St Helens will look to get their play-off push back on track when they take on Hull FC in Super League on Thursday evening.
The Red V fell to another defeat last week, with York Knights coming out on top in a 34-32 success.
Saints have now lost back-to-back games, but they are still in the hunt for the top six and a Super League play-off spot.
Despite last week's setback, St Helens are seventh and only two points behind sixth-placed Leigh Leopards and by playing first, they can put pressure on their rivals.
Hull FC are 14 points behind their hosts and Saints should be able to assert themselves from the outset.
St Helens v Hull FC Tips Summary
Best Bet - St Helens -14.0 @ 10/11
Alternative Bet - To win both halves - Either team @ 8/11
Bet Builder - Harry Robertson to score a try & Jack Welsby to score a try @ 5/1
St Helens v Hull FC Prediction
Best Bet: St Helens -14.0 @ 10/11
St Helens' defeat to York was their first loss to the Knights in 80 years and the mood in the camp is bound to be low.
Their upcoming fixtures mean they face an uphill battle to make the playoffs, but this Thursday's encounter is their easiest on paper before the end of the regular season
Despite their defeat last week, they have been handed a boost ahead of kick-off as George Whitby is set to return after recovering from a knee injury.
Saints are clear of Hull FC in the table and they face a Black and Whites team that have been hopeless away from home, losing nine of their 10 Super League games on their travels.
The visitors have lost seven in a row and they lack the leadership and desire to stop Saints from covering the handicap.
Alternative Bet: To win both halves - Either team @ 8/11
After Paul Rowley's departure last month, Saints are now under the stewardship of interim head coach Eamon O'Carroll, and while his team lost to York, they at least went down fighting.
At home, St Helens have won two of their last three and they have scored 34 points in both of those games.
Their recent displays suggest there is still plenty of firepower within their ranks and Hull FC's performances have been worrying.
The East Riding club's lack of drive and determination has been evident for months and their squad appears to be waiting for a fresh start under incoming coach Steve McNamara.
With that in mind, St Helens should be able to get themselves in front, and they might not have to look back against a team that has been dismal away from home.
St Helens v Hull FC Bet Builder Tip
Harry Robertson to score a try
Jack Welsby to score a try
Pays @ 5/1
St Helens have had to deal with plenty of issues throughout the campaign, but neither Harry Robertson nor Jack Welsby have let their performance levels dip in recent weeks.
The homegrown pair have been deadly in the opposition 20m zone and Welsby has scored five tries in as many appearances.
Robertson has three to his name in that time and both players have the speed and finishing ability to add to their tallies for the season against Hull FC's leaky defence.
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Key Match Stats
St Helens have lost four of their last five Super League games
Saints have lost seven of their last 10 matches in Super League
St Helens have won two of their last three home Super League matches
Hull FC have lost seven in a row in Super League
The Black and Whites have lost nine of their 10 Super League away matches
St Helens ace Jack Welsby has scored five tries in as many matches
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