Suncorp Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 24 NRL game between Melbourne Storm and Parramatta Eels. The game kicks off at 7:35 pm with Melbourne Storm heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Melbourne Storm vs. Parramatta Eels game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday August 28, 2021 at 7:35 pm
Where: Suncorp Stadium
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Melbourne Storm vs Parramatta Eels Odds
Melbourne Storm vs Parramatta Eels Preview
The Storm appear well on their way to securing another minor premiership as they gear up for a revenge game against the Eels on Saturday night.
Parramatta prevailed 16-12 when these two sides met back in Round 2, a result that largely kick-started Melbourne’s ongoing 19-game winning streak.
A win this week and a Panthers loss would be enough to secure the minor premiership, while the Eels still hold top four hopes despite only one win from their last five games.
Parramatta finally snapped its four-game losing skid with a big win over the Cowboys last week, but like the betting line suggests, this is a much tougher Storm outfit than the one they faced earlier in the year.
Making matters worse, Eels winger Maika Sivo is set to miss this game with a knee injury, while the Storm could see Justin Olam and Brandon Smith return to the side.
Given the Storm’s outstanding record at Suncorp and the fact they’re winning by an average margin of 25 points, this game really isn’t worth over-thinking.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Storm to win at $1.07 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Josh Addo-Carr at $6.50.
Melbourne Storm vs Parramatta Eels Teams
Storm team: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Dean Ieremia 3. Reimis Smith 4. Justin Olam 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Brandon Smith 10. Christian Welch 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenneath Bromwich 13. Chris Lewis 14. Harry Grant 15. Aaron Pene 16. Tom Eisenhuth 17. Nicholas Hynes 18. Tui Kamikamica 19. Isaac Lumelume 20. Tepai Moeroa 21. Marion Seve
Eels team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Haze Dunster 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Waqa Blake 5. Blake Ferguson 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Isaiah Papali’i 9. Joey Lussick 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Marata Niukore 13. Nathan Brown 14. Ray Stone 15. Bryce Cartwright 16. Makahesi Makatoa 17. Keegan Hipgrave 18. Will Smith 19. Oregon Kaufusi 20. Sean Russell 21. Jakob Arthur