NRL Round 7 preview: Wests Tigers v Parramatta Eels betting tips

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NRL Round 7: Tigers v Eels betting preview

The traditional Easter Monday grudge match between the Tigers and Eels takes on new energy in 2025, with Mitch Moses making his long-awaited return for a struggling Parramatta outfit.

The Eels have dropped five of their first six games, but Moses’ inclusion could be the spark they desperately need, with the top online bookmakers pricing them at $2.10 odds.

The Tigers, meanwhile, have climbed into the top eight on the back of solid defence but now face major off-field distractions following the Lachlan Galvin saga.

While the Tigers boast a top-eight defence, the off-field noise surrounding Galvin’s demotion and a reshuffled halves pairing may just take its toll on Easter Monday.

Historically, this fixture goes high. The over has landed in seven straight Tigers home games against the Eels, and with Moses steering a desperate Parramatta side and Wests still capable of racking up points.

The line that is set at over 47-48 points with the top NRL betting sites and that looks well within reach.

Wests Tigers v Parramatta Eels R7 team news

Wests Tigers

1. Jahream Bula
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Brent Naden
4. Starford To’a
5. Luke Laulilii
6. Jarome Luai
7. Adam Doueihi
8. Terrell May
9. Apisai Koroisau
10. Fonua Pole
11. Samuela Fainu
12. Alex Seyfarth
13. Alex Twal
14. Tallyn Da Silva
15. Royce Hunt
16. Jack Bird
17. Sione Fainu

Lachlan Galvin has been dropped, with Adam Doueihi slotting in at halfback and Jarome Luai moving to five-eighth. Brent Naden returns at centre, while Luke Laulilii takes over on the wing for the injured Jeral Skelton.

Parramatta Eels

1. Isaiah Iongi
2. Josh Addo-Carr
3. Will Penisini
4. Sean Russell
5. Bailey Simonsson
6. Dylan Brown
7. Mitchell Moses
8. Jack Williams
9. Ryley Smith
10. Junior Paulo
11. Kelma Tuilagi
12. Kitione Kautoga
13. J’maine Hopgood
14. Dylan Walker
15. Luca Moretti
16. Matt Doorey
17. Sam Tuivaiti

Mitchell Moses returns at halfback and Jack Williams is back in the pack. Several underperforming forwards have been dropped, with Doorey and Moretti added to the bench.

Wests Tigers v Parramatta Eels Rd 7 betting predictions

Mitch Moses’ return is a massive boost and gives the Eels the attacking structure they’ve desperately lacked all season. Despite sitting last on the ladder, Parra’s record with Moses in the side is strong, and they’re capable of springing a surprise. The Tigers have had a disrupted week, and this feels like a classic ambush spot. Take the eels to win at $2.10 odds with BetOnline.

Simonsson has a red-hot record at CommBank, scoring in eight of his last nine games there as the starting left winger. With Moses back directing traffic, expect more polish to Parramatta’s left-side attack. This is excellent value at $2.20 with BetOnline for a proven finisher in his preferred stadium.

This fixture always delivers fireworks — 14 of the last 15 meetings between the Tigers and Eels have hit the over. Both sides are prone to defensive lapses and thrive in fast-paced, end-to-end footy. With the attacking reshuffles and emotion swirling, expect a high-scoring Easter Monday shootout and take the over 47 points with BetOnline.

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