Dolphins vs Raiders Preview by Dean McHugh

The Dolphins against the Raiders is an intriguing tie and one that could serve up a classic. Although both teams lost last time out, they head into this one in pretty decent form and only two points separate them in the ladder. 

My gut tells me that home advantage will be enough to see the Dolphins over the line. Especially as this fixture has been played twice, and both times the team at home has picked up the win. However, the odds are quite short on the Dolphins and there appears to be a much safer bet at bigger odds.

That bet is to take the Dolphins to be leading at half-time. They have been leading at half-time in their last three, whereas the Raiders have been losing in the first half in their previous five. With a ruckus Brisbane crowd behind them, the Dolphins will look to start quick once again.

Bet – Dolphins to be Leading at Half-Time 

Both the Dolphins and Raiders lost last start, yet only two ladder points separate them in the National Rugby League standings, so this Brisbane clash looks tighter than the NRL betting odds suggest. The home side has won both previous meetings, which gives the Dolphins a small edge. One of our NRL Expert Tips is to watch the first half. The Dolphins have led at the break in their last three games, while Canberra has trailed at half-time in each of its last five. A loud home crowd could spark another quick start. Check the team lists before kick-off, as late changes can shift things.