Newcastle Knights v Melbourne Storm NRL predictions & tips | 24/3

March 22, 2024 11:41 am.by Jack Hudson

Newcastle Knights v Melbourne NRL betting tips


Newcastle Knights vs Melbourne Storm NRL Betting Odds & Game Info
Best odds	Knights -128.21 at Bet365 \| Storm +105 at Neds
When	Sunday, March 24 \| 6:15pm AEDT
Where	McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
Last time they met	Knights 26–18 Storm
Watch live	Fox Sports, Kayo

Knights v Storm R3 best bets

Newcastle Knights to win

-128.21
@
PlayUp

Bradman Best anytime tryscorer

+185
@
Bet365

Nick Meaney anytime tryscorer

+200
@
Neds

Newcastle Knights v Melbourne Storm NRL match preview

Round three of the NRL Premiership wraps up in Newcastle this Sunday with the Knights hosting the Melbourne Storm at McDonald Jones Stadium. These sides have had polar-opposite starts to the season, with the Knights losing twice and the Storm winning.

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has been forced to make two changes on Sunday, with Jahrome Hughes (suspended) being replaced by Tyran Wishart in the halves. Meanwhile, Christian Welch (concussion) has been replaced, with both Kane Bradley and Tepai Moeroa added to the interchange bench.

Newcastle Knights coach Adam O’Brien has also been forced to make a change, with Greg Marzhew (hand) being replaced by the returning Enari Tuala. In a surprise move, halfback Jackson Hastings has been replaced by former Panther Jack Cogger, while Jayden Brailey will return from injury via the interchange bench.

Knights v Storm NRL R3 team lists

Newcastle Knights

Kalyn Ponga
Thomas Jenkins
Dane Gagai
Bradman Best
Enari Tuala
Tyson Gamble
Jack Cogger
Jacob Saifiti
Phoenix Crossland
Leo Thompson
Tyson Frizell
Kai Pearce-Paul
Adam Elliot
Jayden Brailey
Daniel Saifiti
Jack Hetherington
Jed Cartwright

Melbourne Storm

Ryan Papenhuyzen
Will Warbrick
Reimis Smith
Nick Meaney
Xavier Coates
Jonah Pezet
Tyran Wishart
Tui Kamikamica
Harry Grant
Josh King
Joe Chan
Eliesa Katoa
Trent Loiero
Kane Bradley
Tepai Moeroa
Chris Lewis
Alec MacDonald

Knights v Storm NRL betting tips

The last time these two sides met was a thriller in Newcastle where the Knights fought back from 12-0 down in the first eight minutes to win by eight points. With Storm stalwarts Hughes and Welch set to spend time on the sideline with Cameron Munster, there has been plenty of betting support for the home side. The Knights love playing in front of their home fans on Sundays and look the goods to salute at -128.21 with PlayUp.

Knights centre Bradman Best showed brilliant form late last season, crossing for at least one try in seven of his last nine home appearances. He will be taking on the smaller, weaker Reimis Smith, who will struggle in defence against Best’s raw strength. Look for the New South Wales representative to cross the try line again as a +185 chance with online bookmakers.

Nick Meaney has enjoyed success against his former club since joining the Storm in 2022. His strong running and smart ball-playing has allowed him to score a try in each of his last three matches against the Knights. Opposition centre Dane Gagai has been known to struggle in defence on occasion, so it is worth looking at the +200 on offer for Meaney to score a try at any time.