Boom Best
Cronulla -13.5 v Gold Coast ($1.90)
The Sharks have owned the Titans in recent years and will continue that run in Coffs Harbour. Cronulla have won seven straight against Gold Coast including six by more than seven points. The Sharks have covered 7 of 11 when favoured by more than eight points. The Titans have covered just 14 of 42 off conceding 25-plus.
Boom-o-meter: 85%
Boom Value
Margin 1 Point Bands: Penrith 30+ ($2.20)
Penrith will win this and win it by plenty. They have covered six of seven when favoured by 16.5 or more and the Warriors are clearly in rebuilding mode. The Panthers have dominated New Zealand with 13 covers in their last 18 meetings. The Warriors have covered just four of 19 off conceding 20-plus.
Boom-o-meter: 80%
Boom Boom
Sitili Tupouniua Try ($3.70)
Tupouniua is an underrated tryscorer who has 23 tries in his last 57 games, a better strike rate than most centres. The Eels conceded 34 points to the Bulldogs last week and Tupouniua has scored against Parramatta previously.
Boom-o-meter: 60%
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