Boom Best
New Zealand +3.5 v Canterbury ($1.95)
The Warriors have been the best backed team this week as a home underdog against the Bulldogs and it is easy to understand why. The Warriors have covered both games at Mt Smart this year and have won and covered their last three against the Bulldogs. The Warriors have also covered six of eight off a double digit loss. The Bulldogs have covered just four of 17 off a loss.
Boom-o-meter: 90%
Boom Value
South Sydney 13+ v Parramatta ($3.10)
The Rabbitohs have absolutely dominated the Eels in recent years and can continue that at CommBank on Friday. The Bunnies have won five straight against the Eels with all five wins being by 14 or more including a 30-12 win in Round 16. The Eels are poor off a big win covering just one of six off a double digit win. The Bunnies win and win big.
Boom-o-meter: 70%
Boom Boom
Alex Johnston 3+ Tries ($7.50)
Alex Johnston is the finest tryscorer in the NRL and has a tremendous record in pulling in multiple-try games. Johnston has three hat-tricks this year to go with three further doubles. In his last six games against the Eels, Johnston has three doubles and a hat-trick.
Boom-o-meter: 50%
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