NRL Betting Tips Round 24

NRL Footy Tips Round 24

This week’s NRL Round 24 tips and predictions begins on Thursday with the Panthers taking on the Storm at BlueBet Stadium, and finishing up with the Sharks and the Knights at Pointsbet Stadium with the Broncos sitting out this round with a bye.

Panthers vs Storm

Thursday, August 15, 2024

7:50 PM @ BlueBet Stadium, Sydney

The Penrith Panthers are hosting the Melbourne Storm this Thursday at BlueBet Stadium in Penrith, with kickoff set for 7:50 pm.

Head-to-Head Stats:

Average Points For Per Match: Panthers: 24.4, Storm: 27.0 – (Storm by 2.6 points)
Average Points Against Per Match: Panthers: 16.2, Storm: 18.6 – (Panthers by 2.4 points)
Current Form: Panthers: WWWWW, Storm: WWWLW – (Panthers with a stronger win streak)
Completion Rate: Panthers: 80%, Storm: 77% – (Panthers by 3%)
Tackle Efficiency: Panthers: 87.8%, Storm: 86.6% – (Panthers by 1.2%)
Wins This Season: Panthers: 75% (15/20), Storm: 80% (16/20) – (Storm by 5%)
Points Scored This Season: Panthers: 488, Storm: 540 – (Storm by 52 points)
Points Conceded This Season: Panthers: 324, Storm: 371 – (Panthers by 47 points)
Last Encounter Winner and Margin: Panthers won by 34 points (38-4) on 22nd September 2023
Reliability to Win After Leading HT: Panthers: 84.6%, Storm: 100% – (Storm by 15.4%)
HT/FT Double: Panthers: 55%, Storm: 70% – (Storm by 15%)

Outcome Prediction:

Final Scores: Panthers: 24, Storm: 21
Win Percentages: Rabbitohs: 53.0%, Storm: 47.0%

Statistically Who is Better and Where?

Storm have better average points for per match, wins, points scored, reliability to win after leading at halftime, and half time full time double.

Panthers have better average points against per match, current form, completion rate, tackle efficiency, points conceded, and wins at this venue.

Overall its a close game, both teams are propped up at the top of the ladder in first and second, with Panthers leading the charge in tackle efficiency however the Storm with 2.6 points more on average than the Panthers and the Panthers conceding 2.4 they more or less cancel each other out.

Super close game but Panthers at home should have the lead.

Final Score Prediction:

Panthers 24-21

Suggested Betting Tip: Panthers to win by 1-12 @ $2.85 with bet365

OVER/UNDER Bet: OVER 43.5 @ $1.90 with bet365

Same Game Multi:

Winning Margin: Panthers 1-12

Total Points: OVER 43.5

HT/FT Double: Storm/Panthers

TOTAL: $16.50 with bet365

Sea Eagles vs Warriors

Friday, August 16, 2024

6:00 PM @ 4 Pines Park, Sydney

This Friday night, the Manly Sea Eagles are taking on the New Zealand Warriors at 4 Pines Park in Sydney with kickoff at 6:00 pm.

Head-to-Head Stats:

Average Points For Per Match: Sea Eagles: 26.5, Warriors: 21.6 – (Sea Eagles by 4.9 points)
Average Points Against Per Match: Sea Eagles: 20.8, Warriors: 23.2 – (Sea Eagles by 2.4 points)
Current Form: Sea Eagles: WWWLW, Warriors: LLWLL – (Sea Eagles with stronger form)
Completion Rate: Sea Eagles: 78%, Warriors: 81% – (Warriors by 3%)
Tackle Efficiency: Sea Eagles: 86.1%, Warriors: 88.5% – (Warriors by 2.4%)
Wins This Season: Sea Eagles: 55% (11/20), Warriors: 38% (8/21) – (Sea Eagles by 17%)
Points Scored This Season: Sea Eagles: 530, Warriors: 454 – (Sea Eagles by 76 Points)
Points Conceded This Season: Sea Eagles: 415, Warriors: 488 – (Sea Eagles by 73 points)
Last Encounter Winner and Margin: Draw (22-22) on 13th April 2024
Reliability to Win After Leading HT: Sea Eagles: 72.7%, Warriors: 75% – (Warriors by 2.3%)
HT/FT Double: Sea Eagles: 40%, Warriors: 28.6% – (Sea Eagles by 11.4%)

Outcome Prediction:

Final Scores: Sea Eagles: 27, Warriors: 21
Win Percentages: Sea Eagles: 56.4%, Warriors: 43.6%

Statistically Who is Better and Where?

Sea Eagles are better in average points for per match, average points against, current form, wins, points scored this season, points conceded this season, and halftime fulltime double.

Warriors are better in completion rate, tackle efficiency, reliability to win after leading at halftime.

Overall the Sea Eagles have the upper hand coming into this game, however they want to make sure their twinkle toes are in top form to avoid the Warriors better tackle efficiency.

Final Score Prediction:

Sea Eagles 27-21

Suggested Betting Tip: Sea Eagles to win by 1-12 @ $3.35 with bet365

OVER/UNDER Bet: UNDER 53.5 @ $1.90 with bet365

Same Game Multi:

Winning Margin: Sea Eagles 1-12

Total Points: UNDER 53.5

HT/FT Double: Sea Eagles/Sea Eagles

TOTAL: $7.29 with bet365

Roosters vs Eels

Friday, August 16, 2024

8:00 PM @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney

This Saturday night at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, the Sydney Roosters are up against the Parramatta Eels at 8:00 pm.

Head-to-Head Stats:

Average Points For Per Match: Roosters: 30.2, Eels: 21.0 – (Roosters by 9.2 points)
Average Points Against Per Match: Roosters: 19.3, Eels: 29.1 – (Roosters by 9.8 points)
Current Form: Roosters: WWLWW, Eels: LLLWL – (Roosters with stronger form)
Completion Rate: Roosters: 79%, Eels: 76% – (Roosters by 3%)
Tackle Efficiency: Roosters: 87.8%, Eels: 86.2% – (Roosters by 1.6%)
Wins This Season: Roosters: 65% (13/20), Eels: 25% (5/20) – (Roosters by 40%)
Points Scored This Season: Roosters: 604, Eels: 419 – (Roosters by 185 Points)
Points Conceded This Season: Roosters: 385, Eels: 582 – (Roosters by 197 points)
Last Encounter Winner and Margin: Roosters won by 10 points (28-18) on 15th June 2024
Reliability to Win After Leading HT: Roosters: 85.7%, Eels: 40% – (Roosters by 45.7%)
HT/FT Double: Roosters: 60%, Eels: 20% – (Roosters by 40%)

Outcome Prediction:

Final Scores: Roosters: 32, Eels: 20
Win Percentages: Roosters: 62.1%, Eels: 37.9%

Statistically Who is Better and Where?

Roosters are better in every single metric coming into this game.

Eels while not far behind in some metrics are struggling this season.

Overall have a significant edge in all round game play, while our prediction comes in at 32-20 in favour of the Roosters the score will most likely be closer to 42-6.

Final Score Prediction:

Roosters 42-6

Suggested Betting Tip: Roosters to win by 13+ @ $1.58 with bet365

OVER/UNDER Bet: UNDER 53.5 @ $1.90 with bet365

Same Game Multi:

Winning Margin: Roosters 13+

Total Points: UNDER 53.5

HT/FT Double: Roosters/Roosters

TOTAL: $3.26 with bet365

Bulldogs vs Dolphins

Saturday, August 17, 2024

3:00 PM @ Salter Oval, Bundaberg

This Saturday afternoon, the Canterbury Bulldogs will face off against the Redcliffe Dolphins at Salter Oval in Bundaberg with a 3:00 pm kickoff.

Head-to-Head Stats:

Average Points For Per Match: Bulldogs: 21.9, Dolphins: 25.8 – (Dolphins by 3.9 points)
Average Points Against Per Match: Bulldogs: 16.4, Dolphins: 24.0 – (Bulldogs by 7.6 points)
Current Form: Bulldogs: WLWWW, Dolphins: WLLLW – (Bulldogs with stronger form)
Completion Rate: Bulldogs: 77%, Dolphins: 80% – (Dolphins by 3%)
Tackle Efficiency: Bulldogs: 85.9%, Dolphins: 86.9% – (Dolphins by 1%)
Wins This Season: Bulldogs: 60% (12/20), Dolphins: 50% (10/20) – (Bulldogs by 10%)
Points Scored This Season: Bulldogs: 437, Dolphins: 515 – (Dolphins by 78 Points)
Points Conceded This Season: Bulldogs: 327, Dolphins: 480 – (Bulldogs by 153 points)
Last Encounter Winner and Margin: Bulldogs won by 1 point (23-22) on 30th July 2023
Reliability to Win After Leading HT: Bulldogs: 70%, Dolphins: 66.7% – (Bulldogs by 3.3%)
HT/FT Double: Bulldogs: 35%, Dolphins: 40% – (Dolphins by 5%)

Outcome Prediction:

Final Scores: Bulldogs: 25, Dolphins: 21
Win Percentages: Bulldogs: 55.2%, Dolphins: 44.8%

Statistically Who is Better and Where?

Bulldogs are better in current form, average points against, wins this season, points conceded and reliability to win after leading at half time.

Dolphins are better in average points for per game, completion rate, tackle efficiency (marginally), points scored this season, and halftime fulltime double.

Overall this should be an interesting match, points for an conceded by both teams average each other out pretty well so this game should pretty much come down to who is better on the day, our money is on the Bulldogs though.

Final Score Prediction:

Bulldogs 25-21

Suggested Betting Tip: Bulldogs to win by 1-12 @ $2.95 with bet365

OVER/UNDER Bet: UNDER 48.5 @ $1.90 with bet365

Same Game Multi:

Winning Margin: Sea Eagles 1-12

Total Points: UNDER 48.5

HT/FT Double: Dolphins/Bulldogs

TOTAL: $14.78 with bet365

Cowboys vs Raiders

Saturday, August 17, 2024

5:30 PM @ Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville

This Saturday at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, the North Queensland Cowboys will be taking on the Canberra Raiders at 5:30 pm.

Head-to-Head Stats:

Average Points For Per Match: Cowboys: 25.4, Raiders: 20.4 – (Cowboys by 5.0 points)
Average Points Against Per Match: Cowboys: 25.1, Raiders: 25.3 – (Raiders by 0.2 points)
Current Form: Cowboys: LWWWL, Raiders: LWWLL – (Cowboys with stronger form)
Completion Rate: Cowboys: 78%, Raiders: 78% – (Even)
Tackle Efficiency: Cowboys: 87.1%, Raiders: 88.3% – (Raiders by 1.2%)
Wins This Season: Cowboys: 57% (12/21), Raiders: 45% (9/20) – (Cowboys by 12%)
Points Scored This Season: Cowboys: 533, Raiders: 408 – (Cowboys by 125 Points)
Points Conceded This Season: Cowboys: 528, Raiders: 505 – (Raiders by 23 points)
Last Encounter Winner and Margin: Cowboys won by 18 points (34-16) on 14th June 2024
Reliability to Win After Leading HT: Cowboys: 81.8%, Raiders: 100% – (Raiders by 18.2%)
HT/FT Double: Cowboys: 42.9%, Raiders: 35% – (Cowboys by 7.9%)

Outcome Prediction:

Final Scores: Cowboys: 28, Raiders: 23
Win Percentages: Cowboys: 55.3%, Raiders: 44.7%

Statistically Who is Better and Where?

Cowboys are better in average points for per match, current form, wins this season, points scored this season, and halftime fulltime double.

Raiders are better in tackle efficiency, points conceded this season, and reliability to win after leading at half time.

Overall both teams are conceding the same amount of points per match so this game boils down to the average points scored, Cowboys have this one by five points on average accruing 102 more than the raiders to date, however it is worth mentioning that the Raiders have a significantly higher winning ratio after leading at half time so if they are in front it might be worthwhile considering a late bet on Raiders for the win to recoup your losses.

Final Score Prediction:

Cowboys 28-23

Suggested Betting Tip: Cowboys to win by 1-12 @ $3.00 with bet365

OVER/UNDER Bet: UNDER 51.5 @ $1.90 with bet365

Same Game Multi:

Winning Margin: Cowboys 1-12

Total Points: UNDER 51.5

HT/FT Double: Cowboys/Cowboys

TOTAL: $7.07 with bet365

Wests Tigers vs Rabbitohs

Saturday, August 17, 2024

7:35 PM @ Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney

This Saturday, the Wests Tigers are set to take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Campbelltown Sports Stadium in Sydney, with kickoff at 7:35 pm.

Head-to-Head Stats:

Average Points For Per Match: Wests Tigers: 18.3, Rabbitohs: 21.1 – (Rabbitohs by 2.8 points)
Average Points Against Per Match: Wests Tigers: 30.9, Rabbitohs: 27.9 – (Rabbitohs by 3.0 points)
Current Form: Wests Tigers: LLLLL, Rabbitohs: LWLLL – (Both teams struggling, Rabbitohs with a slight edge)
Completion Rate: Wests Tigers: 79%, Rabbitohs: 78% – (Wests Tigers by 1%)
Tackle Efficiency: Wests Tigers: 86.6%, Rabbitohs: 86.4% – (Wests Tigers by 0.2%)
Wins This Season: Wests Tigers: 19% (4/21), Rabbitohs: 35% (7/20) – (Rabbitohs by 16%)
Points Scored This Season: Wests Tigers: 385, Rabbitohs: 422 – (Rabbitohs by 37 Points)
Points Conceded This Season: Wests Tigers: 648, Rabbitohs: 558 – (Rabbitohs by 90 points)
Last Encounter Winner and Margin: Rabbitohs won by 14 points (42-28) on 20th July 2024
Reliability to Win After Leading HT: Wests Tigers: 50%, Rabbitohs: 85.7% – (Rabbitohs by 35.7%)
HT/FT Double: Wests Tigers: 9.5%, Rabbitohs: 30% – (Rabbitohs by 20.5%)

Outcome Prediction:

Final Scores: Wests Tigers: 25, Rabbitohs: 26
Win Percentages: Wests Tigers: 49.4%, Rabbitohs: 50.4%

Statistically Who is Better and Where?

Wests Tigers have a better completion rate and tackle efficiency (marginally).

Rabbitohs are better in almost every other metric, including an impressive 35.7% higher reliability to win after leading at halftime and a 20.5% better halftime fulltime double..

Overall while neither team is significantly better than the other this season, the Rabbitohs are sitting pretty with almost 90 more points this season and are not letting as many points through.

Final Score Prediction:

Rabbitohs 26-25

Suggested Betting Tip: Rabbitohs to win by 1-12 @ $3.05 with bet365

OVER/UNDER Bet: UNDER 53.5 @ $1.98 with bet365

Same Game Multi:

Winning Margin: Rabbitohs 1-12

Total Points: UNDER 53.5

HT/FT Double: Rabbitohs/Rabbitohs

TOTAL: $8.06 with bet365

Dragons vs Titans

Sunday, August 18, 2024

2:00 PM @ WIN Stadium, Wollongong

This Sunday, the St. George Illawarra Dragons will be going head-to-head with the Gold Coast Titans at WIN Stadium in Wollongong, with kickoff at 2:00 pm.

Head-to-Head Stats:

Average Points For Per Match: Dragons: 20.1, Titans: 21.2 – (Titans by 1.1 points)
Average Points Against Per Match: Dragons: 25.5, Titans: 26.1 – (Dragons by 0.6 points)
Current Form: Dragons: LWLWL, Titans: WLWWL – (Titans slightly better form)
Completion Rate: Dragons: 78%, Titans: 81% – (Titans by 3%)
Tackle Efficiency: Dragons: 88.2%, Titans: 86.7% – (Dragons by 1.5%)
Wins This Season: Dragons: 50% (10/20), Titans: 40% (8/20) – (Dragons by 10%)
Points Scored This Season: Dragons: 402, Titans: 424 – (Titans by 22 Points)
Points Conceded This Season: Dragons: 510, Titans: 522 – (Dragons by 12 points)
Last Encounter Winner and Margin: Dragons won by 24 points (28-4) on 9th March 2024
Reliability to Win After Leading HT: Dragons: 70%, Titans: 62.5% – (Dragons by 7.5%)
HT/FT Double: Dragons: 35%, Titans: 25% – (Dragons by 10%)

Outcome Prediction:

Final Scores: Dragons: 25, Titans: 23
Win Percentages: Dolphins: 52.1%, Warriors: 47.9%

Statistically Who is Better and Where?

Dragons are better in points against per match (marginally), Tackle efficiency (marginally), wins this season, points conceded (marginally), reliability to win after leading at halftime, and the halftime fulltime double.

Titans are better in average points for per match (marginally), current form (marginally), completion rate (marginally), and points scored this season.

Overall neither team stands out as a clear winner leading into this game, however, the Dragons have the upper hand as the home team this week, it will be a tight game but we’re expecting the Dragons to shine through.

Final Score Prediction:

Dragons 25-23

Suggested Betting Tip: Dragons to win by 1-12 @ $3.00 with bet365

OVER/UNDER Bet: UNDER 51.5 @ $1.90 with bet365

Same Game Multi:

Winning Margin: Dragons 1-12

Total Points: UNDER 51.5

HT/FT Double: Dragons/Dragons

TOTAL: $7.15 with bet365

Sharks vs Knights

Sunday, August 18, 2024

4:05 PM @ PointsBet Stadium, Sydney

Rounding off this weeks NRL games, the Cronulla Sharks will be going toe-to-toe with the Newcastle Knights at PointsBet Stadium in Sydney, with kickoff at 4:05 pm.

Head-to-Head Stats:

Average Points For Per Match: Sharks: 26.4, Knights: 18.3 – (Sharks by 8.1 points)
Average Points Against Per Match: Sharks: 17.7, Knights: 22.8 – (Sharks by 5.1 points)
Current Form: Sharks: LWLWW, Knights: WLLLW – (Sharks with more consistent wins)
Completion Rate: Sharks: 79%, Knights: 80% – (Knights by 1%)
Tackle Efficiency: Sharks: 87.4%, Knights: 88.5% – (Knights by 1.1%)
Wins This Season: Sharks: 65% (13/20), Knights: 45% (9/20) – (Sharks by 20%)
Points Scored This Season: Sharks: 528, Knights: 366 – (Sharks by 162 Points)
Points Conceded This Season: Sharks: 353, Knights: 455 – (Sharks by 102 points)
Last Encounter Winner and Margin: Knights won by 26 points (32-6) on 27th August 2023
Reliability to Win After Leading HT: Sharks: 100%, Knights: 87.5% – (Sharks by 12.5%)
HT/FT Double: Sharks: 25%, Knights: 35% – (Knights by 10%)

Outcome Prediction:

Final Scores: Sharks: 27, Knights: 18
Win Percentages: Sharks: 60.2%, Knights: 39.8%

Statistically Who is Better and Where?

Sharks are better in average points for and against per match, current form, wins this season, points scored and conceded this season, and reliability to win after leading at halftime.

Knights are better in completion rate (marginally), tackle efficiency (marginally), and halftime fulltime double.

Overall the Sharks should have the win this week in spades, and with no real standout in the metrics in favour of the Knights we should see the Sharks win by at least 20 points.