Leeds Rhinos v St Helens Prediction, Tips and Bet Builder

The two teams tied at the top of the Super League table meet at Headingley on Thursday evening as Leeds Rhinos play host to St Helens.

The pair are tied on 18 points after 12 games, while Warrington Wolves split the pair in second, but have only played 11 matches under Sam Burgess.

Both teams will be well rested after last week's break for the Challenge Cup final.

Leeds come into the game on the back of a 52-0 thumping over Huddersfield Giants, while Saints were stunned by Castleford Tigers, losing 30-10 on the road.

Leeds Rhinos v St Helens Tips Summary

Best Bet - Leeds Rhinos - 6.5 @ 10/11
Alternative Bet - Team total points 2-way - Leeds Rhinos over 20.5 @ 10/11
Bet Builder - Brodie Croft to score a try & Both teams to score 10 points - Yes @ 16/5

Leeds Rhinos v St Helens Prediction

Best Bet: Leeds Rhinos - 6.5 @ 10/11

After a rare break in the rugby league schedule for the Challenge Cup, Super League returns at Headingley on Thursday.

Rhinos fans will be flocking to their seats as Brad Arthur's team tries to maintain their slim advantage at the top of the table.

However, a fixture against St Helens at home is not the straightforward tie that Leeds would hope for.

Remarkably, the Yorkshiremen have lost their last eight home games against St Helens, with their last success coming in the Super 8s in August 2017.

Leeds have what it takes to buck the trend, though, with Arthur's team yet to lose at home this season.

St Helens have shown signs of inconsistency away from home, losing badly to Castleford last week, as well as suffering a 52-10 defeat to Hull KR at Craven Park in March.

Leeds have all the motivation they need and with momentum behind them, they can cover the handicap.

Alternative Bet: Team total points 2-way - Leeds Rhinos over 20.5 @ 10/11

Leeds have been transformed under Arthur in recent seasons and, while he has made them hard to beat, it is their attack that has flourished this season.

The Rhinos have scored the most tries in Super League, with 69 to their credit from 12 outings.

They have scored at least 40 points in four of their last five matches in Super League and it is tough to see an out-of-sorts Saints team stopping them this week.

Leeds Rhinos v St Helens Bet Builder Tip

• Brodie Croft to score a try

• Both teams to score 10 points - Yes

  Pays @ 16/5

Leeds winger Maika Sivo is Super League's leading tryscorer with 19 tries, but team-mate Brodie Croft is not too far behind him on 14.

Croft has already agreed to join Warrington for next season, but he has shown total commitment to the Rhinos cause. His support play is second to none and he runs with aggression when in possession.

With Leeds set to dominate the forwards battle, Croft can pick up the pieces and pounce on offloads, with the Rhinos having completed the most with 137 in Super League.

While Leeds should dominate this tie, St Helens have had too much joy in this fixture and should be able to reach double-digit points.

Paul Rowley's side have conceded 22 points in three of their last five in Super League, and Saints have scored 10 points or more in all of their nine away matches this season.

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Key Match Stats

• Leeds Rhinos have won six of their last seven games in Super League

• The Rhinos have won all six of their home matches this season in all competitions

• St Helens have won their last eight away meetings with Leeds

• Leeds last beat Saints at home in August 2017

• Brad Arthur's side have scored the most tries in Super League with 69

• Maika Sivo is Super League's top tryscorer with 19 tries to his name in 12 games

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