Warriors vs. Panthers Predictions

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The NRL continues with Round 23 action between the Warriors vs. Panthers on Friday, August 7 at 6:00pm at Go Media Stadium.

It’s a marquee matchup between the Warriors and Panthers, which has massive implications on the top four.

Best Bet

Warriors +5.5 @ $1.90

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Despite being third on the NRL ladder, we feel like we’re taking a risk in backing the Warriors +5.5.

This is usually the time of the year when their form deteriorates, but after being well-beaten by the Bulldogs, we liked the way they bounced back with a dominant win over the Titans last week.

They could have easily played poorly, knowing the Panthers were on deck, and if the Warriors play their best, they’re good enough to be competitive, especially playing in front of a sold-out crowd at Go Media Stadium.

They play well in Auckland, and losing to the Panthers would set them back. They only narrowly lost to the Panthers earlier this year when playing were missing due to Origin, and although the Warriors have been hit by injuries more than most teams, they’re playing well.

The +5.5 line is generous enough to include in NRL picks, and it should be the most exciting game of the round.

Same Game Multi

Warriors +5.5, Alofiana Khan-Pereira Anytime Try Scorer, Thomas Jenkins Anytime Try Scorer, Over 41.5 @ $9.00

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Alofiana Khan-Pereira has four tries from his last four games, and the $2.18 odds to score a try against Penrith is a good price. He is a quality winger with plenty of speed, and he’s good enough to score a try against NRL’s best.

Thomas Jenkins is the leading try scorer after scoring another double last week. It has been a freakish year for the Panthers’ winger, and the $1.78 odds are much better than what punters usually get for him to score.

Our final score has the Warriors winning 24-22, so we’re including over 41.5 points as one of our best NRL SGM picks.

Best Value Bet

Warriors 1-12 @ $3.60

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If the Warriors are to win, it will likely be within 12 points, so if you’re taking the $2.52 odds in head-to-head markets, it’s best to take the $3.60 for a 1-12 win.

They are good enough to cause an upset over the Panthers, and we believe the Warriors will play with more energy than the visitors.

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Daryl Curnow

After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl Curnow was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

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.

Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.