NRL: Knights Vs Cowboys – Match Insights & Our Tips

4 months ago - Sportingbase

The NRL heads to Las Vegas and the Knights will usher in a new era under Justin Holbrook as they look to atone for last year’s heavy loss to North Queensland. With Kalyn Ponga fit and Dylan Brown steering the side on debut, the Knights have fresh energy — but the Cowboys, boosted by the arrival of Reed Mahoney, will be confident of repeating their dominant showing from 2025.

In search of a turnaround, Newcastle have turned to Justin Holbrook as their new head coach. A fully fit Kalyn Ponga has been named at fullback, while marquee recruit Dylan Brown will steer the side at halfback in his club debut. New additions Trey Mooney, Sandon Smith and Pasami Saulo have also been included in the line-up.

For North Queensland, prized signing Reed Mahoney makes his Cowboys debut. Zac Laybutt’s suspension opens the door for Tom Chester to start in the centres, marking his first appearance since June 2024. The sides met once last season, with the Cowboys running riot in a dominant 38-4 victory over the Knights.

Betting Insights

Each of the last four matches between the Knights and the Cowboys has gone UNDER the total match points line. – $1.90 With Unibet – Bet Here
The favourite has won the first half in each of North Queensland’s last eight matches. – $1.72 With Unibet –Bet Here
Dominic Young has scored at least one try in each of his five previous games against the Cowboys. – $2.20 With Unibet – Bet Here
Braidon Burns has scored a try in each of the Cowboys’ last five matches.- $2.10 With Unibet – Bet Here
Tom Dearden has scored a try in each of the Cowboys’ last five matches against the Knights. – $2.90 With Unibet – Bet Here
Greg Marzhew has scored a try in four of his last six games. – $2.30 With Unibet – Bet Here