NRL Round 18: Dragons vs Raiders – Tips, Odds & Predictions

September 12 at 3.00pm – WIN Stadium – Wollongong

The Canberra Raiders head to the south coast looking to defy the upset aspirants of the Dragons as they hope to creep inside the Top 8. The betting odds with the online betting sites for the match have the Raiders as big favourites, and that feels about right.

Josh Papalii, the Raiders forward leader is in career-best form and much under-rated. Look for him to lead the way for the speed men in Wighton, Cotric,, Rapana and Nicoll-Klokstad to put a big dent in the Dragons season.

Dragons betting fans will be looking for ways to make a few bucks on their team;

Dragons +6 points – $1.91

Increase your Raiders win odds with a margin bet;

Raiders by 1-12 points – $2.70

Raiders by 13+ points – $2.55

Is Golden Point Extra Time on the cards in a close match in Wollongong?

Yes – $23.00

No – $1.005

Head to Head Record

• Played 31
• Raiders won 19
• Dragons won 11
• Draw 1

Last time played

• July 2020 – Raiders 22 Dragons 16

Key Statistics

• The Raiders have won 3 of their last 4 against the Dragons.
• Josh Papalii of the Raiders is in the Top 15 of NRL post-contact metres for the 4th season in a row.

The Raiders are warming up for the finals nicely, and along with finally getting their best team back on the park injury-free are playing their best Rugby League of the year.

The Dragons will be desperate for a victory to propel their faint Top 8 chances, however, appear set to fall at this Raiders hurdle.

Bet on the Raiders to defeat the Dragons Now