
Read on for NRL Round 2 early mail and betting leans for each game…
NRL Round 2: Storm vs Souths, Thursday night
Early prediction: Souths to bounce back
The value: Souths +8 $1.90 at TopSport
- Storm made to look good by a terrible Wests second-half performance last week.
- Munster and Grant big inclusions, but cancelled out by loss of Smith and Welch.
- Latrell is a huge in for Souths and they should be better this week.
NRL Round 2: Dragons vs Panthers, Friday night
Early prediction: Panthers to grind out a solid win
The value: Total points under 43.5 $1.90 at TopSport
- Dragons played well, but injuries to the Warriors assisted.
- Panthers defence was ferocious and this should be a brutal encounter.
- Low scoring affair with the Panthers grinding out a win.
I am genuinely excited to see what @NRL_Dragons throw at the Panthers next Friday. Confidence boosting win and great time to have a swing at the premiers with a long road ahead. #NRLWarriorsDragons
— Tim Barrow (@TheBarrow) March 12, 2022
NRL Round 2: Roosters vs Manly, Friday night
Early prediction: Roosters to continue Manly’s early season pain
The value: Roosters H2H $1.77 at TopSport
- Roosters a little unlucky with HIAs and some close calls going against them.
- Manly looked sluggish and were totally outplayed.
- Roosters to bounce back at home.
NRL Round 2: Titans vs Warriors, Saturday afternoon
Early prediction: Warriors to keep it close
The value: Warriors +8.5 $1.90 at TopSport
- Titans welcome back Brimson, which will further assist their attack.
- Warriors had excuses, were plagued by injuries.
- Walsh and Lodge returning is huge for the Warriors.
NRL Round 2: Sharks vs Eels, Saturday afternoon
Early prediction: Close!
The value: Scores level at full time $17 at TopSport
- Sharks regain McInnes and Tracey after last week’s loss.
- Eels defence looked vulnerable to a fast spread, so expect the Sharks to target them.
- Eels are down on wingers and could be exposed out wide.
NRL Round 2: Cowboys vs Raiders, Saturday night
Early prediction: Cowboys to ambush Raiders
The value: Cowboys +4 $1.90 at TopSport
- Raiders down two halfbacks and starting hooker, so lot of pressure on Wighton.
- Cowboys welcome back Cotter
- Cowboys to look sharper this weekend on a dry track.
Ricky Stuart faces Raiders selection headaches over North Queensland Cowboys clash. https://t.co/lgzNgBB3Uz
— Canberra Times (@canberratimes) March 14, 2022
NRL Round 2: Knights vs Tigers, Sunday afternoon
Early prediction: Knights to show they are the real deal
The value: Knights -7.5 $1.90 at TopSport
- Market underrating the strength of the Knights and how well they played.
- Clifford, Clune and Gagai are proving to be great additions over past 12 months.
- Wests still lack mental strength when the going gets tough.
NRL Round 2: Bulldogs vs Broncos, Sunday night
Early prediction: Low scoring affair
The value: Total Points under 40.5 $1.90 at TopSport
- Both teams only conceded 4 points last week: defence has been a focus.
- Doggies welcome back Pangai Jr which might help with second phase play.
- Reynolds is great boost for Broncos, particularly his kicking game.
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