Warriors vs. Newcastle Knights Betting Picks and Prediction

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13 September 2023

Warriors vs. Newcastle Knights Betting Picks and Prediction

The second of the semi-finals in the NRL to set up the Preliminary Finals will take place on Saturday. It should be a thrilling encounter in New Zealand, as the Newcastle Knights go in hunt of a record-equalling eleventh straight victory.

However, the Warriors will have home-field advantage on Saturday as they bid to respond to their opening post-season defeat against the Panthers last weekend. You can find the latest rugby odds and our Warriors vs Newcastle Knights betting picks below.

Warriors vs. Newcastle Knights Odds

Moneyline: The Warriors come into this game as the narrow favorites in the betting at -186. Meanwhile, a victory for the in-form Knights is priced up at +150.
Spread: Warriors are a -110 chance to cover the (-4.5) spread. Knights are -110 to cover the (+4.5) spread.
Over/Under: Over 41.5 points is currently available at -118.

Warriors vs. Newcastle Knights Information

NZ Warriors vs Newcastle Knights

Location of the Game: Go Media Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand.

Date and Time: Saturday, September 16. 2:05 AM ET.

How to Watch: NRL Player

Warriors vs. Newcastle Knights Analysis

Warriors Performance Recap and Analysis

The Warriors come into this match on Saturday with a number of questions to answer, as they were handed a 32-6 defeat in their first match of the post-season last weekend. That loss was their second straight defeat in the NRL, as they ended the regular season campaign with a 34-10 defeat against the Dolphins.

However, they will likely still be appeased with their performances throughout the season, as they won 16 of their 24 regular season matches to finish fourth in the rugby standings.

Key Injuries

The potential return of Shaun Johnson is a massive boost for the Warriors this weekend, as he was forced to sit out last weekend’s defeat against the Panthers. Dylan Walker also returns to the bench this weekend.

Betting Trends To Know

This will be the first post-season showdown between these two sides, and the Warriors will also be playing their first home finals match since 2008.
However, their home record is an interesting trend to consider this weekend, as they have won four on the bounce.

Newcastle Knights Performance Recap and Analysis

The Newcastle Knights are emerging as one of the main rugby league predictions to win the NRL this term. As they come into this vital period of the season on a long winning run. They could make history on Saturday as they chase a club-record eleventh straight victory.

Confidence around the camp will be at an all-time high, and their chances will certainly have been improved based on their dominant 30-28 win over the Raiders last weekend. That victory means that they have now scored at least 30 points in five of their last six NRL matches.

Key Injuries

Before making Warriors vs Newcastle Knights betting picks this weekend, it is important to consider that the visitors will be without both Jackson Hastings and Lachlan Fitzgibbon, who suffered injuries last weekend. However, Adam Clune returns to the team.

Betting Trends to Know

The Knights are chasing a historic eleventh straight win this weekend, but they have won just eight from their 22 previous matches at Go Media Stadium.
However, overall, their record against the Warriors is strong, as they have won four of their last five.

Warriors vs. Newcastle Knights Betting Picks

This is a fascinating showdown between two very evenly matched sides this weekend. Meaning that it is hard to find value when making Warriors vs Newcastle Knights betting picks. However, we have been very impressed with the Knights over recent months, and that momentum counts for a lot at this stage of the season.