Read on for NRL Round 4 early mail and betting leans for each game…
NRL Round 4: Titans vs Tigers, Thursday night
Early prediction: Titans comfortably
The value: Total points over 44.5 at TopSport
- The Tigers lose another one of the best players, with big Stefano missing due to injury
- Titans lose J Campbell and P Sami, but the signing of Isaako and return of Thompson negate this
- Titans should be too good in attack, though their defence continues to concern
Sharks vs Knights, Friday night
Early prediction: Close!
The value: Knights +6.5 at TopSport
- Knights form is being underrated. They were right in that game until Barnett send off.
- Return of Ponga will only make their attack better
- Sharks are good, but were made to look great by the inept Dragons last week
The team is in for Friday’s big clash with the Sharks with a couple of key players returning in Tyson Frizell’s 200th NRL game.#allredandbluehttps://t.co/hRo57EN9KT
— Newcastle Knights (@NRLKnights) March 29, 2022
Panthers vs Souths, Friday night
Early prediction: Souths
The value: Full time draw $16 at TopSport
- Panthers welcome back Cleary and considering they are 3 from 3, at home they will be hard to back against
- But Souths have improved dramatically in recent weeks
- If Walker recaptures 2021 form, Souths are huge chance of upset here
NRL Round 4: Warriors vs Broncos, Saturday afternoon
Early prediction: Low scoring
The value: Total points under 43.5 at TopSport
- Warriors won ugly, but I was very impressed with their goal line defence
- Same cannot be said for Broncos, who looked disinterested last week and were let down by star players
- Warriors lacking the class Johnson brings, but he could be a late inclusion here
Manly vs Raiders, Saturday afternoon
Early prediction: Raiders, just
The value: Raiders $2.80 at TopSport
- Game played in country, so Manly lose home ground advantage
- Both teams were unconvincing winners last week, but Raiders have shown more upside
- Raiders have real spark at 9 with Starling, which Manly do not
Rapa speaks about his return to the side against the Titans and taking on Manly in Mudgee this weekend. #WeAreRaiders pic.twitter.com/Bb8FKiIrYy
— Canberra Raiders (@RaidersCanberra) March 30, 2022
Cowboys vs Roosters, Saturday night
Early prediction: Cowboys, just
The value: Cowboys $2.85 at TopSport
- Cowboys not getting the credit they deserve, are a different team in 2022. Could have been 3/3
- Roosters struggling due to forward pack not firing and missing spark at 9.
- Cowboys primed for an upset at home
NRL Round 4: Storm vs Bulldogs, Sunday afternoon
Early prediction: Storm
The value: Total points under 40.5 at TopSport
- Storm involved in a few tight contests this year and are not in great form
- Doggies defence continues to be strong, but they cannot manufacture points at the moment
- Storm at home should be too good, but think it will be a grinding affair
Eels vs Dragons, Sunday night
Early prediction: Eels comfortably
The value: Eels -9.5 at TopSport
- Dragons form has fallen off a cliff, with young guys like Amone and Sloan struggling
- Eels are looking fantastic, and will be riding high after last week’s thrilling win over the Storm
- At home I think the Eels will be far too good here
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