Illawarra Dragons vs. Dolphins Betting Analysis & Prediction
There will be a fascinating matchup in the NRL on Saturday morning, as the high-flying Dolphins look to maintain their excellent start to the season. They will be on the road as they hunt for a fourth win in five games.
The St. George Illawarra Dragons will have the home advantage, as they bid to record just a second win of the season. You can find the latest Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins betting odds here. Also, you can find our rugby league predictions for the match.
St. George Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins
Location of the game: Wollongong Showground, Australia.
Date and Time: Saturday, April 1, 2023. 2:30 AM ET.
How To Watch: NRL Player
This will be the first time that there will be an Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins betting market available, as the two NRL sides have never previously clashed.
The Dolphins were only established this year, meaning that they will be coming up against all their rivals in the rugby standings for the first time in franchise history.
The St. George Illawarra Dragons will be looking for a better performance than they managed last term, as they failed to finish in the playoff spots in the NRL. The rugby odds don’t suggest that they will achieve that finish this term. Their start to the campaign is unlikely to have built up much support to alter that.
They have picked up just a single win from their opening three matches to the season. They already have a league-low points difference of -40.
There will be a need for an instant response from the Dragons this weekend, as they were hammered 40-8 by the Sharks last weekend. However, they do have a home advantage this weekend, and they will be hoping to replicate the win that they picked up against the Titans in the opening round of matches.
This already promises to be a historic season for the Dolphins, as they were only handed entry to the NRL in December 2021. They have started their first season in franchise history in great form under the stewardship of Wayne Bennett, as they currently sit third in the league standings.
The Dolphins have appeared incredibly consistent throughout their early matches, as they have won three of their first four matches.
But, they come into this game on Saturday after suffering their first setback, as they lost 18-12 to the Broncos last weekend. However, they more than held their own throughout that fixture against one of the best teams in the NRL.
The Dolphins will be out to show that they are more than just a new team, but one that could stand a credible chance of finishing in the playoff places.
Jack de Belin remains sidelined for the Dragons with a calf injury, but the hosts will have Jack Bird and Zane Musgrove back in contention. Meanwhile, the Dolphins will be without Sean O’Sullivan this weekend. However, Isaiya Katoa is fit enough to return from an elbow injury.
- St. George Illawarra Dragons: -134
- Dolphins: +110
- St. George Illawarra Dragons (-1.5): -122
- Dolphins (+1.5): +100
- Total Points: Over 42.5 (-105) Under 42.5 (-115)
The rugby odds have the hosts as the narrow favorites, but their form this term has been extremely concerning to this point.
We will stick with the away side in the Illawarra Dragons vs Dolphins betting, as we have been incredibly impressed with the manner in which they have started their first campaign in the NRL.
- Pick: Dolphins (+100)
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