Canberra Raiders v Sydney Roosters Prediction, Tips and Bet Builder

Following back-to-back defeats, Sydney Roosters face another tricky assignment on Thursday morning when they travel to GIO Stadium to face Canberra Raiders.

Losing to North Queensland Cowboys and Melbourne Storm in their last two outings, the Roosters next take on a Raiders side who have a strong record in this NRL fixture.

Canberra Raiders v Sydney Roosters Tips Summary

Best Bet - Canberra Raiders to win @ 2.15
Alternative Bet - Xavier Savage anytime tryscorer @ 2.10
Bet Builder - Under 52.5 total points, Kaeo Weekes & Billy Smith anytime tryscorer @ 8.00

Best Bet: Canberra Raiders to win @ 2.15

Currently on that two-game losing streak, it's hard to see the Roosters turning things around against the Raiders, especially at GIO Stadium.

The Raiders come into this game on the back of a 26-12 win over the Cowboys, who recently beat the Roosters, and Canberra will be brimming with confidence going into this one.

Winning four of their last five games against the Roosters, the Raiders know how to get it done against Trent Robinson's men and the hosts are backed for the win in the capital on Friday morning.

Alternative Bet: Xavier Savage anytime tryscorer @ 2.10

There seems to be something about taking the field at GIO Stadium that brings out the best in Raiders winger Xavier Savage.

Scoring eight tries in his last 10 home games, Savage has given the Green Machine supporters plenty to cheer about of late and he can do so again on Friday with another try.

Canberra Raiders v Sydney Roosters Bet Builder Tip

• Under 52.5 total points

• Kaeo Weekes anytime tryscorer

• Billy Smith anytime tryscorer

  Pays 8.00

Scoring just 16 points across their last two games, the Roosters have hardly been firing on all cylinders with their attack.

Going for the under 52.5 total points, which would have landed in five of the last six meetings between these sides, gets the nod here.

Meanwhile, both Kaeo Weekes and Billy Smith catch the eye in the anytime tryscorer market.

Weekes has scored in four of his last five games, while Smith has also impressed, scoring in two of his last three outings for the Roosters.

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Key Match Stats

• The Canberra Raiders have won four of their last five meetings with the Sydney Roosters

• The Roosters go into this game following back-to-back defeats to North Queensland Cowboys and Melbourne Storm

• The Raiders have won two of their last three home games against the Roosters

• The Roosters have scored just 16 points across their last two matches in the NRL

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