Boom Best
St George Illawarra -3.5 v New Zealand ($1.90)
The Dragons play their absolute best at Kogarah and in the afternoon and they tick both boxes this weekend. The Dragons have covered four straight against Kogarah as well as four of five day games. The Warriors are an ordinary team who have covered just 4 of 15 off conceding 20-plus and just 7 of 20 as an underdog.
Boom-o-meter: 75%
Boom Value
Sydney Roosters ($3.50) v Penrith
The level of disrespect being shown to the Roosters in this game is astonishing. The Roosters are huge outsiders at the SCG. Penrith no doubt had plenty of focus on last week and Trent Robinson said he did not expect the Roosters to be anywhere near their best until Round 10. The Roosters have a great record at the SCG and Penrith cover at sub-50% away from Penrith Stadium when favoured.
Boom-o-meter: 50%
Boom Boom
Brandon Smith To Score A Try ($6.00)
Brandon Smith is an underrated tryscoring proposition who has scored 12 tries in his last 33 games. He has two tries in six starts at prop and his leg speed close to the line always makes him a dangerous proposition to score.
Boom-o-meter: 35%
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