Panthers vs Storm Betting Tips, Picks & Predictions

Panthers vs Storm Game Analysis

We have Panthers vs Storm NRL betting tips for the massive Round 24 clash, which could be an early look at the 2024 Grand Final.

NRL . August 15, 5:50am | BlueBet Stadium, Penrith, NSW, Australia

Panthers

VS

Storm

Pick Panthers -5.5 (-117)

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The Storm lead the competition but the Panthers are arguably the best team in the NRL, and they’re looking for four consecutive NRL titles.

NRL odds have the Panthers at -5.5, which is a fair assessment of the big game on Thursday.

Panthers vs Storm Odds

The Panthers are favorites to win at home, and most of the money is coming for them to cover the spread.

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-5.5 -120–O43.5 -120

+5.5 -120–U43.5 -120

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-5.5 -117-195–

+5.5 -113+155–

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-5.5 -123-196O43.5 -120

+5.5 -122+158U43.5 -123

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-5.5 -117-195–

+5.5 -113+155–

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It’s an important line when betting on rugby league, as a converted try is six points.

Getting -5.5 for the Panthers is an excellent line, and it could move to -6.5 on game day, so it’s best to get in early.

The early moves have been for Penrith, which is second on the NRL ladder, but playing better than any other team.

Panthers vs Storm Betting Preview

Panthers Riding Winning Streak

Having Nathan Clearly back in the team has worked wonders for the Penrith Panthers, who dug deep to keep their winning streak alive last week. They were down by 14 points with only eight minutes left against the Parramatta Eels before scoring three late tries to steal the game.

It was a heroic performance from the defending champions, and it bodes well against the Storm, who they lost 8-0 to in March.

A lot of water has gone under the bridge since then, and the Panthers have got back to their best form, hence why they are topping our Panthers vs Storm NRL betting tips.

Key Injuries

Dylan Edwards is set to return from a knee injury, which provides the Panthers with even more attacking prowess in the backs.

Betting Trends

There has been solid betting support for the Panthers. This is likely due to the generous opening line.

It was expected to be around -7.5, so getting -5.5 enabled bettors to climb on.

Storm Looking to Score Statement Win

The Melbourne Storm have been the most consistent team throughout 2024, and beating the Panthers on the road would be a statement victory. They are always title contenders, and getting +5.5 for a team of their quality would often be considered a value line.

However, the Storm need to beat a team coming off three premiership titles, and they need to do it on the road. Following a comfortable 28-16 win over the struggling South Sydney Rabbitohs, they must improve, especially after losing to the Dragons in Round 22.

Those slip-ups can’t be overlooked at the top level, but they defeated the Panthers earlier in the year. Before that, the Panthers destroyed them 38-4, so it was a good bounce-back performance. A win could make them premiership favorites, so it’s an important game for the visitors.

Key Injuries

The Storm are missing Xavier Coates and Christian Welch, which are two big omissions from the side.

Eliesa Katoa returns to add some strength in the midfield, but not having Coates and Welch is big.

Betting Trends

We expect the line to move to +6.5, as most of the betting money will come for the Panthers.

That could see bettors move to back the Storm, as they’re good enough to keep the game close against the title favorites.

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Panthers vs Storm Betting Prediction

The Panthers are the champions for a reason, and they continue to set the bar in the NRL.

Our Panthers vs Storm NRL betting tips have them winning and covering the -5.5 spread, and it’s important to jump on the early line to get the best rugby bet today.

We expect the Panthers to be too good for the table-topping Storm, who are playing well, but not as well as the home side.

It should be a tight defensive battle where the Panthers pull away in the second half under the guidance of Cleary.