The Storm have absolutely dominated the Broncos for two decades and there is no reason that will change at Suncorp on Thursday night.
Best Bet
Craig Bellamy takes a perverse delight in humiliating his former employer and clearly that desire has lost none of its edge with the Storm supercoach opting to rest players last week rather than give the Broncos a chance at sneaking into the finals.
Across the last 21 seasons, the Storm have won 38 of the last 44 clashes with the Broncos including 16 of the last 17. They have covered 25 of 34. Melbourne have won 13 of the last 14 at Suncorp.
Top 4 teams off a loss cover at 85% across the backend of the season with the Storm covering six of seven interstate. They are 29-17 ATS against teams outside the Top 8.
Brisbane have not covered nine straight at Suncorp.
The Storm are an excellent bet in this one.
Insights
🔥 Brisbane at Home: Brisbane has struggled at home recently, managing only 3 wins in their last 9 games. 🌧️
🎯 Melbourne as Favourites: Melbourne has covered the spread in their last 4 games when favored. ⭐
💥 Brisbane Recent Performance: Brisbane has only covered the spread in 3 of their last 15 games. 🌧️
Same Game Multi
Sua Fa’alogo has seven tries in his last eight games, four of which have been barely playing off the bench.
Grant Anderson has scored in six straight matches when playing on the wing.
Eliesa Katoa has 11 tries this season and scored a double when these teams met in Round 4.
Value Bet
Alec MacDonald has really emerged as one of the better young Storm forwards and he has now learned how to get across the line. He has scored in his last two and can make it three straight against a weak Broncos middle.
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