NRL 2025 Round 8 – Betting tips & Predictions

Top betting sites are ready with their NRL odds as we approach the eighth round of action in 2025. The Bulldogs have established themselves as the team to beat and they are expected to outclass an erratic Broncos squad. Meanwhile, Penrith, the reigning champions, will be keen to register back-to-back wins for the first time this season after a rocky start. Continue reading for our comprehensive NRL tips and predictions based on this round’s action.

Right now, no team in the NRL is generating more buzz than the Bulldogs. Their defence, in particular, has been nothing short of elite. They have shipped only 58 points across the season, which works out to less than 10 a game.

A spirited but under-strength Warriors outfit overpowered and outworked the Broncos last week. While Brisbane will enjoy a break from Auckland’s wet and wild weather, they’ll still be up against a Bulldogs side brimming with form and confidence.

Michael Maguire’s men will look to play an attacking brand of footy in front of their home crowd at Suncorp, but breaching the Bulldogs' watertight defence may prove a tall order.

Bookmaker	Bren’s Tip	Odds
	Bulldogs -5.5	$1.90
	Under 42	$1.88
	Second half highest scoring	$2.10

Official Squads

Broncos: 1. Selwyn Cobbo 2. Deine Mariner 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Ben Hunt 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Patrick Carrigan 9. Cory Paix 10. Payne Haas 11. Xavier Willison 12. Jordan Riki 13. Kobe Hetherington 14. Billy Walters 15. Corey Jensen 16. Brendan Piakura 17. Tyson Smoothy

Bulldogs: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Josh Curran 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Sitili Tupouniua 16. Sam Hughes 17. Bailey Hayward

The Roosters were up against fellow strugglers Penrith Panthers last round, but they failed to capitalise on the chance to complete a season double against the reigning premiers. After a 40-12 hammering last weekend, the Tri Colours are now preparing to host the seventh-placed Dragons.

The Dragons edged out the Sea Eagles 20-18 at Brookvale Oval on Thursday, handing them their third loss in a row. Shane Flanagan's team has now won three of their last four, heading into this next tie with plenty of confidence.

The Roosters are on an eight-match winning streak at home against the Dragons, but it’s impossible to deny the current form of the two teams. So, we are expecting the Dragons to win here.

Bookmaker	Bren’s Tip	Odds
	Dragons 1-12	$3.15
	Roosters +2.5	$1.95
	Dragons to win	$1.95

Official Squads

Roosters: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Billy Smith 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Sandon Smith 7. Hugo Savala 8. Spencer Leniu 9. Connor Watson 10. Naufahu Whyte 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 13. Victor Radley 14. Zach Dockar-Clay 15. Blake Steep 16. Salesi Foketi 17. Taylor Losalu

Dragons: 1. Clint Gutherson 2. Tyrell Sloan 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Sione Finau 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Toby Couchman 9. Damien Cook 10. Emre Guler 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su'A 13. Jack de Belin 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Blake Lawrie 16. David Klemmer 17. Dylan Egan

In one of the wildest finishes in recent memory, Luke Metcalf nailed a golden point penalty from halfway to hand the Warriors a dramatic win over Brisbane. After that sensational result, the Warriors are set to return to action this Friday.

They will be favourites against a Knights team that has suffered four defeats in a row. Adam O’Brien faces mounting pressure to halt the slide, but recent history offers little comfort – his side has lost their last three away games against the Warriors.

The return of Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad to the Warriors squad should make it easier for the hosts to cruise to a win and we like their odds on NRL betting sites.

Bookmaker	Bren’s Tip	Odds
	Warriors 13+	$2.30
	Warriors -9.5	$1.88
	Over 44.5	$1.91

Official Squads

Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Taine Tuaupiki 3. Rocco Berry 4. Ali Leiataua 5. Adam Pompey 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Luke Metcalf 8. Jackson Ford 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitch Barnett 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Marata Niukore 13. Erin Clark 14. Bunty Afoa 15. Leka Halasima 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Te Maire Martin

Knights: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. James Schiller 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Fletcher Sharpe 7. Tyson Gamble 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Leo Thompson 11. Thomas Cant 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Mat Croker 14. Jayden Brailey 15. Tyrone Thompson 16. Jermaine McEwen 17. Brodie Jones

Storm coach Craig Bellamy was left speechless after watching his side race to an early lead with three tries, only to collapse and concede the next seven in a heavy defeat to the Dolphins on Friday night. Bellamy, visibly shocked, admitted he hadn’t witnessed a collapse like that in the last 23 years.

The Storm will be eager to get back on track against the Rabbitohs, who were held scoreless by a disciplined Bulldogs defence in their most recent match. South Sydney had been in good form prior to that and will want to put that performance behind them.

Melbourne should be too strong for the Rabbitohs, so Wayne Bennett’s team might have to wait a bit longer for their redemption win.

Bookmaker	Bren’s Tip	Odds
	Rabbitohs to score 3+ tries	$1.65
	Rabbitohs +15.5	$1.91
	Over 8.5 tries	$1.87

Official Squads

Storm: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Will Warbrick 3. Kane Bradley 4. Grant Anderson 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Bronson Garlick 10. Josh King 11.Shawn Blore 12. Eli Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Alec MacDonald 16.Joe Chan 17. Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Rabbitohs: 1. Jye Gray 2. Isaiah Tass 3. Jack Wighton 4. Campbell Graham 5. Tyrone Munro 6. Latrell Mitchell 7. Cody Walker 8. Sean Keppie 9. Peter Mamouzelos 10. Tevita Tatola 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Euan Aitken 13. Jai Arrow 14. Jayden Sullivan 15. Siliva Havili 16. Tallis Duncan 17. Davvy Moale

The Cowboys, aiming for a fourth straight win, will meet the Titans on Saturday at Queensland Country Bank Stadium. The Queensland side benefits from a week off, providing them with a rest advantage over a 2-4 Titans team.

In stark contrast to their Saturday hosts, Gold Coast have lost their last three games. The Titans have missed the likes of David Fifita and Jayden Campbell in recent weeks. While there have been individual flashes of brilliance, they need to find the right chemistry to get out of their losing streak.

With the teams heading in completely different directions form-wise, it’s hard to see anything but a Cowboys victory here.

Bookmaker	Bren’s Tip	Odds
	Cowboys to win both halves	$1.98
	Under 49.5	$1.88
	Cowboys 13+	$2.45

Official Squads

Cowboys: Scott Drinkwater 2. Robert Derby 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Jake Clifford 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. John Bateman 12. Kai O'Donnell 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Sam McIntyre 15. Jeremiah Nanai 16. Griffin Neame 17. Coen Hess

Titans: 1. Jaylan de Groot 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Phillip Sami 5. Jojo Fifita 6. AJ Brimson 7. Tom Weaver 8. Mo Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 11. Klese Haas 12. Beau Fermor 13. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui 14. Chris Randall 15. Jaimin Jolliffe 16. Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui 17. Brock Gray

Panthers fans are still coming to terms with their team’s place near the foot of the ladder, just above the Roosters and Eels. That said, their emphatic 40-12 win over the Roosters last weekend might just be the spark they need to turn things around.

The result will ease some pressure off Ivan Cleary’s shoulders, as his side lit up the second half with four tries, including memorable firsts for Isaiah Papali’i and Blaize Talagi, to blow past the Roosters.

Manly’s form, meanwhile, has dipped sharply with three losses in a row, and they'll need to find immediate solutions to their piling problems.

A spirited second half comeback against the Dragons at 4 Pines Park last week did not prove enough to avoid another defeat. The absence of Tom Trbojevic was glaring under the Thursday night lights, but the fullback could offer a timely boost with a return on the cards this weekend.

This one could go either way, but with Trbojevic back in the mix, the Sea Eagles might just have too much firepower for a Panthers side still searching for top form.

Bookmaker	Bren’s Tip	Odds
	Sea Eagles to win second half	$2.55
	Under 46.5	$1.88
	Sea Eagles to win	$3.20

Official Squads

Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Paul Alamoti 3. Izack Tago 4. Casey McLean 5. Tom Jenkins 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Luke Sommerton 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Brad Schneider 15. Isaiah Papali'i 16. Liam Henry 17. Matthew Eisenhuth

Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolu Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Josh Aloiai 9. Jazz Tevaga 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Nathan Brown 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Corey Waddell 16. Caleb Navale 17. Clayton Faulalo

A dominant display from Hudson Young propelled Canberra to a 30-20 victory over the Gold Coast Titans and catapulted Ricky Stuart’s team into third place. Now, they must see off the Dolphins to keep their winning run alive. 

Thanks to Hudson Young’s incredible scoring streak, the Raiders look unstoppable, having netted no less than 104 points in their last three matches. However, their Sunday afternoon visitors are also in impressive attacking form, with 108 points scored over their last three matches.

This is shaping up to be an incredible points-fest that could go either way. Wagering on the over market is a must in this one.

Bookmaker	Bren’s Tip	Odds
	Over 8.5 tries	$1.88
	Raiders -4.5	$1.88
	Over 48.5	$1.91

Official Squads

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

Dolphins: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Mark Nicholls 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Tom Gilbert 14. Kurt Donoghoe 15. Josh Kerr 16. Ray Stone 17. Francis Molo

Despite winning three games this season, the Wests Tigers have failed to clinch a victory in front of their own fans. Coach Benji Marshall watched his side suffer another home loss last weekend, with the team falling to the Eels, who are at the bottom of the table.

The Tigers will be eager to end their home ground woes and secure a crucial victory against the Sharks. Cronulla, on the other hand, are aiming to extend their winning run to three matches.

The Sharks have won four of the last five editions of this fixture. It also has been a high-scoring affair, with one team reaching 30 points or more in each of the past five meetings, so we like the over market on betting apps for this one too.

Bookmaker	Bren’s Tip	Odds
	Over 46.5	$1.85
	Sharks -7.5	$1.82
	Over 8.5 tries	$1.87

Official Squads

Tigers: 1.Jahream Bula 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Brent Naden 4. Starford To'a 5. Luke Laulilii 6. Jarome Luai 7. Adam Doueihi 8. Terrell May 9. Api Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Alex Seyfarth 13. Alex Twal 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Royce Hunt 16. Jack Bird 17. Sione Fainu

Sharks: 1. Will Kennedy 2. Samuel Stonestreet 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Mawene Hiroti 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Daniel Atkinson 15. Sifa Talakai 16. Toby Rudolf 17. Tom Hazelton

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