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Panthers vs Cowboys Preview & Betting Tips: NRL Round 17 2024

June 29th 2024, 8:26pm, By: Adam Page

NRL Betting Tips

Round 17 of the 2024 NRL Season continues on Sunday afternoon at BlueBet Stadium in Penrith when the Panthers play host to the North Queensland Cowboys, with the game going to be heavily influenced by who will back up from State Of Origin on Wednesday night.

Given the current form of both teams, it should be an intriguing match and we have you covered with a full betting preview for free below.

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2024 NRL Round 17 Preview & Betting Tips

Penrith Panthers vs North Queensland Cowboys 

BlueBet Stadium, Sunday 30th June, 4:05pm (AEST)

Both sides are coming off the bye but as stated above, Origin will influence the teams given the two sides have the greatest representation in Origin when it comes to NRL clubs. The Panthers have shown time and time again that they can cope with Origin, and more often than not, their players back up and star, as seen post the opening Origin game. They have won 14 of their last 16 at BlueBet Stadium and the Cowboys haven't won there since 2016. The Panthers were outstanding the last time they played, beating Newcastle in the Hunter, with their Origin stars coming to the fore in an outstanding display. Should the majority back up, then they are clearly going to take beating, especially on a Sunday afternoon in front of their home fans.

This is an important game for the Cowboys. They showed a few weeks ago that they can come to Sydney and beat the big clubs when beating the Roosters. Last time they took care of Canberra, who are just about the worst side in the competition as it stands, so how strong is that form? Not deep IMO, but they are a great attacking side and off the bye, their rested players will be fresh and ready to cause havoc, especially Scott Drinkwater, one of the better attacking fullbacks in the game. If they bring their best, they can cause problems.

Match Prediction: It is hard seeing the Cowboys threatening the Panthers given they can leak points with ease and up against a humming Penrith attack, that could spell trouble. At home, I think the Panthers will cover the line and win comfortably.

Penrith -11.5

$1.90 (1 Unit)

 

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Panthers -11.5: As stated above, I am keen on the Panthers and I don't think the 11.5 start is enough for the Cowboys. I think Penrith win and win quite well.

Under 46.5 Points: I think the Panthers defensive line is the best in the comp and I think they will frustrate the Cowboys, who can spit the dummy out when things don't go their way, and quickly.

SGM Odds: $3.90 at Neds

 

Based in the Mid North Coast of NSW, Adam has been a racing and sports nut ever since his old man took him to the local TAB as a youngster. Horse Racing, NRL and AFL are his main three sports, but he also has eyes on a number of others.

Adam's work has been featured in G1X, PMP Magazine, and Nerdly Ltd, and he is a current horse racing writer at Just Horse Racing.

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