NRL Round 25

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Parramatta 1-12 @ 3.10 sportingbet Parra look to have the edge in this vital match. Massive momentum, home ground advantage and Penrith are just not the same since Civonicieva got ruled out for the season. Smashed by Brisbane two weeks back and last weeks romp against a very much under strength Souths will not have toughened them up for this one. However, with so much at stake you'd hope the Panthers have enough in them to keep the margin under 13, they can score a try so looks a good bet.

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NRL: Round 25 Parramatta -19.5 (pick your own line) @ 3.90 (centrebet) Can't fault the form of Parramatta in recent weeks and they have run up some big scores in recent weeks. Last week they beat Wests who were also in great form and even though the Panthers beat Souths 40-10 last week, they have been conceding quite a few points. Parra should be able to shred this defence and score some points on them. Penrith strengths are in their forwards and Parra's forwards have played as well as if not even better than them while Parra's backs are significantly better than what Penrith have with the exception of Jennings but expect him to be closely marked. Hayne to bring the rain and give the Panthers plenty of pain Brisbane -19.5 (pick your own line) @ 4.10 (centrebet) The Broncos are back and look to confirm their spot in the top 8. They beat the Dragons 12-2 last week to suggest they will be a force in the semi finals and with the return to form of their major players, then they should continue their momentum against the Cowboys. Lockyer has been instrumental in getting them back into this mood and with 11 wins in their 14 games in Townsville, the Broncos certainly like this ground. This is the last chance for the Cowboys but they are facing a rival who has rediscovered their form and should run over the top of them.