NRL Round 10 Betting Picks and Analysis for the Top Games

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The Manly Sea Eagles will be looking to pull off the huge upset in order to break out of their ugly slump when they take on the league-leading Parramatta Eels in their round 10 matchup on Saturday. With Manly looking to get back inside the top 8 and Parramatta looking to avoid the upset loss, let’s find out which team is offering the best betting value in this pairing, along with their NRL odds.

NRL Eels Vs Sea Eagles Round 10

Why Bet On The Sea Eagles

Manly is sitting in 10th place in the NRL standings with eight points. The Sea Eagles have been limited to 133 points this season while allowing 163 points defensively (-30). Manly has dropped three straight including a pitiful 34-4 road loss against the St. George Illawarra Dragons on Sunday. The Sea Eagles got one scoring try from Joel Thompson, but they gave up six tries to six different players while allowing four Zac Lomax conversions and one penalty goal in the loss. Not only are the banged-up Sea Eagles without starters Tom Trbojevic and Dylan Walker, but now, Morgan Boyle (groin) is out of the lineup as well. Taniela Paseka starts at prop and Corey Waddell moves to the bench.

Why Bet On The Eels

Parramatta is sitting atop the NRL standings with 16 points, one point in front of second place Penrith. The Eels have scored 210 points while allowing a league-low 96 points defensively (+114). Parramatta has won three straight since suffering their only loss of the season in Round 6 and come into this clash off a low-scoring 10-4 win over the Newcastle Knights on Sunday. The Eels got scoring tries from Ryan Matterson and Maika Sivo while Clinton Gutherson converted a penalty goal in the win. Parramatta has managed to stay red-hot despite being without star halfback Mitchell Moses their last three matches. Now, heading into Round 10, Junior Paulo could be back in the lineup after missing last week’s second half because of back spasms. Rookie Stefano Utoikamanu gets a second game despite a slight bio-security breach after full time against the Knights.

General Match Info Parramatta Eels (8-0-1) vs Manly Sea Eagles (4-0-5)

When: Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 4:35 AM ET
Where: Lottoland, Sydney
Eels Vs Sea Eagles Live: Nine/Fox Sports
Handicap: Eels -10.5
Money Lines: Eels -370 / Sea Eagles +280

Expert Analysis and Prediction

Parramatta has won three of the last four meetings including a hard-fought 19-16 home win in round four this season. With Manly giving up a whopping 88 points over their last three games and the Eels going a blistering 9-2 in their last 11 meetings against the Sea Eagles, I’m thinking this one could be over by the time halftime rolls around. Parramatta’s defense has been unmatched this season and the Eels have also scored 77 more points than their opponents in this contest. Two of Parramatta’s last three wins over Manly have been by at least 16 points and I’m expecting another double-digit win for the league-leading Eels in this affair.

Pick: Eels 32 Sea Eagles 18

Telstra Premiership 2020 Round 10 Matches

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The Wests Tigers will be looking to even their win-loss record when they take on a Brisbane Broncos squad that will be looking to win consecutive games after snapping an ugly skid in round 9. With the Tigers looking to remain in the top 8 and Brisbane desperate to move up the NRL ladder, let’s find out which team is offering the best value in this matchup so you can make your bets against their NRL odds.

NRL Broncos Vs Wests Tigers Round 10

Why Bet On The Tigers

The Tigers are sitting in eighth place in the NRL standings with eight points. They’ve scored 197 points this season while allowing 177 points defensively (+20). The Tigers have gone an uninspiring 1-3 at home, but a solid 3-2 on the road. The Tigers have dropped two straight and come into this affair off a hard-fought 18-10 road loss against the South Sydney Rabbitohs on Friday. Josh Aloiai and Reece Hoffman scored tries while Moses Mbye went 1-for-2 on conversions. Still, it wasn’t enough as the Rabbitohs scored four tries and one penalty goal in the loss.

Now, heading into round 10, the Wests Tigers will have a pair of new halves with Josh Reynolds suspended and Luke Brooks dropped to the bench. Benji Marshall and Billy Walters will in their respective places. Tommy Talau returns from a hamstring injury on the wing in place of Reece Hoffman. Russell Packer returns at prop with Ollie Clark being dropped to the reserves. Sam McIntyre and Chris McQueen join the bench in place of Michael Chee Kam and Elijah Taylor.

Why Bet On The Broncos

Brisbane is sitting in 14th place in the 16-team NRL standings with a paltry six points. The Broncos have scored 134 points this season while allowing a whopping 243 points defensively (-109), third most in the league heading into round 10. Brisbane snapped a six-game losing streak by subduing the Canterbury Bulldogs at home 26-8 on Saturday. Corey Oates, Tevita Pangai Jr., Jamayne Isaako, Xavier Coates and Jamayne Isaako all scored tries while Isaako went 2-for-5 on conversions and 1-for-1 on penalty goals.

Now, heading into this matchup, Ben Te’o gets the start on the back row for injured captain Alex Glenn. Joe Ofahengaue is back from suspension on the bench, but center Herbie Farnworth (knee) needs to pass a fitness test on Thursday, with Richie Kennar on standby. Winger Xavier Coates has a thigh complaint but is expected to play.

General Match Info Brisbane Broncos (3-0-6) vs West Tigers (4-0-5)

When: Friday, July 17, 2020 at 4;55 AM ET
Where: Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
Broncos Vs Wests Tigers Live: Nine/Fox Sports
Handicap: Tigers -5.5
Money Lines: Tigers -192 / Broncos +154

Expert Analysis and Prediction

While Brisbane snapped their ugly six-game losing streak in round 9, the fact of the matter is that the Broncos were playing the worst team in the league this year by beating lowly Canterbury. With that said, Brisbane will find beating the Wests Tigers a lot tougher in this round 10 clash. While the Broncos have won three of the last five meetings in this series, the Wests Tigers won the last meeting between these rivals by recording a 22-16 road win on April 11, 2019.

Yes, the Broncos have won eight of the last 10 games in this rivalry while the Wests Tigers have won only two of their past six games at Leichhardt. Still, right now, the Tigers are simply the better team at both ends of the pitch and they should be highly motivated in this affair as they look to stay inside the Top 8. While I’m expecting Brisbane to put up a good effort in this one, the Wests Tigers are the pick to win and cash in as a moneyline pick, but I’m going with Brisbane to cover the chalk as a 5.5-point underdog, seeing as how three of the last four meetings have been decided by six points or less.

Pick: Wests Tigers 24 Broncos 20

Telstra Premiership 2020 Round 10 Matches

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The Penrith Panthers will look to keep the good times rolling when they host a reeling North Queensland Cowboys squad that is completely and utterly desperate heading into this clash. With the Panthers looking to build on their championship hopes and the Cowboys looking for the insanely huge upset, let’s find out which team is offering the best value in this round 10 matchup, along with their NRL odds.

NRL Cowboys Vs Panthers Round 10

Why Bet On The Panthers

Penrith is sitting in second place in the NRL standings with 15 points. The Panthers have scored 218 points this season while allowing 134 points defensively (+84). Penrith has gone a perfect 4-0 at home and a nearly unblemished 3-1 on the road this season. The Panthers come into this clash riding the wave of a solid, four-game winning streak that includes an overpowering 56-24 smackdown road win over the Cronulla Sharks on Saturday. Charlie Staines scored a stellar four tries while Stephen Crichton added a pair of tries.  Brent Naden, Liam Martin, Dylan Edwards and Billy Burns also added tries in the win while Nathan Cleary went 7-for-10 on conversions and 1-for-1 on penalty goals.

Why Bet On The Cowboys

North Queensland is sitting in 12th place in the 16-team NRL standings with six points. The Cowboys have scored 195 points this season while allowing a league-high 253 points defensively (-58). North Queensland has gone 2-3 at home and 1-3 on the road this season. The Cowboys have lost two straight and five of their last six games including a 42-16 home loss against the two-time defending champion Sydney Roosters on Thursday. Reece Robinson scored a pair of tries and Coen Hess added another while Kyle Feldt went 2-for-3 on conversions. Still, it wasn’t nearly enough as the Cowboys gave up a whopping eight tries and five conversions in the loss while getting outscored 30-10 in the second half.

General Match Info North Queensland Cowboys (3-0-6) vs Penrith Panthers (7-1-1)

When: Sunday, July 19, 2020 at 1:05 AM ET
Where: Panthers Stadium, Penrith
Cowboys Vs Panthers Live: Nine/Fox Sports
Handicap: Panthers -14.5
Money Lines: Panthers -660 / Cowboys +450

Expert Analysis and Prediction

While the Cowboys have won each of the last two meetings and three of the last five overall, right now, these two teams couldn’t be at  further ends of the spectrum. Penrith has scored 23 more points than North Queensland while simultaneously allowing a whopping 118 fewer points than the Cowboys. Not only that, but Penrith is also unbeaten at home this season while North Queensland has lost three of their four road dates this season. The Cowboys have been limited to just 20 combined points over their last two matches and that just won’t be nearly good enough to take down a Penrith squad that has some legitimate championship hopes this season. If you’re worried about the big spread, I wouldn’t be. The Panthers will not only get the win in this contest, but they’ll get it in emphatic fashion to cover the spread as a 14.5-point home favorite.

Pick: Panthers 36 Cowboys 16

Telstra Premiership 2020 Round 10 Matches

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The Sydney Roosters will be looking to take care of business when they host the Canberra Raiders in their round 10 NRL matchup on Thursday. With Sydney looking to and extend their winning ways and Canberra looking to snap out of an ugly funk, let’s find out which team is offering the best value in this rematch of last season’s NRL Grand Final pairing so you can plan ahead your bets against their NRL odds.

NRL Raiders Vs Roosters Round 10

Why Bet On The Roosters

The Roosters are sitting in fourth place in the NRL standings with 12 points. Sydney has scored a league-leading 268 points while allowing just 112 points defensively (+156), good for the second fewest in the league. The Roosters have gone 3-1 t home and 3-2 on the road and come into this affair off an emphatic 42-16 spanking of the Cowboys on Thursday that I predicted almost perfectly in the MyBookie news section last week. Matt Ikuvalu led the way to victory by scoring a whopping five tries while Luke Keary added a pair of tries and Sitili Tupouniua added another. Kyle Flanagan went 5-for-8 on conversions in the win as the Roosters exploded in the second half after hitting the break up just 12-6.

Why Bet On The Raiders

The Raiders are sitting in seventh place in the NRL standings with 10 points. Canberra has scored 164 points this season while allowing 133 points defensively (+31). The Raiders have gone 2-3 at home, but a near-perfect 3-1 on the road. After winning three straight and four of five to open the season, Canberra has now lost three of their last four games and four of six overall, including a crushing 20-14 loss against the Storm on Saturday. Josh Papalii, Nick Cotric and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad all scored tries in the loss while Jared Coker went 1-for-3 on conversions. Canberra gave up three tries but allowed Cameron Smith to convert all three conversion attempts while adding a penalty goal.

General Match Info Canberra Raiders (5-0-4) vs Sydney Roosters (6-0-3)

When: Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 4:50 AM ET
Where: Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Raiders Vs Roosters Live: Nine/Fox Sports
Handicap: Roosters -10.5
Money Lines: Roosters -400 / Raiders +300

Expert Analysis and Prediction

While only one victory separates these two rivals heading into this clash, the fact of the matter is that the defending champion Roosters are clearly the better team at both ends of the pitch. Not only that, but the Roosters have won three straight in this rivalry including their hard-fought 14-8 championship game win to cap off the 2019 campaign. Sydney has won six of their last seven matches while scoring at least 24 points in each victory while topping the 40-point plateau twice along the way and the 50-point mark once. Canberra is struggling to score, having been limited to 18 points or less in three of their last four losses and that just doesn’t bode well heading into this huge matchup against the two-time defending champs. The Roosters get it done in this one, but not by the 11 points they’ll need in order to cover the chalk. Sydney wins, but Canberra covers the chalk.

Pick: Roosters 26 Raiders 18

Telstra Premiership 2020 Round 10 Matches