Titans v Knights NRL Round 3 betting preview & tips | March 22

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NRL Round 3: Titans v Knights betting preview

The Newcastle Knights will look to maintain their unbeaten start to the 2025 NRL season when they head to Cbus Super Stadium to take on the Gold Coast Titans in Saturday night football.

The Knights have won and covered the spread in their last six matches against the Titans and come into this clash full of confidence.

Meanwhile, the Titans will be out to recover after conceding 40 points in a Round 2 thrashing by the Bulldogs.

Newcastle have been one of the most reliable teams in the opening weeks, with Kalyn Ponga already sitting at the top of the Dally M leaderboard after two dominant performances.

Fletcher Sharpe has added another attacking dimension at five-eighth, while outside backs James Schiller and Greg Marzhew continue to find the try line.

For Gold Coast, defence is a huge concern after their lacklustre performance at Belmore last week.

While the Titans have enjoyed historical dominance over the Knights at home, winning their last seven meetings at Cbus Super Stadium, this looks like a difficult assignment given their early struggles.

With Newcastle’s attack firing and the Titans’ defence shaky, expect plenty of points in this matchup, with the rugby league betting sites setting the total points line at over 50 points.

Titans v Knights Rd 3 team news

Gold Coast Titans

1. Keano Kini
2. Tony Francis
3. Brian Kelly
4. Phillip Sami
5. Jojo Fifita
6. AJ Brimson
7. Jayden Campbell
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Sam Verrills
10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
11. Klese Haas
12. Beau Fermor
13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
14. Chris Randall
15. David Fifita
16. Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui
17. Brock Gray

Winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira has been ruled out, replaced by Tony Francis. Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui joins the bench in place of the injured Jaimin Jolliffe.

Newcastle Knights

1. Kalyn Ponga
2. James Schiller
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best
5. Greg Marzhew
6. Fletcher Sharpe
7. Jack Cogger
8. Jacob Saifiti
9. Phoenix Crossland
10. Brodie Jones
11. Dylan Lucas
12. Tyson Frizell
13. Adam Elliott
14. Jayden Brailey
15. Jack Hetherington
16. Thomas Cant
17. Mat Croker

Newcastle are without Leo Thompson (knee) and Kai Pearce-Paul (suspension). Brodie Jones shifts into the front row, while Thomas Cant joins the bench.

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NRL Round 3 Titans v Knigths betting predictions

The Knights have covered the spread in their last six meetings with the Titans, while they’ve won 22 of their last 32 matches when priced under $2 in head-to-head NRL betting markets. Despite the Titans’ home winning streak against Newcastle, the Knights’ superior attack and defensive structure make them the stronger side, with the +100 on offer the best bet at BetOnline.

Titans captain Tino Fa’asuamaleaui has been one of their most consistent performers and crossed the line last week. His powerful runs through the middle make him a serious threat close to the line, especially against a Newcastle pack missing key forwards. The +480 at BetOnline for a Tino try at any time is great value.

The last five games between these two teams have all gone over 49.5 points, and the Titans have struggled defensively. Newcastle have looked dangerous in attack, while the Titans have proved they can score even when they struggle to defend. Expect another high-scoring contest, with over 50 points looking likely at $1.90 with BetOnline.

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