SCG will play host to Thursday's Round 16 NRL game between Sydney Roosters 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 Sydney Roosters vs. Melbourne Storm game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Thursday July 1, 2021 at 7:50 pm
Where: SCG
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Sydney Roosters vs Melbourne Storm Odds
Sydney Roosters vs Melbourne Storm Preview
Newcastle will play host to a Thursday night blockbuster between the Roosters and Storm due to Sydney’s ongoing COVID crisis.
The Round 6 rematch was originally set to be played at the SCG, but the neutral turf really hasn’t impacted the market with the Storm still installed as heavy -10 favourites.
Melbourne extended its winning streak to 12 with a 66-16 mauling over the Tigers a fortnight ago, and after recording a comfortable 16-point win over the Roosters earlier in April, it’s safe to say the Storm won’t be short on confidence.
The Roosters come into this one looking to forget all about their ugly defeat against the Panthers in Penrith, and although they’ve been a strong bounce-back bet over the last few years, it’s hard to get on board with any kind of upset.
There is some good news for Trent Robinson with Ryan Papenhuyzen not expected back for a few more weeks, but Sydney’s ongoing injury crisis still makes this one a tough ask.
Like always, the Storm have had no trouble scoring points this year, but the fact both teams rank bottom five in tries conceded this year suggests this could be a low-scoring game.
It just so happens that the previous two meetings between the Storm and Roosters have both gone Under the Total, so the double looks a profitable option.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Melbourne Storm to win at $1.25 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Josh Addo-Carr at $7.50.
Sydney Roosters vs Melbourne Storm Teams
Roosters: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Josh Morris 4. Joseph Manu 5. Matt Ikuvalu 6. Lachlan Lam 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Sam Verrills 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Angus Crichton 12. Sitili Tupouniua 13. Isaac Liu 14. Adam Keighran 15. Egan Butcher 16. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 17. Fletcher Baker 18. Drew Hutchison 19. Ben Thomas 20. Freddy Lussick 21. Joseph Suaalii
Storm: 1. Nicholas Hynes 2. George Jennings 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. Dale Finucane 14. Aaron Booth 15. Tui Kamikamica 16. Chris Lewis 17. Aaron Pene 18. Cooper Johns 19. Jordan Grant 20. Dean Ieremia 21. Trent Loiero