NRL 2025 Las Vegas - Betting Tips & Predictions

The NRL returns to Las Vegas this weekend to kick off the 2025 season in style. With two exciting games to get round one underway, fan-favourite New Zealand Warriors take on the Canberra Raiders before and four-time defending champions the Penrith Panthers square off against the Cronulla Sharks. We have analysed the latest odds from the best betting sites to deliver the best betting tips and predictions for NRL Las Vegas.

The Canberra Raiders and New Zealand Warriors won’t be eager to look back on last season’s performances. Both sides failed to live up to expectations and extend their campaigns beyond the regular season.

Ricky Stuart will look to inspire this young Canberra unit to mount a solid top-eight push. They made a statement signing Ethan Sanders and Jamal Fogarty will return as the team’s talisman.

The Warriors, meanwhile, will be desperate to write off last season’s unexpected downfall and redeem themselves with a title charge. That said, replacing their iconic No 7, Shaun Johnson, will be a big challenge.

Canberra Raiders should expect a lot of home support since the local NFL franchise also goes by the name ‘the Raiders’. Australian betting sites, however, have labelled them underdogs against a Warriors side determined to return to championship contention. We predict it will be a tough opening fixture, with the Kiwi team sneaking home.

Bookmaker	Bren’s Tip	Odds
	Warriors to Win	$1.65
	Under 34.5	$3.30
	Raiders -4.5	$3.00

Official Squads

Raiders: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2.Savelio Tamale 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Corey Horsburgh 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Zac Hosking 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Owen Pattie 15. Simi Sasagi 16. Josh Papalii 17. Ata Mariota.

Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Taine Tuaupiki 3. Ali Leiataua 4. Adam Pompey 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Luke Metcalf 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Marata Niukore 13. Erin Clark 14. Dylan Walker 15. Jackson Ford 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Leka Halasima.

The Panthers have established themselves as a powerhouse in the NRL, having four back-to-back championships on their record. The Sharks, on the other hand, are chasing their second NRL crown eight years after lifting the trophy for the first time.

As the 2025 season comes closer, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the Panthers are ready to continue their dominance. But, they must overcome a Sharks side that will look to build on its last campaign.

However, last year, the Panthers dominated the Sharks in both legs. After a 42-0 demolition at PointsBet Stadium, Ivan Cleary’s men picked up another dominant victory over their Sydney rivals at Accor Stadium.

While the Panthers are the clear favourites, fans should brace themselves for a competitive match that should involve plenty of tries.

Bookmaker	Bren’s Tip	Odds
	Panthers to Win	$1.67
	Panthers First to Score	$1.80
	Panthers -8.5	$1.50

Official Squads

Panthers: 1.Dylan Edwards 2. Casey McLean 3. Izack Tago 4. Luke Garner 5. Paul Alamoti 6. Jack Cole 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Daine Laurie 15. Isaiah Papali'i 16. Matthew Eisenhuth 17. Luron Patea.

Sharks: 1.William Kennedy 2. Samuel Stonestreet 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicholas Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Daniel Atkinson 15. Siosifa Talakai 16. Braden Hamlin-Uele 17. Thomas Hazelton.

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