We take a look at Saturday afternoons (31/8/2019) Week 24 NRL match which is between the Newcastle Knights and the Gold Coast Titans. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Saturday August 31, 3:00pm
Where: McDonald Jones Stadium
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Preview:
Somehow, Newcastle still finds themselves in the thick of things despite only one win in their last five games.
The Knights slumped to a new low last week losing 46-4 to the Tigers in Campbelltown, and should they find a way to lose to the competitions cellar dwellers this week, you can certainly rule out finals for Nathan Brown’s side.
Gold Coast had their work cut out for them last week as they travelled to Melbourne to face the Storm. Many thought the Titans would be embarrassed, and while the 24-8 final score wasn’t flattering, things could have been a lot worse.
It’s rare for the Titans to feel confident ahead of a road trip, but they should fancy their chances against the Knights this week. Gold Coast won comfortably 38-14 over Newcastle back in Round 6, which makes this generous line look very tempting.
The Titans will be looking to end this forgettable season on a high note, and they’ll take a lot away from last week’s loss to the Storm. Some hard-hitting defence should do the trick, especially against a Knights side that ranks second in penalties conceded.
Tip: Newcastle Knights at $1.28
Value Tip: First Try Scorer: Shaun Kenny-Dowall at $8.50
Teams:
Knights: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Bradman Best 3. Sione Mata’utia 4. Hymel Hunt 5. Shaun Kenny-Dowall 6. Mason Lino 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. David Klemmer 9. Connor Watson 10. Daniel Saifiti 11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 12. Mitchell Barnett 13. Tim Glasby 14. Jacob Saifiti 15. Herman Ese’ese 16. Josh King 17. Aidan Guerra 18. Kurt Mann 19. James Gavet 20. Tautau Moga 21. Chris Randall
Titans: 1. Michael Gordon 2. Jesse Arthars 3. Kallum Watkins 4. Brian Kelly 5. Phillip Sami 6. Tyrone Peachey 7. Ryley Jacks 8. Jarrod Wallace 9. Nathan Peats 10. Moeaki Fotuaika 11. Kevin Proctor 12. Sam Stone 13. Jai Arrow 14. Alexander Brimson 15. Jai Whitbread 16. Bryce Cartwright 17. Will Matthews 18. Anthony Don 19. Jack Stockwell 20. Ash Taylor 21. Tanah Boyd
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
