Boom Best
Newcastle +14.5 ($1.90) v North Queensland
The Knights have not scored a try in their last two games and have conceded 89 points but they look a big play getting the huge line this week. The Cowboys have not been this big a favourite since 2017. Teams who conceded 50 cover at 64% and double digit favourites not named the Storm or Panthers this year have a very poor record.
Boom-o-meter: 80%
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Gold Coast ($3.80) v Sydney Roosters
The Titans are huge overs in this one considering the fact the game is at a neutral venue and the Roosters are the most overrated team in the market. This clash is at Mackay so probably provides a slight edge to the Titans. The Roosters have also been a double digit favourite five times this year and have failed to cover any of them, losing outright to the Knights, Bulldogs and Dragons. Gold Coast are a strong bet.
Boom-o-meter: 60%
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Lachlan Fitzgibbon Try ($5.50)
Knights backrower Lachlan Fitzgibbon returns from injury and should be a key part of the Knights attack, particularly if Kalyn Ponga moves to five-eighth as expected. Fitzgibbon has 27 tries in 91 games so a nice strike rate and he will get opportunities close to the Cowboys line.
Boom-o-meter: 25%
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