Desperate Broncos Host Inconsistent Dragons: Can Brisbane End Five-Game Slide?
Being on a five-match losing streak isn’t ideal for any side. But the Brisbane Broncos are well aware of the predicament they face. The Broncos will host the inconsistent Dragons this weekend hoping to get back on the right side of the ledge.
The Dragons have lost two of their past three matches, a trend to watch in the NRL betting analysis for Broncos vs Illawarra match. But the Dragons are capable of long stretches of good play as well. This will be an interesting clash between two NRL teams that need to win.
Brisbane was effective last week at slowing down its opponents, only allowing four points. However, that didn’t help when they couldn’t score enough points to win the match. Here’s our betting guide for this match
Back this match to go under 50.5 points. Brisbane has seen its last four matches go under 50 total points. The Broncos seem to be intensely focused on keeping their opponents off the scoreboard. Brisbane needs to figure out how to do some scoring themselves.
Broncos (7-9) vs Dragons (8-8) Information
Brisbane Broncos vs St. George Illawarra Dragons
Location of the game: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia
Date & Time: Saturday, July 13, 2024 5:35 a.m.
Where to watch: NRL Live Streaming
Broncos vs Dragons Picks

- Pick: Under 50.5 (-120)
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Broncos vs Illawarra Betting Analysis
Sportsbook | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
---|---|---|---|
BetUS Odds | Broncos: -5½ -120 Dragons: +5½ -120 |
Broncos: -179 Dragons: +139 |
O 51½ -120 U 51½ -120 |
BetOnline Odds | Broncos: -5½ -115 Dragons: +5½ -115 |
Broncos: -178 Dragons: +138 |
O 50½ -114 U 50½ -116 |
MyBookie Odds | Broncos: -5½ -123 Dragons: +5½ -116 |
Broncos: -192 Dragons: +158 |
O 50½ -111 U 50½ -128 |
XBet Odds | Broncos: -6½ -115 Dragons: +6½ -130 |
Broncos: -213 Dragons: +167 |
O 50½ -112 U 50½ -133 |
Brisbane is a -200 favorite to win the match. The Dragons are +155. The over/under has been set at 50.5 points. Brisbane is a 5.5-point favorite in the rugby odds.
Broncos vs Illawarra Betting Preview & Updates
Brisbane will be without Reece Walsh, Selwyn Cobbo, Patrick Carrigan and Payne Haas are unavailable to play because of a commitment to playing at Origin.
Broncos vs Dragons Recent Scores
People making NRL predictions will see that the Broncos won the most recent meeting between the teams 40-18 back in Round 3 of 2023.
Broncos
- May 17, 2024, Win, Sea Eagles, 13-12
- May 26, Loss, Titans, 36-34
- June 8, Loss, Sharks, 22-12
- June 14, Loss, Rabbitohs, 22-12
- June 29, Loss, Warriors, 32-16
- July 5, Loss, Panthers, 14-6
Dragons
- May 23, 2024, Loss, Bulldogs, 44-12
- June 1, Win, Panthers, 22-10
- June 7, Win, Wests Tigers, 56-14
- June 16, Loss, Sea Eagles, 30-14
- June 30, Win, Dolphins, 26-6
- July 7, Loss, Roosters, 42-12
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Who can Carry the Mantle for Brisbane?
Fullback Tristan Sailor is capable of being dynamic in the attack. He is able to pass and kick with the best of the players in the league. While he can be a liability defensively, the Brisbane Broncos need players who are willing to take chances to make plays.
Kotoni Staffs and Jordan Riki will return from injury and should bolster the lineup.
Key Injuries
Jock Madden will be out with an injury.
Betting Trends to Know
- Brisbane has lost five straight matches.
- The Broncos have allowed their opponents to score 16 or fewer points in four straight matches.
Dragons Look to be Consistent
The St. George-Illawarra Dragons have traded wins and losses for the better part of two months. Jack Bird may play a key role off the bench for the Dragons. Raymon Faitala-Mariner will return from injury. Hame Sele will also step into the lineup.
Key Injuries
Zac Lomax and Ben Hunt will miss for Origin commitments.
Betting Trends to Know
- The Dragons lost by 30 points last week.
- The Dragons have lost two of their past three matches.
Broncos vs Illawarra Betting Prediction
This is a match where Brisbane is a bit undermanned due to having players under commitment to playing in Origin and other injuries. The Broncos have proven they can dig in and play defense. While it may be worth backing the Dragons at plus money, they are hard to trust to be consistent.
In this contest, back the under and hope both NRL teams struggle to get things moving. We hope you enjoyed our NRL betting analysis for Broncos vs Illawarra match!
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