Suncorp Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 8 NRL game between Dolphins and Newcastle Knights. The game kicks off at 2:00 pm with Dolphins heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Dolphins vs. Newcastle Knights game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday April 28, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Where: Suncorp Stadium
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Dolphins vs Newcastle Knights Odds
Dolphins vs Newcastle Knights Preview
The market seems to have overreacted to Newcastles loss of Kalyn Ponga.
While Ponga is unquestionably a great player, the data does not support such a big overreaction.
Since Ponga debuted for the Knights, Newcastles scoring actually improves by over two points per game when he is out while their cover percentage goes up 13% in his absence.
The Dolphins come off an impressive half of football but this is the shortest they have been in their short history and they come off a draining road game in tough conditions in Darwin.
The Dolphins have covered just three of nine at Suncorp while the Knights have covered nine of 13 interstate.
Look to back debutant David Armstrong to score, he has 23 tries in 28 games in the NSW Cup including five this season in five games.
Sunia Turuva has been a leading tryscorer this year and comes up against defensive liability Greg Marzhew.
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Dolphins vs Newcastle Knights Tip
We're tipping Dolphins to win at $1.42 odds.
Dolphins vs Newcastle Knights Teams
Dolphins team: 1. Trai Fuller 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Tesi Niu 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Mark Nicholls 11. Kenny Bromwich 12. Euan Aitken 13. Max Plath 14. Josh Kerr 15. Kurt Donoghoe 16. Ray Stone 17. Oryn Keeley 18. Mason Teague 19. Sean O’Sullivan 20. Jarrod Wallace 21. Valynce Te Whare 22. Connelly Lemuelu
Knights team: 1. David Armstrong 2. Greg Marzhew 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Enari Tuala 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Dylan Lucas 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliott 14. Phoenix Crossland 15. Daniel Saifiti 16. Jed Cartwright 17. Brodie Jones 18. Mathew Croker 19. Thomas Cant 20. Jack Cogger 21. Will Pryce 22. Krystian Mapapalangi
