Boom Best
Melbourne -4.5 v Parramatta ($1.95)
Parramatta rarely show up as an underdog and even with Harry Grant out for the Storm they face a mammoth task. They cover at just 41% as an underdog and have been a bottom four defensive team through two weeks. The Storm have covered six of seven at AAMI Park and hold form with a 60% cover rate off a win and 28 of 44 off conceding 14 or fewer.
Boom-o-meter: 80%
Boom Value
Ryan Papenhuyzen Try ($2.30)
Ryan Papenhuyzen is one of the most dynamic players in the NRL and it has seen him score 35 tries in 59 games. He crossed last week and has scored four tries in six outings against Parramatta. This is a game he is going to have a field day in.
Boom-o-meter: 75%
Boom Boom
Newcastle ($4.20) v Penrith
Newcastle have been very impressive through two weeks and can push Penrith who tend to be overrated by the market when favoured on the road. Penrith have covered just one of their last nine as a double digit favourite away from Penrith Stadium. The Knights get David Klemmer back and in a game that typically goes under the total, this should be closer than the market suggests.
Boom-o-meter: 30%
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