Penrith Panthers vs. West Tigers Betting Analysis and Prediction

The NRL action continues this weekend, as two sides at contrasting ends of the rugby standings lock horns. Penrith Panthers could move up to second in the standings with a win this weekend, after claiming victories in four of their opening seven games.

However, the Wests Tigers will be hoping that this is finally their weekend to land a first win of the campaign at the eighth attempt. The latest rugby odds and Panthers vs Tigers betting picks can be found below.

Penrith Panthers vs Wests Tigers

Location of the Game: BlueBet Stadium, Sydney, Australia.

Date and Time: Saturday, April 29, 2023. 5:25 AM ET.

How to Watch: NRL Player

This will be the 40th meeting between the Panthers and Wests Tigers since 1998. The Panthers hold a healthy advantage overall, as they have landed victories in 25 previous clashes.

However, the West Tigers have also picked up 14 wins. The previous match between the sides came in July 2022, with the Panthers edging to an 18-16 success.

It looks set to be another competitive season for the Panthers, as they are firmly sitting inside the playoff spots at this early stage. In fact, they could move up to second in the standings if they are able to register a win over the Wests Tigers this weekend.

So far this season, they have won four of their seven matches. However, they will need an instant response after falling to a defeat against the Rabbitohs in their previous outing. Still, the Panthers have won 57% of their games this season, and have scored a total of 175 points.

Meanwhile, they have allowed just 99 points. There are a number of factors in their favor to consider before making Panthers vs Wests Tigers betting picks this weekend, including the fact that they have won nine of their last eleven clashes with their rivals.

It appears unlikely that the league’s best defense could come under too much threat this weekend.

It has been a very disappointing start to the new season for the Wests Tigers, and they already appear as one of the huge outside chances to make the playoffs among many rugby league predictions.

They sit bottom of the standings after seven rounds of matches, having lost all games that they have played to this point. Defensively, they have really struggled in the opening months, as they have conceded at least 24 points in each of their last five matches.

They will need to overcome poor recent displays at BlueBet Stadium, as the Wests Tigers have lost five of their last seven matches at the venue. There also hasn’t been much recent evidence to suggest that their long winless run is going to end this weekend.

Sunia Turuva has been named in the Panthers squad for this game, despite picking up an injury ankle last weekend. However, Izack Tago misses out. Wests Tigers welcome back David Nofoaluma this weekend, but Charles Staines will be out for at least the next two months.

• Penrith Panthers: -910
• Wests Tigers: +550

• Penrith Panthers (-16.5): -105
• Wests Tigers (+16.5): -115

• Total Points: Over 41.5 (-105) Under 41.5 (-115)

There is limited room for value this weekend in the Panthers vs Tigers betting. We fully expect the home side to maintain their excellent record against their rivals by picking up a tenth win in 12 against the Wests Tigers.

Given the Panthers’ excellent defensive record, a bet on the hosts covering the spread looks like a decent play.

• Pick: Penrith Panthers (-16.5) -105

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