Sport: NRL Market: Melbourne Storm @ Canberra Raiders Pick: Storm Win Odds: $1.66 Agency: Betfair Wager: 3 Units Analysis: We know that the Raiders are unbeaten here this year but the Storm have won 11 from 12 at Canberra and this game could be season defining for both teams. We think the Storm will return to the winners list and break the Raiders win sequence: The Storm coach is a master coach and knows how to win, the Raiders coach is just average and in big games, this is important. We are expecting Brett Finch to be replaced by either Bobby Blair or Ben Hampton and maybe Mahe Fonua to come in on the wing with O’Neil to centre. Raiders fullback Anthony Milford has just turned 19 and must play a key spine position against two brilliant tactical kickers. We’re not convinced with Milford at fullback. The Storm’s form is not that bad and the problems are fixable. Ie the left side defence and Billy Slater had a poor game last week, which is rare as he is a champion who delivers most weeks. The Storm have shown over the past few years that they win these important games and coming off a shocker last weekend, they rarely put two bad games together so we think they’ll bounce back today. Take the Storm to win this one. Sport: NRL Market: Wests Tigers @ Gold Coast Titans Pick: Titans win Odds: $1.72 Agency: Betfair Wager: 3 Units Analysis: This is tough one to pick as both sides have been inconsistent (and disappointing) all season, but the Titans should get the job done here at home. he 11th-placed Titans haven’t won in their past four matches, and they’re desperate to return to the winners’ circle and reignite their finals campaign. The Tigers, meanwhile, are experiencing that losing feeling too – and on a much bigger scale. They’re currently in 15th position on the ladder and on a three-game losing streak, with defeats to the Sea Eagles (36-18), Warriors (24-14) and Sharks (36-22). This game will be won by the team that commits the least amount of errors. There’s no surprise the Tigers are down at the foot of the table – they commit 11.5 per game, the worst record in the league. The Titans, meanwhile, are only just a little better with 10.3 per match. If Mick Potter’s men are to challenge here, that’s step one. And a big one, too as they haven’t been able to stop the errors all season. The tigers looked good in patches last week against Manly but were let down by errors frequently. With the Tigers averaging their fewest number of points away from home in their history (just 11.3 per game), we can’t go past the home side here. The Titans have more to play for – and a win here keeps their finals flame flickering. Although it’s a battle of 11th v 15th, we’re happy with the odds on offer at $1.72. Take the Titans to win this one. #EasyMoney
Posted on: Sun, 04 Aug 2013 01:44:18 +0000
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