The Cowboys embarrassed the Dolphins in Round 1 and are heavily favoured to win again but the Dolphins will fancy their chances against one of the most inconsistent teams in the premiership.
Best Bet
The Dolphins have been ravaged by injury this year but have shown plenty of gumption to remain in the Top 8. Six of the club’s best players have been sidelined but the club keeps on keeping on, a real credit to the coaching and culture.
While the Cowboys are heavily favoured here, the Dolphins are not without a chance.
The Phins are a good bet getting a big number, covering nine of 15 getting a start of at least eight points. They have covered four of five off a loss and 11 of 18 at nights.
The Cowboys can well and truly turn it on but are a wildly inconsistent team who look to be in a bad spot this week.
North Queensland are 8-15 ATS at home off a loss and 4-8 ATS when favoured against a Top 8 team.
Happy to play the Dolphins getting a big start here.
Same Game Multi
Kyle Feldt has 16 tries in 21 games and projects well in what should be a high-scoring game.
Jack Bostock has nine tries in 11 NRL games and is the best strike weapon the Dolphins have.
Value Bet
Max Plath has been outstanding since locking down a first grade spot and he presents as a handy tryscorer. He has three tries in eight NRL games and is coming on as an excellent support player. In Queensland Cup over the last three seasons he has 16 tries in 32 games so can find his way over.
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