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This Week’s NRL Betting Tips

See our expert NRL predictions and analysis for every game this week. Our experts have found the best value available for every game of the round.

2026 NRL Round 17 Predictions

24 Jun • Will Evans

It’s a full schedule of matches in NRL Round 17 – and it’s brimming with crucial, mouth-watering showdowns.   The Broncos and Raiders are fighting for their seasons at home, while the Bulldogs and Storm are not far off that status as they confront road trips.   Meanwhile, premiership smokies the Dolphins and Warriors square off in a top-four blockbuster.   South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Parramatta Eels Predictions 0 Days 0 Hours 0 Mins 0 Secs NRL CommBank Stadium • Thursday 25th Jun Parramatta Eels $2.50 vs South Sydney Rabbitohs $1.53 NRL odds correct as of 24/06/2026 and subject to change. Parramatta Eels vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Thursday 25th June…

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2026 NRL Round 17 Predictions

24 Jun • Will Evans

It’s a full schedule of matches in NRL Round 17 – and it’s brimming with crucial, mouth-watering showdowns.   The Broncos and Raiders are fighting for their seasons at home, while the Bulldogs and Storm are not far off that status as they confront road trips.   Meanwhile, premiership smokies the Dolphins and Warriors square off in a top-four blockbuster.   South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Parramatta Eels Predictions 0 Days 0 Hours 0 Mins 0 Secs NRL CommBank Stadium • Thursday 25th Jun Parramatta Eels $2.50 vs South Sydney Rabbitohs $1.53 NRL odds correct as of 24/06/2026 and subject to change. Parramatta Eels vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Thursday 25th June…

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2026 NRL Round 16 Tips & Predictions

17 Jun • Will Evans

In the wake of the second State of Origin clash, NRL Round 16 features a host of a critical match-ups.  The Tigers are chasing two in a row when they host the on-fire Dolphins, the Bulldogs’ season is teetering ahead of a showdown with the flying Sea Eagles, the Warriors and Cowboys play a historic clash in Christchurch, and the Storm and Raiders are striving to stay in touch with the Top 8.   Newcastle Knights vs St George Illawarra Dragons Predictions 0 Days 0 Hours 0 Mins 0 Secs NRL McDonald Jones Stadium • Friday 19th Jun Newcastle Knights $1.28 vs St…

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2026 NRL Round 15 Tips & Predictions

10 Jun • Will Evans

An abbreviated five-match schedule awaits ahead of the second State of Origin encounter – and a host of clubs are navigating big-name absentees as they scramble for crucial NRL competition points.   The Broncos’ Thursday night assignment against Souths will be made significantly tougher, while the Roosters and Dolphins are both missing a stack of stars on Friday, and there’s marquee men absent from the engine room as the Warriors and Sharks square off on Saturday.   South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Brisbane Broncos Thursday 11th June 2026 7:50 PM (Accor Stadium) Tip: Back the Broncos to Cover the Line (+6.5) @ $1.83  Navigating…

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2026 NRL Round 14 Preview

3 Jun • Will Evans

The 2026 NRL premiership advances past the halfway mark with Round 14 – featuring a host of fascinating and vital match-ups.   Manly and Souths get the weekend started with a bang, while Canberra and Melbourne are both aiming to build on last-start wins when they host top-four opposition, and there’s two all-Queensland affairs and a southern Sydney derby.   The traditional King’s Birthday Monday fixture sees Canterbury and Parramatta both striving to make their way out of the bottom four.   Manly Sea Eagles vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Thursday 4th June 7:50 PM (4 Pines Park) Tip: Back the Sea Eagles to Cover the Line (-4.5) @ $1.90 After…

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2026 NRL Round 13 Preview

27 May • Will Evans

NRL Round 13 unfolds in the wake of the State of Origin series opener with seven vital match-ups.   The weekend kicks off courtesy of a fascinating ‘Battle of the Beaches’ grudge match, while Wests Tigers need to get back on track against a Canterbury side desperate to maintain momentum on Saturday, and it’s a top-of-table showdown at CommBank to wrap up the round on Sunday.   Cronulla Sharks vs Manly Sea Eagles Friday 29th May 2026 8:00 PM (Ocean Protect Stadium) Tip: Back the Sea Eagles to Win @ $1.96  Shouldering an unfamiliar Origin load and a marquee injury, Cronulla faces a crucial juncture…

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2026 NRL Round 12 Preview

20 May • Will Evans

The State of Origin period is already upon us and a truncated five-match slate of NRL Round 12 matches will be significantly impacted by representative call-ups.   Can some of the premiership’s stragglers use this as an opportunity to make up some ground?   Canberra Raiders vs Dolphins Thursday 21st May 2026 7:50 PM (GIO Stadium) Tip: Back the Dolphins to Win @ $2.25  After sitting out the Magic Round frivolity, the Raiders are searching for some momentum when they host the in-form Dolphins with both teams missing key Origin personnel.   FORM: The 4-6 Raiders went into the bye in reasonable form, winning three of four before…

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2026 NRL Round 11 Preview

14 May • Will Evans

The seventh edition of NRL Magic Round contains a string of fascinating and vital match-ups, kicking off with under-pressure duo the Bulldogs and Sharks followed by in-form teams the Rabbitohs and Dolphins on Friday.   The Tigers face a tough ask regaining form against the on-fire Sea Eagles and the Eels and Storm will be aiming to maintain last week’s momentum when they square off on Saturday, while Sunday’s Warriors-Broncos showdown shapes as one of the great Magic Round encounters.    Cronulla Sharks vs Canterbury Bulldogs Friday 15th May 2026 6:00 PM (Suncorp Stadium) Tip: Back the Sharks to Win by 1-12 Points @ $2.95  Magic…

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2026 NRL Round 10 Preview

6 May • Will Evans

Pressure continues to mount for the likes of Canterbury and Melbourne in NRL Round 10, while the Souths-Cronulla and Manly-Brisbane showdowns on Saturday could have a big impact on the make-up of the top half of the ladder. Dolphins vs Canterbury Bulldogs Thursday 7th May 2026 7:50 PM (Suncorp Stadium) Tip: Back the Dolphins to Cover the Line (-6.5) @ $1.90  The Dolphins are searching for back-to-back wins when they take on another struggling heavyweight.   FORM: Building on gritty defeats to the Panthers and Warriors, the Dolphins snapped a four-match losing streak with a dominant second half in a 28-10 win over the…

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2026 NRL Round 9 Preview

29 Apr • Will Evans

 There’s no shortage of intrigue in NRL Round 9, including Melbourne Storm striving to avoid an unprecedented seventh straight loss, and the ‘Fozball’ revolution encountering the competition’s ultimate test.   But it doesn’t come much bigger this weekend than a Saturday night blockbuster between Sydney Roosters and Brisbane Broncos, who welcome back some premiership-winning cattle.   Canterbury Bulldogs vs North Queensland Cowboys Friday 1st May 2026 6:00 PM (Accor Stadium) Tip: Back Both Teams to Score 20+ Points @ $1.91  After a confidence-shattering fortnight, Canterbury is desperate to get back on track when it hosts unpredictable North Queensland on Thursday.   FORM: The 3-4 Bulldogs have followed up what seemed like…

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2026 NRL Round 8 Preview

22 Apr • Will Evans

It’s wall-to-wall fascinating match-up in NRL Round 8. The schedule pits six winners from last week against Round 7 losers.  Injury-hit Brisbane hosts Canterbury in a Friday blockbuster, the Anzac Day headliner harbours an extra edge thanks to a midweek coaching change, Melbourne will look to use a hoodoo to end a losing streak, and Manly and Parramatta close out the weekend in a huge clash on the back of big victories.   Wests Tigers vs Canberra Raiders Thursday 23rd April 2026 7:50 PM (Leichardt Oval) Tip: Back the Raiders to Cover the Line (+5.5) @ $1.90.  After a blip at Campbelltown against a weakened visitor,…

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2026 NRL Round 7 Preview

15 Apr • Will Evans

 Fierce rivalries reignite in NRL Round 7 with Canberra Raiders hosting the freefalling Melbourne Storm on Friday night, South Sydney Rabbitohs taking on a stricken St George Illawarra Dragons outfit on Saturday and tackle-shy Parramatta Eels facing rejuvenated Canterbury Bulldogs on Sunday.   North Queensland Cowboys vs Manly Sea Eagles Thursday 16th April 2026 7:50 PM (Queensland Country Bank Stadium) Tip: Back the Cowboys to Cover the Line (-4.5) @ $1.90  Two slow-starting teams who have run into good form kick off the round in Townsville on Thursday.   FORM: The Cowboys have improved to 4-2 with four straight wins, getting up late 35-31 against a weakened Broncos…

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2026 NRL Round 6 Preview

8 Apr • Will Evans

The NRL’s sixth round features a pair of 2025 finals rematches, a Queensland derby, the longest rivalry winning streak of the past half-century and a showdown between the competition’s early-season surprise packets.   Canterbury Bulldogs vs Penrith Panthers Thursday 9th April 2026 7:50 PM (Accor Stadium) Tip: Back the Panthers to Cover the Line (-17.5) @ $1.85  Keen rivals courtesy of the player and coach crossover from Penrith to Canterbury in recent years, the 2025 semi-final opponents get Round 6 underway at Accor Stadium.   FORM: The 2-2 Bulldogs are reeling from back-to-back losses to the Knights and Rabbitohs, imploding in the second half on Good…

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2026 NRL Round 5 Preview

1 Apr • Will Evans

A stacked Good Friday schedule headlines NRL Round 5, while Manly attempts to adjust to life after Seibold on Thursday, St George Illawarra is desperate to get off the mark on Saturday, the Warriors aim for four straight in the Shire on Sunday and an Easter Monday rivalry resumes.   Dolphins vs Manly Sea Eagles Thursday 2nd April 2026 7:00 PM (KAYO Stadium) Tip: Back Over 50.5 Total Points @ $1.90  The focus is all on Manly after Kieran Foran was the shock choice to step in as interim head coach – which makes this a danger game for the Dolphins.   FORM: The Dolphins are 2-2, bookending…

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2026 NRL Round 4 Preview

25 Mar • Will Evans

NRL Round 4 kicks off with a club legend returning to his former home ground for the first time, while derbies headline the Friday and Saturday dockets.   Sunday’s showdowns include one showdown between 2025 finals adversaries and another featuring a pair of early wooden spoon favourites.   Manly Sea Eagles vs Sydney Roosters Thursday 26th March 2026 7:00 PM (4 Pines Park) Tip: Back the Roosters to Score Over 27.5 Points @ $1.87  DCE’s return to 4 Pines Park is completely overshadowing the build-up to this Thursday night encounter – but the Sea Eagles and Roosters can both ill afford another loss…

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2026 NRL Round 3 Preview

18 Mar • Will Evans

NRL Round 3 gets underway with three bona fide blockbusters before we even hit the weekend, including a showdown between last season’s two top-four straight-sets losers and a grand final rematch.   Meanwhile, there’s a clash between two injury-hit, unbeaten teams on Saturday, and a Sydney grudge match on Sunday.   Canberra Raiders vs Canterbury Bulldogs Thursday 19th March 2026 7:00 PM (GIO Stadium) Tip: Back the Raiders to Win @ $1.80 After enjoying watershed 2025 campaigns that ended with backdoor finals exits, Canberra and Canterbury are both striving for some early-season traction in this Thursday night encounter in the capital.   FORM: The Raiders won a golden…

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2026 NRL Round 2 Preview

11 Mar • Will Evans

NRL Round 2 kicks off with a clash between two chastened first-up losers, is headlined by the premiership’s marquee grudge match and includes a showdown between 2025’s beaten preliminary finalists.   Meanwhile, Wests Tigers get their 2026 campaign underway after cooling their heels on the bye.   Brisbane Broncos vs Parramatta Eels Thursday 12th March 2026 7:00 PM (Suncorp Stadium) Tip: Back the Eels to Cover the Line (+13.5) @ $1.90  Thursday night can’t come soon enough for the Broncos and Eels, who both fell pancake flat in Round 1. But which side has the greater propensity for a bounce-back?   FORM: After Jason Ryles’ rebuilding team’s strong…

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2026 NRL Round 1 Preview

5 Mar • Will Evans

After last Sunday’s Las Vegas extravaganza, the rest of NRL Round 1 unfolds with six intriguing match-ups.   A Thursday night grudge match in Melbourne gets things underway, before four of 2025’s finalists do battle on Friday – headlined by a Brisbane-Penrith blockbuster.   Manly move into a new era on Saturday with the club’s new linchpin facing his former team, while the Dolphins host former mentor Wayne Bennett’s Rabbitohs in Sunday’s sole fixture.   Melbourne Storm vs Parramatta Eels Thursday 5th March 7:00 PM (AAMI Park) Tip: Back the Storm to win by 1-12 @ $2.75  The Zac Lomax saga has put the storied Melbourne-Parramatta…

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2026 NRL Vegas Round Preview

25 Feb • Will Evans

The third edition of the NRL’s Las Vegas adventure features three of 2025’s also-rans striving to kick the new season off on a positive note – and another team looking to stamp their back-to-back top-four credentials early.   Newcastle Knights vs North Queensland Cowboys Sunday 1st March 2026 12:15 PM (Allegiant Stadium) Tip: Back the Knights to Score Under 18.5 Total Points @ $1.73  Coming off a wooden spoon, Newcastle makes its Vegas debut with a new gaffer – highly rated ex-Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook. But he has a hefty job in front of him turning around by far the NRL’s worst attacking stats of 2025.   Recruit Dylan Brown…

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Expert NRL Betting Insights

How We Create Our NRL Tips

Our NRL sports betting tips are thoroughly researched, and our analysts look at a variety of trends, including team news, player stats, weather conditions, and head-to-head results.

The Ladbrokes’ approach is to find the best value available in our betting markets, and our NRL experts use data models and expert commentary to make informed decisions to support their picks.

We champion responsible and informed betting decisions. Bet within your means, and with the help of our predictions, we hope to turn a healthy profit this NRL season.

Key NRL Betting Markets

Below are the most popular NRL betting markets at Ladbrokes.

• Head-to-head: Bet on the winner of the game after 80 minutes (including overtime).
• Line/Handicap betting: The favourite and underdog are given lines to cover. For example, the Roosters are -5.5 favorites against the Storm, so the Roosters must win by at least 6 points. If the Storm win outright or finish within 5 points of the Roosters, punters who had Storm +5.5 win.
• Total points (over/under): Bet on how many points will be scored in the game. Lines are often set around 45-50 points.
• First try scorer: Bet on which player will score the first try of the game. Punters can also bet on who will score the first try for their respective teams.
• Futures: Punters can bet on which team will win the NRL Premiership, and other futures markets, including Dally M Medal winner, top tryscorer, and wooden spoon.

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