The competitive action in the continues on Friday morning as the Wests Tigers look to back up their stunning victory over the Cowboys in their previous match. Let’s read about West Tigers vs Raiders betting prediction and odds
Meanwhile, the Canberra Raiders will be the visitors this weekend as they bid to enhance their position in the rugby standings. A victory for the Raiders would see them move up the table. You can find the latest rugby odds and our Wests Tigers vs Raiders betting picks below.
Wests Tigers vs. Canberra Raiders Information
Wests Tigers vs Canberra Raiders
Location of the Game: Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Leumeah, Australia
Date and Time: Friday, June 2, 2023. 6:00 AM ET
How to Watch: NRL Player
Wests Tigers vs. Canberra Raiders Recent Scores
This will be the 41st clash between the Wests Tigers and Raiders in the NRL. The Raiders hold a slender advantage in the previous matches, as they have won on 21 occasions, compared to the 18 victories registered by the Wests Tigers.
However, the Raiders have dominated the recent clashes, having landed victories in each of the last two. That could be an important factor to consider before making rugby league predictions this week.
Wests Tigers vs. Canberra Raiders Betting Analysis
West Tigers Facts To Know
It has been a difficult opening couple of months to the season for the Wests Tigers, as their chances of finishing in the playoff spots already appear incredibly slim. At present, they sit 15th in the overall standings, as they have landed just three wins from their opening eleven matches this term. However, a victory on Friday could see them move up the league standings.
They should come into this home match in a positive mood, as they registered their biggest win of the season in their previous outing. That success was recorded against the Cowboys, as they won 66-18. However, despite having a bye last weekend, this could be a challenging assignment on Friday, as they will be without star player Api Koroisau, who remains on Origin duty.
Canberra Raiders Facts To Know
The Raiders will be the visitors this weekend, and they will be the clear favorites for victory in the Wests Tigers vs Raiders betting odds. Canberra comes into this fixture sitting seventh in the overall standings, as they have won seven of their 12 matches in the NRL this season. A victory could take them to as high as fifth this weekend.
The Raiders also come into this showdown in red-hot form, as they have won six of their previous seven matches in the NRL. They bounced back from a shock loss against the Sea Eagles in their previous match, as they landed a dominant 33-26 win over the Rabbitohs. Canberra also dominates the previous clashes between the sides, having won each of their last five against the Wests Tigers.
Updates
The Wests Tigers will be without Api Koroisau this weekend, meaning Jake Simpkin will start at hooker. Meanwhile, the Raiders will be without Hudson Young and Corey Harawira-Naera.
Wests Tigers vs. Canberra Raiders Betting Preview
Moneyline
- Wests Tigers: +115
- Canberra Raiders: -139
Over/Under Total
- Wests Tigers (+2.5): -115
- Canberra Raiders (-2.5): -105
Spread
- Total Points: Over 42.5 (-110) Under 42.5 (-110)
Wests Tigers vs. Canberra Raiders Betting Prediction
It looks challenging to avoid the visiting side in the Wests Tigers vs Raiders betting this weekend. The Raiders have scored 100 points across their last three against the Wests Tigers, and that total looks set to increase this weekend with the hosts playing without their star man.
- Pick: Canberra Raiders (-2.5) (-105)
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