We take a look at Friday evenings (23/8/2019) Week 23 NRL match which is between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Penrith Panthers. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Friday August 23rd, 6:00pm
Where: 1300Smiles Stadium
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Preview:
This is officially a do-or-die clash for the Panthers as they head north to face the down and out Cowboys.
Penrith’s 12-point loss to the Broncos at Suncorp Stadium last week leaves the Panthers sitting ninth on the ladder, but with the Knights, Tigers and Warriors also fighting for a place inside the top eight, Ivan Cleary’s side must ensure they win out from here.
The Cowboys are playing for nothing more than bragging rights as they lick their wounds following last week’s 42-6 blowout loss to the Knights in Newcastle.
North Queensland should survive the wooden spoon from here. But having won only three of their 10 games at home this season, it’s no surprise to find the Cowboys as the outsiders with three games remaining.
The Panthers were able to match the Broncos in the early goings last week, up until Brisbane ran away with the game in the second half. The Cowboys aren’t as dangerous on attack, but it’s worth noting Paul Green’s side does rank fifth in possession.
Fortunately, the Cowboys continue to struggle on attack – now ranking second-last in points scored. North Queensland has averaged just over 19-points per-game at home this season, compared to the Panthers, who are averaging 15 on the road.
Seven of the Panthers’ last seven away games have gone Under the Total, so back this one to be another low-scoring game.
Tip: Penrith Panthers at $1.68
Value Tip: First Try Scorer: Kyle Feldt at $8.50
Teams:
Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Jordan Kahu 4. Tom Opacic 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Michael Morgan 7. Jake Clifford 8. Scott Bolton 9. Jake Granville 10. Jordan McLean 11. Gavin Cooper 12. Shane Wright 13. John Asiata 14. Reuben Cotter 15. Coen Hess 16. Peter Hola 17. Francis Molo 18. Jason Taumalolo 19. Tom Gilbert 20. Corey Jensen 21. Gideon Gela-Mosby.
Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Stephen Crichton 3. Dean Whare 4. Brent Naden 5. Brian To’o 6. James Maloney 7. Nathan Cleary 8. James Tamou 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Jarome Luai 15. Spencer Leniu 16. Moses Leota 17. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 18. Wayde Egan 19. William Burns 20. Malakai Watene-Zelezniak 21. Hame Sele.
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change