We take a look at Saturday nights (6/7/2019) Week 16 NRL match which is between the Newcastle Knights and the New Zealand Warriors. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Saturday July 6, 7:35pm
Where: McDonald Jones Stadium
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Preview:
Just like everyone expected, the Knights are now one win away from a top-four spot on the ladder following last week’s thrilling 26-12 win over the Broncos.
Newcastle bounced back strongly from their loss to the Storm a fortnight ago to pile on three unanswered tries in the first half, complimented by Mason Lino’s perfect execution in front of the sticks.
The Knights enjoy the added luxury of a second straight home game this week, and if New Zealand’s 2-4 road record is anything to go by, Newcastle should have no trouble polishing off the Kiwis.
Stephen Kearney’s side probably deserved a win at home last week, but they somehow managed to turn a 14-6 lead into a 19-18 loss to the Panthers.
A last-minute try saw Penrith snatch the win, leaving the Warriors scrambling for answers as they look to make up for their 36-18 loss to the Knights back in Round 8.
Rebounding from a loss hasn’t been New Zealand’s strong point this season. New Zealand is 3-4 on the heels of defeat while they are also 2-3 as the away underdog against Newcastle.
The Knights can win this game if they can continue to score points in bunches. Newcastle are 2-0 as the line favourite against New Zealand, while the Warriors rank dead last in possession percentage this year.
Tip: Newcastle Knights at $2.08
Value Tip: First Try Scorer: Connor Watson at $15.00
Teams:
Knights: 1. Connor Watson 2. Hymel Hunt 3. Kurt Mann 4. Jesse Ramien 5. Shaun Kenny-Dowall 6. Mason Lino 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. James Gavet 9. Danny Levi 10. Jacob Saifiti 11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 12. Sione Mata’utia 13. David Klemmer 14. Jamie Buhrer 15. Herman Ese’ese 16. Josh King 17. Pasami Saulo 18. Aidan Guerra 19. Brodie Jones 20. Tex Hoy 21. Tautau Moga
Warriors: 1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2. David Fusitua 3. Peta Hiku 4. Patrick Herbert 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Blake Green 8. Agnatius Paasi 9. Karl Lawton 10. Leeson Ah Mau 11. Adam Blair 12. Isaiah Papalii 13. Jazz Tevaga 14. Issac Luke 15. Bunty Afoa 16. Sam Lisone 17. Lachlan Burr 18. Gerard Beale 20. Ligi Sao 21. Leivaha Pulu 22. Chanel Harris-Tavita
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
