Go Media Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 25 NRL game between New Zealand Warriors and Canterbury Bulldogs. The game kicks off at 6:00 pm with Canterbury Bulldogs heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the New Zealand Warriors vs. Canterbury Bulldogs game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Friday August 23, 2024 at 6:00 pm

Where: Go Media Stadium

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New Zealand Warriors vs Canterbury Bulldogs Odds

New Zealand Warriors vs Canterbury Bulldogs Preview

The New Zealand Warriors are set to bid farewell to club legend Shaun Johnson on Friday night, renaming the stadium in his honor and planning plenty of fanfare. However, it’s often wise to bet against teams in these situations, as the market tends to overreact to the emotional narrative.

Canterbury Bulldogs continue to be undervalued by the market, having covered the spread in 14 of their last 19 matches. They remain a strong betting option, especially given their excellent track record: covering seven of nine interstate games and eight of nine night games. Additionally, teams that have conceded 10 or fewer points often cover at a 58% rate late in the season, while the Warriors have only covered three of their last 14 home games.

The Bulldogs boast the best defensive record in terms of tries conceded, which doesn’t bode well for a Warriors attack that may struggle to find the line.

Bronson Xerri has been in great form, scoring six tries in his last six games, while Matt Burton has crossed the line nine times in 20 matches this season.