Arguably the most anticipated matchup of the first week of the finals, Canterbury host Manly with over 50,000 expected as the teams meet for the sixth time in finals footy.
Best Bet
Canterbury may well be the fairytale team heading into the finals but Manly look primed for this final.
The Bulldogs have certainly got the shakes the last fortnight when hammered by Manly and North Queensland with Josh Addo-Carr now missing under completely idiotic circumstances.
The Sea Eagles have dominated the Bulldogs of late with 10 wins in the last 11 clashes. They have covered nine of those including the last four. In the last nine clashes, Manly have topped 30 on seven occasions.
Manly have covered four of five at Accor.
The Bulldogs are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 but are 7-14 ATS off a loss of 20 or more.
The only way to play this is Manly.
Insights
🚀 Sydney Roosters Away: Sydney Roosters games have gone over the total in 8 of their last 10 away games. 🌧️
🔥 Sydney Roosters Off Loss: After a loss, Sydney Roosters have covered the spread in 7 of their last 9 games. 💪
🏟️ Sydney Roosters at ANZ Stadium: Sydney Roosters have struggled at ANZ Stadium, with only 3 wins in their last 9 games. ⚔️
Same Game Multi
Tom Trbojevic has 13 tries in his last seven games against Canterbury.
Lehi Hopoate has eight tries in his last seven games since shifting to the wing.
Value Bet
Daly Cherry-Evans has scoed a try in his last two finals series. He thrives against Canterbury with five tries in his last four appearances. He will be at his best on Sunday afternoon.
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