LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The 2025 NRL season is shaping up to be particularly challenging for tippers due to significant player movements during the offseason that could affect team performances.
Nailing down eight winning teams each weekend may prove nearly impossible.
To assist with this, the article highlights three standout games each week.
ESPN reports that "this could well be the most difficult round to pick a 'sure thing' out of any so far this season." Many seemingly straightforward matches are complicated by factors like suspensions and injuries.
An unusual suggestion comes from the author, who, despite not having picked the Panthers correctly all season, states: "I am going to do the unthinkable and suggest that I am almost certain that they will not win this weekend." Although this might seem crazy, the author observes that the Panthers have consistently underperformed, as evidenced by their last game against the Sea Eagles where they were rattled early, showcasing poor timing and communication.
In contrast, the Broncos delivered an impressive performance against the previously unbeaten Bulldogs.
Veteran halfback Adam Reynolds played a pivotal role, with a nearly flawless kicking game and strong support from both forwards and backs.
The conclusion drawn is that the Broncos are the closest to being a "sure thing" this weekend.
Magic Round sure thing: Broncos vs.
New Zealand Warriors, North Queensland Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium, Saturday May 3, 5:30pm (AEST).