We take a look at Thursday nights (22/8/2019) Week 23 NRL match which is between the Parramatta Eels and the Canterbury Bulldogs. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Thursday August 22, 7:50pm
Where: Western Sydney Stadium
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Preview:
Parramatta’s 36-12 win over the Titans last week has caused even more confusion on the ladder with three rounds remaining.
Now tied on points with Manly and the Rabbitohs, a win this weekend for the Eels could see them move as high as fourth if results go their way.
Canterbury has nothing left to play for, but the Dogs will be looking to extend their winning streak to four this weekend.
Dean Pay’s side pulled off the biggest upset of Round 22 defeating the Rabbitohs by eight points. It’s been a promising end to the season for the Dogs, although they won’t hold particularly fond memories of their 36-16 loss to the Eels back in Round 2.
It’s no surprise to find the Eels heavily favoured this week at Bankwest Stadium. Parramatta has lost only two of its 10 games at home this year, while the Dogs are currently 4-6 on the road.
The most impressive part of the Eels’ recent four game winning streak has been their relentless attack. Parramatta’s forwards have been dominant during the second half of the season, while wingers Michael Jennings and Maika Sivo continue to torment opposing defences out wide.
With that in mind, the Dogs, who currently rank second in missed tackles, could be in for a long night. The Eels are 5-2 as the line favourite at home this season, and with their last six games against Canterbury also falling Under the Total at home, it’s worth backing a Same Game Multi.
Tip: Parramatta Eels at $1.30
Value Tip: First Try Scorer: Brad Takairangi at $8.00
Teams:
Eels: 1. Clint Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Michael Jennings 4. Waqa Blake 5. Brad Takairangi 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Kane Evans 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Manu Ma’u 13. Nathan Brown 14. Peni Terepo 15. David Gower 16. Daniel Alvaro 17. Marata Niukore 18. Tepai Moeroa21. Jaeman Salmon
Bulldogs: 1. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 2. Nick Meaney 3. Kerrod Holland 4. Will Hopoate 5. Reimis Smith 6. Kieran Foran 7. Lachlan Lewis 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Dylan Napa 11. Josh Jackson 12. Corey Harawira-Naera 13. Adam Elliott 14. Jack Cogger 15. Renouf To’omaga 16. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 17. Chris Smith 19. Danny Fualalo 21. Michael Lichaa
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
