Queensland Country Bank Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 3 NRL game between North Queensland Cowboys and New Zealand Warriors. The game kicks off at 5:30 pm with North Queensland Cowboys heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the North Queensland Cowboys vs. New Zealand Warriors game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday March 18, 2023 at 5:30 pm

Where: Queensland Country Bank Stadium

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The action heads back to Townsville later on Saturday afternoon, and both the Cowboys and Warriors will be eager to bounce back from Round 2 losses.

The Cowboys just snuck past the Raiders in Round 1 after going to sleep in the second forty of that clash, before suffering a rather handy defeat to fierce rivals the Broncos in Round 2.

I thought that the scoreline in that game (28-16) was probably a little flattering to the Cows as well, and it could have very easily been a lot worse.

The Warriors warmed into their Round 1 clash with the Knights before ultimately icing the result, while I thought that there were still things to like about their Round 2 clash with the Roosters despite losing.

Fitter third-up and without a lot expected of them this week (if the market is to be believed), I think that the ambush actually could be on here.

That being said, I am taking the safer option of them covering a 9.5-point line as outsiders.

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