Dolphins vs Roosters
The Dolphins take on the Roosters in this crucial NRL encounter. The home side are currently occupying eight spot and will need a win to maintain their surge for a playoff spot. Wayne Bennett’s men need to quickly put the disappointment of last week behind them and focus on the big prize still on offer. A maiden finals berth in just their second season would be a huge achievement but losses in four of their past five matches have left them vulnerable to the closing pack that includes the Raiders and Dragons, who trail the Dolphins on points differential only.
TIP: The Dolphins allowed their opponent to score 21 unanswered points in 41 minutes of footy to take the game. They will need a better performance from their replacement players. The Roosters had no troubles putting points past Manly last weekend but gifted their opposition 3 tries on interceptions keeping the score much closer than the game deserved. The away side will have to improve their defence if are to pick up another win. The bookies have the Roosters as favorites and I am also backing them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.30, Playabets 1.30 and Bettabets 1.30
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Dolphins vs Roosters
- These sides have met twice before with each side winning once.
Latest results for both teams
The Dolphins lost 21-14 in the Gold Coast Titans in the last match while the Roosters beat Manly Sea Eagles 34-30 in their last match.
PREDICTION
The visitor were given a huge boost with Joey Manu returning after missing three games with a hand injury, this is the only change from the team that beat Manly. The Dolphins have now lost six of their last eight matches and will need to find some form if they want to be genuine contenders come finals time, if they indeed make it. However, they enter the match as extreme outsiders when they face the Roosters, who have won five of their previous six matches to jump into the top three on the ladder. The overall depth of the visitors make me predict an away win by 6 points.
Probable Starting XVs
Dolphins
1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averill 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Max Plath 10. Tevita Pangai Junior 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Kenny Bromwich
Roosters
1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph Suaalii 4. Joey Manu 5. Dom Young 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Spencer Leniu 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Victor Radley 13. Connor Watson
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Roosters victory are as follows:
Tictacbets 1.30
Playabets 1.30
Bettabets 1.30
Odds comparison on the Dolphins handicap:
The complete odds on the Dolphins handicap:
Tictacbets 1.90 (+11.5)
Playabets 1.87 (+11.5)
Bettabets 1.89 (-+11.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor odds on the Roosters outright win therefore we suggest the home team on the handicap for better odds. The best odds on this bet are as follows Tictacbets 1.90 (+11.5), Playabets 1.87 (+11.5) and Bettabets 1.89 (-+11.5)
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