Raiders vs. Cowboys Predictions

The NRL continues with Round 13 action between the Raiders vs. Cowboys on Sunday, May 31 at 4:05pm at GIO Stadium.

A close game is expected in Canberra on Sunday afternoon, as the Raiders look to end a two-game losing streak.

Best Bet

Cowboys +3.5 @ $1.90

This game has all the makings of going to overtime, so we’re taking the Cowboys with the +3.5 start instead of taking them to win outright.

We believe the Cowboys are a much better team than the Raiders, as their records suggest, and with the Cowboys coming off consecutive wins over the Roosters and Souths, they’re in a good position to put pressure on the top four.

The same can’t be said about the Raiders, who have three losses from their last four games, with the only recent win coming against the struggling Titans. That’s why we’re backing the Cowboys, who would be $1.60 favourites if they were playing at home.

Punters should take the +3.5 line, in a game that could be decided with a big play late in the game.

Same Game Multi

Cowboys +3.5, Zac Laybutt Anytime Try Scorer, Tom Chester Anytime Try Scorer, Under 53.5 @ $15.50

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Punters get value odds for Zac Laybutt and Tom Chester to score for the Cowboys, and we are securing the value.

Laybutt ended his try-less streak with a score last week, and his confidence levels should be much higher now. The same goes for Chester, who scored a try and should have set up another, and it was his effort levels which impressed us. They pay $2.05 and $2.95 respectively, which are excellent odds.

Our final score prediction is 24-24, with the game being decided in golden point. Include under 53.5 points in NRL SGM picks.

Best Value Bet

Game to go to Extra Time @ $13.00

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We rarely expect a game to go to extra time, but everything points towards this being a close contest.

It’s hard to split them, and it was only in Round 10 when the Cowboys lost to the Eels 33-30 in golden point, so they know what it takes to play past 80 minutes.

The odds are big for a reason, but it’s an NRL prop bet worth including in picks for a bit of enjoyment.

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Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

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