GIO Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 25 NRL game between Canberra Raiders and Penrith Panthers. The game kicks off at 3:00 pm with Penrith Panthers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Canberra Raiders vs. Penrith Panthers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday August 24, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Where: GIO Stadium
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Canberra Raiders vs Penrith Panthers Odds
Canberra Raiders vs Penrith Panthers Preview
Penrith is one of the safest bets in the NRL when coming off a loss. The Panthers have an impressive 15-2 record against the spread in the last four seasons following a defeat. They simply don’t put back-to-back poor performances together. Additionally, Penrith is 22-11 against the spread when scoring 22 or fewer points and has covered 12 of 16 after conceding 20-plus.
Top 4 teams off a loss post-Round 21 also cover at an 85% rate, making Penrith a strong play this round. Meanwhile, Canberra has only covered three of their last 12 as a home underdog and 14 of their last 39-day matches.
Jarome Luai has been in fine form with three tries in five games at halfback this year, compared to none in 13 at five-eighth. Casey McLean has also scored three tries in his last four NRL appearances. All signs point to Penrith being the smart bet here.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Penrith Panthers to win at $1.35 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Izack Tago at $12.
Canberra Raiders vs Penrith Panthers Teams
Raiders team: 1. Jordan Rapana 2. Albert Hopoate 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Kaeo Weekes 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Danny Levi 15. Emre Guler 16. Ata Mariota 17. Simi Sasagi 18. Adam Cook 19. Zac Woolford 20. Trey Mooney 21. Jed Stuart 22. Corey Horsburgh
Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Daine Laurie 3. Izack Tago 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To’o 6. Brad Schneider 7. Jarome Luai 8. Moses Leota 9. Luke Sommerton 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Mavrik Geyer 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Trent Toelau 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 17. Jack Cole 18. Matt Eisenhuth 19. Paul Alamoti 20. Luke Garner 21. Luron Patea 22. Sunia Turuva
