With Origin Game 2 on the horizon, we have another condensed weekend of NRL fixtures.
Which teams will be able to secure results without their big stars?
The Sporting News delivers its predictions and best bets for select Round 15 matches in the NRL — all odds per bookmaker Sportsbet.
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Sharks vs. Dragons prediction, tip, best bet
The Sharks enter this clash as heavy favourites, and they're head-to-head record against the Dragons proves why.
Cronulla are riding a nine-match win streak over their local rivals, with their last loss coming in June 2020.
Notably, both teams are coming off heavy defeats – the Sharks conceded 40 to the Warriors, while the Dragons let in 56 points against the Dolphins.
With confidence potentially low across the board, the points may not be rolling in. Cronulla's overall quality and home ground advantage should be enough, though.
Prediction: Sharks by 12
Best bet: Under 47.5 points ($1.90)
Titans vs. Sea Eagles prediction, tip, best bet
It's turning into another rough season for the Titans.
Sitting bottom of the ladder with the worst points differential in the league, things aren't looking pretty.
With captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and enforcer Moeaki Fotuaika on Origin duty, Gold Coast have their work cut out for them in Round 15.
Their understrength and inexperienced bench is also a major concern.
As long as Manly, who will be boosted by the return of Tom Trbojevic and Jason Saab, apply themselves, this is likely to be a big win for Anthony Seibold's side.
Prediction: Sea Eagles by 24
Best bet: Sea Eagles 13+ ($1.97)
Rabbitohs vs. Bulldogs prediction, tip, best bet
The Bulldogs are flying high, but their strong form means four of their stars are away for Origin.
Kurt Mann, Matt Burton, Max King and Stephen Crichton will leave some notable holes across the field, although they have solid depth players to cover, headlined by Lachlan Galvin.
South Sydney, meanwhile, will be without Cody Walker (injury) and Latrell Mitchell (Origin).
This sees Jye Gray move back to fullback – a position he thrived in at the start of the season.
If the Bunnies can stay close until half-time, this feels like the kind of game they could nick late.
Prediction: Rabbitohs by 2
Best bet: Rabbitohs +7.5 ($1.91)