Panthers vs Eels Betting Analysis and Prediction

What a difference 12 months can make in the NRL. The Penrith Panthers and Parramatta Eels collided in the Grand Final in 2022. However, this season, ten places separate the two sides. With the Panthers leading the way in the standings and the Eels sitting down in eleventh.

A huge match is set for this Thursday in the NRL, and you can find the rugby odds and our Panthers vs Eels betting analysis here.

Penrith Panthers vs Parramatta Eels

Location of the Game: Penrith Stadium, New South Wales, Australia

Date and Time: Thursday, August 24: 5:50 AM ET

How to Watch: NRL Player

A key piece of Panthers vs Eels betting analysis is the head-to-head record. This will be the 51st meeting between the sides since 1998. With the Panthers holding a slender advantage having won on 26 occasions. The Eels have won 24 previous encounters, which includes a 17-16 win earlier this season.

The hosts are cruising toward the playoffs in the NRL, as they currently lead the rugby standings ahead of the Brisbane Broncos. They come into this match after winning each of their last eight in the NRL. This includes a straightforward 40-14 success over the Titans last weekend, despite playing without many of their key players.

The Panthers look to be one of the soundest rugby league predictions to win the tournament this season, as they have been excellent at both ends of the field. Penrith holds the second-best record in the NRL in terms of tackle breaks this term, while the Panthers also boast the best points difference in the entire competition this season.

It has been a concerning season for the Eels this term, as their playoff hopes are already in tatters as they sit eleventh in the standings. Few could have foreseen their drop off this term after reaching the Grand Final in 2022, but they have recorded just eleven wins from 23 matches in the competition this term. They remain two points off the top eight, but their recent form would be a pressing concern when assessing the Panthers vs Eels betting analysis.

The Eels come into this game on the road after losing four of their previous five, with their only win over that period coming against the Dragons. Since that win, they have lost back-to-back fixtures against the Broncos and Roosters. But, Maika Sivo could be a key player this weekend, as he has scored 29 tries in his previous 35 matches.

The Panthers are expected to recall Brian To’o, Scott Sorensen, and Mitch Kenny this week after being rested for the win over the Titans. Meanwhile, the Eels are expected to name Andrew Davey and Shaun Lane on the bench.

Moneyline: The Panthers are solid favorites on the moneyline at -1000 this week. The Eels are a +600 chance on the moneyline.

Spread: Panthers are -110 to cover the (-18.5) spread. Eels are at -110 on the (+18.5) spread.

This is a contrasting fixture to the Grand Final showdown between the sides at the end of last season. The dropoff from the Eels this term has been extremely concerning, and they look incredibly vulnerable against a Panthers side that has looked unbeatable in recent weeks.

Therefore, we will be taking the hosts on the spread.

• Pick: Penrith Panthers (-18.5) (-110)

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