Neither the Tigers or the Dragons are playing like a Top 8 proposition but this looks like a major letdown spot for a Wests team off an emotional Leichhardt win.
The Warriors are a better team than the Cowboys so it is surprising to see them listed as an underdog in this one.
Souths will be missing a ton of talent on Saturday afternoon and that does not bode well against a desperate Newcastle team.
The Roosters come off a stunning Anzac Day win over the Dragons and will be looking to build some momentum against an underrated Dolphins team.
Magic Round kicks off with the Sharks and Eels squaring off and this is a game Cronulla really should be winning.
The Women's State of Origin series kicks off at Suncorp Stadium this Thursday and the Blues are looking to repeat what they did last year at the iconic venue.
The Wests Tigers were woeful after enduring a tough week but with Lachlan Galvin recalled they will fancy their chances against a Sharks team that rarely puts two big showings together.
Canberra will be confident of continuing their hot start to the season when they host the Dolphins on Sunday afternoon.
Penrith are hoping last week's win over the Roosters will kick start their chase for five straight but Manly will be confident with Tom Trbojevic returning.
North Queensland have found some form the last three weeks but a desperate Titans won't be easily overrun this week.
The Storm are the best bounceback team in the NRL and look primed for a big win against an out-of-their-depth Rabbitohs.
The Warriors have traditionally struggled on Anzac Day and even against lowly opposition like the Knights, they are no certainties to get away with the two points.
Always one of the most anticipated matchups of the year, the traditional Anzac Day clash looks an absolute belter.
Round 8 opens up with an absolute humdinger with pre-season hotpots the Brisbane Broncos hosting the unbeaten Canterbury Bulldogs in a game we may see again in September.
