Knights vs Roosters Betting Analysis and Prediction

There is huge action in the NRL this weekend, as two sides located outside of the playoff spots in the rugby standings lock horns.

You can find the latest odds, and our Knights vs Roosters prediction here.

Newcastle Knights vs Sydney Roosters

Location of the Game: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, Australia.

Date and Time: Saturday, June 17. 1:00 AM.

How to Watch: NRL Player

Before making rugby league predictions this weekend, it is worth examining the previous meetings between the sides. The Roosters have dominated the previous encounters, having won 32 of the last 46.

Over the same spell of games, the Knights have recorded just 14 wins since 1998. The Roosters were dominant winners in the previous encounter between the sides, landing a 42-12 success in July 2022.

Both the Newcastle Knights and Sydney Roosters come into this match after losing their previous game, meaning both will need a victory to enhance their chances of a playoff finish this season.

The Newcastle Knights currently sit 13th in the overall NRL standings after winning five of their opening 13 matches this term. They have really struggled for consistency over the early months of the campaign, as they have won just once across their previous three matches. Meanwhile, they have landed just two victories from their previous seven.

The Knights come into this match after being narrowly defeated by the Broncos last weekend, as they were edged out by four points against their high-flying hosts.

But, their home record would be a positive to take coming into this weekend, as they have won four of their last five at McDonald Jones Stadium. That could be a key factor to consider before making a Knights vs Roosters prediction.

The Sydney Roosters aren’t much better than their rivals coming into this weekend, as they sit just a point and a place higher than the Knights. That sees them currently sit a point off the playoff spots after 13 rounds.

The Roosters have won six of their matches to this point this season, losing on seven occasions. They also come into this showdown having lost four of their previous five, with their only win coming in their home game against the Bulldogs on June 4.

However, the Roosters have a dominant record in this fixture. They have won eleven of their last 13 against the Knights. Meanwhile, some of their stars come into this match in fine recent form, including Luke Keary, who has scored eight tries in his last ten appearances against the Knights.

The Knights welcome back Lachlan Fitzgibbon this weekend, and he will replace Tyson Frizell. Meanwhile, the Roosters will be without skipper James Tedesco, with Joey Manu deputizing at full-back.

Moneyline: Despite having a poor record in this fixture, the rugby odds show the Knights as the -173 favorites this weekend. The Roosters are currently available at +140.

Spread: Roosters are at -122 to cover the (+4.5) spread. Meanwhile, the Knights are a +100 chance to cover the (-4.5) spread.

Over/Under Total:It could be a high-scoring clash, with over 44.5 total match points preferred at -110.

It is a little bit of a shock to see the Knights heavily favored this weekend, but the Roosters could be light on the wing without Tedesco.

However, we will support the trends in this matchup on Saturday morning and side with a Knights vs Roosters prediction of the visitors claiming success.

• Pick: Sydney Roosters (+140)

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