GIO Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 2 NRL game between Canberra Raiders and Wests Tigers. The game kicks off at 3:00 pm with Canberra Raiders heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Canberra Raiders vs. Wests Tigers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday March 16, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Where: GIO Stadium
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Canberra Raiders vs Wests Tigers Odds
Canberra Raiders vs Wests Tigers Preview
While the 16 other teams got their first hitout over the opening two weekends of Round 1, the Tigers and new coach Benji Marshall have been frothing at the bit after copping a first week bye.
That serves them well with all focus on this clash with the Raiders, they are big odds this week and look excellent value against a Raiders team that rarely meets expectations.
Canberra are 7-23 against the spread when favoured by more than four points and 12-26 against the number when off a win.
Benji is betting on youth here and that makes them value.
Solomona Faataape debuts for the Tigers after two very good years in the Queensland Cup where he scored 29 tries in 40 games with some explosive speed.
Zac Hosking scored the opener last week and is a key weapon for the Raiders on the edge.
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Canberra Raiders vs Wests Tigers Tip
We're tipping Canberra Raiders to win at $1.44 odds.
Canberra Raiders vs Wests Tigers Teams
Raiders team: 1. Jordan Rapana 2. Albert Hopoate 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Danny Levi 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Zac Hosking 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Tom Starling 15. Emre Guler 16. Ata Mariota 17. Pasami Saulo 18. Nick Cotric 19. Kaeo Weekes 20. Simi Sasagi 21. Zac Woolford 22. Trey Mooney
Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Charlie Staines 3. Starford To’a 4. Solomona Faataape 5. Junior Tupou 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Jayden Sullivan 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. John Bateman 13. Alex Seyfarth 14. Aidan Sezer 15. Fonua Pole 16. Alex Twal 17. Samuela Fainu 18. Asu Kepaoa 19. Tallyn Da Silva 20. Justin Matamua 21. Alexander Lobb 22. Jake Simpkin
