The biggest mismatch of the round – and the biggest mismatch of the opening two rounds in at least 17 seasons – sees the four-time defending premiers Penrith expected to annihilate the Sydney Roosters.
Best Bet
There is going to be absolutely zero enjoyment in betting the Sydney Roosters but getting 20.5 points in just the second round of the season, they have to be the bet.
The team list continues to look diabolical as major questions get asked about the roster management at Bondi.
There is little doubt that the four-time defending premiers will win this game and in all reality, they have this game at their mercy. Winning though and covering such a mammoth line are two very different things.
After last week’s humiliation, we can reasonably expect more effort out of the Tricolours. Teams off conceding at 50 or more cover at 72% in the opening four weeks of the season. The Chooks have covered two of three getting a double digit start.
With Penrith travelling back from Vegas and now playing their home games at a neutral venue, the value is betting the plus.
Same Game Multi
Paul Alamoti has nine tries in 17 games since joining the Panthers.
Izack Tago has scored in three of his last four against the Roosters.
Value Bet
There were few positives to take out of last week for the Roosters but the emergence of Robert Toia was certainly one of them. Toia scored four tries in six games for the Roosters NSW Cup team last week and looks a star in the making.
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