With just six rounds remaining in the regular season we are at stage critical for teams fighting for a berth in the Top 8. Teams like Souths and Newcastle have been hit hard by injuries as the likes of Canterbury and Canberra begin to surge, setting up a hugely exciting weekend of Rugby League action. North Queensland Cowboys vs Sydney Roosters 9:50pm Thursday | Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville North Queensland +5.5 ($1.90) The Sydney Roosters are remarkably up to second on the ladder despite playing some very patchy football of late. They keep on winning but it has not…

If you’re not factoring in the referee, you’re missing an edge. Nick Tedeschi breaks down the key officiating trends that matter for Round 22. North Queensland Cowboys vs Sydney Roosters 9:50pm Thursday | Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville No Lean Ashley Klein The Cowboys are 5-11 with a 5-11 cover record The Roosters are 14-14 with a 13-15 cover record Interstate teams cover 45% The over is 10-6 in Cowboys games The Cowboys have a dire record under Ashley Klein but interstate teams don’t fare particularly well so no angle in this one. Ref Lean: No Lean Bet Now St…

The run into the finals is in full swing and we have some great matches with a prominent impact on the finals including a big Friday night with major Top 8 implications while two battles between bottom six teams will have a major impact on how the bottom of the ladder plays out. Parramatta Eels vs Penrith Panthers 9:50pm, Thursday 23 July | CommBank Stadium, Sydney Penrith -14.5 ($1.90) Penrith’s form has been patchy at best over the backend of the Origin period and they were stunned last week by lowly Brisbane but get an opportunity to bounce back this…

If you’re not factoring in the referee, you’re missing an edge. Nick Tedeschi breaks down the key officiating trends that matter for Round 21. Parramatta Eels vs Penrith Panthers 9:50pm, Thursday 23 July | CommBank Stadium, Sydney Penrith -15.5 @ $1.85 & Under 44.5 @ $1.90 Gerard Sutton Parramatta are 5-11 with a 6-10 cover record Penrith are 19-7 with a 16-10 cover record Favourites of 4 or more cover at 55% The under is on a 10-2 run in Sutton games Penrith and Parramatta both operate at very different levels under Gerard Sutton while the under run is so…

With the Origin period now in the rearview mirror, we kick off the run-in with a compelling round opening with Penrith looking to vanquish Brisbane as the Broncos did to their title streak last September on Thursday night while all-Top 8 clashes between Cronulla and Newcastle and the Dolphins and Cowboys highlight a fascinating round. Penrith Panthers vs Brisbane Broncos 9:50pm Thursday | CommBank Stadium, Sydney Under 45.5 ($1.96) There is no love lost between Penrith and Brisbane, particularly after the Broncos ended Penrith’s remarkable streak of four straight premierships in last year’s preliminary final. They went on to win…