Bulldogs vs. Titans Betting Analysis and Prediction
It has been a contrasting start to the season for these two NRL sides, as they sit at different ends of the rugby standings. The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs are fighting at the bottom of the standings, as they have lost seven of their opening ten matches this season. Meanwhile, the Gold Coast Titans will be looking for a huge win in their battle to finish in a playoff spot this term. You can find the latest rugby odds and our Bulldogs vs Titans prediction here.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Gold Coast Titans
Location of the Game: Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia
Date and Time: Sunday, May 21, 2023. 00:00 AM ET
How to Watch: NRL Player
This will be the 22nd clash between these two rivals on Sunday. The head-to-head record is very close, with the Titans holding a very slender advantage with eleven victories.
Meanwhile, the Bulldogs have claimed victories on ten previous occasions. The hosts were dramatic winners in the previous clash between the sides, as they registered a 36-26 win.
It has been a difficult start to the NRL season for the Bulldogs, as they are fighting for points at the bottom of the standings. They currently sit 15th overall, but they have won just four of their opening eleven matches. It would also be a huge concern from their perspective that they already have a huge negative points difference, which stands at -95. That difference is the worst in the NRL.
The Bulldogs also come into this clash with a point to prove, as they have suffered defeats in each of their previous two matches. Their latest loss came at home against the Warriors, as they were eventually bushed aside by a 12-point margin. They will need more from their attacking players this weekend, as they have scored just 187 points this season, and allowed 282.
It is a different story for the Titans coming into this weekend, as they will be hunting for vital points that could lift them into a playoff spot. They currently sit ninth in the overall standings, but they have struggled for consistency.
The Bulldogs have won five of their ten matches, with the remaining five ending in defeat. They will also be looking to improve their points difference, which could be a key factor at the end of the season.
Gold Coast has picked up two wins from their previous three matches, with their most recent success coming on May 7 against the Eels. However, they will need a response this weekend, as they lost by a 20-point margin against the Knights in their previous match.
That defeat means that they have now allowed 50 points across their previous two matches, and that is something that must be addressed ahead of this weekend. The poor defensive record could also be a key factor to assess before making a Bulldogs vs Titans prediction.
Before making rugby league predictions on this clash, it’s imperative to assess the injury news. The Bulldogs will come into this showdown with Braidon Burns and Viliame Kikau, but Josh Addo-Carr could be set to return. Meanwhile, the Titans will be without Toby Sexton and AJ Brimson.
Moneyline: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs: +105, Gold Coast Titans: -129
Spread: Gold Coast Titans (-1.5): -110, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (+1.5): -110
Total Points: Over 46.5 (-110) Under 46.5 (-110)
This certainly appears to be a match in which the attacking players will be on top. Both defenses have struggled in recent weeks, which means that the safest Bulldogs vs Titans prediction looks to be on over 46.5 points. But, we also expect the Titans to bounce back to winning ways after a disappointing defeat last weekend.
- Pick: Over 46.5 Points: -110
- Pick: Gold Coast Titans: -129
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