NRL Round 13 Tips: Best Bets and Predictions
Round 13 is one of the most unpredictable weekends of the NRL season.
State of Origin backs up into the weekend, teams are impacted by representative absences and several clubs face massive swing games in the race for the finals.
From blockbuster clashes like Panthers vs Warriors through to tricky Origin backup games involving the Storm and Roosters, there’s betting value all across the round.
Here are the best NRL Round 13 tips, predictions and betting plays.
Sharks vs Sea Eagles
Best Tip: Sharks Head-to-Head
Cronulla’s home record remains elite and the extra preparation time after the bye gives them an edge.
Manly continue starting games strongly, but the Sharks’ attack at home has been one of the best in the competition.
Will Kennedy Anytime Try Scorer
Kennedy’s support play around the middle remains one of Cronulla’s biggest weapons close to the line.
Knights vs Eels
Best Tip: Knights 13+
Newcastle are flying offensively and Parramatta continue struggling badly defensively.
Without Mitchell Moses, it’s difficult seeing the Eels matching Newcastle’s points across 80 minutes.
Greg Marzhew Anytime Try Scorer
The Knights’ left-edge attack continues to produce points every week and Marzhew remains their most dangerous finisher.
Tigers vs Bulldogs
Best Tip: Tigers Head-to-Head
This shapes as one of the hardest games of the round to trust, but the Tigers getting key players back swings the matchup slightly their way.
If Apisai Koroisau and Jahream Bula both return, Wests should generate enough points against a Bulldogs side still leaking tries consistently.
Sunia Turuva Anytime Try Scorer
Turuva remains one of the Tigers’ safest edge options and should see plenty of opportunities if the Bulldogs continue struggling defensively.
Storm vs Roosters
Best Tip: Roosters Head-to-Head
This pick depends heavily on Origin backups, but if James Tedesco and Sam Walker both play, the Roosters look well positioned.
Melbourne continue blowing halftime leads and their second-half form has become a major concern.
Cody Ramsey Anytime Try Scorer
The Roosters continue generating edge opportunities and Cody Ramsey should see increased involvement with Daniel Tupou sidelined.
Broncos vs Dragons
Best Tip: Broncos 13+
This is an absolute must-win game for Brisbane.
The Dragons remain winless, continue conceding heavily and have struggled badly against top attacking teams.
Even with Origin players backing up, Brisbane should simply have too much quality.
Reece Walsh Anytime Try Scorer
Walsh’s finishing and ability to slice through the line makes him Brisbane’s biggest attacking threat out wide.
Raiders vs Cowboys
Best Tip: Cowboys Head-to-Head
North Queensland continue proving doubters wrong and their attack looks significantly more dangerous than Canberra’s.
The Cowboys’ recent record against the Raiders is excellent and their ability to consistently score 30 points gives them the edge.
Scott Drinkwater Anytime Try Scorer
Drinkwater’s support play remains elite and Canberra’s defensive edges continue leaking points.
Panthers vs Warriors
Best Tip: Panthers Head-to-Head
This is easily the game of the round.
The Warriors have been outstanding this season, but Penrith at Commbank Stadium remains one of the toughest assignments in rugby league.
The Panthers’ defensive structure and ability to control field position still gives them the edge.
Thomas Jenkins Anytime Try Scorer
Penrith continually create chances on their edges and Jenkins remains one of the safest winger selections in the game.