NRL Betting Tips & Previews
Sydney Roosters vs Newcastle Knights Tips & Preview - NRL Grand Final to go to the wire
The Roosters are favorites, but Newcastle’s strong finals run makes them a value bet with +7.5 points. Expect a close contest, lots of points, and star contributions from key tryscorers.
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Free NRL Betting Tips
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NRL Live Streaming
Watch all the NRL matches no matter where you are with NRL TV. The NRL Digital Pass allows you to watch every game live. Channel Nine in Australia also streams matches on their online TV platform 9Now.
If you are outside Australia you can watch NRL live streams with Watch NRL.
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Betting On NRL
There are over 100 different ways to bet on an NRL game. One thing to remember is that some bookmakers include extra time and some do not, so it pays to do your homework.
There is a tiny chance of a draw if the scores are still tied after extra time, but it doesn’t happen often enough to warrant consideration.
All reputable bookmakers will have odds for NRL matches and NRL outright betting markets such as NRL Grand Final Winner, To Reach the NRL Final, Top 8 Finish, Top 4 Finish and Team to miss the Top 8.
NRL Betting Markets
Some of the most common types of betting markets:
Head to Head: Also known as the win market, simply select which team you think will win the game.
Line: The line in rubgy league is simply a handicap. If the line is set at -9.5 against your team, they must win by 10 points or more for your bet to cash. Alternatively, if the line is +9.5 for your selected team, they must lose by 9 points or less for your bet to cash.
Winning Margin: Margin betting provides punters with the opportunity to not only pick a winner, but also the margin of that victory. These are typically set at 1-12 point winning margin or 13+ points winning margin.
Total Match Points: The bookmaker will set a total number of combined points to be scored in the match, you select if the total will go over or under that number.
First Tryscorer: Predict which player will score the first try.
Anytime Tryscorer: Less risk than the first tryscorer bet, choose a player to score a try at anytime throughout the game.
Anytime Tryscorer / Match Winner: This is a combination of Head to Head and Anytime Tryscorer. Select a player to score a try anytime and his team to win, and if both things happen you’re a winner.
NRL FAQs
- When is the NRL Grand Final?
The NRL Grand Final is held on the last Sunday of September or first Sunday of October each year.
- Where is the NRL Grand Final played?
The NRL Grand Final is held at Accor Stadium in Sydney, Australia.
- What clubs are playing in the NRL?
The clubs that are playing in the NRL are Brisbane Broncos, Canberra Raiders, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Dolphins, Gold Coast Titans, Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, Melbourne Storm, Newcastle Knights, New Zealand Warriors, North Queensland Cowboys, Parramatta Eels, Penrith Panthers, South Sydney Rabbitohs, St. George Illawarra Dragons, Sydney Roosters and Wests Tigers.