Raiders vs Sea Eagles Betting Analysis & Predictions

Raiders vs Sea Eagles Preview with Pick

We have a Raiders vs Sea Eagles NRL betting analysis for the big Round 23 game on Saturday.

Following a loss last week, the Canberra Raiders sit outside the top eight, and they’re desperate for a win over the seventh-placed Manly Sea Eagles.

Rugby league betting odds have the Sea Eagles at -4.5, but we’re backing the Raiders to win with their backs against the wall.

NRL . August 10, 1:00am ET | GIO Stadium, Canberra, ACT, Australia

Canberra Raiders

VS

Manly Sea Eagles

Pick Raiders +4.5

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Raiders vs Sea Eagles Odds

Betting confidence is with the Sea Eagles, who are playing this critical game on the road, so it won’t be easy.

We’re not surprised to see the Sea Eagles favored to win, but we think more money will come for the Raiders.

Round 22 form should come into play, and the Raiders could firm with moneyline odds. We predict the Raiders to start around +110 at the sportsbook.

That would see the Sea Eagles drift to around -150 with bet on rugby markets before kick off time.

SPMLTotal:

+4.5 -120+127O48.5 -120

-4.5 -120-167U48.5 -120

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SPMLTotal:

+4.5 -110+136O48.5 -115

-4.5 -120-166U48.5 -115

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SPMLTotal:

+4.5 -127+142O48.5 -122

-4.5 -114-172U48.5 -118

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SPMLTotal:

+4.5 -128+139O48.5 -123

-4.5 -126-175U48.5 -120

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Raiders vs Sea Eagles Betting Preview

Raiders Calling On Past Wins

Our Raiders vs Sea Eagles NRL betting analysis considers past performances, and the Raiders looked good in May.

They defeated the Sea Eagles 26-24 in a tough battle, and that’s the best form guide for this Round 23 clash.

Despite losing to the Bulldogs last week, they showed their toughness in the 22-18 loss. They battled back to be competitive, and that loss followed wins over the Warriors and Rabbitohs.

Coach Ricky Stuart knows they need to beat the Sea Eagles to have any chance of a playoff spot, so the Canberra Raiders are the more desperate team.

Key Injuries

Zac Hosking misses out on a spot, but Albert Hopoate, Corey Horsburgh, and Zac Woolford make their way back into the squad.

Betting Trends

There hasn’t been much money for the Raiders, who are the underdogs despite having home field advantage.

Money could come for them later in the week, which often happens when home teams are underdogs in the NRL.

Sea Eagles Eyeing Playoff Spot

Prior to losing a close game against the Sydney Roosters, the Sea Eagles had won three on the bounce.

Packed with State of Origin players, including Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans, the Sea Eagles should fancy themselves to make the playoffs. However, beating the desperate Raiders on the road doesn’t make life easy.

Before losing to the Roosters, they looked good when defeating the Cowboys, Knights, and Titans. Their win over the Titans (38-8) was a one-sided affair, before putting up 30 points on the Roosters in a losing effort.

Consistency has been tough for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at times, but the -167 favorites are playing season-best football.

That could be enough to see them beat the Raiders, but covering the -4.5 spread is the harder task.

Key Injuries

Josh Aloiai is out of the team, but his omission makes way for the likes of Haumole Olakau’atu and Lachlan Croker.

Getting Olakau’atu back in the team is a bonus to their forwards, and he could make a big difference in the middle of the field.

Betting Trends

There is good betting confidence for Manly, which is a rare favorite on the road.

Strong betting moves have come for the visitors, but our Raiders vs Sea Eagles NRL betting analysis expects the Sea Eagles’ odds to drift on game day.

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Desperate Raiders Pull Out the Stops

It won’t be an easy game for the Raiders, but we’re backing them to cover the +4.5 spread. Getting that line is well worth snapping up with NRL odds.

We liked what we saw from them when losing to the Bulldogs last week, and the Sea Eagles aren’t always the most consistent team in the NRL.

With their backs against the wall and needing a victory to stay in the playoff hunt, expect the best from Stuart’s men, who will call on Josh Papalii and Joseph Tapine to give them go-forward ball in the middle of the park.

Good luck with all of your rugby predictions!