Wests Tigers vs. Melbourne Storm Betting Analysis and Prediction

There will be exciting action in the NRL this weekend, as the playoff-chasing Melbourne Storm look to maintain their excellent recent run of form. They will be the clear favorites in the rugby odds to claim victory, which could see them move level on points with the sides at the top of the standings.

However, the Wests Tigers will have the home advantage, as they bid to end a two-game losing run. You can find the latest odds and our Tigers vs Storm betting prediction here.

Wests Tigers vs Melbourne Storm

Location of the Game: Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Australia.

Date and Time: Saturday, June 17. 5:35 AM ET.

How to Watch: NRL Player

This will be the 37th clash between the Tigers and Storm since the start of the 1998 NRL season. However, before making rugby league predictions, it is important to understand the dominance achieved by Melbourne in the previous encounters.

The Storm has won 24 of the previous 36 encounters, with the Tigers landing just 12 wins over the same period. Melbourne has also won each of the previous two, which includes a 24-12 victory in the previous encounter this season.

Before moving on to our betting picks, let’s take at some interesting facts about both teams.

It has been a difficult opening few months of the season for the Wests Tigers, as their chances of finishing in a playoff spot this term already appear to be over.

They come into this showdown sitting 16th in the overall rugby standings, and they could drop to bottom if they are beaten this weekend. The Tigers have won just three of their 13 matches this season, losing a joint-league high of ten times.

Wests Tigers have also lost each of their last two matches since beating the Cowboys in dramatic fashion. Their most recent loss came last weekend, as they were beaten on the road by 16 points by the Titans.

An interesting factor to consider before making a Tigers vs Storm betting prediction this weekend is the fact that the Tigers have lost each of their last seven matches played at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.

The Melbourne Storm comes into this showdown in contrasting form, as they have won three of their previous four matches. That run of form sees them sit third overall in the standings, and they are just two points adrift of the top spot in the NRL. Their performances have impressed to this point, and they appear to be a serious contender to win the NRL this term.

The Sharks maintained their high-performance levels in their previous match, as they stormed to a 54-10 victory in front of their home fans against the Sharks.

Nick Meaney has an excellent record against the Tigers, as he has scored six tries in his last six appearances against their rivals this weekend. Meanwhile, the Storm has won each of their last five matches against the Tigers.

Team news is an essential factor to consider before making a Tigers vs Storm betting prediction this weekend.

• Luke Brooks, Api Koroisau, and Stefano Utoikamanu are all missing for the Tigers.

• Meanwhile, the Storm will be without Origin trio Cameron Munster, Xavier Coates, and Harry Grant.

Moneyline: Unsurprisingly, the Storm are clear favorites in the betting this weekend, as they are a -209 chance on the moneyline. A win for the Tigers is an outside chance at +165.

Spread: The storm is at -110 to cover the (-6.5) spread. Wests Tigers are at -110 to cover the (+6.5) spread.

It is extremely hard to make much of a case for the Wests Tigers this weekend, as they have struggled over recent weeks. The Storm will be without a number of key players, but they should have more than enough in reserve to claim a second straight victory and move nearer to the top of the standings in the NRL.

• Pick: Melbourne Storm (-6.5) -110

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