NRL Round 6 preview: Storm v Warriors betting tips

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NRL Round 6: Melbourne Storm v New Zealand Warriors preview

The Storm and Warriors collide in a blockbuster NRL Round 6 clash between two top-four contenders at AAMI Park this Sunday.

Melbourne are coming off a 48-24 demolition of the Sea Eagles and have dominated this rivalry, winning 16 straight against the Warriors.

Jahrome Hughes’ early return sparked the Storm attack, and with Cam Munster, Ryan Papenhuyzen and Harry Grant in sync, they’re firing on all cylinders, with the top NRL betting sites expecting a one-sided affair this weekend.

The Warriors enjoyed a bye last week and have quietly pieced together three straight wins.

Luke Metcalf and Chanel Harris-Tavita are starting to gel in the halves, while fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has been outstanding with his metres and effort plays.

The Storm average 35.5 points per game in 2025 and have won 22 of their last 24 matches at AAMI Park, while New Zealand haven’t won in Melbourne since 2014.

The Kiwis have been leaky away from home and are conceding 27 points per game on the road, which is bad news against the most clinical attacking side in the NRL.

Storm vs Warriors Round 6 team news

Melbourne Storm

1. Ryan Papenhuyzen
2. Grant Anderson
3. Jack Howarth
4. Moses Leo
5. Xavier Coates
6. Cameron Munster
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Harry Grant
10. Josh King
11. Shawn Blore
12. Eliesa Katoa
13. Trent Loiero
14. Tyran Wishart
15. Alec MacDonald
16. Tui Kamikamica
17. Bronson Garlick
18. Joe Chan
19. Lazarus Vaalepu
20. Kane Bradley
21. Sualauvi Faalogo
22. Keagan Russell-Smith

Craig Bellamy has named the same 17 that dismantled Manly. Papenhuyzen and Xavier Coates are cleared after precautionary exits last week.

New Zealand Warriors

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Taine Tuaupiki
3. Rocco Berry
4. Ali Leiataua
5. Adam Pompey
6. Chanel Harris-Tavita
7. Luke Metcalf
8. James Fisher-Harris
9. Wayde Egan
10. Mitchell Barnett
11. Kurt Capewell
12. Marata Niukore
13. Erin Clark
14. Bunty Afoa
15. Jackson Ford
16. Demitric Vaimauga
17. Leka Halasima
18. Tanah Boyd
19. Jacob Laban
20. Samuel Healey
21. Te Maire Martin
22. Edward Kosi

Rocco Berry returns from a hamstring strain, bumping adam Pompey to the wing and Edward Kosi out of the squad.

Storm vs Warriors NRL Rd 6 betting predictions

The Storm have owned this matchup and look likely to cover the -16.5 line again. Hughes’ return adds polish to an attack that leads the league in efficiency. Melbourne’s edge runners will be dangerous again, and their outside backs are scoring for fun. Back them to cover at $1.90 with BetOnline.

Storm centre Jack Howarth is a value tryscorer pick at $2.65 with BetOnline. The Warriors have leaked tries to right centres in four of their last five away games, and with Hughes creating space on the right edge, Howarth is primed to strike.

With both sides averaging high points and the Storm likely to rack up a score, the over 52.5 is a strong play. Their last nine meetings have averaged 56 total points, and with dry conditions forecast, expect another try-fest. Take the overs at $1.90 with BetOnline.

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