Boom Best
Melbourne -15.5 v Brisbane ($1.90)
Melbourne’s record against Brisbane is truly stunning. They have won 10 straight and posted 40-plus in their last four. Since 2008, the Storm have covered 22 of 28 including the last nine. Melbourne have covered seven straight when favoured by 12.5 or more. With so many out for the Broncos, this is heading in only one direction.
Boom-o-meter: 90%
Boom Value
North Queensland 13+ v Manly ($2.80)
The Cowboys have been written off all year yet continue to get the job done with 11 covers in 14 appearances. The Cowboys continue to win big too with their last seven wins all by 19 or more points. Manly have just one win against a team outside the bottom four this year and none against a team inside the Top 8.
Boom-o-meter: 70%
Boom Boom
Harry Grant Try ($3.50)
Grant is a hooker who always gives himself opportunities to score and that is seen by his 11 career tries in 41 games. He crossed in his only clash against Brisbane back in 2020 and is sure to get chances this week.
Boom-o-meter: 50%
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