We take a look at Friday nights (12/7/2019) Week 17 NRL match which is between the Newcastle Knights and the Canterbury Bulldogs. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Friday July 12, 7:55pm
Where: McDonald Jones Stadium
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Preview:
A four-point loss to the Warriors last week leaves the Knights scratching their heads as they now face a pivotal Friday night matchup against the Bulldogs at home.
This time last week Newcastle had a shot at the top four, but now the Knights are fighting for life tied on points with the seventh-placed Eels.
Canterbury returns from last week’s bye well-rested and full of confidence after defeating the Sharks at home a fortnight ago.
The Dogs have nothing left to play for, but did you know they’ve won four straight games over the Knights in Newcastle dating back to 2015?
While the odds suggest differently, Newcastle hasn’t been the strongest side on the back of a defeat. The Knights are 2-4 following a previous loss, and if they head into Friday’s game without Kalyn Ponga and Mitchell Pearce, the Dogs look a strong upset chance to cause further chaos on the ladder.
Tip: Newcastle Knights at $1.40
Value Tip: First Try Scorer: Shaun Kenny-Dowall at $8.00
Teams:
Knights: 1. Connor Watson 2. Hymel Hunt 3. Kurt Mann 4. Jesse Ramien 5. Shaun Kenny-Dowall 6. Mason Lino 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. James Gavet 9. Danny Levi 10. Josh King 11. Jamie Buhrer 12. Sione Mata’utia 13. Herman Ese’ese 14. Jacob Saifiti 16. Phoenix Crossland 19. David Klemmer 21. Tim Glasby 18. Tautau Moga 20. Daniel Saifiti
Players cut: 15. Pasami Saulo 17. Aidan Guerra 22. Brodie Jones 23. Chris Randall
Bulldogs: 1. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 2. Nick Meaney 3. Marcelo Montoya 4. Will Hopoate 5. Reimis Smith 6. Brandon Wakeham 7. Jack Cogger 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Michael Lichaa 10. Dylan Napa 11. Josh Jackson 12. Corey Harawira-Naera 13. Chris Smith 14. Adam Elliott 15. Renouf To’omaga 16. Ofahiki Ogden 17. Sauaso Sue 19. Jeremy Marshall-King 21. Kerrod Holland
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change