NRL Betting Tips Round 12

NRL Footy Tips Round 12

Bulldogs vs Dragons

Thursday, May 23, 2024

7:50 PM @ Accor Stadium, Sydney

Thursday night at Accor Stadium, it’s the Bulldogs versus the Dragons. The Bulldogs are desperate to break their losing streak, while the Dragons are coming off a win. Despite recent form, the Bulldogs have a slight edge historically, winning 27 of their 44 encounters.

Head-to-Head Stats:

Average Points For Per Match: Bulldogs: 19.4, Dragons: 19.2
Average Points Against Per Match: Bulldogs: 17.9, Dragons: 24.8
Current Form: Bulldogs: LWWLL, Dragons: WWLLW
Current Streak: Bulldogs: L2, Dragons: W1
Reliability % (Win % After Leading At HT): Bulldogs: 60.0%, Dragons: 83.3%

Outcome Prediction:

Final Scores: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs: 24, St. George Illawarra Dragons: 18
Win Percentages: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs: 54.3%, St. George Illawarra Dragons: 45.8%

Expect a tight contest with the Bulldogs just edging it out, 24-18.

Betting Tip: Canterbury Bulldogs

Suggested Bet: Bulldogs to win by 1-12 @ $2.75 with Bet365

Over/Under Bet: OVER 40.5 @ $1.90 with Bet365

Cowboys vs Wests Tigers

Friday, May 24, 2024

6:00 PM @ Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville

Get ready for a ripper of a game as the Cowboys take on the Wests Tigers this Friday at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

The Cowboys, fresh off a win and backed by their home crowd, are set to charge. The Tigers, on the other hand, are in a slump, losing their last seven matches.

Head-to-Head Stats:

Average Points For Per Match: Cowboys: 25.0, Tigers: 14.5
Average Points Against Per Match: Cowboys: 26.1, Tigers: 22.6
Current Form: Cowboys: LLLLW, Tigers: LLLLL
Current Streak: Cowboys: W1, Tigers: L7
Completion Rate: Cowboys: 75%, Tigers: 81%
Reliability % (Win % After Leading At HT): Cowboys: 80.0%, Tigers: 50.0

Outcome Prediction:

Final Scores: North Queensland Cowboys: 36, Wests Tigers: 13
Win Percentages: North Queensland Cowboys: 54.9%, Wests Tigers: 45.1%

Expect the Cowboys to dominate with a predicted score of Cowboys 36, Tigers 13.

Betting Tip: North Queensland Cowboys

Suggested Bet: Cowboys to win by 13+ @ $2.10 with Bet365

Over/Under Bet: OVER 47.5 @ $1.90 with Bet365

Sea Eagles vs Storm

Friday, May 24, 2024

8:00 PM @ 4 Pines Park, Sydney

strap in for a Friday night showdown as the Sea Eagles face the Storm at 4 Pines Park.

Manly’s been on a bumpy road lately, dropping their last three games. Meanwhile, the Storm’s looking sharp, winning four of their last five. The Eagles have been as wobbly as a jelly on a hot day, while Melbourne’s been steady as a rock.

Head-to-Head Stats:

Average Points For Per Match: Sea Eagles: 24.8, Storm: 26.0
Average Points Against Per Match: Sea Eagles: 22.1, Storm: 17.9
Current Form: Sea Eagles: WWLLL, Storm: WWWLW
Current Streak: Sea Eagles: L3, Storm: W1
Completion Rate: Sea Eagles: 77%, Storm: 79%
Reliability % (Win % After Leading At HT): Sea Eagles: 50.0%, Storm: 100.0

Outcome Prediction:

Final Scores: Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles: 12, Melbourne Storm: 28
Win Percentages: Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles: 46.8%, Melbourne Storm: 53.2%

Expect a high-scoring affair with the Storm likely to edge out the Eagles 28 – 12.

Betting Tip: Melbourne Storm

Suggested Bet: Storm to win by 13+ @ $3.70 with Bet365

Over/Under Bet: UNDER 43.5 @ $1.90 with Bet365

Raiders vs Roosters

Saturday, May 25, 2024

3:00 PM @ GIO Stadium, Canberra

This Saturday arvo at GIO Stadium, the Raiders and Roosters are set to rumble.

Canberra’s been up and down like a yo-yo, but they’re on a two-game winning streak. Meanwhile, the Roosters are pecking away with strong recent form, winning three of their last five.

The Raiders’ defence is leakier than a rusty tap, and the Roosters’ attack is firing on all cylinders.

Head-to-Head Stats:

Average Points For Per Match: Raiders: 21.4, Roosters: 29.6
Average Points Against Per Match: Raiders: 22.4, Roosters: 19.9
Current Form: Raiders: WLLWW, Roosters: LWWWL
Current Streak: Raiders: W2, Roosters: L1
Completion Rate: Raiders: 80%, Roosters: 80%
Reliability % (Win % After Leading At HT): Raiders: 100.0%, Roosters: 85.7%

Outcome Prediction:

Final Scores: Canberra Raiders: 26, Sydney Roosters: 36
Win Percentages: Canberra Raiders: 44.5%, Sydney Roosters: 55.5%

Expect the chooks to crow loudest with a predicted score of Roosters 36, Raiders 26.

Betting Tip: Sydney Roosters

Suggested Bet: Roosters to win by 1-12 @ $3.00 with Bet365

Over/Under Bet: OVER 43.5 @ $1.88 with Bet365

Sharks vs Panthers

Saturday, May 25, 2024

5:30 PM @ PointsBet Stadium, Sydney

This Saturday at PointsBet Stadium, the Sharks take on the Panthers both with bigger bites than a hotdog eating contest.

The Sharks have been sharper than a tack, riding a seven-game winning streak. Meanwhile, the Panthers, despite a recent stumble, are no pushovers. Both teams are tighter than a drum in defence, but the Sharks’ attack, led by Hynes, is more potent than ever.

Head-to-Head Stats:

Average Points For Per Match: Sharks: 28.2, Panthers: 22.6
Average Points Against Per Match: Sharks: 15.8, Panthers: 15.6
Current Form: Sharks: WWWWW, Panthers: WWWWL
Current Streak: Sharks: W7, Panthers: L1
Completion Rate: Sharks: 81%, Panthers: 78%
Reliability % (Win % After Leading At HT): Sharks: 100.0%, Panthers: 85.7%

Outcome Prediction:

Final Scores: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks: 33, Penrith Panthers: 26
Win Percentages: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks: 52.6%, Penrith Panthers: 47.4%

Expect the home team to have the edge. Predicted score: Sharks 33, Panthers 26.

Betting Tip: Cronulla Sharks

Suggested Bet: Sharks to win by 1-12 @ $2.75 with Bet365

Over/Under Bet: OVER 39.5 @ $1.90 with Bet365

Rabbitohs vs Eels

Saturday, May 25, 2024

7:35 PM @ Accor Stadium, Sydney

This Saturday night at Accor Stadium, it’s the Rabbitohs up against the Eels.

Both teams are looking to bounce back from tough runs, but the Bunnies are as lost as a frog in a sock, dropping their last five.

The Eels, while not much better, have shown more bite. The Rabbitohs’ defence is leakier than a sieve, and with the Eels’ attack, led by Moses, they’re likely to run rings around them.

Head-to-Head Stats:

Average Points For Per Match: Rabbitohs: 16.2, Eels: 18.7
Average Points Against Per Match: Rabbitohs: 34.8, Eels: 29.0
Current Form: Rabbitohs: LLLLL, Eels: WLLLL
Current Streak: Rabbitohs: L6, Eels: L1
Completion Rate: Rabbitohs: 76%, Eels: 77%
Reliability % (Win % After Leading At HT): Rabbitohs: 0.0%, Eels: 40.0%

Outcome Prediction:

Final Scores: South Sydney Rabbitohs: 21, Parramatta Eels: 25
Win Percentages: South Sydney Rabbitohs: 45.9%, Parramatta Eels: 54.1%

Expect the Eels to edge this one out.

Betting Tip: Parramatta Eels

Suggested Bet: Eels to win by 1-12 @ $2.95 with Bet365

Over/Under Bet: UNDER 46.5 @ $1.96 with Bet365

Broncos vs Titans

Sunday, May 26, 2024

2:00 PM @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

This Sunday at Suncorp Stadium, the Broncos clash with the Titans in an all-Queensland showdown.

The Broncos are charging ahead, winning four of their last five, while the Titans have been more up and down than an emo’s mood.

Brisbane’s defence has been as solid as a rock, and with their attack firing on all cylinders, they’re the clear favourites. The Titans, despite their best efforts, will likely struggle to keep up.

Head-to-Head Stats:

Average Points For Per Match: Broncos: 25.2, Titans: 18.1
Average Points Against Per Match: Broncos: 19.8, Titans: 27.2
Current Form: Broncos: WWLWW, Titans: LWLWL
Current Streak: Broncos: W2, Titans: L1
Completion Rate: Broncos: 75%, Titans: 83%
Tackle Efficiency: Broncos: 87%, Titans: 87.9%
Wins This Season: Broncos: 7/11 (64%), Titans: 2/10 (20%)
Points Scored This Season: Broncos: 277, Titans: 181
Points Conceded This Season: Broncos: 218, Titans: 272

Outcome Prediction:

Final Scores: Brisbane Broncos: 42, Gold Coast Titans: 12
Win Percentages: Brisbane Broncos: 58.0%, Gold Coast Titans: 42.0%

Expect the Broncos to come out on top.

Betting Tip: Brisbane Broncos

Suggested Bet: Broncos to win by 13+ @ $1.88 with Bet365

Over/Under Bet: OVER 47.5 @ $1.90 with Bet365

Warriors vs Dolphins

Sunday, May 26, 2024

4:05 PM @ Go Media Stadium, Auckland

This Sunday at Go Media Stadium, the Warriors face the Dolphins in what’s set to be a cracker of a match.

The Warriors, despite a shaky run, have home advantage and a recent win against the Panthers. But the Dolphins are on a roll, winning four of their last five games.

With both teams scoring points like there’s no tomorrow, expect a high-scoring game.

Head-to-Head Stats: