My Best 2 Bets for NRL Finals Week 2

Brisbane Broncos v Penrith Panthers @ Suncorp Stadium
 
BET = Broncos -8.5
 
1.      The Broncos have already dominated the Panthers in a game at Suncorp Stadium this year, leading 20-0 at halftime. 

2.      The Panthers invested plenty in their win against the Sea Eagles last week and are now on the road.

3.      The Broncos are off a 7-day turnaround, while the Panthers are on a 6-day turnaround. 

4.      Brisbane has been mighty hard to toss at home this year, winning 9 of 12 regular season games there. 

5.      I just think the Panthers invested a lot in last week’s game, and there is more quality in the Broncos’ team and, in front of a big crowd, they win this game fairly comfortably. 

Parramatta Eels v North Queensland Cowboys @ ANZ Stadium
 
BET = Under 38.5 Points
 
1.      The Cowboys have been involved in a number of low scoring struggles this season, with last week’s final only creating 29 points. 

2.      Both times the sides clashed in the regular season this year there have been less than 32 total points scored. 

3.      The Eels’ game last week against the Storm was more a grinding type affair, with only 34 points scored. 

4.      Night time conditions at ANZ Stadium can often mean a dewy surface where it becomes difficult to move the ball around. 

5.      I just see the defence getting on top in this game, and a dour low-scoring affair developing.