The numbers jumped off the page ahead of Round 24, and the New Zealand Warriors delivered a statement performance at Suncorp Stadium, powering past the Brisbane Broncos 40–6. Coming off a strong win against the Penrith Panthers, the Warriors flexed their premiership muscle to cement their spot near the top of the ladder.
On the flip side, the Brisbane Broncos found tough going once again on home turf, slipping to a heavy defeat that extends their difficult run. Pre-match market moves had the Brisbane Broncos out to 2.85→2.98 (drifted), while the New Zealand Warriors shortened from 1.43 to 1.4 (firmed), and the punters who backed the visitors were proven right in dominant fashion.
How the tips went
It was a clean sweep for our published selections across the board in Round 24. Let's look at how each market played out on the ground:
Head to Head: New Zealand Warriors (1.45) — WIN. The Warriors made light work of the task away from home, cruising to a 34-point victory.
Line: New Zealand Warriors -6.5 (1.9) — WIN. Covering the line was never in serious doubt once the visitors found their rhythm and put the defensive clamps on.
Total Points: Under 46.5 (1.9) — WIN. Despite the Warriors crossing for a mountain of points, the Broncos' single try kept the combined score under the line.