Finals footy at CommBank Stadium delivered a tight, tense battle on Sunday, 13 September, with the Penrith Panthers holding off the Sydney Roosters to claim a 19–12 victory. The Panthers entered the contest as clear favourites at 1.36 after moving slightly from 1.34, while the Roosters saw some late support firming from 3.15 into 3.1.
Penrith came into this fixture with momentum following a strong 38–10 win over the Wests Tigers, while the Sydney Roosters were looking to bounce back after a tough 50–20 loss against the South Sydney Rabbitohs. In a game where every metre mattered, the Panthers' composure proved the difference as they booked a crucial win in Finals Week 1.
How the tips went
Let's take a look at how our published tips fared in this Finals Week 1 encounter at CommBank Stadium.
Head to Head: Penrith Panthers — WIN. The Panthers lived up to their favouritism, getting the job done 19–12 to secure the win at 1.32 odds.
Line: Penrith Panthers -9.5 — LOSS. While the Panthers secured the victory, the gritty Roosters kept the margin within 7 points, meaning the -9.5 line missed.