Canterbury Bulldogs vs Gold Coast Titans Prediction: Titans hope to open their season on the right track

Belmore Sports Ground will host the National Rugby League round 2 encounter between Canterbury Bulldogs and Gold Coast Titans. The two teams will hope to get a win. Which team wins this one? Below, I preview this game and offer predictions. 

Canterbury Bulldogs

The Canterbury Bulldogs played the St. George Illawarra Dragons the previous time out and won. In a close 20-28 contest, this team was in the lead at halftime in a 6-16 contest, and despite a 14-12 in the second half, they ended up winning. In the meantime, the Canterbury Bulldogs preseason encounters saw them lose to the Brisbane Broncos while pulling off a 20-14 win over Wests Tigers. Ahead of this game, the Canterbury Bulldogs sit 8th in the standings and are in 10th place.

Gold Coast Titans

Gold Coast Titans will eye a win in this game as they hope to make it to the playoffs having finished 14th the last season. In 24 matches played last year, Gold Coast Titans had 22 points, scored 488 goals and conceded 656. In the meantime, their preseason encounters saw the Gold Coast Titans lose to the Brisbane Broncos while pulling off an 18-26 win over the Dolphins. 

Expert Betting Tips

The Canterbury Bulldogs are well favoured and at home; I believe they have a good chance. However, having had enough time to rest, I believe the Gold Coast Titans will come into this game with a good level, show competitiveness, and display class. Expect a close game, as I will back the Titans to close the odds in a game that should end with few points. 

Our first option is handicap W2 (+9.5) with odds at 1.61 on 1Xbet

Our second option is under 45.5 with odds at 1.91 on Bet365

Our last option is team 2 to win at least one half with odds at 1.73 on Betway