Leeds Rhinos will look to maintain their advantage at the top of Super League when they entertain Hull Kingston Rovers at Headingley on Friday night.
Heading into Round 16, Leeds have a two-point cushion at the top of the Super League table ahead of Warrington Wolves.
Hull KR have started to click into gear at the right moment and are only four points behind Leeds in third.
The Rhinos come into the match on the back of a 34-6 victory over Warrington Wolves, while Hull KR outclassed Leigh Leopards at home, winning 22-8.
Leeds Rhinos v Hull Kingston Rovers Tips Summary
Best Bet - Hull Kingston Rovers +6.5 @ 8/11
Alternative Bet - To win both halves - neither team @ 8/11
Bet Builder - Leeds to win, Brodie Croft to score a try & Maika Sivo to score a try @ 15/4
Leeds Rhinos v Hull Kingston Rovers Prediction
Best Bet: Hull Kingston Rovers +6.5 @ 8/11
Revenge will be the aim of the day for Hull KR's players this week as they head to Headingley with a point to prove.
The Robins lost 58-6 against Leeds in their Las Vegas showdown in February and it was a performance that infuriated coach Willie Peters.
Hull KR have since lost the Challenge Cup final and they will be desperate to prove they are still the best team in Super League.
The Rhinos have proven in recent years that they have a gameplan that can frustrate the Robins, but Hull KR come into this game in good form, especially on the road.
Peters' team have only lost three times away from home this season in Super League, and all three defeats were by six points or fewer.
Leeds are capable of winning this game, but the Robins have named a strong squad and can cover the spread.
Alternative Bet: To win both halves - neither team @ 8/11
Friday's game is the pick of the bunch this weekend and it is worthy of being a Grand Final.
Both teams have won four in five in Super League and confidence will be high in both camps.
Games of this magnitude are often decided by moments of magic or an error, and it is unlikely that one team totally dominates proceedings from the first whistle.
Leeds Rhinos v Hull Kingston Rovers Bet Builder Tip
Leeds to win
Brodie Croft to score a try
Maika Sivo to score a try
Pays @ 15/4
While the Robins are expected to keep this game close, it is Leeds that look like they could just edge proceedings.
The Rhinos have a pack that can compete with the Robins, and they are happy to spread the ball around, which has been the key to beating Peters' troops in recent months.
Hull KR's defence have still been guilty of missing tackles and Peters' side have conceded the fifth-most in Super League, which is far from ideal against a team that leads the tackle bust count with 589.
Once Leeds spread it wide, there should be some joy for both Maika Sivo and Brodie Croft.
Sivo has 25 tries already and continues to prove he is a deadly finisher, while Croft's direct running and ability to pick a gap should help him penetrate this leaky Robins defence.
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Key Match Stats
Leeds Rhinos have won four games in a row in Super League.
The Rhinos have conceded 16 points or fewer in three of those victories.
Leeds have won their last three games against Hull Kingston Rovers.
Rhinos winger Ryan Hall needs one try to draw level with Super League's all-time leader Josh Charnley.
Hull KR have won back-to-back matches, conceding eight points or fewer in both successes.
The Robins have lost three of their seven away fixtures in Super League this season.
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