Boom Best
Sydney Roosters -14.5 v New Zealand ($1.90)
The Roosters should run riot against a Warriors team that has put together three straight wins but now meets a quality team for the first time in that run. The Roosters have won four straight against the Warriors with three of those by 20-plus. The Roosters have covered seven of 11 against the Warriors. New Zealand have covered just 1 of 10 off conceding 20-plus while the Roosters have covered 17 of 25 at the SCG.
Boom-o-meter: 90%
Boom Value
Newcastle ($2.38) at St George Illawarra
The Dragons have been dominant against the Knights but it is impossible to bet St George Illawarra at deep odds-on. They are the worst defensive team in the NRL and they hardly have an imposing record at Wollongong. The Knights have shown plenty of courage this year and they bounce back off a loss of 24-plus, covering 10 of their last 13. The Knights are right in this.
Boom-o-meter: 75%
Boom Boom
Joey Manu 2+ Tries ($4.50)
Manu has been in outstanding form this year and with the Roosters projected to win big this looks a very good play. Manu has scored four tries in his last six against the Warriors and has scored five tries in five games this year including doubles in each of his last two.
Boom-o-meter: 40%
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