Thursday throws up a heavyweight showdown at CommBank Stadium, as NRL frontrunners Penrith Panthers play host to second-placed Sydney Roosters.
The Roosters are going in search of an eighth consecutive NRL victory for the first time since 2022, but the Panthers look capable of stopping the visitors in their tracks this week.
Penrith Panthers v Sydney Roosters Tips Summary
Best Bet - Penrith Panthers -2.5 handicap @ 1.86
Alternative Bet - Billy Smith anytime tryscorer @ 2.35
Bet Builder - Thomas Jenkins, Brian To'o & Mark Nawaqanitawase anytime tryscorers @ 7.50
Penrith Panthers v Sydney Roosters Prediction
Best Bet: Penrith Panthers -2.5 handicap @ 1.86
The Panthers boast an impressive record in this fixture and Penrith look capable of securing the win and covering the handicap on Thursday.
Penrith have won 12 of their last 13 meetings with the Roosters and, having won eight of their last nine home matches in the NRL, the Panthers are tipped for victory at CommBank Stadium.
Alternative Bet: Billy Smith anytime tryscorer @ 2.35
Currently on an excellent run of tryscoring form, it is hard to look past Billy Smith keeping that streak going for the Roosters this week.
Smith has scored in all of his last six appearances in the NRL and with that kind of form behind him, it would be little surprise to see him add to his growing try collection on Thursday.
Penrith Panthers v Sydney Roosters Bet Builder Tip
Thomas Jenkins anytime tryscorer
Brian To'o anytime tryscorer
Mark Nawaqanitawase anytime tryscorer
Pays 7.50
With six tries in his last five games for the Panthers, Thomas Jenkins is one of three players fancied in the anytime tryscorer market for this three-fold Bet Builder.
Brian To’o requires one try for 100 NRL tries in his career and he can reach that landmark in this game, while Mark Nawaqanitawase, who has 15 tries in 16 appearances this season, is also fancied to touch down at CommBank Stadium.
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Key Match Stats
Penrith Panthers have won 12 of their last 13 matches against Sydney Roosters
The Roosters are going in search of eight straight wins in the NRL for the first time since 2022
Penrith have managed to score 142 points in their last four games against Roosters
Panthers have won three of their last five games going into Thursday's match at CommBank Stadium
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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.
