NRL 2025 Best Tips and Multi Bet of the Weekend | Round 8

Looking for an excellent multi-bet on this year’s Anzac Day action in the NRL? Then you’re in luck. We’ve dug into the underlying stats and matchups to outline three betting picks for Round 8 this weekend. Read on to see how bets on James Tedesco, the New Zealand Warriors, Melbourne Storm, and South Sydney Rabbitohs can combine for an NRL multi bet with a solid 9.5x return.

April 25th, 16:00 AEST, Allianz Stadium, Sydney

The Roosters-Dragons Anzac Day blockbuster kicks off a packed day of rugby league in the NRL. Trent Robinson’s men come in looking to respond after a heavy defeat to the revitalised Panthers, while the Dragons arrive with growing belief, having edged out the Sea Eagles in a nail-biter to make it two wins on the trot.

Their season may have been a mixed bag so far, but history is firmly on the Roosters’ side—they’ve come out on top in 11 of their last 13 clashes with the Dragons. Roosters skipper James Tedesco tends to shine, notching seven tries in his last five games against the Dragons.

Betting apps such as Bet365 are offering a 2.5x return on Tedesco scoring against the Dragons again, and we are willing to take that offer.

April 25th, 18:05 AEST, Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch

The Warriors are taking the show to Christchurch this week and will be keen to ride the high from their shock win over the Broncos last round as they take on the Knights.

Meanwhile, the Knights are in a rough patch. They slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat with their home loss to the Sharks and will need to rediscover some spark and steel to turn things around.

It’s not going to be easy for Adam O'Brien’s men—after all, they’ve only won two of their last 17 games played in New Zealand. The side’s attacking form has been under the spotlight in recent weeks, with a mere 24 points to show from their last four matches combined.

NRL betting sites are labelling the home side overwhelming favourites for this tie, and we believe that the Warriors will be easily able to cover a -10 handicap.

April 25th, 20:10 AEST, AAMI Park, Melbourne

Craig Bellamy welcomes his mentor Wayne Bennett as his Storm side prepare to lock horns with Bennett’s Rabbitohs at AAMI Park under Friday night lights.

The Storm will be eager to bounce back from their surprising 42-22 defeat to the Dolphins, and history suggests they’re well placed to do so. The Rabbitohs, meanwhile, are also seeking redemption after their 32-0 Good Friday drubbing at the hands of the Bulldogs.

The 2024 runners-up have been prolific on home turf. They have scored 128 points in their last three home games. So, we suggest taking the over market in this match as the final leg of your NRL multi bet.