Boom Best
New Zealand v North Queensland ($1.90)
The Cowboys have lost arguably their best back in Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and the move to Scott Drinkwater is a major downgrade. The Warriors have won four of six against the Cowboys and have covered three of four off a win. The Cowboys have covered just two of 11 off conceding 25 or more points. The Warriors are an excellent bet at anything north of $1.75.
Boom-o-meter: 80%
Boom Value
Herbie Farnworth Try ($4.00)
Farnworth has been the Broncos’ best – and almost only – tryscoring weapon this year with four tries in four games. The Roosters have conceded 20-plus twice this year so have been a little shaky defensively. Farnworth can get across.
Boom-o-meter: 55%
Boom Boom
Brisbane ($5.60) v Sydney Roosters
Brisbane are massive outsiders against the Roosters but are not hopeless even with a few outs. The Broncos shocked the Roosters last year in their first clash and then went down by a point in the other. Brisbane play the Roosters well – at least last year – and have a strong record as a big home underdog.
Boom-o-meter: 30%
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