and he’s seen the top try scorer title slip away. However, we have him scoring against a Tigers defence that doesn’t often try too hard. Take the short odds.

Dylan Edwards could also score a try, which would be his first in his last four games. He pays $2.08 with bookmakers, and that gives our NRL SGM odds a big boost. Look for Edwards to stand up and deliver on Sunday.

It should be a high-scoring game, so we’re including over 48.5 in our multi. The final score could be around 38-12.

Best Value Bet

Brian To'o First Try Scorer @ $7.50

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Brian To’o could get the scoring underway for the Panthers, and he looked good when scoring three tries against Melbourne two weeks ago.

He didn’t score last week, so he’ll be keen to get back to it against the Tigers, and the $7.50 odds are worth including as a value bet.

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