Knights v Eels NRL R17 betting tips | Saturday, June 29
| Newcastle Knights v Parramatta Eels NRL Betting Odds & Game Info | |
|---|---|
| Best odds | Knights -121.95 at Bet365 | Eels +100 at Neds |
| When | Saturday, June 29 | 5:30pm AEST |
| Where | McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle |
| Last time they met | Eels 43–12 Knights (Rd 9, 2023) |
| Watch live | Fox Sports, Kayo |
Knights v Eels top picks
Newcastle Knights -1.5
Bradman Best anytime tryscorer
Under 47.5 total points
Round 17 preview: Knights v Eels
The Knights return to Newcastle this Saturday in hopes of snapping a three-game losing streak when they host the Parramatta Eels for round 17 of the NRL Premiership.
Consecutive losses to the Bulldogs, Storm and Panthers have forced the Knights down to 12th on the NRL ladder. A fourth loss could push them into the bottom four.
The Eels are dead last on the table following their round 15 loss to the Roosters. Tied on 12 points with the Tigers and Titans, this match is a must-win for the visitors.
Eels interim coach Trent Barrett has been forced to replace the suspended Kelma Tuilagi, with Shaun Lane partnering Bryce Cartwright in the second row. Maika Sivo returns from a hamstring strain to start on the wing, shifting Sean Russell to the centres and Daejarn Asi back to the reserves.
Matt Doorey and Makahesi Makatoa join the bench alongside debutant Matthew Arthur — son of former Eels coach Brad Arthur. Joey Lussick drops out of the side altogether.
Knights coach Adam O’Brien has also made changes to his side for this must-win clash. Dane Gagai has been named to start, despite being in the Queensland squad for State of Origin game two. Jack Cogger and Jack Hetherington have been dropped, with Will Pryce making his NRL debut at five-eighth and Kai Pearce-Paul returning via the interchange.
Newcastle Knights v Parramatta Eels R17 team lists
Newcastle Knights
- Fletcher Sharpe
- Enari Tuala
- Dane Gagai
- Bradman Best
- Greg Marzhew
- Will Pryce
- Jackson Hastings
- Jacob Saifiti
- Phoenix Crossland
- Leo Thompson
- Tyson Frizell
- Dylan Lucas
- Adam Elliot
- Jayden Brailey
- Daniel Saifiti
- Kai Pearce-Paul
- Brodie Jones
Parramatta Eels
- Clint Gutherson
- Maika Sivo
- Will Penisini
- Sean Russell
- Blaize Talagi
- Dylan Brown
- Mitchell Moses
- Reagan Campbell-Gillard
- Brendan Hands
- Junior Paulo
- Shaun Lane
- Bryce Cartwright
- Joe Ofahengaue
- Matthew Arthur
- Makahesi Makatoa
- Matt Doorey
- Ryan Matterson
Newcastle Knights v Parramatta Eels Rd 17 predictions
The Eels have won each of their last six matches against the Knights, covering the line on each occasion. However, Parramatta have lost seven of their last eight matches, and a change of coach has not turned things around. In front of their home crowd on Saturday afternoon, the Knights should be good enough to win and cover the 1.5-point line at -111.11 with Neds.
Knights centre Bradman Best has battled through injury before finding more consistent form in recent weeks. He has scored two tries in his last three matches, with one of those games being shortened due to injury. At +145 with online bookmakers, Best is a great price to score at any time.
Not many sides this season have scored fewer points and conceded more than the Knights and Eels. Eight of their last 11 clashes have been low-scoring affairs, and this game is unlikely to have more than 47.5 points scored (-111.11).
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