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NRL: Panthers Vs Dragons – Match Insights & Our Tips

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The Penrith Panthers close out Magic Round on Sunday night looking to continue their winning run when they face the struggling St. George Illawarra Dragons, and you can find our full betting insights and tips available below.

Penrith remain one of the competition’s benchmark sides despite the off-field headlines surrounding Ivan Cleary, while the Dragons are desperately searching for a circuit-breaker amid a lengthy losing streak. With the Panthers holding a dominant recent record in this matchup and St George Illawarra welcoming back several key players, this shapes as a fascinating contest — and one well worth analysing before placing a bet.


Betting Insights

  • St. George Illawarra has failed to cover the line in each of its last nine matches against opponents that were ranked higher on the ladder. – $1.94 With UnibetBet Here
  • Seven of Penrith’s last eight matches at Suncorp Stadium have gone UNDER the total match points line. – $1.93 With Unibet – Bet Here
  • Blaize Talagi has scored at least one try in three of Penrith’s last four matches. – $2.25 With Unibet – Bet Here
  • Setu Tu has scored a try in three of St. George Illawarra’s last four matches. – $2.65 With Unibet – Bet Here
  • Paul Alamoti has scored at least one try in four of his last five appearances against opponents that were ranked in the bottom four. – $2.45 With Unibet – Bet Here
View our line, try scorer & match points tips below


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