My 2 Best Bets for NRL Finals Week 3

Melbourne Storm v Brisbane Broncos @ AAMI Park

BET = Melbourne (-10.5) 

1.     The Storm have a great record against the Broncos, having won 12 of their 14 clashes against one of their big rivals. 

2.     The Storm are rested off a bye, and the Broncos have had two close, tense finals already. 

3.     The Storm are at full strength, while the Broncos are risking Darius Boyd and are missing their first choice hooker. 

4.     The Storm have already scored 49 points against the Broncos this year, and that was away from home. 

5.     I just think the Broncos are out of gas, and the Storm have the quality and motivation to win big here. 

Sydney Roosters v North Queensland Cowboys @ Allianz Stadium

BET = Over 37.5 Total Match points

1.     These sides clashed earlier this season with 38 points scored at Allianz Stadium. 

2.     The Roosters are one of the attacking powerhouses of the competition, having averaged around 24 points per game this season. 

3.     The Cowboys, despite being involved in a number of low scoring struggles this year, won 24-16 last week against the Eels with 40 points scored. 

4.     The last time these 2 sides met at this venue in the finals there were 61 points scored, with the Roosters winning 31-30. 

5.     I just think this game will be higher scoring than people think, with the Roosters capable of scoring big, as well as having some lapses.