The NRL season moves into the State of Origin period, where tipping becomes trickier. Lots of byes mean you don't have as many games to get right, but there are still plenty of quality players missing from the teams that are playing.
Good luck with your tips.
Thursday, May 21
Canberra Raiders vs. Dolphins
GIO Stadium, 7:50pm (AEST)
Raiders: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Sebastian Kris 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Xavier Savage 6. Daine Laurie 7. Ethan Sanders 8. Corey Horsburgh 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Ata Mariota 12. Zac Hosking 13. Jayden Brailey Bench: 14. Owen Pattie 15. Jordan Uta 16. Morgan Smithies 17. Jed Stuart 18. Chevy Stewart 19. Jake Clydsdale 20. Coby Black 21. Vena Patuki-Case 22. Ethan Alaia
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Dolphins: 1. Trai Fuller 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jack Bostock 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Tevita Naufahu 6. Brad Schneider 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Felise Kaufusi 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Francis Molo 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Morgan Knowles Bench: 14. Kurt Donoghoe 15. Ray Stone 16. Tom Gilbert 17. Oryn Keeley 18. Brian Pouniu 19. Lewis Symonds 20. John Fineanganofo 21. LJ Nonu 22. Patrick Kailahi
Officials
Referee: Todd Smith Touchies: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski, Phil Henderson
Bunker: Ashley Klein
Prediction: The Raiders had last week off, while the Dolphins smashed the Rabbitohs. Both teams lose players to Origin, the Raiders two, while the Dolphins lose five. At home against a weakened Dolphins side, I think the Raiders might just win this one.
Tip: Raiders by 4
PointsBet odds: Raiders $1.95 (+1.5 $1.83) Dolphins $1.85 (-1.5 $1.95)
Friday, May 22
Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs vs. Melbourne Storm
Accor Stadium, 8pm (AEST)
Bulldogs: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Enari Tuala 5. Jonathan Sua 6. Matt Burton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Max King 9. Bailey Hayward 10. Leo Thompson 11. Sitili Tupouniua 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon Bench: 14. Kurt Mann 15. Harry Hayes 16. Jack Underhill 17. Alekolasimi Jones 19. Jethro Rinakama 20. Marcelo Montoya 21. Josh Curran 22. Sean O'Sullivan 23. Jed Reardon
Storm: 1. Sualauvi Faalogo 2. William Warbrick 3. Jack Howarth 4. Nick Meaney 5. Moses Leo 6. Keagan Russell-Smith 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Trent Toelau 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Ativalu Lisati 13. Cooper Clarke Bench: 14. Gabriel Satrick 15. Alec MacDonald 16. Davvy Moale 17. Stanley Huen 18. Joe Chan 19. Manaia Waitere 20. Jack Hetherington 21. Josiah Pahulu 22. Preston Conn
Officials
Referee: Wyatt Raymond Touchies: Matt Noyen, Drew Oultram
Bunker: Chris Butler
Prediction: The Bulldogs continued their season from hell against the Sharks last week. Coach Cameron Ciraldo continues to ask the same players to play the same way and it is just not working. The Storm have started to hit their straps, but of course will be stripped of their best two players for this one. Jahrome Hughes will still be there leading the Storm, while the Bulldogs will still have too many players having a turn at first receiver.
Tip: Storm by 6
PointsBet odds: Bulldogs $1.77 (-1.5 $1.83) Storm $2.05 (+1.5 $1.95)
Saturday, May 23
St George Illawarra Dragons vs. New Zealand Warriors
St George Venues Jubilee Stadium, 5:30pm (AEST)
Dragons: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Setu Tu 3. Jaydn Su'A 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Christian Tuipulotu 6. Daniel Atkinson 7. Kyle Flanagan 8. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga 9. Damien Cook 10. Toby Couchman 11. Dylan Egan 12. Hamish Stewart 13. Ryan Couchman Bench: 14. Luciano Leilua 15. Emre Guler 16. Josh Kerr 17. Blake Lawrie 18. Tyrell Sloan 19. Lyhkan King-Togia 20. Hayden Buchanan 21. Hame Sele 22. Tyler Peckham-Harris
Warriors: . Taine Tuaupiki 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Ali Leiataua 4. Adam Pompey 5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Te Maire Martin 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jackson Ford 11. Leka Halasima 12. Jacob Laban 13. Erin Clark Bench: 14. Samuel Healey 15. Tanner Stowers-Smith 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava 18. Luke Hanson 20. Marata Niukore 21. Kayliss Fatialofa 22. Makaia Tafua 23. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Officials
Referee: Adam Gee Touchies: David Munro, Jordan Morel
Bunker: Wyatt Raymond
Prediction: State of Origin has traditionally been the time for the Warriors to cash in on their lack of involvement. The way they have been playing this year, they haven't needed to play weakened opposition. Which is good, because the Dragons aren't contributing to Origin this year either. The Dragons put up a good performance despite losing to the Panthers last week, while the Warriors cruised past the Broncos. This should be one-way traffic.
Tip: Warriors by 22
PointsBet odds: Dragons $4.40 (+13.5 $1.95) Warriors $1.20 (-13.5 $1.83)
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles vs. Gold Coast Titans
4 Pines Park, 3pm (AEST)
Sea Eagles: 1. Clayton Faulalo 2. Jason Saab 3. Josh Feledy 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Blake Wilson 6. Luke Brooks 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Brandon Wakeham 10. Ethan Bullemor 11. Jackson Shereb 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic Bench: 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Nathan Brown 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Simione Laiafi 18. Hugo Hart 19. Joey Walsh 20. Onitoni Large 21. Zach Dockar-Clay 22. Aaron Schoupp
Titans: 1. Keano Kini 2. Jenson Taumoepeau 3. Jaylan De Groot 4. AJ Brimson 5. Phillip Sami 6. Jayden Campbell 7. Zane Harrison 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Oliver Pascoe 10. Klese Haas 11. Arama Hau 12. Beau Fermor 13. Cooper Bai Bench: 14. Kurtis Morrin 15. Josh Patston 16. Luke Sommerton 17. Adam Christensen 18. Lachlan Ilias 19. Bodhi Sharpley 20. Max Feagai 21. Chris Randall 22. Tony Francis
Officials
Referee: Gerard Sutton Touchies: Belinda Sharpe, Jon Stone
Bunker: Chris Butler
Prediction: The Sea Eagles continued their miracle revival under new coach Kieran Foran, knocking the Tigers over in Brisbane, while the Titans fought hard early before succumbing to the Knights. Both teams will be missing a couple of key players to Origin duty, so it should even itself out. The Sea Eagles should be too good at home, but it won't be a walk in the park, as the Titans can be difficult opponents.
Tip: Sea Eagles by 6
PointsBet odds: Sea Eagles $1.27 (-12.5 $1.95) Titans $3.65 (+12.5 $1.83)
Sunday, May 24
North Queensland Cowboys vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs
Queensland Country Bank Stadium Stadium, 4:05pm (AEST)
Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Robert Derby 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Tomas Chester 5. Zac Laybutt 6. Liam Sutton 7. Jake Clifford 8. Thomas Mikaele 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Matthew Lodge 11. Heilum Luki 12. Sam McIntyre 13. Jason Taumalolo Bench: 14. Viliami Vailea 15. Griffin Neame 16. Kai O'Donnell 17. Coen Hess 18. Xavier Kerrisk 19. Ethan King 20. Wiremu Greig 21. Ronald Philitoga 22. Mason Barber
Rabbitohs: 1. Jye Gray 2. Alex Johnston 3. Latrell Siegwalt 4. Tallis Duncan 5. Talanoa Penitani 6. Cody Walker 7. Ashton Ward 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Peter Mamouzelos 10. Sean Keppie 11. Euan Aitken 12. Keaon Koloamatangi 13. Adam Elliott Bench: 14. Matthew Dufty 15. Lachlan Hubner 16. Jamie Humphreys 17. Liam Le Blanc 18. Thomas Fletcher 19. Edward Kosi 20. Moala Graham-Taufa 21. Bronson Garlick 22. John Radel
Officials:
Referee: Grant Atkins Touchies: Michael Wise, Liam Kennedy
Bunker: Adam Gee
Prediction: The Cowboys were at their best in defeating the Rooster last week ion Brisbane, the Rabbitohs were at their worst in losing to the Dolphins. Both teams lose a key forward to Origin, and should be evenly matched for this one. Both teams are world beaters on their day, but also prone to completely clocking off. I'm going to go with the Cowboys, but only because they are at home, Latrell Mitchell is out injured and a few Cowboys overlooked for Origin will have a point to prove.
Tip: Cowboys by 6
PointsBet odds: Cowboys $1.68 (-2.5 $1.88) Rabbitohs $2.15 (+2.5 $1.88)
BYES:
Broncos
Knights
Eels
Panthers
Roosters
Sharks
Tigers
All odds correct at time of publication. Check pointsbet.com.au for the latest.