NRL Games Odds for Round 2 and Betting Analysis

Getting Round 1 out of the way is always a big relief to everyone involved in the NRL. After a long offseason, teams finally get a look at how things will play out for them. With Round 2 quickly approaching, NRL teams need to adjust to keep positive momentum moving or rebound from a difficult defeat.

When it comes to the top games this weekend, many teams came out of the starting blocks firing. This weekend features a strong slate of games, including some of the ones mentioned below.

You can find out predictions for the upcoming matches in the NRL this weekend here, so, let’s check out the different NRL Round 2 odds available this week.

2024 NRL Round 2 Odds: This week’s rugby action will help establish where teams are at this early season. | MyBookie Rugby Betting Preview for the Top Games

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Sea Eagles vs Sydney Roosters

NRL Odds: Eagles +106 vs Roosters -130

Sunday, March 17th, 2024
4 Pines Park

The Manly Sea Eagles and Sydney Roasters both opened the season with solid victories. Now, each team is hoping to get off to a 2-0 start and flex their respective muscles. Reuben Garrick had an excellent first week with the Sea Eagles, recording a league-best 16 points.

The Roosters had a rough first week. Not on the field, where Sydney came away with a 20-10 win. Spencer Leniu ended up being embroiled in a racism scandal following a controversy that started during the season opener in Las Vegas. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is returning from a suspension and will start in Leniu’s place.

The Sea Eagles looked like the more fluid team in Round 1. Manly isn’t a bad option at plus money while Sydney deals with stuff off the field.

Eagles vs Roosters
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The Dolphins vs St. George Illawarra Dragons

NRL Odds: Dolphins -112 vs Dragons -110

Sunday, March 17th, 2024
Kayo Stadium

The Dolphins took a disastrous 43-18 loss to the Cowboys in Round 1. Now, the Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett will need to make changes. Connelly Lemuelu had a knee injury and will be replaced by Kenny Bromwich.

The Dragons moved the ball well without Blake Lawrie in Round 1. St. George played crushing defense to earn a 28-4 win over the Titans. Luciano Leilua is planning to return, but may be moving to a different position after how Raymond Faitala-Mariner played last week.

Bak the Dragons to win this match and move to 2-0.

Dolphins vs Dragons
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Melbourne Storm vs New Zealand Warriors

NRL Odds: Storm -250 vs Warriors +195

Saturday, March 16th, 2024
AAMI Park

The Storm leaned heavily on its physicality last week. Melbourne shut out the Panthers. While the Storm weren’t able to put up many points itself, Melbourne’s show of strength was an impressive performance. Melbourne is also planning on having several key players return from injury.

Nelson Asofa-Solomna and Jonah Pezet will come back for the Storm. The Warriors took a difficult loss during Round 1. New Zealand fell four points short of the Sharks. A tough loss for Warriors came in the form of an elbow injury to Wayde Egan.

Egan is questionable for this weekend’s match. If Egan can’t go, Ferry Lussick may end up starting in his place. Melbourne is in a better position right now and should smother the Warriors from moving forward with any confidence.

Storm vs Warriors
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