The Melbourne Storm are back in NRL action this weekend as they bid to cut the advantage at the top of the rugby standings. They come into this match in excellent recent form, as they have won each of their previous two games in the NRL.
Meanwhile, the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles were beaten in their previous fixture, and they will be looking to get back on track in their push for a playoff spot. You can find the latest Storm vs Sea Eagles betting odds and rugby predictions below.
Melbourne Storm vs. Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Information
Melbourne Storm vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
Location of the Game: AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia
Date and Time: Saturday, June 24, 2023. 5:35 AM ET
How to Watch: NRL Player
Melbourne Storm vs. Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Recent Scores
This is the 44th clash between these two famous rivals, with the Storm holding a 25-17 advantage in the overall record. One previous clash between the sides has ended in a draw. The Sea Eagles have won each of the last two against the Storm, which includes an 18-8 success in April 2023.
Melbourne Storm vs. Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Betting Analysis
It is important to find out all you can about the teams before making any rugby picks!
Melbourne Storm Facts To Know
The Melbourne Storm have cut away on the Broncos’ advantage at the top of the NRL standings over recent weeks, and they could move level on points with the leaders this weekend. They have been excellent over the early months of the campaign, as they have won nine of their opening 14 matches. The Storm comes into this home match in excellent recent form, as they have won each of their last two by huge margins.
Their most recent success was a 28-6 victory away from home against the Wests Tigers last weekend. One of the key factors to consider before making rugby league predictions this weekend is the Storm record at AAMI Park.
They have won each of their last five at their home stadium. Will Warbrick could be a standout player once again for the Storm this weekend, having scored eight tries in his last five appearances.
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Facts To Know
The Sea Eagles have a big challenge on their hands if they are to finish the NRL season in a playoff spot this term. They currently sit down in 12th in the overall standings, and they have won just six of their 14 matches this term. The visitors have also struggled for consistency throughout the campaign to this point, as they have won twice across their last four.
Meanwhile, they come into this grudge match after losing by a 30-point deficit last weekend against the Eels. The Sea Eagles landed victory in the previous clash between the sides this season, but they haven’t recorded back-to-back wins against the Storm in the same campaign since 2015.
Updates
Justin Olam returns from the rugby injury report following concussion this weekend for the Storm, with Tom Eisenhuth also likely to feature. Meanwhile, the Sea Eagles will be without Tom Trbojevic, but Daly Cherry-Evans could be set to start.
Storm vs. Sea Eagles Betting Preview
Moneyline: The Storm are heavily fancied in the rugby odds this weekend, as they are available at -500. Meanwhile, a rare win on the road for the Sea Eagles is priced up at +350.
Spread: They are also a -110 chance to cover the spread (-13.5).
Over/Under: The Storm vs Sea Eagles betting also shows that it should be a high-scoring clash, with over 43.5 total points available at -110.
Storm vs. Sea Eagles Betting Prediction
The Storm vs Sea Eagles betting odds tell the story for this showdown in the NRL this weekend. We struggle to overlook the hosts, as they have a dominant record at AAMI Park, while the Sea Eagles have won just twice from six matches on the road this season. Therefore, we will be siding with the Storm to cover the spread this weekend.
- Pick: Melbourne Storm (-13.5) (-110)
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