NRL Round 19 Tips: Best Bets and Predictions
Round 19 sees the possibility of all the Origin stars returning as the teams look to push towards the run home with no more disruptions. There is plenty on the line with top four and top eight positions up for grabs.
Here are the best NRL Round 19 tips and predictions for every game this weekend.
Wests Tigers vs New Zealand Warriors
Best Tip: Warriors 13+
The Warriors need a confidence booster and the Wests Tigers are the perefect victum. The Warriors regain key forwards and should dominate the middle against a Tigers side missing crucial personnel. If they control possession early, they have the firepower to pull away.
Best Try Scorer: Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad on the wing has produced 5 tries in two games and should see plenty of space against Wests.
Dolphins vs Cronulla Sharks
Best Tip: Dolphins -4.5
The Dolphins continue to perform well against quality opposition and look the more settled side. Playing at home gives them the edge in what should be a tight contest. The Sharks are not as consistent as the Dolphins look to make up for their golden-point loss last week.
Best Try Scorer: Jamayne Isaako Anytime Try Scorer
Isaako has 5 tries in his last 5 games and his battle Mulitalo will be a highlight.
Canterbury Bulldogs vs Canberra Raiders
Best Tip: Canberra Raiders Money Line
Canberra's forward pack looks well placed to win the battle through the middle. The Raiders have plenty to play for and should do enough to grind out an important win. Canterbury will have thier chances, however, their attack still has plenty of questions.
Best Try Scorer: Simi Sasago Anytime Try Scorer
Simi Sasagi will work the edge for the Raiders and will look to power through and find the try scoring form he hasd earlier in the season.
Sydney Roosters vs Parramatta Eels
Best Tip: Roosters 13+ Margin
Parramatta found a way to work a miracle over the Sea Eagles last weekend, but don't be fooled, it won't happen again against the Roosters. Expect the Chooks to put their foot down and blow this one out with their blistering attack.
Best Try Scorer: Daniel Tupou Anytime Try Scorer
Tupou is celebrating his 300th NRL match and you can be sure that the Sydney halves will be firing high balls at their classy winger all day long.
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Newcastle Knights
Best Tip: Knights 13+
Not sure why the line is just 1.5 for this match in fdavour of the Knights. Souths don't gain a lot and will now be missing Cody Walker after his brain explosion last weekend.
Best Try Scorer: Fletcher Sharpe Anytime Try Scorer
When Fletcher Sharpe is given room to manouver he is almost unstoppable. Expect him to play an important part in the Knights attack even with the likely return of Ponga and Best wh have been away on Origin duty.
Manly Sea Eagles vs North Queensland Cowboys
Best Tip: Manly 1-12
Brookvale remains one of the toughest venues in the competition and Manly are difficult to beat at home. Expect a close contest, but the Sea Eagles should finish stronger.
Best Try Scorer: Tom Trbojevic Anytime Try Scorer
Tommy Turbo at Brookvale is usually a sure thing and against the Cowboys who have leaked some points of late I am expected the fullback to cross.
Melbourne Storm vs Gold Coast Titans
Best Tip: Gold Coast +8.5
The Storm are the standard pick, especially with their troops returning, however, the Titans have covered the line in 7 of the last 8 games against the Storm.
Best Try Scorer: Keano Kini Anytime Try Scorer
The Titans flying fullback will be out to attack some tired Origin legs in the second half so back the Titans No.1 to pinch a try in a close encounter.