Canberra have defied the doubters all season and look a very nice bet to collect another two points at home against a North Queensland team that rarely plays to their ability.
Best Bet
North Queensland are so devastatingly disappointing that they just cannot be a bet in nearly any situation.
They have won just three of their last nine and two of those were unconvincing wins against the botton two teams on the ladder.
The Raiders, meanwhile, keep winning the games they should. Their last two wins have come against teams inside the Top 8 with four of their five losses coming against teams inside the Top 8.
Canberra typically return from a bye in style, covering five of six off a week off.
North Queensland are 10-18 ATS when playing interstate and 16-28 ATS against Top 8 teams.
Roll with the Raiders.
Insights
🚫 Canberra vs North Queensland: Canberra has struggled against North Queensland, failing to win in their last 4 encounters.
🎢 North Queensland Off a Loss: North Queensland games following a loss have frequently gone over the total points line, with 6 of the last 7 matches going over.
📈 North Queensland Recent Performance: North Queensland’s recent games have been high scoring, with 12 of the last 15 matches going over the total points line.
Same Game Multi
Xavier Savage has seven tries in 12 games this year and his speed makes him a threat to score every game.
Hudson Young has six tries this year including four tries in his last three appearances for the Raiders.
Value Bet
Backrower Mariota reverts to the bench this week but he has certainly come onto the scene as one of Canberra’s tryscoring threats. He scored against the Dolphins last week and has come close in prior weeks. Nice value.
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