Cbus Super Stadium will play host to Thursday's Round 23 NRL game between Gold Coast Titans and Melbourne Storm. The game kicks off at 7:50 pm with Melbourne Storm heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Gold Coast Titans vs. Melbourne Storm game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Thursday August 19, 2021 at 7:50 pm
Where: Cbus Super Stadium
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Gold Coast Titans vs Melbourne Storm Odds
Gold Coast Titans vs Melbourne Storm Preview
The Storm have their fingertips on the minor premiership as they look to make it 19 wins in a row on Thursday against the Titans.
Melbourne has also carved out a healthy six-game winning streak over the Gold Coast dating back to 2018, and it is no surprise to find the premiership favourites laying a healthy -20.5 points at the line this week.
Craig Bellamy’s side had its hands full against the Raiders last week in a rollercoaster second half, but like all great sides, the Storm managed to capitalize on some costly Canberra penalties to put the game to bed in the late stages.
The Titans, on the other hand, come into this game looking to bounce-back from a humbling loss to the Rabbitohs.
Three consecutive wins prior sees the Titans still inside the eight, but there’s no doubt this is another tough challenge against a Storm outfit that leads the league in all major scoring categories.
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook should feel good about the fact Phillip Sami is a chance to return this week, but the fact his side ranks fifth in points conceded is an obvious concern.
Given their recent history and the Titans’ questionable defence, backing the Storm to cover seems the only logical play.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Storm to win at $1.10 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Josh Addo-Carr at $6.50.
Gold Coast Titans vs Melbourne Storm Teams
Titans team: 1. Jayden Campbell 2. Greg Marzhew 3. Brian Kelly 4. Patrick Herbert 5. Corey Thompson 6. Ashley Taylor 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Jarrod Wallace 9. Erin Clark 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 11. Kevin Proctor 12. David Fifita 13. Sam McIntyre 14. Tyrone Peachey 15. Sam Lisone 16. Jaimin Jolliffe 17. Beau Fermor 18. Phillip Sami 19. Mitch Rein 20. Esan Marsters 21. Herman Ese’ese
Storm team: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. George Jennings 3. Reimis Smith 4. Marion Seve 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Cameron Munster 7. Nicholas Hynes 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Harry Grant 10. Christian Welch 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenneath Bromwich 13. Chris Lewis 14. Jordan Grant 15. Tom Eisenhuth 16. Tepai Moeroa 17. Cooper Johns 18. Aaron Booth 19. Trent Loiero 20. Aaron Pene 21. Isaac Lumelume