NRL Tips – Bulldogs v Dragons – Round 1 2026

Bulldogs vs Dragons - NRL Tips

Canterbury’s rise under Cameron Ciraldo should continue against a St George Illawarra side that will struggle to score points against one of the better defensive teams.

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Best Bet

Under 38.5
Total Points

Canterbury have been well supported as a sizeable favourite in the second Las Vegas game with the Bulldogs bet from 5.5 to 7.5-point favourites. Popular elects have a diabolical cover rate of 41% in the opener though with those favoured by 6.5 or more covering at just 31%. The Dragons looked horrific though in two trials and cannot be trusted.

There is a tremendous bet in this one though and that is the under.

The under hits at 68.4% in Round 1 the last four years with night games going under at 73.3%.

The under is a 64.5% proposition when there is an interstate favourite in the first four rounds.

The Bulldogs are in a major low-scoring spot here too with the under 16-7 when they are favoured by more than a try and 11-4 when they are on extended rest.

Under 38.5 total points is a superb bet.


Same Game Multi

Enari Tuala Try/Sitili Tupouniua Try
Same Game Multi

Enari Tuala is a highly underrated player who has five tries in nine games for the Bulldogs while scoring 45 in 96 games since moving to the Knights in 2020.

Sitili Tupouniua starts from the bench but is a hard runner who has three tries in 12 games since moving to the Bulldogs.


Value Bet

Lachlan Galvin
To Score A Try

Lachlan Galvin got hauled over the coals last year after falling to live up to his pay packet but he was unfairly maligned after being expected to master a new system after transferring mid-season. He is a quality player though, particularly when he runs, and crossed four times in 14 games in the blue and white. Expect him to run a lot with this price big overs.

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Frankie has spent more than a decade working in the Australian wagering industry and is widely regarded for his expertise in AFL, NRL and horse racing tips.